Ignored When Chasing: Why Cry After I Got Engaged-Chapter 172: President Hawthorne Has Arrived

Chapter 172: Chapter 172: President Hawthorne Has Arrived

’And then there was Quinn Sutton...’

’What did Serena Hughes mean by that?’

Cecilia Nathan decided she needed to find Linden Nathan and ask him in person.

At that moment, Linden Nathan was introducing Miles Sinclair to the members of the board of directors.

"Everyone, this is the Miles Sinclair I’ve told you about. You can consider him one of my future successors." Linden Nathan clapped Miles Sinclair on the shoulder and introduced him to everyone present. "Get to know him today. Your work will overlap in the future."

The people here today were all core members of the Nathan Family’s operations in Korsyth. Linden Nathan rarely came to Korsyth, so everyone would certainly pay special attention to the person he brought with him.

The Korsyth branch had always been overlooked. But if a future successor arrived, the Nathan Family’s status in Korsyth would surely rise. After all, the Hawthorne Family currently dominated the city.

"This young man is quite handsome."

"To join the board at such a young age, he’s truly promising."

"Miles Sinclair... why does that name sound a bit familiar..." A pot-bellied middle-aged man had a flash of insight. "Ah, I remember now! There’s a popular celebrity also named Miles Sinclair. My daughter is a big fan." 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

"So he’s a celebrity. That’s great! The Nathan Group doesn’t have a celebrity executive yet. He’s just what we need to inject some new vitality into the company." The speaker was a female executive who had just been appointed this year. Her eyes lit up when she saw Miles Sinclair.

She was over thirty and had dedicated her life to climbing the corporate ladder. Before Miles Sinclair’s arrival, she had been the youngest member of the board.

Initially, she wasn’t happy about Miles Sinclair joining, but once she saw him in person, she buried all those thoughts deep down.

She had focused on her career for years, always telling people she planned to be single for life. But after seeing Miles Sinclair, she, who had never been in a relationship, felt her heart stir for the first time.

’And since Miles Sinclair has caught Linden Nathan’s eye, his future is limitless!’

The branch’s general manager noticed Hazel Shaw’s infatuation and was about to give her a subtle warning when Miles Sinclair stood up.

Miles Sinclair bowed to everyone, his voice deep and humble. "I’m very happy to meet all of you today. Although I was in the entertainment industry before, I have since terminated my contract with my agency upon joining the Nathan Group. From now on, I look forward to working alongside all of you seniors."

Just then, the secretary of the Nathan Group’s branch general manager walked in and whispered in his ear, "President Hawthorne is here."

"Damian Hawthorne?" The general manager raised an eyebrow, subconsciously glancing at Linden Nathan and Miles Sinclair.

"What is it?" Linden Nathan and the general manager were old friends, so he could easily read the meaning in the man’s eyes.

"Damian Hawthorne is here, and he brought lawyers."

Hearing this, Miles Sinclair lifted his head slightly, his eyes trembling faintly.

Linden Nathan glanced at Miles Sinclair and asked, "What is he here for?"

’Bringing lawyers... it’s as if he’s here to file a lawsuit.’

By this time, Cecilia Nathan had already arrived at the company. She swiped her ID card, took the elevator up, and the doors to the boardroom opened.

Just then, Damian Hawthorne also arrived at their boardroom.

Damian Hawthorne was dressed in casual clothes, his hands in his pockets, looking relaxed and nonchalant. He was followed by several lawyers in crisp suits.

"Pardon the intrusion. We are the Hawthorne Family’s professional legal counsel. We’re here today to gather evidence regarding Mr. Miles Sinclair’s theft of a proposal from our Hawthorne Group."

’Miles Sinclair... stole the Hawthorne Family’s proposal?!’

The room erupted in an uproar. Everyone exchanged glances, thinking they must have misheard.

Linden Nathan shot a look at Miles Sinclair beside him, his voice low, stern, and cold. "What is going on?"

’I haven’t been managing the company lately. I wanted to give Miles some freedom and test his abilities at the same time.’

’I’d only heard that Miles had signed several contracts and formed strategic partnerships with many companies in Korsyth. I thought signing a few contracts was harmless, but I never expected Damian Hawthorne to show up at my door.’

"I didn’t steal his proposal," Miles Sinclair said calmly, his expression unchanged. "I created that proposal a long time ago, and I never even looked closely at the Hawthorne Family’s proposal. If there are similarities, it’s a coincidence at most."

"AI is a hot topic right now. There’s nothing wrong with us partnering with the Sinclair Family on an AI project. I have no idea where you heard this news about a stolen proposal."

Seeing Miles Sinclair speak with such conviction, the people around him breathed a sigh of relief.

In all of Korsyth, no one dared to challenge the Hawthorne Family, not even the Nathan Family’s branch office.

After all, they were on the Hawthorne’s home turf, and the Nathan’s operation was just a branch office!

The corner of Damian Hawthorne’s lip curled up. He crossed his arms, a mocking smile on his face as he looked at Cecilia Nathan. "This is the man you like?"

Seeing Miles Sinclair sitting next to Linden Nathan, Cecilia finally understood everything.

’Miles Sinclair is the "new talent" my father intends to cultivate.’

’Damian Hawthorne wouldn’t frame someone without reason, but what Miles said isn’t impossible, either.’

’Looking at all the faces in this boardroom... if this accusation is confirmed today, Miles’s reputation, along with my father’s, will be ruined.’

"Damian Hawthorne, let’s talk about this in private." After saying that, Cecilia Nathan looked at Miles Sinclair. "Let’s talk after your meeting is over."

When the lawyers saw Cecilia Nathan, they exchanged glances, and a hint of gossip gradually appeared on their faces.

Everyone in all of Veridia knew who Cecilia Nathan was.

She had been in some romantic scandals with Damian Hawthorne, and with Hugo Grant’s involvement mixed in, the news surrounding the three of them became even more convoluted and mysterious.

They had come today for Miles Sinclair’s case, but they hadn’t expected to witness such a dramatic showdown.

"Cecilia..." Miles Sinclair’s expression changed slightly when he saw her.

Damian Hawthorne’s lips curved into that same mocking smile. "Alright. I’ll be waiting for you."

His tone was subtle, setting everyone’s minds racing.

The rumors had always painted Cecilia Nathan as a desperate admirer. Could it be that her love wasn’t unrequited? Did Damian Hawthorne like her back?