He Clings to Me Every Night - Chapter 723 - Chapter 723: Chapter 723: Cunning as a Fox

Chapter 723: Chapter 723: Cunning as a Fox

A congenial smile remained on Lily Lee’s face, concealing her turbulent emotions as she maintained eye contact with Daniel Marshall as if nothing was wrong.

“Chief Daniel Marshall, I requested to meet with you purely out of admiration. I never intended to discuss Prosperity Square Technology with you. However, I did have a meal with President Jacobs of Prosperity Square Tech, who it seems is interested in collaborating with Marshall Corporation. You both seem to be singing different tunes. Could there have been a misunderstanding?”

Daniel Marshall’s eagle-like eyes were so sharp as he seemingly saw through Lily Lee. His sexy thin lips cracked into a slow, subtly intimidating response. “Are you accusing me, President Lily Lee, of double-dealing?”

Lily Lee shook her head while chuckling, a hint of mischief glinting in her beautiful eyes, “No, no, no, you’ve misunderstood, Chief Marshall”.

“I’m all ears!” Daniel Marshall retorted, his lips curling into a cold smile as he continued to scrutinize Lily Lee with an inscrutable gaze.

Even in her gestures, her smile, and her nod, Lily Lee maintained her elegance. However, she still felt a sense of pressure in the presence of Daniel Marshall’s captivatingly commanding aura.

Daniel Marshall’s gaze was incredibly piercing, giving Lily Lee chills.

His handsome features bore a compelling dominance. By comparison, she felt somewhat overshadowed, as if he had already seen through her.

Despite feeling slightly uncomfortable, Lily Lee summoned the courage to respond, “Prosperity Square Technology has great potential. You should sit down and have a proper talk with President Jacobs to clear up any misunderstandings. I would not mind acting as a middleman and bridging the gap between you two.”

Daniel Marshall’s appealing thin lips curved into a cold smile that quickly spread across his handsome face, “President Lily Lee, you should know very well that I am the biggest shareholder in Champion International. Without supplies from Champion International, what is Prosperity Square Technology? Everyone knows that the Marshall Corporation is the largest semiconductor manufacturer domestically, followed by Champion International. Without cooperation from these two corporations, does Prosperity Square hold any value? Do you truly have such poor judgment, President Lily Lee?”

If this is a risky proposition, I am confident, President Lee, you stand to lose quite a bit. Honestly, what I dislike the most is people trying to manipulate me, followed by individuals who are inconsistent. President Lee, I apologize, but I’m going to have to disappoint your well-meaning intentions. I’m not one for having to entertain.”

The manager brought out the dishes, and Lily Lee saw her chance to change the topic. “Chief Marshall, let’s continue this discussion while we eat.”

Daniel Marshall’s somber gaze lightly scanned Lily Lee, “President Lee, since you’ve returned from abroad, even if we are in Kyoto now, I should play the host. These are this hotel’s signature dishes. You must try them.”

Lily Lee didn’t gain any favors and even had to admit defeat to Daniel Marshall, yet she still managed to keep a smile on her face, “I have tasted the Peking duck in Kyoto while I was abroad. It was exceptionally delicious.”

“The authentic Kyoto duck is top-notch and certainly more delectable than abroad. By the way, your Mandarin is very good. Were you born here?”

As Daniel Marshall asked this question, it was clear he was probing her. Lily Lee instantly became alert.

Lily Lee’s tone instantly became stiff, and her expression grew heavy, “Well, I’m actually an orphan. However, I was lucky enough to be adopted by kind people and brought to a foreign country. I rarely return here, but I do know many people who speak Mandarin, hence my proficiency.”

Daniel Marshall raised an eyebrow and spoke in a deep voice, “So you were adopted by kind people, brought abroad, and through your own efforts, you achieved things many others can’t. Indeed, you’re very fortunate.”

Lily Lee remained silent, lifting her wine glass to toast Daniel Marshall.

Having drained his glass of red wine, Daniel Marshall continued to speak…