Chapter 2007

"It's a win-win situation." Lawrence smiled. "Here's your coffee." The secretary entered the room, placed the coffee on the table, and left. Lawrence held his mug up and took a sip. Then, he casually remarked, "The Riddle family has been preparing a banquet to celebrate your return. It seems like a grand one." "Yeah. In the end, this is not just about my return. It is mainly for the company," she replied. If it was just for Nicole's return, a celebration with her parents and brothers would be more than enough. "In that case, would I get the honor of receiving an invitation?" Lawrence asked. He was rarely this serious, and the banquet was the reason as to why he had personally showed up today. "You want to come?" Nicole asked as she gave it some thought. All the distinguished politicians and businessmen would be invited, especially the business tycoons who had a collaborative relationship with the Riddle Corporation. It would most definitely be a good networking opportunity. "