Chapter 2485

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News spread nationwide that the Salvador Corporation and the KS Group had reconciled and even formed an alliance to jointly develop the A5 project. This was a major boon for Salvador Corporation, and KS Group's stock price also soared as soon as the market opened, hitting the upper limit.

Although Bella had withdrawn from the competition over the A5 project, it seemed she had still led KS Group into victory, raising their profile not only in Savrow but across the entire nation.

However, her mood was heavy. She felt no joy or inclination to celebrate at all.

As the President of KS Group, Bella had not acted solely in the group's interest. Instead, she had mixed in too much of her own personal motives.

For the sake of Wyatt's health, she could not refuse Grant's kindness. To expose Grant's schemes and reclaim everything Justin had lost, she could only choose to temporarily sacrifice KS Group's interests. This way, she could win Grant's trust in hopes that he would lead her into that dark, filthy industry that he was involved in.

Even if Wyatt, Justin, and everyone else failed to understand her, it did not matter. She had already braced herself for the coming storm.

To tear apart the darkness, one had to first be completely immersed in it.

On the day that Salvador Corporation officially secured the A5 project, Grant called Bella. “Ms. Thompson, could you come to Tideview Manor tonight for a chat? I'd like to invite you to my home for dinner to celebrate our first victory."

Before Bella could reply, the man thoughtfully added, "I know that you probably don't want to see my father. Rest assured, he won't be present tonight."

“Mr. Salvador, you're overthinking." Bella's eyes were cold, her voice just as icy. “I know Chairman Salvador dislikes me, but I have never held a grudge against him. I stopped caring long ago. So whether he is present or not, I will not be going. But thank you for your kind intentions."

Her unspoken meaning was clear. Bella did not want to go because she did not want to see Grant.

On the other end of the phone, Grant paused briefly before laughing heartily, as though he paid no mind to her rejection.

“Ms. Thompson, I understand how you feel. But tonight, I hope you can put aside your preconceptions and worries, and simply treat me as an ordinary business partner. If you refuse to take this step, our future cooperation will be difficult, which will affect the interests of both sides. A competent manager should always put the bigger picture first. In the business world, there are no eternal friends, nor eternal enemies."

Bella pressed her pale lips together, thinking, 'Is he implying that I'm not a competent manager? Is he mocking me for being petty? What a clumsy attempt to provoke me!'

Grant added, “Actually, tonight's dinner wasn't my idea. It was Mayor Zellman's."

Bella was startled. "Mayor Zellman?"

Grant chuckled, his voice deep and sultry. "Yes this time, Mayor Zellman played a part in helping the Salvador Corporation to secure th As project. He has always trusted the Salvador Corporation deeply. When he learned of our cooperation, he was delighted and very confident about the project.

"So, tonight's dinner was Mayor Zellman's invitation to you, Ms. Thompson, as the President of KS Group. merely offered the venue as a small favor. Even if you won't show up for me, surely you Can attend for Mayor Zellman's sake, right?"

It seemed Mayor Zellman had close personal ties with Grant.

If someone reported an official of high rank visiting a conglomerate's home and staying for dinner, it could easily be branded as collusion between government and business. What a way to invite trouble upon oneself.

Would there ever be peace in Savrow?

Kon

But after much thought, Bella finally agreed. "Alright, I'll go."

Grant asked, “Are you at your office?"

"Mm." Bella gave a curt response.

Grant laughed dotingly. He made it sound so natural, as if he were about to pick up his beloved girlfriend after work. "Alright, I'll send someone to pick you up."

Bella immediately refused coldly. “No need. I don't like sharing a car with strangers."

The next second, Grant spoke with a soft chuckle in his voice. “Then I'll come pick you up myself.”