Ignored When Chasing: Why Cry After I Got Engaged-Chapter 164: Cooperating with the Nathan Family
Damian Hawthorne’s voice held a hint of playfulness that made Cecilia Nathan’s heart skip a beat.
Meeting Damian Hawthorne’s deep eyes, Cecilia’s heart suddenly tightened.
’What does Damian Hawthorne mean by that?’
"Where is the real May Rhodes?" Cecilia Nathan’s voice was hoarse, her palms tightening slightly.
’She didn’t know how much information Damian Hawthorne had gotten from Serena Hughes, but aside from Serena, no one else should know that she was May Rhodes.’
"She didn’t show up." A small smile played on Damian Hawthorne’s lips. "Forget it. Since she insists on hiding from me, there’s no point in looking for her anymore."
Cecilia Nathan lowered her gaze, her lips pressed into a thin line. "I’m not here to plead for the Sinclair Family either... Damian Hawthorne, Fiona Sinclair is a friend of my father’s. We can’t just stand by and watch you devour the Sinclairs."
Damian Hawthorne stared at her for a moment, then suddenly smiled. "For your sake, I’ll let them off for now. However, you’ll need to switch your partnership with the Sinclairs to a partnership with our Hawthorne Group."
"Fine."
’A partnership with the Hawthorne Family was more than she could ask for.’
’After all, the Nathan Family also relied on its company to thrive. In Korsyth, the Hawthorne Family was at the very top.’
’If they could partner with the Hawthornes, both families would reach new heights.’
Watching Cecilia Nathan leave, Damian Hawthorne spoke to Justin Bell, who was waiting outside the door. "Did Serena Hughes go see her?"
"Yes." Justin Bell sighed. "President Hawthorne, do you think Miss Nathan might know Miss Luna as well?"
’Serena Hughes’s recent actions all indicated that she knew the real May Rhodes.’
’Or rather, that May Rhodes was somewhere close by.’
’And for the real May Rhodes to watch Serena Hughes impersonate her time and again without doing a thing... it meant she had no intention of ever revealing herself.’
"It’s only normal that Luna wouldn’t want to see me." Damian Hawthorne’s lips curled into a cynical smile.
Justin Bell glanced at his boss and cleared his throat. "You were caught up in those rumors with Miss Nathan for so long. Miss Luna is probably angry and doesn’t want to see you."
Damian Hawthorne smiled but said nothing.
’Back then, May Rhodes had disappeared right after he regained his sight. He never even saw what she looked like.’
’Later, when Cecilia Nathan suddenly started pursuing him, he initially wanted to remain faithful to Luna. But as time went on and Luna never reappeared, he stopped pushing Cecilia away.’
’At first, he’d wanted to get back at Luna, but then he discovered that Cecilia possessed some of Luna’s qualities.’
’Just like Luna, Cecilia always put his health first.’
’After the cornea transplant, Cecilia had been terrified he would lose his sight again. From the food he ate to the clothes he wore, she managed every last detail for him.’
’Even when he’d treated her with disgust and threatened her, Cecilia had remained by his side, never once speaking of leaving.’
’Until Serena Hughes appeared...’
’Cecilia had walked out of this villa, suitcase in hand, and had never come back.’
"President Hawthorne, should we continue looking for Miss Luna?"
"No need." Damian Hawthorne’s thin lips parted, his tone indifferent.
’Since Luna didn’t want to see him, he wouldn’t force the issue.’
"Prepare the contract. We’re going to discuss a partnership with the Nathan Family."
Justin Bell gave his boss a suspicious look.
’The Hawthorne Family had never proactively sought a partnership with anyone; they had always dominated the market alone. When the Nathan Family’s Korsyth branch previously came to them wanting to partner up, Damian Hawthorne hadn’t even bothered to look at their proposal.’
’Although the Nathans of Aethelgard were famous throughout Veridia, Damian Hawthorne wasn’t the type to partner with just anyone. The number of times he had personally initiated a partnership was even smaller.’
Justin Bell figured Damian Hawthorne must want to build a closer relationship with the Nathan Family.
「That same day.」
Justin Bell went to the Nathan Family’s branch office in Korsyth. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢
The Nathan Family’s Korsyth branch was located in Korsyth City Center. Even for a branch office, it was impressive, occupying an entire building.
Justin Bell went directly to the branch manager.
"Assistant Bell, this way, please." The general manager of the Nathan branch had a very favorable impression of Justin Bell.
Everyone in Korsyth’s business circle knew of Justin Bell.
As Damian Hawthorne expanded his business empire, Justin Bell’s importance had become self-evident.
At times, Justin Bell was a direct representative of Damian Hawthorne.
"As it happens, our head office has also sent a representative here. Any partnership will need their approval." The general manager’s eyes crinkled into a smile. "You’ll want to treat this person well, Assistant Bell. They might just become the future head of our entire company."
