Chapter 17

"Thank you, Justin!" Lorraine rose from the couch and left without the slightest hesitation. A smile tugged on the corners of Justin's lips as his gaze followed her. … After getting the project details from Lena, Lorraine began to notice a lot of strange looks coming her way. Sensing that something was off, she asked Lena about it in private and learned that this was a project no one had faith in. In her previous life, the Westwood Heights project had also been widely dismissed. Back then, she had gone against the tide, inspected the site herself, and prepared thoroughly before convincing Ambrose to take it on. Ambrose had only agreed to bid on it after recognizing the project's true value. "Are you sure you want to take on this project?" Lena took a sip of her coffee and looked out the window. "To be honest, given your status. Mr. Ford could easily place you on a cushier project." Lorraine had just taken a sip of her coffee, and she choked on it. "Ms. Johnson, Mr. Ford and I—"