A Love Forgotten (Arianna and Elijah)

Chapter 211

It was Teri who had the sharp eye, not me. But here she was, ghing me all the credit to make me look good in front of Ms. Trenton

Ms. Trenton smiled softly at me and sighed, "Teople really do changes. Honestly, I didn't have the best impression of you three years ago, Ms. York."

I felt a pang of guilt. "Was Farrogant back then? I'm souy ill was

She shook her head, "No, it wasn't arrogance. It was your reputation. Let's just say it wasn't very positive. Some of our staff felt strongly that someone with your reputation wasn't a suitable sprer for our brand." It even more embarassed. "I see."

Ms. Trenton continued, "Bat another group of employees felt that, since you had the money and were willing to support us financially, we should make the most of the opportunity"

I was even more flustered To think that, three years ago, my reputation was so poor that encen a fiddling brand like Silverwood hesitated to take my money.

Ter wanted to say something to defend me, but Ms. Trenton gave her a reassuring kot which held bør back

"We decided on very strict term for the sponsorship," Ms. Trenton explained

"Ms. York had to sponsor our brand showcase for those years without any expectation of returns. Twensilion dollars per year, totaling six million dollars over three years. Only after that would we consider a partnership with her."

(It all made sense now. No wonder the old contract i dug up yesterday was to one-sided. It involved three years of sponsorship with no guarantee of becoming an investor.

Weil, that certainly seemed in line with the haughty, entitled heiress I must have been before I lost my memory.

I looked at Ms. Trenton and asked, o, do you lind me a good fit as an investor for Silverwood now, Ms. Trenton?"

She laughed warmly. "Absolutely. I wouldn't have invited you both up here if I didn't"

Overjoyed, I grabbed her hand, "Thank you! Thank you so much!"

Teri was equally thrilled.

By now, the fashion desigs industry in Halton City know about Silverwood's Impressive rise. Investors were practically throwing money at them, desperate to get a foot in the door. So, far Ms. Trenton to offer me a partnership now was nothing short of striking gold "Ms. Trenton, wait!"

An unwelcome voice interrupted us from behind

Dixie, who stood at the door, looked at us with an apologetic look. "I'm sorry, M. Trenton, Mc. Linden insisted on seeing you...

Ms. Trenton's expression hardened as she asked, "Mr. Linden, «

- Trenton, are you planning to collaborate with Linden Group?

Elijah's gaze swept over Teri and me coldly before he directed his question at As Trenton "Ms. T

Ms. Trenton shook her head "No."

Elijah's gaze sharpened, practically piercing through me as he let out a cold laugh. "Then, Ms. Trenton, are you planing to collaborate with Ms. York?"

Ms. Trenton nodded. "Yes. Is there a problem with that?"

My heart raced

Elijah's one was icy as he replied, "It Ma. Trenton is considering a partnership with Ms. York, it does concern Linden Group. We'll need to discuss this in detail."

Ms. Trenton frowned. "The original sponsorship agreement clearly states that the funding came from Ms. York personally. So, if we were to work together, it would partnership with her "How does Linden Group factor into this?"

Elijah responded confidently, "Because three years ago, Ms. York was my wife-and legally, she still is.

"Any funds she contributed were part of our marital assets, so technically, Linden Group, my wife, and I have jointly sponsored your brand over these three years."

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