After that, Nate connected his laptop to the projector, having prepared a PowerPoint presentation to introduce and promote Ares LLP, making a meticulous effort intent on leaving a good impression on Julien.

He even led everyone in memorizing the contents, not forgetting to remind them about how they should make themselves look good without getting caught.

While they were busy working on their script, Julien arrived at Shangri-La by 2.40 pm.

Charlie had already arranged for him to be taken to the VIP room while he and Paul would arrive ten minutes later.

Once they were gathered, Charlie told Paul, "Call your uncle. Tell him that we're here and that he should come out to receive us."

"Yes, Mr. Wade," Paul nodded respectfully and called Jimmy.

Jimmy was immediately spirited upon hearing that both Julien and Mr. Wade had arrived, and he stopped Nate's presentation, saying, "Mr. Rothschild has arrived. Shall I bring him over now?"

"Sure, hurry up!" Nate said after some thought. "We