Chapter 15 Willow Family's Annual Meeting

After leaving the Willow Family, Tom looked at Charles Harold in surprise and said, "Grandpa, I didn't expect you to have such great influence. Not only do you know Marc, you also managed to secure a billion-dollar contract for the Willow family within such a short period. No wonder Grandma agreed so readily."

Charles Harold shook his head, "The billion-dollar contract isn't something I secured."

"Huh? But just now..."

"Grandpa simply went with the flow and borrowed some power. Otherwise, how could I help you get married?" Charles Harold paused and continued, "I didn't expect that the Willow family could also establish a connection with Fonda Group. It seems they have capable people helping them. Tom, marrying Lily was the right choice. Perhaps, through you, we can also establish a relationship with Fonda in the future!"

Tom nodded with a smile. However, he couldn't help but wonder who could be helping the Willow family? A billion-dollar contract is no small sum. Could it be George? But soon, he dismissed this thought completely. It was absolutely impossible.

”Forget it, it doesn’t matter. Tomorrow, I might finally be able to sleep next to Lily!" Tom thought to himself.

Lily received a phone call saying that the Fonda group's billion-dollar contract had directly chosen her South City branch and specifically requested her to negotiate and sign the contract.

At first, Lily thought she was dreaming.

But after confirming multiple times, she had to believe that this kind of pie falling from the sky had really happened to her.

"George!"

"He said yesterday that he would give me a big surprise. Could it be true that it's the billion-dollar contract?"

She quickly went to the conference room to negotiate with the people from Fonda group.

Everything went surprisingly smoothly.

This billion-dollar contract from Fonda group was simply like a gift. Willows Building Materials would earn an additional 20% compared to a normal contract, with at least three hundred million in pure profit.

And by winning this contract, her performance at tomorrow's anniversary banquet would undoubtedly secure her first place, and she would also receive a substantial performance bonus.

After shaking hands with the representatives from Fonda group, Lily received their departure, and they said, "Alright, General Liu, the contract is settled. I'll take it back for processing, and we can provide you with the fully signed contract by tomorrow at the latest!"

After seeing off the Fonda group representatives,

Lily held her face, feeling like she was still dreaming.

She immediately called George, "George, was it you? The Fonda group's billion-dollar contract, is it the surprise you gave me?"

George laughed on the other end, "Is it all settled? That's great! Lily, in the past ten months, I owed you so much. I will compensate you one by one. From now on, I'll support you."

Upon hearing these words,

Tears welled up in Lily's eyes uncontrollably.

"George, I don't have high demands. As long as you pick yourself up, live with dignity, and no longer wander aimlessly every day, even if we're poor, I'm not afraid!"

"I promise you!"

...

At the same time,

Willow Family also received the news that the billion-dollar contract was successfully negotiated, and they were especially excited to hear about the various benefits provided by Fonda group in the contract.

Mrs. Willow specifically went to bathe and change clothes, offering prayers at the ancestral shrine.

The Willows Building Materials, with a total worth of only around two to three hundred million, would double its value after signing this contract. Willow Family would also elevate from a third-tier family in Riverdale to a second-tier one, which would greatly benefit its future development.

The news soon started to spread around.

Back at the old courtyard, a few younger members of the Willow Family were chatting.

"I can't believe Lily was able to get the Fonda billion-dollar contract. I wonder how she managed to get her hands on it."

"Damn, I thought I would be the top performer at this year's annual meeting, but I was instantly left behind."

"Lily, isn't it just relying on her looks a bit?

"Do you know how many people she slept with?!" The one who uttered these words was Evelyn Willow, the daughter of Alexander Willow. She never got along well with Lily.

"No way? She has a husband... but well, her having a husband is no different than not having one." The old lady spoke as she walked out.

She snorted, "What are all of you chewing on here?"

Evelyn Willow said, "Grandma, Lily signing a billion-dollar contract wasn't solely her accomplishment, right? The Fonda Group approached us willingly because they trust our brand and reputation. Her achievements should be shared, each person gets a portion."

The old lady waved her hand, "You don't need to think about that this time. This is a connection set up by the Harold family, a gift for Lily."

"The Harold family? No way, isn't that useless George kicked out by them?"

"Not George, it's Tom, the junior director of the Harold Group!"

"What? Tom is going to marry Lily?"

Many of the younger generation burst into laughter. This was too ridiculous. Tom and George were cousins.

It was like a younger brother marrying his older sister-in-law!

Meanwhile, Evelyn Willow muttered softly, "That Lily, she's shameless enough to become the wife of the Harold Group's heir just for the title."

The old lady then said, "Ru Shuang, go to the Longhua Hotel and upscale the scale of our banquet tomorrow. This time, I want a grand feast to showcase our Willow family! Spread the news about how our Willows Group secured the billion-dollar contract from the Fonda Group."

...

A day passed quickly.

It was time for the Willows Building Materials' annual anniversary banquet!

At noon on that day, right after finishing their meal, Florence immediately instructed George, "Clean up the dining table properly. If I find a single drop of water left, I'll hold you accountable."

George sneered and rolled his eyes.

He took her words as nonsense.

"And also, we're attending the Willows Building Materials banquet in the afternoon. You, useless as you are, don't need to come. You would only bring shame upon our family if you do."

George didn't want to go in the first place.

He didn't care about how displeased the Willow family's old lady was with him. In his eyes, the Willow family was worth nothing, like a chicken and dog.

Lily, however, spoke up, "No, George must go! Grandma just called me and insisted that I bring George along."

Florence said, "Did the old lady take the wrong medication?"

But since it was the old lady's request, she had no choice. She went upstairs to get ready while grumbling at the way.

On the New Year celebration, she always dressed up beautifully. Being the vain person she is, if she did not dress up to the occasion, how could she face people?

...

At the Dragon hotel.

It was Riverdale's five-star hotel which has a retro and magnificent design.

At this moment, three-thirty in the afternoon, in front of the entrance, a huge banner was already displayed—

Warmly celebrating the 15th anniversary of Willows Building Materials!

Guests gradually arrived.

Because yesterday, Mrs. Liu had released the news that Willows had signed a billion-dollar contract with Fonda Group and might have even deeper business collaborations. Many guests came, partly drawn by the reputation of Fonda Group, and also out of respect after receiving invitations or phone calls.

When Mrs. Liu saw some influential figures, she gladly went up to greet them with a beaming smile.

At this moment, Lily's family also arrived.

Florence was elegantly dressed and even wore the Heart of Ocean necklace.

Lily and Cassie were dressed appropriately, but George, on the other hand, wore a casual outfit, resembling someone going on a casual outing.

Just as they arrived at the entrance of the banquet hall, they encountered Evelyn Willow.

"Oh, isn't this the bride? You're actually late!" Evelyn Willow teasingly laughed. "But, today you're the main character, so it's fine if you're late. But why did you bring him along? Handing over the baton, are we?"