Chapter 36

Lucas had heard that the CEO of Bennett Group had changed, but he didn't expect it to be such a young woman. Taking a seat, his eyes casually fell on the scattered documents on Louise's desk. He reached out and grabbed one. "I've looked over your initial proposal. Not bad." For Louise, this was the best outcome-having him take the lead on talking business. She shoved aside her lingering suspicion and briskly launched into her explanation of the document. Midway through, a waiter came by with the dishes. Once Louise finished, Lucas took up his fork. "Let's eat. Harper already mentioned most of that." Bennett Group might have some name recognition in the industry, but to UL, even without partnering with them, there were plenty of similar or even better firms out there. Mr. Harper had sung Louise's praises over the phone, and everyone knew the company had recently changed hands to a drop-dead gorgeous young woman. That alone was enough to spark plenty of thoughts in people's heads. No one