Divorced My Cheating Husband, Married A Billionaire novel Chapter 16

Back to the present.

At King's Enterprises Headquarters.

Adrian held his chin high as he moved his wheelchair into the conference room. There was an ongoing commotion, and he knew why.

"This is the third project the ACE Construction Firm has taken from us."

"Well, the same company owns a metal factory. It's understandable how they could offer a lower bid."

"It isn't just the bid!" Adrian's father, Anthony King, said. "From what I have gathered, the ACE Construction Firm offered to redesign the Megaworld Entertainment Plaza. They found a fault in the initial design!"

"They gained favor because they went above and beyond their service!" Anthony added. "Why didn't we see that? Huh? Didn't we hire the best engineers? That is a hundred-billion-dollar project we lost!"

"Fredrick, Brett? Answer me!" Anthony questioned.

Just then, Adrian appeared before them. His calm expression silenced everyone. He found his place, and Clint sat beside him. Then he asked, "I thought the meeting was at eight-thirty. It's still eight in the morning."

"An important matter needs to be addressed. Don't you know?" Adrian's father informed.

"I have heard," Adrian said nonchalantly before glancing at his stepbrother, Fredrick. "I'm sorry our construction firm lost the bid."

Adrian smiled inside as Fredrick narrowed his eyes.

Fredrick looked at Anthony and said, "Father, this is a temporary setback. Director Monroe and I are going to work something out."

Anthony King was the chairman of the King's Enterprises, whereas Fredrick was the CEO. Adrian's father still had a say in everything despite Fredrick's position.

The conference room had a long table. Anthony and Fredrick sat on both ends while the directors and their assistants occupied the other seats. Adrian was next to his father, Anthony. Across from him was Director Brett Monroe. He had been leading the construction firm for three years, and he was someone Adrian had worked with.

Director Monroe was settled near Director Gina Gibson. Gina oversaw the local supermarket in Halliport, The King's Supermarket. Seated next to Clint was Director Noel West, the executive managing King's Pay, a financial technology platform. Last, Anthony's second wife, Tonet King, was the director of the fashion line.

If Adrian was to be completely honest, Tonet, his stepmother, only got the position because she was Anthony's wife. Her company was two years old but remained stagnant, barely making even.

"Do you have any plans, Fredrick?" Anthony asked. "The construction firm is about to complete its existing project, yet we don't have any new one."

With a sigh, Anthony admitted, "We haven't been doing well since - since last year."

Adrian watched as Fredrick and Director Monroe looked at each other. Then, Fredrick revealed, "We have given this a considerable amount of thought."

With a pause, Fredrick revealed, "We are going to offer our help to ACE Construction Firm. We have been in the industry for ten years. They will be honored to accept a collaboration."

Clint ended up coughing. When everyone stared at him, he said, "Sorry. My throat was itchy."

Adrian only squinted. His stepbrother could wish, but he would never approve of such cooperation. Why would he share a hundred billion-dollar project?

"And how do we do that?" Noel West said. "The CEO of ACE Construction Firm is a very secretive man. No one knows who he is. Only the stand-in CEO, Engineer Philips, entertains partnership requests."

"We will go through him, of course," Director Monroe proposed.

Anthony King hissed. He turned to his son and asked, "What do you think, Adrian?"

That surprised Adrian. It had been a long time since his father asked for his opinion. Still, Adrian glanced at his father and replied, "I think the CEO of ACE Construction Firm is a very capable person. Director Monroe, or our CEO, should match his level of competency."

"You -" Fredrick pointed a finger at Adrian. "You think you are better than me?"