EuropeNovelChapter 57 The event was being held in the grand ballroom on the seventh floor of The Vaughan Group's headquarters.
Normally, this ballroom was reserved for major press conferences or hosting important guests. Tonight, however, it had been transformed into something truly spectacular-towering projection screens, a well-lit stage for speeches, and dozens of round tables where The Vaughan Group's executives mingled with their key partners. Off to the side, a cluster of Capitolion's most prominent journalists hovered with cameras at the ready. Clearly, Richard was looking to capitalize on the buzz from The Fitzgerald Group's investment, hoping to launch the Global Project with a bang.
Isadora couldn't help but smirk as she made her way straight to Pearl's table and took a seat without hesitation. Pearl's expression soured the moment she saw Isadora. "How did you even get in here?" "What, aren't you happy to havehere to celebrate with you?" Isadora replied, casually setting her phone on the table.
Pearl didn't buy the act for a second. "Sure, celebrating. Just don't start anything tonight." Eleanor, trying to keep the peace, cleared her throat. "Alright, you two, enough. Today's important-your father's about to give his speech." Pearl fell silent at that.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOnstage, the emcee handed the microphone to Richard.
Richard stood confidently behind the podium, his voice carrying easily across the hall.
"Thanks to The Fitzgerald Group's investment of eight hundred million dollars, we're able to officially kick off the Global Project. Our deepest gratitude to The Fitzgerald Group, and to Mr. Fitzgerald himself, for becoming a key partner in this venture." A ripple of astonished whispers swept through the room.
"Eight hundred million? The Fitzgerald Group really does have deep pockets." "Well, of course. There's a reason they're called Capitolion's most powerful family. Since the young master cback just three years ago, their assets have multiplied who knows how many times." "He's incredible. Is he here tonight?" "Hmph, maybe eight hundred million seems like a fortune to the rest of us, but for him, it's barely a drop in the bucket. It's not Mr. Fitzgerald himself attending today, but The Fitzgerald Group's Director of Investments, Paige Dawson. They say she's a legend in the business world." Richard cleared his throat, drawing everyone's focus back.
"And now, let's welcDirector Dawson from The Fitzgerald Group's investment division to the stage, to sign the partnership agreement." All eyes-and every camera-swiveled to Paige Dawson, seated at the head of the frontmost table.
Paige was a woman in her fifties, but you'd never know it from her flawless skin or the poised, energetic air about her. Her short, sleek hair was tucked neatly behind her ears, a pair of understated yet elegant earrings sparkling beneath the lights. Clad in a tailored gray suit, she radiated the commanding yet sophisticated aura of a true executive.
With a cool, professional smile, Paige waved briefly to the crowd and the press, then stood, preparing to take the stage on behalf of The Fitzgerald Group. Suddenly, her phone buzzed in her hand.
She glanced at the screen and blinked in surprise.
Victor.
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Victor Fitzgerald himself rarely got involved beyond approving final investment targets and amounts; the details were always left to his team. e Even this investment in The Vaughan Group's Global Project had been a spur-of-the-moment decision on Victor's part-her department hadn't been involved at all. That alone was an extraordinary privilege for The Vaughan Group. Paige didn't hesitate. Ignoring the expectant looks from the hostesses and the audience, she stepped aside and answered the call.
"Mr. Fitzgerald, good evening. Is there something you need?" Victor spoke just a few brief words on the other end.
"Yes, of course, Mr. Fitzgerald. Understood." Once the call ended, Paige composed herself and walked calmly to the stage.
Richard met her at the podium, shaking her hand warmly. "Thank you so much for The Fitzgerald Group's T support Please, let Mr. Fitzgerald know that our entire team is committed to making the Global Project a resounding success." Paige smiled, her gaze lingering on him with a touch of irony. "If you want to thank someone, President Vaughan, you should really thank Miss Vaughan."
Richard, assuming she meant Pearl, nodded readily. "Director Dawson is right. My daughter worked tirelessly to secure this investment. Once we sign the agreement tonight, I'll be transferring ten percent of The Vaughan Group's shares to her as a reward."
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