Chapter 259 Why Go Public?

I blinked, surprised, then shook my head quickly. "No, that's not it, I..." "If that's the case, let's get back to business," Charlie said, locking eyes with me. "The contract's already on its way to Scott Corporation. Just loop in your team, and if everything checks out, sign on the dotted line." He did not leave much room for argument, pressing on, "I've got the city officials on board too. Once we're good here, they'll move fast on their end." I stared at him, not with joy but with a puzzled frown. "Mr. Yates, sticking with Scott Corporation, especially now, doesn't seem like a smart move for you." He quirked an eyebrow. "Does it matter?" His question left me speechless, scrambling for words. Seeing my hesitation, he gave a small, knowing smile. "Ms. Scott, we’re friends, right? Friends trust each other. Is that not how it works?" Was this really just about trust? Okay, maybe I just did not understand how the rich and famous rolled. When he was all in on signing with Scott C