Chapter 222 Business Negotiations

　　 　　 　　The meeting place Caroline arranged with the client was in a commercial street in the city center. She checked the destination on her phone and eventually found the location. 　　 　　The client had previously mentioned meeting at an upscale coffee shop. 　　 　　When Caroline and Alan entered, the client had not yet arrived. 　　 　　Caroline ordered two cups of coffee and said to Alan, "Not sure when the client will arrive. If you get bored, you can walk around outside." 　　 　　Alan couldn’t resist a teasing comment, "Auntie, you really are worried the client might eat me up." 　　 　　Caroline rolled her eyes, "I'm doing this for your own good." 　　 　　Alan shrugged, "Don’t worry, I have more experience dealing with these types than you do." 　　 　　Caroline ignored him. 　　 　　Ten minutes later, a tall middle-aged man entered the shop with his assistant. 　　 　　Caroline instinctively stood up, while Alan sat with his arms crossed. 　　 　　Caroline subtly nudged his chair with her f