Nicole had a smug smile on her face. She nodded to the others and raised an eyebrow at Ian. “Carter, this business expansion of yours is quite sudden, huh?”

Ian leaned into her and whispered. “I’m just lucky to have you! I didn’t expect to clear it out so quickly…”

Otherwise, Ian would have to pay for his big talk out of his own pocket.

The two bigwigs sat in the front. The signing ceremony was simple, solemn, and quick.

This time, the main character was Ian because he was the organizer. Naturally, everyone’s attention was focused on him.

Nicole sat next to Ian and stole the limelight, as always.

Ian and Nicole were surrounded by others for small talk as they talked joyously. The atmosphere was harmonious and relaxed.

The people surrounding Eric and Clayton were those who wanted to patronize them, which was a completely different scene from Nicole and Ian.

Clayton and Eric looked restrained and calm as they looked at the other side. They both could not help but feel like they