Chapter 53

Joanne just glanced at Ethan but didn't understand what he meant. Meanwhile, Joshua quickly returned to the company after dropping Queenie at home. He had a lot of work to attend to. As soon as he returned, Jeremy greeted him, "Sir, I've investigated the situation over there thoroughly. Our company was planning to invest in an ecological development project, and we have our eye on that area." Joshua walked into his office and sat down on his desk. He took the project proposal, which Jeremy handed to him, and read through it. "Sir, this project is something only Newman Group can handle. The only other competitor who seems capable is Hooper Corporation." Jeremy hesitated, unsure whether to say more. Joshua raised his eyes slightly and glanced at Jeremy, saying in a deep voice, "Don't be a chicken and continue." Joshua did, in fact, understand Jeremy's hesitation. Since Joshua gave him the courage, Jeremy decided to speak frankly. "Mrs. Newman's stepmother, Stacy Stone, originally