Female Novel
Chapter 1097: Anticipation
Chapter 1097: Anticipation
As Jenson finished speaking, his gaze remained fixed on Preston without a blink. The two locked eyes,
Jenson with a smile, openly welcoming Preston's probing.
This continued for several seconds before Preston spoke, "Since Mr. Evans asked, I won't hide
anything. I'm here representing Armstrong Corp for recruitment. Armstrong Corp is confident in
collaborating seamlessly with Mr. Evans for the internal decoration this time."
"Is Mr. Walker currently employed at Armstrong Corp?"
"Yes, I'm currently working at Armstrong Corp. So, Mr. Evans, what do you think?"
Jenson didn't respond immediately. His face showed a hint of seriousness and concern. In a low,
gravelly voice, he said, "I have great respect for Mr. Walker personally because of our past dealings.
Therefore, I do have some trust in Mr. Walker. However, Armstrong Corp's recent reputation is not
favorable, so..."
Jenson's face expressed considerable reluctance, as if the proposal from Preston was being declined
due to Armstrong Corp's reputation.novelbin
Preston promptly took over, "Mr. Evans, as long as you trust me, I believe we can continue our
discussion. Regarding Armstrong Corp, the recent negative publicity is mostly due to media spreading
rumors without any basis. It has created many unwarranted negative impressions for Armstrong Corp."
Jenson appeared conflicted, saying, "The media seems to have a point. It might not be entirely
baseless, right?"
"Mr. Evans, would I lie to you? While it's true that Armstrong Corp might have fewer qualifications
compared to larger enterprises, Armstrong Corp is an established company. The fact that the old
Simpson has survived for so many years has its reasons, too. Moreover, Simpson Group has deep
connections with Armstrong Corp, as you should know."
Preston's words carried a clear implication, almost explicitly stating that Armstrong Corp had the
backing of Simpson Group. With such a significant enterprise supporting it, investing in Armstrong Corp
would be worthwhile.
Jenson clearly understood Preston's implications but didn't expose them. He simply looked at Preston,
maintaining a brief silence.
This silence made Preston unsure of Jenson's thoughts. Preston asked in a low voice, "Mr. Evans,
would you consider Armstrong Corp? We can negotiate the price. As long as you give me this
opportunity, anytime you need my services in the future, it's just a matter of one word from Mr. Evans."
Preston lowered his voice, ensuring only Jenson could hear him.
Jenson seemed uneasy. His expression was serious and somber. After a few seconds, he spoke
calmly, "I can't directly grant you this opportunity, as it would be unfair to other enterprises. However,
you can organize all the materials and internal design drafts for the interior decoration and send them
to me. The architect will review them, and if they find it suitable, Armstrong Corp will be given priority.
How does that sound?"
Jenson looked at Preston, and from his words, Preston understood Jenson's implication. He squinted
his eyes instinctively and replied, "I understand your meaning. In that case, I will prepare everything as
you suggested. I really look forward to our second collaboration."
Jenson nodded, showing a reassuring smile, "If it's destined, there will be a second collaboration. I'm
also looking forward to it."
"Then, I'll await your message."
"Good, as soon as possible."
"Alright."
Preston bid farewell, and Jenson watched him leave. Then, he motioned to his secretary, speaking in
hushed tones. The secretary nodded and quickly left.
On the other side, after parting ways with Jenson, Preston didn't immediately leave the venue. Instead,
he headed towards the rest area. Standing on the fifth-floor corridor of the museum, he turned to his
secretary and said in a low voice, "Go find the two architects I personally recruited for this project."
Quintus nodded, "Alright, I'll go now."
Preston added, "Use any means to get them here. I have something to discuss."
"Understood," Quintus responded before heading off to find the architects.
Although Preston had recruited several architects for the project, only two remained, as Summer and
Sophie had become the central figures.
Quintus acted swiftly, and Preston only waited for a short half-hour before the architects arrived.
Both architects were female, responsible for collaborating with Sophie and Summer on the exterior
architecture of the project. With the exterior nearly finalized, they had some free time. Seeing Preston,
surprise flickered in their eyes, but they immediately greeted him, "Mr. Walker, long time no see!"
While Preston had previously used the alias, after learning Preston's true identity, everyone directly
addressed him as Mr. Walker, a title he seemed to accept without objection.
Preston nodded slightly in response to the architects. The four stood face to face, and the architects
appeared a bit uneasy, visibly stiff in their demeanor. One of them hesitated and asked in a soft voice,
"Mr. Walker, is there something you need from us?"
Preston smiled gently and reassured them, "Don't be nervous; it's nothing major. I just happened to be
attending the bidding event at the museum and asked my secretary to bring you over for a chat. How
have you both been lately?"
Both architects nodded, "We're doing well, and the project is progressing smoothly."
"Good," Preston said with a faint smile. "Your talent has played a significant role in advancing this
project, but I also believe opportunities are crucial. What do you think?"
The implication in his words was evident, and the architects were perceptive enough to understand.
They quickly nodded, "Mr. Walker, we appreciate your guidance. If it weren't for you recruiting us for
this project, we might still be working on smaller projects at the company. We're truly honored to be a
part of such a significant project. Thank you, Mr. Walker."
Preston didn't bother with formalities. He nodded, "If you want to thank me, I can take it. After all, I did
recruit you. It was a considerable risk at the time!"
The architects felt somewhat embarrassed. They knew they owed their position in the project to
Preston.
Because there are plenty of talented architects in this industry, you can easily find a bunch, but
opportunities are rare.
The two architects expressed their gratitude to Preston repeatedly, saying, "Mr. Walker, no matter how
bright our future may be, we won't forget your favor and recognition."
Preston replied, "That's too much, but I do have a few things I need your help with right now."
The two architects quickly responded, "Mr. Walker, whatever you need, we'll give it our all."
"Do you have the interior design sketches for this project? You should know what kind of interior design
suits a museum best. I want to secure this project, but Mr. Evans mentioned that I need to prepare the
interior decoration and design sketches. Only then can I smoothly win this project. After all, you know,
even though I'm no longer directly involved in the museum project, I still have some rapport with Mr.
Evans. Since Mr. Evans can be so straightforward with me, he must want me to secure this project. So,
can you help me with this?"