Chapter 20 Cooperation Between Father And Daughter

• Meanwhile, at Jacob Real Estate, David Xuereb, Jacob's assistant, said, “Mr. Lingard, Mr. Turner from Gerton Corporation called to tell us that our deal with them had been called off by their directors. Also, Mr. Little from Yewshire Corporation called regarding the land. They'll take the form of an open tender, and they will not meet with anyone in private before the tender starts.”
• “Hah!” Jacob curled his lips in a sneer. After so many years in the industry, everyone is still the same! They're all only interested in money and power! The news about the cancelation of the wedding had just been released, and these people have already abandoned the Lingard family. I should've seen this coming.
• Feeling exhausted, he rubbed his temple and noticed David had no intention of leaving. “Anything else?”