Old Master Leonard took a deep breath, raised his eyes to look around, and put down the fork in his hand.
“In fact, I can’t help much in this matter, but I’ve invited these people for you, so you might as well ask for their opinion.”
Old Master Leonard looked at the big names in the current political arena who were present and nodded politely.
The head of the approval department smiled.
“Old Master Leonard knows very well that this matter looks simple, but it’s actually very tricky. Ms. Stanton, I’m sure you know that the current online public opinion is like a scourge. Once it’s posted online and involves people’s personal interests like their health, it’s simply impossible to resolve it silently.”
Another bigwig on the side nodded with a difficult look on his face.
“That’s right. It’s also very difficult for us. Unless that reporter comes out to clarify that this is merely rumors that he created, it’ll simply be too difficult to close the case…”
“But now, that reporter‘s missing. Even the police can’t find him…”
“It’s too difficult. Are we supposed to just keep dragging it out then? The construction is aborted halfway. It’s just a pity that the loss is so big.”
“But now we can only get the regulatory authorities involved. It’s most important to prove the quality!”
A few people said a few words back and forth.
It sounded as if they really cared about this project of Stanton Corporation in Sand City.
However, Nicole did not hear a key point being discussed, so were they discussing for nothing?
Were these not all obvious questions? Did she need them to repeat it?
Nicole smiled faintly, but she was getting vaguely impatient.
She put down the glass in her hand, tilted her head slightly to the side, and looked at Old Master Leonard gently.
Old Master Leonard had been motionless and silent as he listened to the others.
“Old Master Leonard, I would like to hear your opinion…”
Old Master Leonard looked at Nicole with a smile and paused before speaking slowly and leisurely.
“Nicole, in fact, my opinion is what they just said. I think it’s not good to rashly go against public opinion now as it’ll only be counterproductive. Why not prove yourself from within? When the regulatory authorities have investigated it clearly, everyone’s doubts will naturally disappear.”
Nicole watched him for a few seconds and laughed.
“What you said is very reasonable, Old Master Leonard. On behalf of Stanton Corporation, I’m very grateful for your pertinent advice as well as this dinner specially arranged for me this evening. I appreciate it.”
With that, Nicole raised the glass of wine in front of her and gestured toward Old Master Leonard and those who were present at the table.
Nicole downed the glass of wine in one go, put the glass
down gracefully, and smiled. She looked bright and gentle with a slight flush, which made her look a little lazy and charming.
Under everyone’s gaze, Nicole rubbed her temples.
“I’m really sorry, but I can’t really hold my alcohol and can’t continue drinking. Gentlemen, I’ll take my leave first.”
Nicole smiled and looked at Old Master Leonard with a sincere apologetic face.
“Old Master Leonard, please forgive my rudeness. I’m sorry.”
Old Master Leonard was slightly stunned. He then smiled and nodded.
As soon as Nicole stood up, she seemed to be a little unsteady. Keith was so frightened at the side that he hurriedly went over to hold her.
However, Luca, the bodyguard behind Nicole, moved faster and did not give Keith a chance to touch Nicole.
Luca easily moved Nicole’s chair away and held her arm as they walked back. He nodded and took Nicole away without hesitation.
Nicole seemed to be really drunk as she was walking a little wobbly.
