I Quit Being a Stepmother (Cypress Gem) novel Chapter 240

Chapter 240

The representatives of the other foreign companies shared the same opinion.

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Neither of those two projects was the best choice. With other excellent opportunities available, why didn’t Rhea even glance at them?

Carter spoke up. “Rhea, you haven’t been in this field long. You need to be very careful when selecting projects for Mr. Deleon.”

Marcus briefly considered it before saying, “Maybe Ms. Ravelle just prefers a more conservative approach. Those two projects won’t make a fortune, but at least they won’t lose money.”

The foreign investors frowned, thinking that it wasn’t enough. They hadn’t traveled such a distance just for a couple of safe, break–even ventures.

Rhea looked at Carter. “Mr. Jamison, aside from the medical equipment industry, have you done any research or market visits in the other industries?”

Carter froze when he heard those words because he hadn’t.

Rhea was ruthless. “If you know nothing, then don’t speak.”

She didn’t want to give him the slightest bit of courtesy.

From Jack’s brief words earlier, Rhea was certain that Carter must have met with him in private. And Jack seemed unusually aware of the fact that Rhea and Carter had once been married.

With that, Rhea suspected that Carter was trying to leverage the Ravelle family name for his own gain. There was no way she would allow it.

She also wouldn’t have Jack liaise with Carter for his construction investments.

Marcus tried to smooth things over. “There’s no need to be so harsh, Ms. Ravelle. After all, you’re still technically married.”

At that, a business owner who had come with George chuckled and asked, “Mr. Cain, do you think that a marriage where one is already living with a mistress can still be called a marriage?”

Jack just blinked. He couldn’t really intervene in someone else’s family affairs.

However, he had experienced firsthand the sharpness of Rhea’s judgment.

He took the two project files. “I’ll consider your advice, Ms. Ravelle.”

Nathan added, “Mr. Deleon, if you decide to proceed, the Ravelle family is willing to cover all costs. You’ll only need to handle the construction itself.”

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The Ravelle family would buy the land and handle subsequent promotion, Jack would manage the construction, and the Snider family would oversee medical support during the project. It was a perfect triad of collaboration.

Watching the scene unfold, Marcus said, “Mr. Deleon, you’ve just arrived in Draventh. There’s no need to rush any decisions. Let’s take it easy today and just enjoy our reunion. I’ll host a dinner in a day or two so we can sit down and talk.”

Rhea caught Marcus‘ intent. It seemed that he was trying to win Jack over.

Jack’s company was one of the top international developers. He had built venues for multiple international sports events.

Rhea turned to Jack. “Mr. Deleon, I can’t promise everything, but if you want to develop commercial buildings in Dalea, no one offers a more secure investment than the Ravelle family.”

The implication of her words was clear–money wasn’t something he needed to worry about.

But if Jack didn’t choose the Ravelle family, any attempt to secure sponsorship or investment in Dalea would fail. No investment company would work with him without the Ravelle family’s approval.

The two projects Rhea had chosen were tied to national initiatives. Any overseas investment entering Draventh required Liam’s approval. Without it, even wealth couldn’t attract investors. That was the Ravelle family’s leverage.

Jack promised, “I’ll consider it very carefully.”

The conversation then turned away from business. Glasses were raised, and the casual drinking

began.

“Mr. Deleon, I’ll toast to you,” Carter said, wheeling over.

Jack held his glass, then gently set it down, smiling. “Mr. Jamison, your body hasn’t fully recovered. So, you should limit your alcohol intake.”

That was clearly a polite refusal.