Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell

Chapter 439

It wasn't until Carlisle slammed the door that Christine and Phoebe returned to reality. They glanced cautiously at Liam, whose face was flushed with anger.

Phoebe stammered, "M-Mr. Ziegler, Ms. Thompson is—"

"That's enough."

Liam cut Phoebe off with a cold laugh.

"A 200 million dollar investment? If he can secure a 200 million investment, I'll eat my hat. You guys are way too unreliable for that!"

With that, he got up and left with his secretaries in tow. Christine and Phoebe exchanged confused looks.

Phoebe turned to Jenny with tears in her eyes.

"Ms. Robson, what are we going to do now?"

"Let's just eat to cut our losses."

Jenny picked up a fork and began to dig in.

It was obvious that Carlisle had thoroughly infuriated Liam. The situation could not be salvaged unless Wanda herself showed up.

Back on the third floor of Imperial Hotel, the governor, his secretary and Alan had arrived. Once again, the assembled businessmen marveled at the grandeur of the signing ceremony. Gareth and Max greeted the governor and Alan with great respect. The governor, Sheldon Darnell, had neat, graying hair and was dressed modestly.

He shook Gareth's hand warmly and said, "Gareth, you didn't tell me you were coming to Riverland for business. I hope you don't mind me showing up uninvited!"

"Mr. Darnell, you're a busy man. I didn't want to bother you."

Sheldon had once been Theodore's secretary and owed his current status to Theodore's mentorship. When he heard that Gareth was conducting business in Riverland, he naturally wanted to show his support.

Just then, Sheldon's secretary smiled and added, "Mr. Darnell did indeed have a busy schedule today. In fact, he canceled several lunch meetings just to be here!"

"Hey, don't tell him that."

Sheldon frowned at his secretary, who quickly fell silent.

Gareth looked touched.

"Mr. Darnell, you honor me. Please, have a seat..."

After his guests were seated, Gareth checked his watch. It was almost one o'clock, and Carlisle still hadn't arrived.

Zachary had been sitting idly for over an hour.

Frustrated, he grumbled, "Who are we waiting for? He must think highly of himself to keep everyone waiting like this."

"If the governor can wait, so can you," Shein replied calmly.

Zachary took a sip of coffee to quench his thirst before pulling out his phone to chat with his guildmates.

Meanwhile, Gareth stepped out to call Carlisle. Just as he dialed Carlisle's number, he saw Carlisle exit the elevator.

Gareth hurried over, slightly annoyed.

"Carlisle, hurry up. Everyone's here, and they're waiting for you."

"Got held up with something," Carlisle explained briefly before following Gareth into the banquet hall.Published by Nôv'elD/rama.Org.

As Gareth led Carlisle into the room, dozens of eyes turned to look at them.

Zachary's eyes widened in shock.

"C-Carlisle?"

He pinched his leg hard, doubting his senses. The sharp pain confirmed that it wasn't a dream.

"No way. He couldn't have secured a 200 million dollar investment. Something's definitely wrong!"

Shein frowned slightly but quickly composed himself.

Lethan and Shania smiled when they saw Carlisle. Josie drank her coffee, her eyes showing surprise. She had expected Gareth's business partner to be someone closer to his age, not someone so young.

Josie had never met Carlisle and didn't know that he was the same student who almost ran off with her daughter.

"Dad, could Carlisle be the contractor?" Austin whispered, frowning.

Yuriel shook his head.

"Not necessarily. He could just be here for the signing ceremony."