Chapter 304 Best Pray He Didn't Do Anything

Chapter 304 Best Pray He Didn't Do Anything

"Heard? And who did you hear this from, Mr. Stevens? I wasn't aware that you were so fond of gossip!"

Daniel shot back without batting an eye.

He didn't admit it!

But he didn't completely deny it either!

Axel surprisingly took it well and smiled, "Even if it's gossip, there's no smoke without fire, right? Mr. Smith isn't afraid of us, the Stevens family, competing with you, so you don't dare admit it, are you? If Mr. Smith is really interested, the Stevens family might consider stepping aside for Mr. Smith - as long as the offer is good enough!"

He made it sound as if the project already belonged to the Stevens family.

The other party would only be willing if the benefits were sufficient.

They were all smart people - how could they not understand!

This time, Daniel didn't indulge him and said directly, "Mr. Stevens, are you saying the project has already been decided in favor of the Stevens family? If that's really the case, I would consider an exchange of interests - can't let the Stevens family with such great influence suffer a loss, right!"

Anyone could speak sarcastically.

This was practically accusing the Stevens family of bribery.

If these words got out, it wouldn't look good for the Stevens family's reputation.

Axel knew Daniel was difficult to deal with, but he didn't expect him to be this difficult.

In fact, if these words spread and the Stevens family won the bid this time, it would confirm the claim that the Stevens family had used underhanded methods.

With just one sentence, Daniel had really played it smart!

Axel finally dropped his smile, his sharp gaze turning toward Daniel.

"Mr. Smith really knows how to joke. These words shouldn't be casually said outside. I'm just saying that with the Stevens family's strength, if we want to bid, our chances of winning are very high. We're a strong competitor to the Smith Group. If the Stevens family withdraws, Mr. Smith's chances of winning the bid would be very high. What do you think?"

Axel explained.

But actually, everyone knew what was really going on.

He also knew that getting that piece of land this time was impossible.

He hadn't gained any benefits, and instead lost this bidding opportunity. For the profit-driven Stevens family, this was absolutely unacceptable.

Axel's hostility toward Daniel reached its peak at this moment.

Since the Stevens family had no chance, then the Smith family shouldn't expect to either.

Daniel watched Axel barely maintain his smile, feeling pleased inside.

He calmly said, "That won't be necessary. The Smith Group has the capability. If the Stevens family wants to compete, then let's each rely on our own abilities. What do you say, Mr. Stevens?"

No matter how dissatisfied Axel was, he had to squeeze out a smile through gritted teeth, "Naturally! Since Mr. Smith has said so, then I wish the Smith Group success in securing that land!"

His smile didn't reach his eyes, and when his gaze met Daniel's in the air, beneath the calm surface was turbulent undercurrent.

A battle!

The atmosphere in the room became tense.

The other two people beside them had been listening, and now they knew it wasn't good to interrupt.

The only one with sufficient status was Gilbert.

He immediately smiled warmly to smooth things over, "Everyone's just chatting casually, no need to be so tense. As for this land, you're interested in it, and the Harvey family is also somewhat tempted. When the time comes, let's each rely on our own abilities. Don't you agree?"

He then raised his tea to toast both of them.

Daniel naturally had to give Gilbert face.

Axel also took the opportunity to back down, smiled, and didn't continue the topic.

Daniel drank his tea and was about to get up, not wanting to continue chatting with Axel.

The Smith Group had quite a few overlapping businesses with the Stevens Group, so competition was inevitable.

He understood and supported healthy competition.

But regarding Axel, for some reason, he always had an inexplicable dislike that made him unwilling to continue conversing with him.

So Daniel got up, planning to go out for a walk.

Axel noticed this. Since he had promised Calista, he naturally had to keep Daniel there.

He immediately called out to Daniel, "Mr. Smith, you're not angry about the land matter just now, are you? It's not that serious, really not. I have a new project here that I'm sure you'll be interested in. Why don't we discuss it in detail!"

At first, Daniel didn't feel anything was wrong.

Since Axel had said this much, Daniel couldn't just refuse outright and cause a scene.

Mainly, he was somewhat interested in the projects that the other two people had.

So he stayed.

He appeared to be talking with Axel, but kept conversing with the other two, pulling them both into the conversation.

These two could benefit greatly from chatting with Daniel and the others, so they were very cooperative in joining in.

Axel also noticed that Daniel had taken an interest in the projects these two had, and he was interested too.

Daniel saw that the other party was competing with him.

His eyes darkened, but in the end, he gave up and said directly, "You two can think it over carefully and compare. The Smith Group is very sincere. I'll have someone personally deliver the proposal to both of you later, and you'll see our sincerity in cooperation then."

He was very confident that any project he set his eyes on, he would definitely secure.

As for Daniel's confidence, besides confidence in the Smith Group itself, it was also because Axel's interjections just now showed that he hadn't studied these two projects as thoroughly as Daniel had.

These two were insiders. Daniel believed they would make their own judgment.

Seeing Daniel about to leave again, Axel immediately stopped him, "Mr. Smith, projects are negotiated. You're not thinking you can't compete with the Stevens Group and automatically giving up, are you?"

A provocation!

Daniel saw through it.

However, if he left, wouldn't that give Axel better room to perform and give him an opportunity?

Why did it seem like Axel was deliberately blocking him, not letting him leave?

Daniel had a bad feeling.

This time, he was very firm and didn't let Axel stop him.

He got up and left the lounge.

Unexpectedly, Axel followed right behind him.

This made Daniel's heart sink even more.

There weren't many people or things he cared about, and currently in Emerald City, there was only Emily!

Daniel became very nervous. Could something have happened to Emily?

At the thought of this possibility, Daniel's entire aura changed.

Cold as frost!

The air became oppressive and suffocating.

He thought to himself that Axel had better not have any crooked ideas about scheming against Emily, or he wouldn't be polite in dealing with Axel.

Although he didn't look back, a flash of murderous intent passed through his eyes.

When Daniel left the lounge now, more than twenty minutes had passed since Emily's bet, almost half an hour.

Axel, following behind him, checked his phone.

Just a few minutes left.

It was impossible for Axel to stop him himself.

On one hand, it would easily expose himself and cause a complete break with Daniel.

On the other hand, for something like this, he couldn't possibly get directly involved himself.

So after following for a few steps, Axel's footsteps paused, then he turned and went the other way.

He found two waiters, gave them a sum of money, gave them some instructions, and then quickly left.

Daniel hadn't yet realized the crisis was coming. As he walked out, he dialed Emily's phone.

He didn't notice at all that a waiter carrying a tray with several glasses of red wine was coming straight toward him.