Hayley Cole is indeed someone who mingles in the circle, surrounded by quite a few of the second and third generation. No matter what their purpose for being around her is, she can still find quite a number of people when needed.
Then, very quickly, her influence started to show.
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"James, are you aware of the news about you?" Benjamin Walton asked with a smile.
James Reed took a sip of coffee at a leisurely pace before saying, "The word from Hayley Cole? I'm aware."
Just because of a single word from Hayley Cole, many companies in their industry altered their bids.
Securing the bid meant obtaining the project and profits.
But offending Chairman Cole's daughter indirectly meant offending Chairman Cole, didn't it?
If they pleased Hayley Cole now, wouldn't they gain more opportunities in the future?
Business people have their own calculations, and maximizing profit is their pursuit.
"You're much better than I am," Benjamin Walton said with admiration.
