28: The Unexpected Encounter

Lily could hardly believe the turn of events. The lifeline extended to Elinor Group was no less than a miracle, and the vice president's voice echoed with disbelief the next day at the company. "Are you certain? Is someone really ready to invest in us?" His tone was a mix of skepticism and hope. They were in Lily's office. Lily, still reeling from the unexpected investment, tried to gather her thoughts. "Yes, it's Elvin. He's on the list you gave me, and he's serious. As you confirmed yesterday, the money is already in our bank account." She opened her laptop and quickly drafted a response to Elvin, setting a meeting to discuss their partnership. Her heart raced with a mixture of anxiety and excitement. Meanwhile, the vice president bombarded her with questions. "Lily, this is incredible! When can we meet him? We need to solidify this partnership immediately!" Lily reassured him, "I'm setting up a meeting. I'll keep you updated." Lily leaned back in her chair, her min