Chapter 252
This was a rare opportunity to expand my network and gain a better understanding of the dynamics within this circle.
“Ms. Wiley, right? What kind of coffee do you enjoy?
The previously silent Mr. Odom put his work away and fixed his gaze on me. His eyes were alight with curiosity. It seemed he was genuinely interested in me and decided to ask questions
“I prefer espresso, thought also have a fondness for cappuccino, I replied. I’d taken several coffee brewing classes in the past. I was forced to learn many skills to survive in the harsh environment I’d been in Coffee brewing was one of the essential courses taught to prepare me for a future where I was expected to help the Willeys gain wealth and status.
Yet jacklanded in prison and proved to be nothing more than an ungrateful man who’d even neglected his mother. I wondered what he’d been thinking when grooming a talented daughter like me
“oh, that’s interesting. Why don’t you make us a cup of coffee?” Mr. Odom seemed surprised by my response but soon regained his composure. I figured he must be showing interest
I picked up the cup from the table and started pouring the right amount of coffee beans to grind them. My graceful movements drew gawling looks from everyone
The cups of coffee were soon ready, and I carefully served them to the elders around me. As I placed the coffee before them, their faces softened. Then, they began sipping their coffee with grace.
I watched Mr. Odom’s reaction intently. He nodded at first but then shook his head.
“The coffee is good, but people with ill intentions never th studies. As for your project, I’m aware of it, but I’m sorry that I won’t be collaborating with you.”
thrive. You’re too young to be wasting your time on bu
on business, and you should focus on advancing your
hoped that I
All the excloent I had moments ago was dampened, I felt like a joke, but the rejection was quite expected, and I’d braced myself for this possibility. still, it didn’t stop me from enjoying coffee with everyone. Sipping coffee, I found myself savoring the serenity and conversations around me. I even h could too experience this tranquility in my later years.
Troddn’t help feeling disappointed as the coffer klatch came to an end, but I chose to leave early after having experienced the different atmosphere through the gathering
Ididn’t notice a familiar figure I
lurking not far away when I got into the car.
I didn’t immediately inform Lam of the outcome and decided to tell him tomorrow. He’d been dealing with a lot lately, and I didn’t want to add more to his plate. Just then, 1 received an expected phone call. Though it was from an unknown number, I hesitated briefly before answering the call,
*Is this Ms. Evelyn Wiley speaking? Get the contract ready. I’ll be signing i
it tomorrow.”
The voice was unnistakably Mr. Odom’s. It was a surprise that he’d changed his mind and now wanted to sign the deal.
I was overjoyed, but at the same time, I couldn’t understand why there was such a sudden change in his attitude.