Chapter: 798
"Didn't you just finalize a deal with the Powells? There's no need for collaboration with me for now."
Sean's response was cold. He wasn't fond of the Powell family, be it the seemingly delicate Madeline, the overbearing Coen, or the snarky Rhoda-they all irked him.
"You seem to get along well with the Powell family, huh? That's good."
He nodded slightly and added, "I have other commitments to tend to.
Let's discuss our future partnership another time."
Kylee was pissed off by her husband's foolishness. Sean's words couldn't have been clearer, so why couldn't her husband grasp them?
The implication was plain: if their family partnered with the Powells, they couldn't work with the Scott family!
Norah and the Powell family were not on good terms, and it would be foolish for anyone to try and bring them together! Now they were going to give up working with the Scott family just to team up with the regular Powell family?! Her husband was being utterly foolish!
Kylee stepped forward, her tone polite. “Mr. Scott, there seems to be a misunderstanding. This is the first meeting between our family and the Powell family. There's no prior friendship. The project just seemed like a good fit. Our top preference has always been to collaborate with the Scott family. Right, honey?"
Everett, understanding the unspoken agreement after years together, promptly followed up.
“Exactly. We have long been interested in a partnership with the Scott Group. Could we possibly discuss this opportunity, Mr. Scott?"
Rhoda felt something was off. “Mr. Morris, didn't you agree to a partnership with us?"
With her husband unconscious here, was Everett really withdrawing from their agreement? She wasn't deeply knowledgeable about business, but she sensed something was amiss.
Her husband had devoted countless nights and significant effort to this deal. She couldn't let it just slip away.
She rushed over to Everett's side. "Mr. Morris, my husband passed out.
You can't bail out now!"
Kylee looked over at her with a hint of scorn. "People follow the prospects of greater benefit. If we find a more advantageous partnership, why should we settle for your family?"
It was a clear rejection.
Uninterested in the unfolding drama and valuing his time, Sean made his move.
“Phillip, please reach out to Mr. Morris."
Did this indicate Sean's willingness to collaborate with his family?
Everett was thrilled. "Thank you, Mr. Scott."
He paid no further attention to the Powell couple.
Rhoda's heart dropped. The people they had diligently courted at lunch were now currying favor with the Scott family, ruining their chance at collaboration.