A Second Chance at Forever (Eleanor and Bernard) novel Chapter 1015

The old Cedric would've been thrilled at the sight of a stunner like this, but now, he just gave her a quick glance and looked away, "No biggie, have a seat."

Judith found that he wasn't as flighty as the rumors suggested. There was a cold indifference in his eyes that left her unsure, "Mr. Laurence, discussing projects and contracts is usually done at more upscale entertainment venues, this fancy restaurant doesn't seem quite right..."

Cedric pointed to the wheelchair next to him, "I'm injured, can't exactly roll into a club now, can I? That'd be a laughing stock. Besides, it's just a contract signing, no need to hit up places like that."

His words were full of distance that left Judith at a loss. Her company sent her here specifically to use her good looks to charm Cedric and get Jared Group Headquarters to give up some benefits. But the legendary playboy didn't even spare her a glance, even rejected her insinuation, leaving Judith somewhat clueless.

After staring at Cedric for a while, she slowly sat down, "Mr. Laurence..."

"Got the contract?" Cedric cut her off, wanting to wrap things up quickly, "Hand it over to my lawyer. If he gives it the all-clear, I'll sign it right away."

Judith forced a smile, "Are you in some kind of rush?"

Cedric nodded, "Just took over the Crystal Area business, it's pretty hectic. Can't afford to waste time here."

His words implied that he didn't value her, and that he wanted to get rid of her as soon as possible.

Judith, a prominent figure in H Country known for her beauty, felt a sense of indignation she had never experienced before. She decided to take a sip of her wine and moved closer to Cedric, saying, "Mr. Laurence, there's no need to rush into signing the contract. Let's enjoy a drink first..."

Cedric looked her up and down, reminding her that her company was a strategic partner of the Laurence Group and relied on their support for expansion projects. He mentioned that he had been waiting for her outside for an hour, insinuating that her behavior might be an attempt to take advantage of him under the influence of alcohol.

His tone was reminiscent of Bernard, whom she had met a few times at the headquarters. Bernard's seriousness and perceptiveness had left an impression on her. She knew better than to underestimate the Laurence family's influence and power.

Judith didn't say anything more. She took the contract out of her bag and handed it to Chase. Watching Chase scrutinize the contract word for word, Judith sneered, "Mr. Laurence, this contract has been reviewed by both parties' legal departments. Are you suggesting that your lawyer is better than the Laurence Group's legal team?"

With a casual attitude, Chase pointed to the numbers on the contract and said, "Judith, I've compared this paper contract with the one approved by the legal system, and they're not the same. A few clauses are missing."