Chapter 1018
Chapter 1018:
Despite being labeled a banquet, the gathering felt more like a brief intermission—a chance for everyone to regroup and mingle before the event resumed in the afternoon.
Millie arrived a bit late, delayed by Reuben’s unexpected approach. By the time she entered, a small crowd had already gathered around the founder of the popular up-and-coming tech firm.
It was no surprise—the presentation earlier had clearly been the highlight of the morning, captivating everyone in the room.
Yet something about it unsettled Millie.
She wasn’t exactly a newcomer to the business world. Her own research had taught her that, no matter how discreet a company tried to be, it always left traces. But this one had appeared out of nowhere—no leaks, no rumors, no advance buzz.
Still, the facts spoke for themselves: they had the best product by far.
Millie’s curiosity only deepened. Maybe she had missed a crucial memo while everyone else seemed to be in on the secret.
Around her, eager voices filled the air.
“Mr. Carter, please take my card p>
“I’m very interested in joining forces with your company, Mr. Carter p>
“Earlier you mentioned the minimum investment—can you give us a ballpark figure? What’s your fundraising goal this time p>
Millie stayed on the sidelines, quietly observing and absorbing every word.
She watched as Foley Carter let out a weary sigh, rubbing his temples before addressing the crowd.
“To be honest, I hadn’t planned to talk about this just yet. I was saving it for later, so we wouldn’t disrupt the flow of the event. But since everyone’s pressing for answers, I’ll go ahead and share p>
𝓟𝓻𝓮𝓿𝓲𝓸𝓾𝓼 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓹𝓽𝓮𝓻𝓼 𝗵𝓮𝗿𝗲: gⲁ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀⧾ⅼ𝗈𝗺
Despite the noise, his voice carried clearly through the room. “In three days, we’ll be releasing all the details about the funding requirements and everything else. Please keep an eye on our official announcement p>
Three days.
Taylor leaned closer and whispered, “Does that mean we need to move fast before then p>
Millie considered it, then gave Taylor a steady look. “Stick to what I asked you to investigate earlier. That’s our priority right now p>
Taylor caught her meaning and gave a crisp nod.
Instead of competing for attention, Millie remained at a distance, choosing to observe.
If Foley was truly seeking major backers, smaller startups like hers could easily be left behind. Yet if that had been his plan from the beginning, why not approach the big names directly?
Maybe there was a strategy at play—or something else she hadn’t uncovered.
Millie’s thoughts churned as she tried to piece things together.
Another question nagged at her—what exactly had brought Reuben here tonight?
“Excuse me, I need to step out for a call,” said Foley from the crowd as he snatched up his phone and slipped outside.
Millie considered following him but ultimately decided to wait near the entrance instead.