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Mr. Payne looked at the data Patrick presented with a mix of skepticism and doubt.
He also showed it to his two assistants beside him.
One of the assistants lowered his voice and said, “This data is accurate. Our company has conducted an investigation.”
Mr. Payne coughed twice, feeling a little embarrassed.
He looked back at Patrick across from him. Patrick’s kingly aura was so strong. He even called him Mr. Clarke at the beginning. The contemptuous behavior seemed funny at that moment.
When discussing cooperation, what could be more persuasive than data?
Expenses, income, and losses were all clearly written.
“Uncle Jorge, my grandma is not feeling well. Let’s go back and accompany her. Also, give Mr. Payne some time to investigate the real data and make a decision,” Patrick said..
He pushed back his chair and stood up. “Mr. Payne, you may take time to think about it. We’ll take care of your lunch and make sure you have a pleasant time here at noon.”
Then he was about to leave with Jorge and Logan.
“Mr. Clarke, please wait!” Mr. Payne shouted urgently.
Patrick turned around and looked over politely. “What else can I do for you, Mr. Payne? We will do our best.”
Mr. Payne looked at his extremely polite appearance. From the perspective of etiquette, there was nothing wrong with him. But Patrick’s whole body exuded a high–ranking aura, which made people dare not underestimate him.
Mr. Payne wondered how he had ever misjudged him.
He had completely underestimated Patrick.
He walked around the long conference table to Patrick and offered his hand. “Mr. Clarke, it was a pleasure doing business with you.”
Patrick shook Mr. Payne’s hand expressionlessly, then let go.
“Thank you for your trust, Mr. Payne. It was a pleasure.”
The two sides sat down again, signed the contract, and affixed their respective company seals. The cooperation was thus settled.
Patrick took the contract and returned to Dorothy’s room.
Dorothy had changed out of her pajamas and was lying in bed. Her white hair spread out around her.
She was no longer dressed to the nines, ready to do battle at any moment.
“Did you sign the contract?” Dorothy asked weakly.
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“Yes, Grandma. You can rest assured now. We’ll go to see the doctor after enjoying the sea view.” Patrick handed the contract to his grandma.
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Dorothy said, “I’m too tired now. put it aside for now. As long as you sign the contract, I know I didn’t trust the wrong person.”
Patrick pursed his lips and said, “Grandma, I have to go back.”
Dorothy looked at the sky and said, “It’s still early, and it will be a while before we reach the shore. Can you stay with me here for a while?”
The maid next to her said smoothly, “Mr. Clarke, Mrs. Clarke has been seriously ill recently and has not been sleeping well. If you stay here with her, she will feel more at ease and may sleep well, which will be good for her illness.”
Patrick pondered and said, “I’ll wait here until Grandma wakes up from her nap, and then I’ll leave.”
Dorothy smiled gratefully, took Patrick’s hand, closed her eyes, and fell asleep.
After Dorothy fell asleep, Patrick tiptoed out of the room and went to the balcony outside to enjoy the sea breeze.
He was unusually irritable today but didn’t show it.
However, every time he saw the members of the Clarke family, he felt irritable, so he didn’t suspect anything more.
Moreover, every time he met the members of the Clarke family, he habitually turned off his mobile phone. He didn’t want to have any contact with the outside world when he was with the Clarke family, which made him even more irritable.
However, it was one of the few times he didn’t bring Louis to see the Clarke family. He was somewhat worried about Louis.
Naturally, he was also worried about Juliette.
Therefore, he couldn’t help but take out his mobile phone and turn it on.
He found there were many missed calls from Constance, and the frequency made him frown.
Patrick immediately called back.
Constance seemed to have been holding her phone waiting for his call, so she answered it almost instantly.
“Patrick, why did it take you so long to call me back? Something happened to Louis.”
Patrick’s throat tightened and he asked, “What happened?”
Constance then told Patrick about Louis being taken away.
The cruise ship continued forward, cutting through the vast ocean, leaving a wide path in its wake.
The sky was blue, merging with the vast sea. The spring breeze carried a biting chill.
Patrick’s face was cold, but his voice was still gentle as he comforted Constance for a few words before hanging up and calling Juliette, but no one answered.
He quickly returned to the Clarke family suite, preparing to ask Rob to arrange a small boat so he could return immediately.
As soon as he entered the door, he heard the most disgusting voice in his life.
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“Mr. Payne, the person who just discussed cooperation with you is my son, Patrick Clarke. I am his father!”
The man said with a tone full of obnoxious pride and savagery.
“Mr. Payne, your business will be handled by me from now on. Please
At that time, Rob, Jorge, and Logan were all gone.
Please give me your guidance.”
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Mr. Payne had heard of Elijah. He was a good–for–nothing dandy who had ruined his son and killed his first wife.
Elijah was imprisoned by Kendrick and Dorothy for a period. He was still doing whatever he wanted when the matter was over years later.
Therefore, Mr. Payne’s face darkened. Mr. Payne
He said coldly, “I signed the contract with Patrick. My company’s business will only be handled by Patrick.”
Elijah was about to say something, but his wife, Eloise Anderson, stopped him.
Eloise stepped forward and said with a smile, “Patrick is indeed capable. As the saying goes, ‘A wise goose never lays a tame egg. My husband, as Patrick’s father, is only more capable than Patrick, and not less. Mr. Payne, you can rest assured that
husband.” you will be doing business with
my
Mr. Payne repeated, “No. whoever I sign the contract with is responsible for my
business.”
Eloise said with a smile, “Mr. Payne, you don’t know yet, do you? Patrick left the Clarke family a long time his own business. He doesn’t work for Clarke Group, so how can he be responsible for your business?
“The business Patrick negotiates will be under his father’s name and will be handled by his father.
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“Dorothy, my mother–in–law, also said she will leave the Clarke Group to my husband after she passes away. Now that Dorothy is seriously ill and no one knows how long she can live, the Clarke Group will soon be my husband’s.”
Patrick came out from behind the door.
His eyes were as cold as ice when he looked at Elijah and Eloise.
Elijah and Eloise looked away with a flicker of fear in their eyes when they saw him.
But soon, Eloise plucked up her courage and said, “Why are you looking at us like that? Your uncles and cousins are all super selfish and don’t care about the company at all. Only your father does. After your grandparents die, won’t the company be your father’s?”
Before Patrick could say anything, the maid in
the room shouted urgently, “No. Mrs. Clarke is vomiting blood!”
