Chapter 5 Proposal?
- At QR International Group, a mysterious acquisition team was negotiating with the boss, Jack, in the conference room.
- They eventually signed an acquisition contract for 100 billion.
- No one knew QR International Group had changed owners.
- The middle-aged man who walked out of the acquisition conference room took out his phone and reported to the man on the other end. "Young Master Jacob, the acquisition has been completed. You are now the president of QR Jewelry Group."
- "Okay." The man on the other end responded indifferently.
- Elliot spent 100 billion to acquire the company Anastasia worked for to fulfill his grandmother's wish to pursue her. The only one who could refuse this marriage was Anastasia.
- He needed to show his grandmother his efforts in the process. Yet, ultimately, whether he could marry this woman was still uncertain.
- Elliot hoped Anastasia would reject him.
- After all, a marriage without a foundation of love was meaningless.
- Anastasia did not know that her boss had changed.
- She was busy finding a private kindergarten nearby for her son. After sending him to school, she finally had time to work.
- The little guy was very interested in his new school.
- He entered the school happily, carrying his small backpack and holding the teacher's hand.
- It was Anastasia's first day at Bourgeois.
- As a designer assigned to the design department, she had excellent treatment, including a private office and a capable assistant. Her job was not general design but custom design.
- This was also one of QR's selling points. Every customer had a unique, lifetime custom design.
- Anastasia's assistant was Grace, a youthful, energetic, intelligent, and capable young woman.
- "Anastasia. Here's your coffee," said Grace as she brought in the coffee.
- "Thank you." Anastasia nodded.
- Two minutes later, Grace knocked on the door and peeked in. "Anastasia, the manager said there's a meeting at 3 p.m. The boss will be there. Please get ready."
- 3 p.m. in the conference room.
- Anastasia took her seat. Important members of Bourgeois filled the room, indicating a major company meeting.
- As she observed the room, her eyes inadvertently met a sharp gaze.
- It belonged to a sexy woman in her late twenties with a name tag that read 'Chief Designer Alice Thompson.'
- Anastasia immediately understood the situation. Competition was fierce in the design industry, so there were no real friends, only competitors.
- It was normal for her to be disliked, having been transferred from abroad.
- At this moment, footsteps were heard outside.
- The conference room door opened, and a tall, imposing figure in a perfectly tailored suit entered. His deep, chiseled features and commanding presence made it clear he was a person of high status.
- Instantly, the room fell silent.
- Why has the boss changed?
- The female designers were excited and surprised, mesmerized by the god-like man.
- Vice President Larry cleared his throat. "Let me introduce Mr. Presgrave, QR's global chief executive officer and chairman. From now on, he will take over all affairs of Bourgeois. Please welcome him."
- There was a collective gasp of astonishment.
- Elliot? He acquired QR Jewelry Group?
- Everyone was shocked and puzzled.
- Anastasia looked up and saw the man's face clearly, filled with shock.
- Isn't he the guy I met at the airport? So he's Elliot, the eldest young master of the Presgrave Family, whom my mother had saved at the cost of her life.
- She could guess why this man appeared here.
- Previously, someone from the Presgrave Family had contacted her. They wanted to repay her, but she refused.
- Elliot also noticed her.
- His eyes tightened, and he asked the vice president beside him. "What's that employee's name?"
- Larry followed his gaze and quietly replied, "That's Anastasia, a designer we recently transferred back from abroad."
- She's Anastasia? Elliot raised his eyebrows slightly, a complex emotion in his eyes.
- "Let's start the meeting."
- Elliot withdrew his gaze and told the vice president, Larry. "You lead the meeting."
- The women in the room were so excited that they couldn't focus on the meeting content; they were too busy staring at Elliot.
- This man exuded unparalleled nobility and wealth from head to toe, the dream husband for women nationwide.
- Anastasia couldn't concentrate on the meeting either. She occasionally looked up and noticed that this man was watching her.
- Soon, everyone else also noticed that Elliot kept staring at Anastasia.
- Anastasia felt the jealous gazes from the other female designers, making her uncomfortable.
- She just wanted the meeting to end quickly so she could leave. Moreover, she was considering leaving this company. Yet she had just signed a five-year contract.
- Elliot's face grew colder as he looked at Anastasia.
- He hadn't expected Anastasia to be the woman he had encountered at the airport.
- He was even less willing to marry such an irresponsible and unreasonable woman.
- Finally, the meeting ended.
- Anastasia was the first to leave the conference room. She returned to her office, feeling restless.
- Just then, her office door knocked.
- She turned around to see Elliot pushing the door open.
- Anastasia frowned slightly upon seeing him.
- "Is there something you need, President Presgrave?" Anastasia sat down, her tone not one of respect for a boss but rather impatient.
- Elliot elegantly sat opposite her, his cold and noble aura silently emanating.
- He spoke with a magnetic, cold voice. "Miss Tillman, it's nice to see you again. Can we talk?"
- "Is it about work?" Anastasia raised an eyebrow.
- "I believe you know that I was kidnapped when I was five, and it was your mother who saved me at the cost of her life. The Presgrave Family is grateful and wishes to repay you. I will try to fulfill any request that you have." Elliot said calmly, expressing his intention to repay her.
- So, he's here to repay me.
- "No need. My mother saved you because she was a police officer. It was her duty. You don't need to repay me, and I won't accept it." Anastasia looked up firmly at the man, rejecting his offer.
- However, she got an odd feeling as she looked at him.
- What's going on?
- She felt that her son resembled this man. Their features, eyes, aura, and even their hair were similar.
- How strange.
- "My grandmother hopes that I marry you and take care of you and your child for life. Will you marry me?" Elliot asked bluntly.