Chapter 248 Three Minutes to Think

Meanwhile, in the main reception hall. The festivities were at their peak. Standing on the stage, Lance held a microphone, his soothing voice resonating across the venue. "Thank you all for sparing your valuable time to join us in celebrating the third anniversary of Cloud stone. I'm Lance Fenton, overseeing Cloudstone's affairs. Please enjoy yourselves tonight, and forgive us if our hospitality falls short." As Lance concluded his speech, murmurs of surprise rippled through the crowd. Many had assumed someone else owned Cloudstone Group, but it was revealed to be Lance Fenton, the head of the Fenton family. For a moment, numerous attendees approached Lance with wine glasses, eager to ingratiate themselves. This was a young man at the peak of authority, and securing his favor was akin to controlling a lifeline. Lance navigated through the crowd and eventually reached Bradley and Freya. "Mr. Austin, delighted to collaborate!" "Absolutely!" Bradley clinked glasses with him bef