She Is A CEO

Chapter 1099 Different Thoughts

Lucia realized that she had overreacted, but the mere thought of him touching her even a little bit was unbearable. With that in mind, Lucia lowered her gaze and withdrew the hatred she had directed towards Casper.

In just a few seconds, Casper went from suspicion to uncertainty.

No, there was no way she could know his identity. She just didn't like being touched by him.

Casper regained his confidence and spoke fluently again,

"Since you wanted to find me in the first place, I assume you really want to save Nia? After all... she's on the same side as you, isn't she?"

"You're giving her too much credit," Lucia said coldly.

"Ms. Webb, let's not beat around the bush. If you speak up now, I'll consider it," Casper said calmly.

"Don't play games with me," Lucia sneered as she slowly raised her head with calm eyes shining dimly. "I called you before and told you why I needed your help. You've been dragging this out for so long just to mess with my head right? Casper, you know how I operate - I don't like conspiracies or dragging things out unnecessarily - I want to save Nia but your attitude is making me reconsider whether it's worth it." Casper was speechless in response to Lucia's accusations and regretted trying to be clever about this situation. He sighed as if he were genuinely remorseful,

"Ms. Webb, I have my own considerations too. You must understand that Nia being imprisoned benefits me greatly while doing nothing harmful at all. If we're going to release her, then surely there must be something in return?"

"Well then state your demands," Lucia replied flatly.

With those words from Lucia, Casper became eager; afraid that any moment now, she would change her mind again. He said,

"This isn't something we can discuss here. If you agree, I suggest we meet tomorrow somewhere more appropriate."

"I agree."Lucia answered simply.

"Great! We'll talk more tomorrow then." Caspar hurriedly responded.

Lucia nodded once before turning around without hesitation. She didn't intend on staying near him for another second after their conversation ended. She feared that if she did, she wouldn't be able resist grabbing his neck and questioning his true identity!

This time, Casper didn't stop Lucia. Instead, his heart finally relaxed knowing they would see each other again tomorrow anyway.

He smirked inwardly at the thought of it all.

The banquet had only reached its halfway point when Lucia left early. A regular black sedan was waiting for her outside the venue, and she walked straight to the passenger seat where Arthur was sitting. "Mr. Driver, sorry for keeping you waiting," Lucia said playfully.

Arthur closed his laptop and leaned in to kiss Lucia on the lips before asking with a smile, "Did Casper look for you?"

"Playing hard to get. He wants to talk tomorrow," Lucia's voice dropped a few degrees unconsciously as soon as she mentioned Casper. The disgust in her tone was palpable.

"I knew it all along. How could he be content with just seeing you once?" Arthur's words were filled with jealousy, but they made Lucia feel better instantly.

"Alright then," Lucia patted Arthur's arm like a boss and said with a smile, "Mr. Driver, take me home."

Arthur nodded slightly and his handsome face softened as he replied obediently, "Yes ma'am."

The next day, Kane accompanied Lucia to meet Casper at Petermar Manor in the East District. The environment here was elegant and there were not many people around to disturb them. "Ms. Webb, I've been waiting for you," Casper stood up to welcome her immediately upon seeing her arrival but glanced at Kane out of the corner of his eye before saying coldly, "Mr. Fletcher." Casper still remembered how Kane had embarrassed him publicly last time they met.

"Hello," Kane replied softly behind his glasses that hid his eyes from view.

As soon as they sat down together at their table without any tea being served yet by their waiter or waitress, Lucia spoke up,

"All irrelevant personnel should leave first. I came here today to discuss business matters not drink tea."

Casper smiled without forcing anyone out of the room; instead he raised his hand politely dismissing all irrelevant personnel present while glancing again at Kane before saying,

"It seems you're still very concerned about this matter."

"As long as you agree with my requests today, then everything will be put into writing by Kane who will sign it officially on my behalf," Lucia stated firmly.

"Don't trust me?" Casper teased intentionally.

"Yes," Lucia's reply caught him off guard.

Casper laughed awkwardly without losing politeness or manners while self-deprecating himself, "It seems that I have given you many misunderstandings about myself, so let us skip small talk and get straight into business."

As soon as he finished speaking, Kane opened up his laptop which he carried along readying himself for recording purposes.

In fact, Kane didn't need to come today; it was just because some narrow-minded CEO personally called him over that made him follow along too closely behind her during this meeting session. "First, please transfer Stable Growth to me through proper channels, Ms. Webb. And hold a press conference to announce this personally. Of course, I will purchase it based on market valuation." Stable Growth was originally Casper's and he didn't want to let go of it.

Lucia nodded and signaled for Casper to continue.

"Secondly, I want 5% equity in Webbex Group. Again, I will purchase it based on market valuation."

Casper wouldn't miss the chance to infiltrate Webbex Group! Though 5% may seem small, for a company with absolute control like Webbex Group, this share would be enough for him to appear openly at shareholder meetings.

"No," Lucia refused bluntly. She knew exactly what Casper was up to - trying to infiltrate Webbex Group? Nia wasn't worth that price!

Casper frowned and asked, "Is there no room for negotiation?"

"No," Lucia's words were resolute. "I won't give up any of my shares in Webbex Group!"

Casper felt discouraged; he had expected this outcome from the start but being rejected so directly left him feeling bitter. So he proposed an alternative request,

"If that's the case, then please increase your investment in StandHill as previously agreed upon. Your current stake is too small and you haven't truly participated in building StandHill with me yet. I sincerely invite you to cooperate with me."

Casper wanted a change of direction; everyone thought Lucia supported Nia behind the scenes while Nia took advantage of her association with WebbexGroup to gain business opportunities. Now the tables had turned!

"Okay," Lucia agreed without hesitation. She wouldn't frown over anything she could agree upon.Content held by NôvelDrama.Org.

Casper nodded and added, "Thirdly, Nia is an enemy both you and I share. I hope you can avoid dealing with her in the future. This person is cunning and treacherous, and it's better to stay away from her." Lucia readily agreed; she had already reached an agreement with Kevin so naturally she would not pay attention to Nia anymore