Love's Change of Heart

Chapter 825 I Need To Talk To You Alone

The entire venue was already brimming with attendees half an hour before the bidding conference commenced, and the reporters and media from across Highside were densely packed in the back.

It was evident that the New Coast project, developed by Pearson Group, had captured the attention and interest of the public.

Someone among the reporters asked, "I heard President Pearson will be attending this bidding conference, is that true?"

Someone else inquired after a brief moment of silence, "Which President Pearson?"

It was widely known that there were two President Pearsons in Pearson Group. One of them had departed while the other was currently in charge.

Whichever President Pearson showed up at the bidding conference would undoubtedly make it a lot more interesting.

It could even be chaotic if it was the former who would be attending the event.

If it was the latter who showed up, it wouldn't surprise as many as the former would have because it made sense for him to be involved in such a gigantic project personally, and the reporters would still have more than enough material for creating content nonetheless.

The journalist who started asking the first question answered, "I mean Aidan Pearson. Who else? Haven't you heard?"

"Of course, I've heard some rumors, but I thought they seemed far-fetched. Didn't he leave Pearson Group? Why would he attend this bidding conference?"

"He is now directly responsible for Crossley Group even though he had left Pearson Group. Moreover, he has control over Complex Group and Southwest Group. Do you think he would pass up the opportunity of getting the New Coast project?"

A collective gasp spread through the crowd after the reporter said that.

Whether it was Crossley Group which was trying to make a huge comeback, or the rapidly growing Complex Group and Southwest Group which already had renowned international presences and economic prowess, it made sense for all of them to compete for a substantial project to fulfill their ambitions.

Any one of them would be enough to rival Pearson Group for the New Coast project, let alone three.

The reporters went through the hundreds of companies participating in the bidding conference, and they could already envision their imminent defeats.

Judging by Aidan's business method, there was no way he would leave empty-handed. Besides, he had never left even a single fraction for others when it came to something he desired.

Moreover, there had always been rumors circulating about the connection between Aidan benefiting directly from Justin Pearson's car accident.

Therefore, if the brothers were to cross paths here, one could only imagine a clash of giants and the chaotic aftermaths that would follow.

The bidding conference today was destined to be an enthralling spectacle.

Aidan arrived as the crowd was engaged in discussions at 2.55PM.

A swarm of reporters immediately took out their cameras and captured the moment relentlessly.

Aidan maintained an indifferent expression as he strode to the front row without hesitation.

Two minutes before the commencement of the bidding conference, Justin, who was in a wheelchair, was pushed in by his assistant from the opposite side.

He whispered something to his assistant when he spotted Aidan, and he redirected his wheelchair toward Aidan.

Justin said with a smile, "I see you're here as well, Aidan."

Jonathan, who was standing beside Aidan, greeted him with a nod, "Young Master Justin."

Justin continued, "Looks like you're happier staying by Aidan's side rather than mine."

Jonathan felt awkward, and he averted his gaze silently.

Then, Aidan asked in an indifferent tone, "Didn't you already have someone at your side? He wouldn't have accomplished much even if he stayed."

Jonathan worked under Aidan, and Justin would never entrust him with important tasks or disclose any secrets of the trade to him.

Justin only let out a sigh. "Regardless, it's just a bit of a pity that Jonathan has been working in Pearson Group for so many years."

Just then, a staff member approached Justin, and he bent down before saying, "The bidding conference is about to begin, President Pearson."

Justin nodded before turning to Aidan. "I'll head over there first, Aidan. Let me know if something's up."

"Alright."

Soon, the bidding conference commenced.

The atmosphere in the venue gradually grew tense.

Many representatives of the companies became restless, and they couldn't stay calm as Aidan raised his bidding card for every project available.

Although they had expected nothing less from Aidan, they didn't expect that they would have to leave with absolutely nothing today.

Two hours later, the bidding conference came to an end.

Everyone left lifelessly with disappointed faces.

Justin maneuvered his wheelchair over to Aidan just as he stood up, and he extended his hand toward him with a gentle smile. "I'm delighted to work with you, Aidan."

Aidan only lowered his gaze before saying, "I won't let you down."

Justin's hand was still up in the air at that instant, but he didn't seem bothered. He slowly withdrew it before replying, "That's only natural. I always look forward to fighting alongside you."

However, Aidan only said, "I'll take my leave if there's nothing else."

He only nodded slightly and turned to leave after saying that.

Justin's assistant said coldly from behind, "How dare he speak so rudely in front of you." Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Justin maintained his smile, clasping his hands on his knees, and replied with a calm tone, "Hasn't he always been like that?"

"But, you're still his older brother, and he..."

"Do you think I would be here, sitting peacefully if he didn't regard me as his older brother?" Justin continued, "There's no need to argue over such a small matter anymore. We have more important things to attend to."

The assistant nodded before pushing Jonathan away from the venue.

Only complaints from the representatives of companies of all scales about Aidan remained in the

crowded venue.

Today's winners were undoubtedly the reporters from various media outlets. The scene they had captured today was unprecedented and exceeded all expectations.

Just the photos of Aidan and Jonathan's conversation alone could dominate headlines for several days, not to mention they still had plenty.

Jonathan said after leaving the venue, "Everything is under control, President Pearson."

Aidan acknowledged with a nod. "Let's return to the company."

Thirty minutes later, a black car pulled up outside Crossley Group.

Aidan had just taken a few steps when someone showed up in front of him, blocking his path.

Aidan calmly asked, "Do you have something to discuss, President Parker?"

But, Elijah didn't appear pleased. He pursed his lips before saying, "I need to talk to you alone."

Jonathan tactfully took a few steps back on his own and turned to stand guard on the side.

Aidan said in a composed tone, "You may go ahead."

Elijah clenched his fists and took a deep breath before saying, "It's about the paternity test between William and Louis McKinney which you've previously mentioned. I..."

He stopped halfway before he finished his sentence.

Apparently, it was difficult for him to continue.

Aidan glanced at his wristwatch as his patience wore thin.

He said, "Why don't you come back at another time after you've organized your thoughts, President Parker?"

"Aidan Pearson!" Elijah called out. "Can you tell me all about it? You must know something since you were the one who informed me about that in the beginning."