Chapter 454 - Seeking Another Path
Chapter 454 of "No Trespassing! My Aloof Brother" starts unfolding: "Whatās the benefit?""What kind of benefit do you want?""I want you.""You cheeky devil."Maya smiled and... Discover more!
"Whatās the benefit?""What kind of benefit do you want?"
"I want you."
"You cheeky devil."
Maya smiled and turned the steering wheel to the right, heading towards Owen Clan Group. She thought about how Liam missed her so much that he couldnāt work, and the smile on her lips grew wider. It seems she really lived up to the reputation of being a femme fatale.
In the office, Liam had just hung up the phone when the office door was knocked.
Having just finished talking to Maya, Liam felt invigorated and said, "Come in."
Soon, Seven pushed the door open and entered.
"Third brother, how come you didnāt take a few more days off?" Seven asked politely.
"Too much to do," Liam said, helplessly. He wished he could lounge at home with Maya day and night, but someone had to earn money.
"Thatās true." Seven echoed his sentiment, clearly preoccupied.
Upon hearing Sevenās downcast tone, Liam lifted his head and glanced at her, asking, "Seven, is there something on your mind?"
"Yes!" Seven nodded awkwardly. She was here for a favor.
It was her first time asking for help, and she didnāt know how to begin. Moreover, she had grown up with Liam and his siblings, so suddenly asking him for help felt awkward to her, like her character was suddenly depreciated and not as innocent as before.
Nevertheless, she still came, unable to bear the thought of the company going bankrupt.
Liam saw her discomfort and put down the documents in his hand, seriously looking at her, asking, "Facing some difficulties?"
Liamās question was just what Seven needed to continue talking. She sat up straight, looked directly into Liamās eyes, and reported, "Yes! Right now, Murray Corporation is down to just a brand name and two buildings. The shareholders have withdrawn their investments and emptied the capital reserve. The bank is unwilling to loan me money. Iām now focused solely on developing the ToGigi brand, but I donāt even have the funds for promotion afterward. Two domestic companies have taken a liking to our designs and want to acquire them, but I want to do it on my own, not as someone elseās second-line brand, ghostwriter, or warehouse."
"Third brother, I want you to help me. Please invest in ToGigi and assist with the promotion. I want to get it into Owen Clan Groupās department stores, airports, airlines, and various hotels and resorts. If my brand can gain Owen Clanās support, ToGigi will definitely soar in reputation. Here is my proposal. Since I have no funds, I can transfer 50% of ToGigiās shares to you. We can be equal partners. What do you think?"
"Or if you have other ideas, we can discuss them. I just donāt want to see ToGigi buried, and I donāt want my team to be overlooked."
Liam took the proposal Seven handed over, took a deep breath, and calmly said, "Seven, you donāt need to give me shares. You want to use Owen Clanās platform to promote your brand, I fully support you. Whatever amount of funding you need, itās okay. Just think of it as a loan."
"However, you know I usually donāt handle brand promotions. These things are primarily managed by Christopher and Scott Clan Group for me. You can discuss this with Christopher and just tell him Iāve already agreed."
"..." As she heard Liamās words, Seven felt like crying. She knew heād be waiting for her here, which was why she brought up the issue of cutting shares. However, she hadnāt expected him to lead her back into deeper trouble.
She knew the brand promotion was handled by Scott Clan Group. She just wanted to bypass Christopher, which was why she came directly to Liam, but she still couldnāt avoid Christopher.
Seven felt troubled, blinking her big eyes, looking pitifully at Liam, seemingly asking him to give her a break, to bypass Christopher and sign the contract with her.
Thus, she stammered and hesitated, starting to play the sympathy card with Liam, saying with grievance, "Third brother, canāt you make an exception for this project? Canāt you handle it directly?"
"Seven, you know thatās breaking the rules. How about I call Christopher now?" Liam clearly knew she was troubled but still pushed her towards Christopher.
Although this seemed quite cheeky, he felt powerless. Christopher was his brother who had been through thick and thin with him, and he knew of his feelings for Seven. How could he not give him a push? And this person, despite his age, still played the aloof act. Since Seven came back, she hadnāt even talked to Christopher much.
Back then, when this guy left, he did so silently, and now upon returning, he remained indifferent. Christopher had waited for her all these years, whether they would come together or separate, there should be some clarity!
So this time, Liam was forcing Seven to speak to Christopher. That guy might seem nonchalant, familiar with any inappropriate situation, yet heās actually more proper than anyone else, never doing anything unethical, only afraid of failing Seven. Christopher upheld his fidelity so earnestly for her all these years, where would she find another good man like that?
Seven looked at Liam, who was full of antics, pursing her lips as she pitifully said, "No, Iāll go find him myself! If you call, itāll be even more complicated."
Seven understood more about Christopherās temperament; if he knew she bypassed him to find Liam, that rascal would surely make things difficult for her, not allowing a smooth collaboration. Itād be better to wait until he caused her trouble first, then come to Liam for help which would be a more legitimate reason.
Therefore, as she left, she requested pitifully, "Third brother, if Christopher goes too far, you have to help me."
"Seven, Christopher wonāt be able to outwit you in this, you can learn a thing or two from Maya."
Liam was hinting to her that Christopher liked her, so she wouldnāt lose. As for learning from Maya, it was nothing more than her soft tactfulness and charm, doing so would make Christopher willing to give her half of his empire, why worry about the fate of Morris Family?
Seven listened to Liamās reminder, pulling a smile that didnāt quite reach her eyes, closed the door, and left.
In her car, she was conflicted, wondering if she really should beg Christopher or find another way?
In Liamās office, soon after Seven left, Maya arrived.
She pushed the door open, staring suspiciously at Liam, asking, "Third brother, did you bully Seven? I saw her car leaving as I parked just now. I honked at her, but she didnāt respond. She seemed to be in a bad mood."
Maya is four years younger than Seven; according to age, she should call Seven sister. But according to family hierarchy, Seven should call her sister-in-law, which felt awkward for both women, so they simply called each other by name.
At the desk, upon seeing Maya arrive, Liam immediately opened his arms and said, "Little one, come over and give me a hug."
Maya watched Liamās eager manner, rolled her eyes playfully, walked over slowly, lifted her left leg, sat cross-legged on his lap, hands resting on his shoulders, and asked, "Did you bully Seven?"