Samuel’s words left Yvonne slightly stunned.
“Would you like to choose Ford Corporation or Feland Group, Ms. Jamison?” asked Samuel
Faced with his gentle smile, for a moment, Yvonne felt like he was deliberately testing her. Was he trying to let her get rever:pe?
Her lips moved, but she still couldn’t bring herself to answer so easily.
“There’s no rush to make a decision, Ms. Jamison. We can discuss the cooperation with Hover Group for this event first.”
The more Eric listened in on the conversation, the better he felt about working with Hover Group.
If the Department of Arts and Culture could secure investment from Hover Group, this project would be the department’s best achievement to date once completed.
“If you have any opinions, Ms. Jamison, feel free to discuss them with Mr. Hover directly. Now that the scope of the project has become bigger, the funds required and the number of people working on it will also increase,” said Eric.
At that moment, everyone in the conference room was discussing the anticipated results of the collaboration in low voices
However, Samuel noticed that Yvonne had a solemn expression on her face.
After careful consideration, Yvonne decided to directly turn down his offer. “I don’t think it’s suitable for Hover Group to participate in the Intangible Cultural Heritage Promotional Event, Mr. Hover.”
Samuel clearly hadn’t expected such an answer from her, and neither had Eric, who was so shocked that he shot up from his
seat.
How could she turn Hover Group down?
“Why don’t you discuss a major decision like this with Professor Weedle first, Ms. Jamison?” Eric asked, attempting to convince
her otherwise.
“There’s no need for that. Professor Weedle’s opinion will be the same as mine,” Yvonne replied decisively.
She sat in her seat as everyone looked at her in confusion, especially Samuel, and explained, “With Hover Group’s investment, the promotional event will definitely gain huge traction.
“However, I know very well that when capital comes into play, the event will inevitably be deprived of its original meaning, and that’s something Professor Weedle wants to see.”
Eric anxiously argued, “But only by cooperating with Hover Group’s commercial project will we be able to complete the intangible cultural heritage attractions…”
Yvonne’s attitude remained firm. “It may be the right decision from Mr. Hover’s business standpoint, but on behalf of the promotional event, I simply cannot agree to this deal. I don’t wish to change the intention behind this event’s promotion, even if it’s nothing but a minor change.
“If Hover Group wants to make changes to the commercial project in the future, and I won’t be able to don’t want to lose the right to make the final call.”
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She believed that Jean wouldn’t agree to the Department of Arts and Culture commercializing the event either.
Samuel abruptly made a shocking suggestion.
“What if I gave you the authority to make the decisions on the lifestyle shopping center project, Ms. Jamison?”
As soon as the words left his mouth, everyone present was stunned
Yvonne was also slightly startled, but once she came back to her senses, she explained, “Please don’t misunderstand me, Mr. Hover. I’m not trying to use reverse psychology to convince you to do things my way,”
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“Please don’t misunderstand me either,” replied Samuel. “I’m serious about this.”
Samuel could tell that Yvonne’s refusal was for the sake of the promotional event, but he didn’t think her dilemma was a hard
one to solve.
He elaborated, “My grandfather really likes our country’s cultural heritage. My family has been sponsoring meaningful projects in Jeriton City for years, and they’ve had a positive influence on our reputation.
“Do you believe in our sincerity, Ms. Jamison? The lifestyle shopping center project can fully align with the Intangible Cultural Heritage Promotional Event, and Hover Group will only be responsible for reaping the benefits that come from it.”
He then changed the topic, suddenly sounding a little upset. “But do you not trust me, Ms. Jamison?”
“That’s not…”
It wasn’t a question of whether or not she believed him; it was a question of whether or not she could take on the responsibility for this project.
She hadn’t expected things to develop like this.
Samuel didn’t want to give her time to hesitate, so he decided to pretend to take a step back to seize the advantage.
He sighed and lamented, “Grandpa was also looking forward to the cooperation with the Department of Arts and Culture. Now that it’s fallen through, I’ll have no choice but to return and tell him that the Department of Arts and Culture has turned down Hover Group.”
Eric panicked. “No, not at all… How could you tell Mr. Hover Senior that, Mr. Hover?”
The next moment, he stood up and added, “Please wait for a moment while I speak with Ms. Jamison alone.”
He called Yvonne aside and spoke to her in a rather loud voice. “Hover Group has always collaborated on events for cultural promotion in Jeriton City, and the Hovers are also at the top of the hierarchy of wealthy families in Jeriton.
“With that in mind, the government can’t possibly reject such a good opportunity to collaborate with them.”
“The Department of Arts and Culture normally has to apply for funding, which requires time, and we might face restrictions due to documentation. On top of that, the results might not turn out to be what we originally intended for the theme.
“So, it would be for the best if we could cooperate with Hover Group, and you also heard what Mr. Hover said—they can be trusted!”
