Back to the Past: Breaking the Love Spell

Chapter 441

Carlisle noticed Liam as soon as he entered the banquet hall. He wasn't fond of him as he suspected his insistence on meeting Wanda might have ulterior motives. Moreover, Carlisle was in a hurry to sign the contract with Gareth, so he didn't want to waste time dealing with Liam upstairs.

"Mr. Zahn, shall we start signing the contract now?"

Gareth gestured for Carlisle to proceed.

Carlisle nodded and gestured for Gareth to go first.

Gareth didn't insist further and took his seat between his two secretaries. Carlisle sat alone on the other side as the contractor. Gareth confidently signed his name on the contract.

Carlisle briefly scanned the contract and noticed that Gareth only took 48% of the shares.

He couldn't help but remind Gareth about the deal, "You should take 50% of the shares since you won last night."

"Come on. After Hank dropped me off at the hotel last night, we opened another bottle of red wine. You let him lose on purpose, didn't you? I can take a loss!"

Carlisle grinned as he picked up the pen and signed his name.

"Well, I'll take you up on that, then. Besides, I have another project that needs your investment."

Gareth quickly shook his head.

"Slow down. I'm out of funds for now!"

"This project only needs three million," Carlisle said, glancing up at Gareth before continuing with his signature.

Gareth hesitated. After investing 200 million in a gaming company, he didn't have much money left. An additional investment of 30 million would stretch his finances even thinner.

Carlisle continued, "Dragonaire Game Company won't see profits for six months, but this other project will profit quickly. Don't miss this opportunity!"

The potential for a quick return on investment lifted Gareth's spirits.

"I'm in. I guess I'll be having soup for a while."

Carlisle ignored Gareth's complaints about being broke. Someone who could spend a million dollars in a nightclub wouldn't resort to soup, would they?

After signing the contract, Gareth's secretary brought over two glasses of red wine. Gareth raised his glass with a smile.

"To a fruitful partnership!"

Carlisle clinked glasses with Gareth, and they both drank up.

"Quite the turnout today, huh?" Gareth commented.

Carlisle glanced at the table where the governor was seated. Even with his seasoned composure, he couldn't help but feel a flutter of excitement.

"It's impressive..."

Gareth, pleased with himself, said, "Come on, let me introduce you to Mr. Darnell."

As a native of Riverland, Carlisle knew exactly who Gareth was referring to. He thought that getting acquainted with the governor wasn't a bad idea.

Gareth led Carlisle to Sheldon's table and introduced him to everyone seated there. Carlisle respectfully toasted each person. After making the rounds, Carlisle's face was flushed.

Just then, Yuriel approached with a glass in hand.

"Mr. Spencer, Mr. Zahn, congratulations on your partnership!"

Gareth smiled and raised his glass at Yuriel.

Carlisle, however, poured himself a cup of water.

"Mr. Gust, I can't hold my liquor, and I have classes this afternoon. I'll toast with water instead."

Yuriel's expression darkened.

"Mr. Zahn, I'm personally offering you a toast but you're using water? That's rather inappropriate, isn't it?"

As the wealthiest man in Riverland and being older than Carlisle's father, Yuriel felt snubbed. Even a token sip would have sufficed.

Carlisle appeared troubled.

"I'm really in a difficult position, Mr. Gust. Please understand."

Yuriel's face turned sour as he held his glass. He showed no intention of drinking.Material © NôvelDrama.Org.