Chapter 714

"You're finally here, Mister Lynch!" Ava forced a smile and stood to welcome him. "Miss Addice, I'm a busy man. I'm sure you'll forgive me for being late," remarked Mister Lynch casually, knowing that Acme Group would be willing to wait since they were the ones begging for his help. Ava, though frustrated, could not let it show. "Have a seat, Mister Lynch." They all took their seats, and Ava called the waiter in to prepare drinks and snacks. "Miss Addice, who is the beautiful lady next to you? What's her name?" Mister Lynch's eyes lit up at the sight of Janice. "Mister Lynch, allow me to introduce her. This is the sales department manager, Janice Lynch, and that's Leon Wolf next to her," Ava introduced them briefly. "It's a pleasure, Miss Lynch." Mister Lynch stretched out a hand to shake Janice's, all the while ignoring Leon since he concluded that Leon was merely an employee. "Hello, Mister Lynch..." Janice hesitated before reaching out to shake his hand. Mister Lynch took th