Chapter 13
"At this late hour, who could possibly be here?" Marilyn said irritably.
"Honey! Honey! Look!"
Jason was already screaming in surprise.
Marilyn looked through the windshield ahead.
Frank, Ethan, Evelyn, Roman and others were all standing at the door.
Marilyn couldn't believe it. She rolled down the car window and stuck her head out to look.
They really weren't seeing things.
"How is this possible?"
Isabelle looked shocked.
"Didn't I tell you?"
Kane smiled and stopped the car. "Isabelle, hurry and get out! Those people are waiting for you!"
Isabelle was a bit doubtful but quickly got out of the car.
Kane parked the car and got out as well.
"Grandpa, what are you doing here? There are so many mosquitoes out here, why don't you go inside?"
Well, duh!
If they weren't home, how could they get in?
"Isabelle, I was indeed unfair before. The Spencer Villa, starting today, belongs to you!"
Frank was furious inside, but he put on a warm smile.
Isabelle was stunned!
Jason was stunned!
Marilyn was stunned!
Frank was actually giving them The Spencer Villa?
Just yesterday they had been sent back to the old house.
Could it be because of Kane?
Kane silently lit a cigarette, puffing away, everything under control.
"What are you standing there for? Give Isabelle the villa keys!" Frank glanced at Evelyn.
"Grandpa!"
Evelyn was reluctant.
"Stop talking nonsense! Hurry up!"
Frank barked.
Evelyn's eyes reddened, tears welling up.
Just yesterday she had gotten the villa, lived in it for only one night, and now had to hand it over.
Ethan quickly tried to persuade her.
Evelyn had no choice but to give the keys to Isabelle.
"Isabelle, I'm restoring everyone in your family to their jobs. The company you had before, you'll continue managing it!"
"But I have one requirement."
"Go to Isabelle Group right now and reach a cooperation agreement with them, become a partner of Isabelle Group."
Frank told Isabelle what had happened.
Isabelle wasn't very confident. "Can I really do this?"
"Isabelle, I'm leaving this matter to you! I believe in you!"
Frank turned and left with his people.
Isabelle's family felt like they were dreaming.
"Our family is moving into a big villa! Yesterday Ethan's family was showing off on Facebook, let's see how smug they are now!"
Marilyn was beaming with excitement.
"Mom, how about it? Didn't I get you into the big villa!"
Kane smiled. "Frank even came to ask you personally."
"I guess you've got some skills."
Marilyn's impression of Kane improved a bit.
"Kane, what's really going on?" Isabelle asked with a frown.
Jason was also curious. "My dad has such strong pride, why would he come begging us? What exactly did you do?"
Kane smiled. "Didn't I tell you? I got the partnership with Isabelle Group for Isabelle. Isabelle Group only recognizes Isabelle!"
"For one day only. If Isabelle doesn't go today, the deal is off."
"So they had no choice but to beg Isabelle to negotiate the partnership."
"You're pretty smart."
Jason praised him, then suddenly realized, "Wait, you really got the partnership spot? How is that possible?"
Kane's eyes darted around as he smiled. "Last night, I went to get revenge on Crimson Order and happened to run into the Mercenary King. He thought I was brave for avenging Winnie and gave me this spot as a reward."
Everyone was skeptical, but there didn't seem to be a better explanation.
Marilyn urged, "You guys hurry to Isabelle Group, the day is almost over! Your dad and I will move to The Spencer Villa first!"
Kane pulled Isabelle into the car and headed straight for Isabelle Group.
Half an hour later, Kane and Isabelle appeared below the Isabelle Group building.
"Kane, at this hour, do you think there's anyone still at Isabelle Group?"
Isabelle was uneasy.
Actually, she didn't believe Kane's story.
How could Kane, an ex-convict just out of prison, possibly win the Mercenary King's favor?
"Isabelle, how about we make a bet?"
"A bet?"
"If you can sign the contract, you kiss me."
"What if you lose?"
"I'll kiss you, how about that?"
"Get lost!"
"If I lose, you can beat me or kill me, whatever you want!"
"If you lose, you'll never touch me again for the rest of your life!"
That harsh?
But fortunately, this was easy for Kane.
"No problem!"
Kane accompanied Isabelle into Isabelle Group. Surprisingly, the receptionist was still there. When she learned Isabelle's identity, she immediately took Isabelle to the office.
"Mr. Lockwood and Ms. Spencer, you two really make a perfect couple!"
Marcus greeted them warmly, praising Kane profusely.
"Thank you!"
Isabelle was very polite.
Soon, Marcus and Isabelle signed the cooperation agreement.
From now on, the Spencer Group and Isabelle Group would be strategic partners, with all projects giving priority to the Spencer Group.
"Ms. Spencer, your company is a construction company. We happen to have a cross-sea bridge construction project worth one hundred million dollars that we can give you."
Marcus smiled.
Isabelle was too surprised to speak.
One hundred million dollars?
Such a big project right off the bat?
No wonder everyone was fighting tooth and nail for this partnership spot!
"Too small? How about I switch it to a three hundred million dollar project?" Marcus quickly said.
"Not small, not small at all!"
Isabelle was flattered and quickly nodded.
A three hundred million dollar project was beyond what the Spencer Group could handle!
"The staff have all gone home now. Tomorrow Ms. Spencer can go to the project department to sign the contract. I've already arranged everything!"
Marcus smiled.
"Thank you so much!"
Isabelle left Isabelle Group.
Looking at the cooperation agreement, Isabelle felt like she was dreaming. Everything seemed so unreal.
Yesterday, Isabelle had been suspended and sent to the run-down old house because of the partnership issue. Now she not only had the cooperation agreement but was also moving into the family's biggest villa.
This made Isabelle pinch her arm hard. Only after grimacing in pain did she confirm this was real.
"Isabelle, a bet's a bet. Shouldn't you keep your promise?" Kane leaned his face toward her.
"Did I agree to your bet?" A sly look flashed in Isabelle's eyes.
"Isabelle, how can you go back on your word?" Kane wailed helplessly.
"Consider yourself lucky!"
Isabelle stood on her tiptoes and gave him a kiss.
Kane suddenly pulled Isabelle close and deepened the kiss.
"You jerk, let me go!"