Next Man, Better Plan novel Chapter 51

At ten in the morning, Stephanie arrived promptly at the Verdant Grove Capital building.

She called Ternence, but there was no answer.

Remembering Ternence had mentioned a meeting around nine when they'd arranged to meet, she figured it was probably still running long. So, she took a seat in the lobby to wait.

She sent a quick text: [Mr. Gonzalez, I've arrived.]

Stephanie wasn't a frequent visitor to Verdant Grove Capital, so the receptionist didn't recognize her but politely offered her a cup of coffee.

Stephanie thanked her and settled quietly in the waiting area.

A few minutes later, Victoria walked in.

Victoria smiled as she approached the front desk, stating her purpose: "I'm your chairman's future daughter-in-law. I need to see my father-in-law, could you please buzz me through?"

Sitting off to the side, Stephanie's brow furrowed instantly.

Future daughter-in-law?

Had Quennel made things official with Victoria so quickly?

Then again, at the club the other day, Victoria had been cradling her stomach, claiming she was pregnant. With a child on the way, it made sense they'd want to make it legitimate.

Stephanie gave a sarcastic smile. All those years, completely wasted.

She just wondered what Ternence's attitude would be toward Victoria, the woman carrying his grandchild.

Lost in thought, Stephanie pondered the chances of her partnership proposal succeeding.

More confusingly, why had Ternence arranged for both of them to meet with him at the same time?

After Victoria announced herself, the receptionist gave her a skeptical, once-over look.

Working at Verdant Grove Capital, the receptionists were well-informed. They knew the chairman did have a highly regarded future daughter-in-law.

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