Zach also felt that it was rather inappropriate for the Faye Tech team to ask for Nancy to be replaced without a valid reason. However, being a businessman, Zach’s priority was profit, and he knew he had to grasp opportunities when he saw them.
“Mr. Hockney told us he had found more suitable options for our company,” Ariel replied flatly. “Thank you expressing so much interest in collaborating with us, though.”
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Yesterday, Chad told her that Vireon’s side had expressed their eagerness to work with them. However, Ariel was not inclined to choose a partner who clearly held some form of prejudice against those in Faye Tech’s management team.
The best thing, she could do was to politely reject his offer.
Zach hadn’t expected Ariel’s response. He chuckled. Then, ach turned his eyes to Janice and said jokingly. “Ms. Swanson, I know Ms. Walker is your friend. I suppose the two of you are so close that she can even speak on behalf of Faye Tech now?”
Frederick glanced at Ariel and chimed in, “Ms. Walker, could you fetch us some water?”
In their opinion, Ariel’s duties should include welcoming the guests and serving the refreshments. She should not be acting as though she were someone important in Faye Tech just because she was close to Chad and Janice.
Ariel directed her gaze toward the pair. But before she could say anything, Janice responded with a dark look on her face, “Did you not have any drinks in your office?”
“Also, about Ari’s authority…” Janice fixed Zach and Frederick with a piercing gaze and said slowly, “Ari has every right to comment on the topic since she’s in charge of the projects.”
Zach furrowed his brows. He could tell that Janice was someone who always said what was on her mind.
They were already aware that Ariel was included as one of the very few people in charge of leading and overseeing Faye Tech’s projects. However, they reckoned that her position was just for show.
Therefore, Zach could not understand why Janice was suddenly bringing that up now.
Frederick got to his feet and was about to say something. Yet, Chad showed up at that very moment. He was holding two drinks in his hands.
Chad raised his brows when he spotted Zach and Frederick He greeted both of them. Then, Chad passed the first drink to Ariel. “This only has 50 percent sugar. I told them not to add any ice to it. You should have something warm.”
Ariel accepted the drink and smiled faintly.
Zach was flabbergasted when he saw those two smiling at each other. Chad was being really kind to Ariel. He bought drinks for Ariel despite his busy schedule. Chad even remembered her preference for how sweet her drinks should be. Moreover, he even ordered something without ice because he was concerned about her health Chad was already used to these social situations. He knew very well what Zach and Frederick had come here for. Nevertheless, he adopted a polite yet slightly apologetic tone.
“I’m truly sorry. We’ve just met and talked to some people from the renewable energy companies regarding their inaterials and resources. I’m afraid we won’t have the opportunity to work together this time. I’m sure we’ll have a chance to do that next time.”
Zach frowned. He and Frederick exchanged a glance. They could tell very clearly at this point that Faye Tech had
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Zach got up, Before leaving the room, he asked, “Mr. Hockney, there’s one thing I’m curious about. You det turn down Vireon’s offer for a collaboration out of reasons involving prejudice or personal gridges, righe
After hearing about yesterday’s Incident Involving Nancy, Zach understood a few things.
He turned his gaze to Ariel. Meanwhile, Ariel stared frigidly right back at him.
Chad’s brows arched. “Of course, I hope you won’t have that sort of misunderstanding about us, Mr. Quinton.”
Zach had nothing else to say.
He shot Ariel a scornful glance as he passed by her and headed for the door.
“So what if she’s pretty? Deep down, she’s sly and calculative. We’ll see how much longer Chad Hockney will pander to her whims!” Zach grumbled internally.
He and Frederick left the place shortly afterward.
After exiting the building, Zach still felt pretty annoyed. He loosened his tie and sent Liam a WhatsApp message. “Liam, are you busy tonight? I’m feeling a bit frustrated. Wanna grab a drink together?”
Liam sent him a reply. “What happened?”
As he thought about Ariel, Zach lit a cigarette.
“Do you remember that woman you saw during the charity auction we attended together? I visited Faye Tech’s office today. That woman turned down the offer to collaborate with Vireon on behalf of Mr. Hockney, What’s more, Mr. Hockney listened to her!
“That Ariel Walker sure is cunning and foxy! She’s an expert at seducing men!”
Not only was Ariel awfully chummy with Chad, but she would also throw herself at Jayson whenever she saw the opportunity. Zach felt that she was shameless and indecent.
He sent another message out of frustration. “You must stay away from her if you happen to run into her. Who knows, she might make you her next target.”
