To Hackett, Lennox's words were a literal rope tossed to a man drowning in a tempest.
He fought to suppress the hysterical joy clawing up his throat. His voice was slightly hoarse from the adrenaline, but he forced himself to sound composed.
"Available!"
"Absolutely, I am available!"
"Please extend my deepest gratitude to Mr. Langley for his concern, and rest assured, I will be there right on time!"
"Excellent."
"I will forward the exact meeting details and security clearance to your phone shortly."
"Good day, Mr. Sloan."
"We look forward to seeing you."
Lennox smoothly terminated the call.
The line went dead, leaving only the dial tone echoing in the quiet office.
Hackett kept his phone pressed to his ear for a few seconds longer, his palm slick with a cold, triumphant sweat.
He was so blindsided by this miraculous turn of events that he could barely process it.
There was always a way out!
Never in his wildest dreams did Hackett imagine that his company's salvation would come courtesy of the daughter he had thrown away like trash.
This was Langley Group!
Everyone knew that in Alloy City, Langley Group was the apex predator.
If Callahan Langley stamped his foot, the entire financial district registered an earthquake.
If Langley Group was the titan of Alloy City, Sloan Group was just a small-time player passing through.
Securing an investment from Langley Group wouldn't just save them; it would elevate Sloan Group to an entirely new echelon.
He could not afford to let this slip through his fingers!
Hackett bolted upright and began pacing the room, the suffocating dread from minutes ago completely eradicated. His face was flushed crimson with manic excitement.
"Langley Group... Callahan Langley..."
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