Lord Underworld

Chapter Three

When Isaac spoke like that, Molly first froze, then furrowed her brow. "Isaac, you know I don't like people who talk big."

"I'm not talking big," Isaac continued. "Don't just talk about becoming the CEO of Joseph Group. Even if you want to be the richest person in Loussia, I can make it happen."

Seeing Isaac looking serious, Molly almost believed him for a moment. But soon, she felt that her absurd idea was ridiculous.

She said with a touch of annoyance, "Isaac, I appreciate your kindness, but whatever I,want to achieve, I'll rely on my own efforts. I hope you're the same way."

Isaac nodded. So that's how Molly thought. Makes sense. If Molly were the type to covet wealth without working for it, he wouldn't have fallen for her.

Just then, the main table suddenly became lively. Isaac turned to see Clement Harrison from the Harrison family toasting Old Mrs. Joseph.

"Mrs. Joseph, may you be blessed as vast as the eastern sea."

Old Mrs. Joseph smiled and quickly stood up. "Mr. Harrison, you're too kind. I'm honored that you could attend my birthday banquet today."

Clement smiled. "Your company is a renowned construction conglomerate in Valestile City. Coincidentally, our Harrison family is also preparing to make a mark in the real estate industry. Perhaps we'll have the opportunity to collaborate in the future."

At Clement's words, Old Mrs. Joseph's eyes lit up. The Harrison family was one of the four major financial giants in Leinco, with assets worth billions and a dozen companies under its name, spanning various industries. If the Joseph family could collaborate with the Harrison family, the Joseph family's future development would be assured.

Old Mrs. Joseph was a savvy person. Seeing Clement's interest in cooperation, she immediately took the opportunity to ask, "Mr. Harrison, if you have the intention to venture into real estate, why wait for the future to collaborate?"

"Mr. Harrison, why don't we outline a preliminary cooperation plan while all the executives of my Joseph Group are here today?"

Others from the Joseph family chimed in. "Yes, Mr. Harrison, seize the opportunity today. Let's outline our cooperation plan now, bringing double joy."

"Mr. Harrison, no building company in Valestile City is more professional than our Joseph Group. You can trust us to cooperate."

Seeing the eager anticipation from the Joseph family, Clement finally spoke, "If we really want to cooperate, that's fine.Mrs. Joseph, do you know about the A8 land?"

Old Mrs. Joseph nodded. "Yes, it's an empty lot on Seaside Road, and the bidding by the Rock Group will begin in three days."

Clement said, "If you can help my Harrison family secure this plot, then our two families can immediately sign a cooperation agreement."

Old Mrs. Joseph hesitated. The A8 land was right by the sea, indeed a highly valuable investment. But the problem was that Old Mrs. Joseph had old grudges with Eden Wallis, the boss of the Rock Group. Moreover, the two companies were in the same industry, so there was hardly any business interaction between them. Now, if Joseph Group bid while Rock Group tendered, wouldn't it be asking for trouble?

"What's wrong, Mrs. Joseph? Can't do it?"

Old Mrs. Joseph awkwardly explained, "It's indeed difficult..."

Clement nodded. "Since it's difficult, I won't force it. There's something I need to attend to in the company. Mrs. Joseph, I'll take my leave."

Without giving Old Mrs. Joseph a chance to keep him, Clement turned and left.

As Clement left, the atmosphere of the banquet immediately cooled down. Alva advised from the side, "Grandma, let's eat first. The dishes will get cold."

Old Mrs. Joseph slammed the table angrily. "Eat, eat, eat! All you do is eat all day!"

"If we can cooperate with the Harrison family, the Joseph Group will surely flourish! We must secure the A8 plot of land!"

"Who's going?"

Everyone lowered their heads. Eden Wallis of R ock Group was not someone to mess with.

Seeing no one volunteering, Old Mrs. Joseph sneered. "You all are good at sweet talk, but now that the Joseph family is in trouble, no one dares to step forward?"

"Fine, since none of you are willing, I'll sweeten the deal."

"Whoever can secure the A8 plot of land will become the next marketing director of Joseph Group!"

Alva seemed tempted by this offer. The marketing director of the Joseph Group! A lucrative position, earning tens of thousands of dollars in bonuses each year. But thinking of Eden Wallis's methods, Alva calmed down. She didn't have the ability to win this prize.

Seeing everyone still silent, Old Mrs. Joseph couldn't hide her disappointment. With hundreds of descendants in the Joseph family, not a single one would step up?

Seeing Molly hesitating, Isaac sitting beside her encouraged, "You should go."

"W-what?" Molly was confused.

Isaac said casually, "With your abilities, you can definitely secure that plot of land."

"Now that no one else is willing to step up, if you manage to pull this off, Grandma will surely look at you differently."

Molly was already hesitant, and now, hearing Isaac say this, she felt even more conflicted. Ever since her grandfather passed away, their family's days had been increasingly difficult. If they couldn't earn the favor of Old Mrs. Joseph, they might lose even the privilege of attending the old lady's birthday banquet in the future. Should she take the risk? Just as Molly was struggling with these thoughts, Isaac smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'll help you too."

Hearing Isaac's words gave her even more courage. With a rush of determination, she stood up and said, "Grandma, I'll go!"

All eyes turned to her, including Old Mrs. Joseph's. "You? Molly, you've been in the company for three years and haven't closed a major deal. Why should you go?"

"Enough, Molly, sit down. Your father is useless. Where do you think you can go?" The ridicule from the people around made Molly clench her fists.

For three years, she indeed hadn't closed a major deal. Not because she lacked the ability, but because the big deals never came to her!

She looked Old Mrs. Joseph firmly in the eyes, ignoring the taunts around her.

Old Mrs. Joseph narrowed her eyes and nodded. "Good, very good."

"Since you're willing to go, I'll entrust this task to you."

"If you succeed, you'll be the marketing director of Joseph Group. But if you fail, you'll leave Joseph Group."

With Old Mrs. Joseph's words, those around her began to gloat.

It seemed they wouldn't see Molly and her family at the end-of-year family gathering.