Chapter 119   - Signing The Contract

Vince carefully read the contract once again. He sees no problem with it. Instead, he is overwhelmed at the moment.

"There are no suspicious clauses in the contract, right boss?" Asked Tim, who is anxious, standing next to him.

"No. Everything is good." Vince replied. He read further, flipping more pages until he reached the last page.

His eyes glued on the bottom of the contract, particularly on the CEO's name and signature.

"HAILEE H. DAVIES"

'So that's her name.' Vince mumbled to himself. Indeed, it's the same name as his Hailey has.

But there are hundreds of thousand Hailey or Hailee in the world, Vince reasoned out to himself.

He pulled out his phone and dialed his dad's number. He shared about the contract, and Fred Shen is shocked.

"Come again, son? Do I hear it correct?" Fred asked over again. He is getting older, and it concerns him if his ear is still working correctly. "One hundred billion US dollars?"

"Yes, dad. Our project would be the entire East of the city; aside from the tower, it includes Dream City University, DC Stadium, and a Shopping Center with streets of restaurants and cafes. Not only that, but I will also work on the canals around it, dad."

"Canals? Like the one in Paris and Italy? But where the water came from?" asked Fred with curiosity in his voice. Everything that he heard from his son overwhelmed him but constructing channels in a dessert could be possible?

"Mr. Wilson explains to me that the water will be from the water dam. They are constructing two dams at the moment and will finish one soon."

"Then there's not a problem. Water distribution is essential even to isolated towns."

"Yes, dad. I'm going to drive around here to survey the whole place myself. I've decided to sign the contract, dad." Vince declared.

"You knew better than me at this time, Vincent. I know you will never disappoint the Shen Group."

"Of course, dad. I will call you again to discuss further regarding our new projects."

"Alright, son. Again, congratulations," said Fred from the other line.

He pondered that Vincent's life is doing great. His success has soared ever since he pursued architecture and became the President of Shen Group.

His son proves that he deserves the seat. And once again, Vincent breakthroughs another victory in his career. Now the only thing he hasn't had is to own a family.

He has a wife, but she is nowhere to be found. Now he is even trying to be a wife. What he had instead is a mistress who was more like a real wife. His son needs to take care of that matter, though Fred.

"Thanks, dad. Anyway, they are waiting for me. I have to hang up now. Bye." Vincent ended the call; he put his phone back into his pocket.

Once again, he scanned the contract in his hand and fixed his eyes on the name next to his. Vince takes out his pen inside his coat pocket.

'Hundred Billion Dollars? Let's do this!' That is what is on his mind while scribing his pen on the paper and places his signature above his name.

Vincent didn't know that this contract binds him to stay within Hailey's grip.

In the hall, Jacob has been curious about what is happening. He approaches Geoffrey and urges the men to explain what is going on.

"Where is Mr. Shen, Geoffrey?" he asked the men.

"Uncle Jacob, he was still inside to have time reviewing the contract."

"Contract? Haven't you already handed him the contract to review it ahead?"

"Yes, Uncle Jacob. However, Hailey made a separate contract, and she insists for Mr. Shen to sign it today."

"Oh. I see." Is my daughter acting impulsively even more? Why is she anxious? Jacob mused. A glint of worry formed in the back of his head, but he knew that his daughter was certain this time. And he noticed the joy in her eyes when they discussed the Shen Group yesterday. She has no doubts.

While they were waiting for Vincent to come out from the private room, the investors leisurely had tea and snacks. From time to time, they are shifting their conversation to the Shen Group.

Ever since Vincent showed them his international designs that are famous today, they were thrilled to see the tower soon to be built in the city.

They were enthralled to be part of the history holding the title, the best city in the world and the tallest building can visit here.

Meanwhile, there is one particular person who remained silent among these men. Bryan couldn't forget what happened earlier when Hailey summoned them and then scolded them afterward.

Today, he saw a different Hailey, which made him proud. However, this fact also made him sad because, finally, that little girl has grown mature.

Although he always misses the old Hailey, however, he is not part of her life anymore. It always made him sad.

Every night, it plays on his mind how Hailey doesn't need him anymore, scaring him. But he messed up and broke her heart and trust.

Bryan heaves a sad sigh. He lifted his gaze when the door from the private room opened, and Vincent Shen stepped out.

Vince approached Geoffrey and told the guy, "Mr. Wilson, it was an honor for the Shen Group to work with you. Thank you for trusting me with these overwhelming projects. I won't disappoint you, as I am bound to work on even the impossible."

"Then I presumed you already signed the contract?"?Geoffrey's response, he accepts the folder Vince handed back to him.

He scanned the last page and saw Vincent Shen's signature. Geoffrey furrowed his brow.

'Why am I jealous seeing Hailey's name was next to some other guy's name?'

Geoffrey tilted his head and shrugged his crazy thought. It is just a contract between a client and a contractor. He reasons out to himself.

Geoffrey curled his lips into a warm smile and extended his hand.

"Welcome to Davies Group, Mr. Shen. Let us make history to the world!"

The hall was now filled with applause and congratulations.

On the other line, Hailey talks to James. "Tell dad that we should throw a welcoming dinner tomorrow night after the official signing of the whole contract."

"Copy, Princess." James' response. He approached the older man and relaid Hailey's message.

Jacob walked toward Vincent, shook his hand, and patted his shoulder.

"Welcome to Davies Group, Mr. Shen. Officially, you are part of our team! Tomorrow, the company will have a welcome dinner for you. Let us seal our partnership."

"Thank you, Chairman Davies. I have been dreaming of contributing my ideas to this city. Thank you for the opportunity you have given me. I am keen on my projects, and so I'll warn you ahead that I won't be shy to trouble you."

"No problem! The door in my office is always open," said Jacob, whose voice is full of delight.

Hailey's Knights shared a glance. The chairman seemed to grow fond of Vincent Shen.

They are musing inwardly, 'He isn't like this toward the other firm, except his old acquaintances, and those men are old geezers!'