Mr. CEO's Substitute Bride

Chapter 1408 - 1402: Insatiable Greed

Assistant Wang picked up the contract and casually flipped through it, asking with a half-smile, "Mr. Quinn, do you think these two projects are minor?"Before Dominic Quinn could respond, Assistant Wang continued, "Many companies would break their necks to get these. Each of these projects can generate over a billion dollars in pure profit annually. Mr. Quinn, surely your company has no projects more lucrative than these?"

As he finished speaking, Assistant Wang waved the contract in his hand, the disdain in his eyes evident.

Dominic Quinn was taken aback by Assistant Wang’s words. The Quinn Family wasn’t a big company; in City T, the Lancaster Family held a monopoly, controlling half of the city, while Nathan Moore, Felix Shaw, and the Foster Family collectively held two-thirds of the remaining market share. The rest was left to smaller, lesser-known companies like his.

The Quinn Family had intersected with the Lancaster Family during a banquet. His daughter’s outstanding appearance and social skills helped form a connection with Violet Zimmerman. After several interactions, Violet became fond of his daughter’s conduct.

During a certain dinner, executives from other companies playfully remarked that his daughter and Violet Zimmerman’s son were a perfect match. Although he desired to climb the social ladder, he dared not entertain the idea at that time, but who knew later...

A marriage alliance formed inexplicably.

Despite knowing his family was unworthy of the Lancaster Family, Dominic Quinn wouldn’t let such a good opportunity slip by. His daughter had already connected with the Lancaster family’s branch, holding significant leverage in their hands. How could he not aim to swallow a substantial gain!

Dominic Quinn coldly chuckled, saying, "Assistant Wang, to be honest, our company truly doesn’t have such profitable projects."

Assistant Wang looked at Dominic Quinn with a half-smile, waiting for him to finish.

"However..." Dominic Quinn amusingly furrowed his brows, speaking mysteriously, "Recently, my young daughter unintentionally heard a secret she shouldn’t have..."

"And so?" Assistant Wang’s expression suddenly turned serious, and his tone matched the newfound severity.

Being somewhat the same age as Joseph Lancaster, Assistant Wang had always been his trusted aide, trusted with many things Joseph Lancaster wouldn’t normally hide from her.

"So, if there’s an attempt to nullify the engagement, have your family’s second master and matriarch come over, and we can discuss terms face-to-face."

Dominic Quinn spoke cheerfully and finished by opening a drawer in his desk to retrieve a cigar.

Assistant Wang narrowed her eyes, watching Dominic Quinn as if pondering something.

"Assistant Wang, would you like one?" Dominic Quinn offered a cigar, and Assistant Wang suddenly snapped back to reality, curling her lips in refusal, "No, thank you," then picked up the contract and stood up.

"Since Mr. Quinn doesn’t agree, I won’t bother you any further."

Watching Assistant Wang’s departing figure, Dominic Quinn’s lips curved slightly.

With leverage in hand, why fear they won’t comply obediently?

International airport, with less than an hour until boarding.

Even for a vacation, Violet Zimmerman dressed impeccably in business attire.

Her maroon skirt suit reached just above her knees, paired with nude stockings and beige low-heeled shoes, appearing elegant yet dignified.

Seated in the VIP lounge, meanwhile, Joseph Lancaster was busy outside with his assistant, exchanging boarding passes.

"Second Master, you should rest, I can handle this alone."

The assistant respectfully urged. Joseph Lancaster preferred handling Violet Zimmerman’s matters personally, so he shook his head, "No, sitting here is rather dull. I’m on the same flight as my sister-in-law, so I’m lending a hand, just a way to pass the time."

Violet Zimmerman’s assistant followed closely behind Joseph Lancaster, heading towards the counter, when suddenly, Joseph Lancaster’s phone rang.

Worried it might be a company decision needing his approval, Joseph Lancaster paused, took out his phone, walked a short distance away, and answered.

"What’s the matter?"

"Second Master, I wouldn’t normally disturb you, but..." Assistant Wang’s somewhat apologetic voice hesitated, causing Joseph Lancaster’s eyes to narrow slightly.

"But what, speak up!"

"Dominic Quinn is unwilling to agree." Assistant Wang stated directly.

Joseph Lancaster let out a cold laugh, "Oh? What condition did he propose?"

He had long noticed Dominic Quinn’s insatiable greed, yet his own daughter insisted on getting involved with him.

After another pause, Assistant Wang finally stammered out, "Dominic Quinn said..."

"What did he say? East City, when did you become so wishy-washy?"

"Yes, Second Master." Assistant Wang adjusted her tone to a business-like manner, "Dominic Quinn said his daughter unexpectedly overheard a secret and if the Lancaster Family wants to annul the engagement, Second Master and Madam must personally go and clarify."

"Hmph!" A cold laugh escaped, Joseph Lancaster’s eyes suddenly turned icy, his tone chilling as well, "Ignore him, keep him hanging, I’ll deal with it when I return!"

Assistant Wang intended to say something, but upon hearing the Second Master’s order, she swallowed the words, responding respectfully to the phone, "Understood!"

Under the guise of visiting an old friend, Joseph Lancaster spent a day in the United States before moving to New Zealand.

There he had a residence and also a ranch.

Each year for their vacation, he would take Violet Zimmerman there, only when in his own place could they truly relax and be themselves.

Holding hands to watch the sunrise and sunset, sharing a bed at night, Violet Zimmerman would personally make him breakfast. Only at such times did he truly feel that this woman was his wife.

...

In a spacious private room, Dominic Quinn and his daughter sat on one side, looking at Daemon Lancaster’s two sons. Dominic Quinn cautiously smiled and spoke.

"Mr. Lancaster, the matter we need to discuss today is very confidential, too many people might not be ideal?"

Daemon Lancaster took a puff from his cigar, glanced at his sons on either side, "No matter, they’re not outsiders, Mr. Quinn, no need to feel constrained."

Dominic Quinn smacked his lips, "Alright then."

"Say what you came to say, don’t waste our time!" The second son, Callum Lancaster, irritably snapped. He had just treated a small actress, things were getting heated, and had his trousers pulled down when called over by his father.

Being interrupted mid-way made him naturally unhappy.

Feeling his father had been scolded, Vanessa Quinn was dissatisfied inside, glaring at Callum Lancaster, yet felt it best to stay quiet, after all at this moment, they needed the Lancaster Family’s favor.

"What are you glaring at, believe it or not, I could sentence you right here and now!" Callum Lancaster barked like a mad dog.

"Brat! Don’t mess around!" Daemon Lancaster frowned and scolded, causing Callum Lancaster to quiet down, while Vanessa Quinn glared at him, her teeth gritting in anger.

A worthless second-generation scion, without the Lancaster Family, he was nothing!

Callum Lancaster had a poor reputation outside, perpetually idle, seducing women and indulging in affairs, but having money made most people smile on the surface, leaving only sarcastic "haha" behind their backs.

Daemon Lancaster turned to Dominic Quinn, laughing as he spoke, "Mr. Quinn, forgive us."

"No problem, no problem." Dominic Quinn raised a hand to wipe his cold sweat.

Maximilian Lancaster, who had been silent, finally spoke up.

"Mr. Quinn, now can we discuss the main issue?"