novelStop Pretending!
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The restaurant was located on the second floor.
When they arrived at the door, the two vice presidents did not follow them in.
They searched Locke's body and left his cell phone behind.
Secretary Deborah pushed open the door.
A white-haired old man was already sitting at the main table. He looked very dignified!
"Hello, Mr. Casey!"
Seeing that the other party had arrived, the president stood up and walked over to hold Locke's hand.
"Nice to meet you! This is a small gift, please accept it!" Locke handed over the gift in his hand.
Looking at the exquisite packaging, the president's eyes lit up. He felt that it was not an ordinary item.
After a few minutes of courtesy, Locke asked, "May I know how to address you, Mr. President?"
After taking a puff of his cigar, the president smiled and said, "Just call me Antoine! Please sit!"
The two sat down at the same time, which was quite far from each other.
Deborah walked behind the president and stood there, looking very professional.
Soon, a table of rare delicacies was served by the waiter.
"Please taste it first!"
"You too!"
After a few minutes, there was no one else in the restaurant.
Locke, who was eating with relish and lowering his head, asked, "President Antoine, may I know what kind of big business is it?"
The president smiled and said hesitantly, "Uh... It's that... That investment in our Chamber of Commerce's shops all over Water City and that... That Underwater Fortress Project!
"That's the high wall that our Chamber of Commerce is going to build for Water City in the future!"
"Come! Drink!"
"What's the point of building this? To be isolated from the world?"
Compared to the president's stammering, Locke's question followed closely.
"Hehe... It's not to the extent of isolating yourself from the world, but Water City will become the most unique existence in the continent in the future..."
Locke continued the other party's words and said as he ate, "First, you'll run for governor! Then, you'll reform Water City through amending the laws! Then, you'll build a high wall, use the high benefits to gain the support of the entire population, and finally, form an independent kingdom?"
The president and Deborah were shocked!
They exclaimed in their hearts at the other party's intelligence.
This was because Locke was almost right about the plan of the Chamber of Commerce.
"That's amazing! Come! Let's drink!" President Antoine seemed to like drinking very much. He drank a few glasses by himself.
Locke, who saw all of this, asked again, "Isn't this project too risky? Will the royal family agree?"
"Uh... Uh..."
After taking a look at Deborah, the president deliberately coughed twice and explained, "Don't worry! We can even get the title of nobility! The... The royal family will naturally listen to us!"
Locke wiped his mouth and the smile on his face became even wider."Mr. Antoine doesn't seem to be very familiar with the business of the Chamber of Commerce? You can't even explain about such an important matter smoothly?"
Antoine quickly drank a mouthful of wine and then said, "I'm usually too busy, please don't mind! Let's have another drink? As long as you're willing to invest, Water City will give you sufficient returns in the future!"
"So confident?" Then, Locke looked at Deborah."Madam President, it's better for you to talk to me! This gentleman obviously forgot his lines!"
"!!!" Deborah was shocked!
A trace of panic flashed across her face and she quickly said, "Mr. Casey, what nonsense are you talking about? Isn't the president..."
"Come on! I've been observing you the entire afternoon! The temperament and ability that you've shown isn't something that this old gentleman can compare to!"
Seeing that he was caught in the act, Antoine looked at Deborah behind him with fear and sweat on his forehead. It was as if he was looking at his superior.
Seeing that this man had been completely exposed, Deborah was a little angry.
Her voice also became stern."I already said that everything is prepared! You drank so much last night and you slept until late afternoon, resulted in me having to contact Locke first!"
"I... I'm sorry..." President Antoine's stern look was gone and his eyes were full of apology.
"Hey! Sit down and rest. Don't drink too much. You have to deal with the vice president later..." After Deborah gave her instructions, she looked at Locke."How did you see through it?"
Locke shrugged, lit up his cigar, and took a puff."First of all, the difference in ability and aura between the two of you is too great! Antoine revealed the secret of the Chamber of Commerce with just a few words. On the other hand, it's you who spoke ambiguously! This is more like the shrewdness of a high-level person!"
"I can't be bothered to say anything else!"
"He was making me conclude that he was an imposter when he took the gift earlier!"
"Chamber of Commerce even uses gold for decoration. Has the president not seen such an item that his eyes revealed such delight?"
"Hehe..." Listening to Locke's words, Deborah had already sat down on the chair.
Her legs were crossed and her appearance was still elegant.
However, her eyes had become even sharper!
"I don't care who the president is! I only care about how much benefits I can get! Don't worry, I'll keep it a secret!" Locke looked at Deborah with a smile.
"I really don't know if it's a disaster or a blessing to deal with such a smart person like you..." Deborah picked up an empty cup and poured some wine into it.
"Bang!"
The two of them lightly clinked their glasses. After taking a sip, Deborah said, "Mr. Casey, please don't mind. This arrangement has nothing to do with the reputation of the Chamber of Commerce! It's just that I'm a little woman. Many things are difficult to handle! I just need a mask..."
Antoine, who was at the side, lowered his head and did not dare to speak. He was drinking by himself.
"Understood! When discussing business, it's easy for others to be distracted!"
Locke's words caused Deborah to cover her mouth and laugh a few times.
"Mr. Casey is really funny! Then, let's get back to the main topic! Are you willing to invest or join the Chamber of Commerce?"
"The conditions are naturally the taxes of Water City in the future! We'll become the true owners of this city!"
After eating a mouthful of shrimp, Locke said, "I still have the same question! Do you treat the royal family as a decoration? Will they let it go?"
Hearing this, Deborah's expression became more confident.
"They... Will..."
It was unknown where the source of her confidence came from.
However, Locke immediately sensed that this was probably the source of the Chamber of Commerce's secret!
"I can provide 80 billion in investment! It requires a return of more than 30%! Can you do it?"
Deborah's beautiful eyes flashed and she smiled."Of course! Water City can have millions of people. You can calculate the tax revenue in your mind..."
"What about the royal family? You have to make me feel at ease! Otherwise, the risk is too great!"
Locke, who looked like a businessman, was not so easy to compromise.
Shaking the red wine glass in her hand, Deborah looked at Locke as if she was in a dilemma.
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