Chapter 6636

After that, Nate connected his laptop to the projector, having prepared a PowerPoint presentation to introduce and promote Ares LLP, making a meticulous effort intent on leaving a good impression on Julien. He even led everyone in memorizing the contents, not forgetting to remind them about how they should make themselves look good without getting caught. While they were busy working on their script, Julien arrived at Shangri-La by 2.40 pm. Charlie had already arranged for him to be taken to the VIP room while he and Paul would arrive ten minutes later. Once they were gathered, Charlie told Paul, "Call your uncle. Tell him that we're here and that he should come out to receive us." "Yes, Mr. Wade," Paul nodded respectfully and called Jimmy. Jimmy was immediately spirited upon hearing that both Julien and Mr. Wade had arrived, and he stopped Nate's presentation, saying, "Mr. Rothschild has arrived. Shall I bring him over now?" "Sure, hurry up!" Nate said after some thought. "We will wait here!" Jimmy quickly left the conference room and was led by a valet to the VIP room, immediately bowing his head at Charlie when he entered, "I've brought everyone from Ares LLP and also gotten my hands on the leverage Nate had against the partners." Charlie nodded. "Once we go in and you introduce Julien to Nate, wait for the right moment to start making his life hard. After that, leave the rest to Julien. " Julien smiled. "Don't worry, Mr. Wade. A pushover like that will be all too easy." Charlie chuckled. "I'm not worried about what you're going to do with him. I'm more concerned about the partners." Pausing, he then turned to Paul, "Later, you should screen through their resumes and select ten who will prove most useful for us. Once Curtis Autos gets on the right track, we will find ourselves caught in various legal pitfalls and require the assistance of many legal associates experienced in intellectual property." Paul nodded respectfully, "Don't worry, Mr. Wade. I've screened through the list of partners in Ares LLP, and while I've found several decent prospects, I will still carefully screen through every candidate." "Good," Charlie smiled and nodded. "Then, I'll just be watching. Let's go." Jimmy quickly opened the door for them. "Allow me to lead the way!" The four men hence strode down the hallway and arrived outside the conference room. Jimmy entered without knocking and moved to stand in a corner while Julien, Paul, and Charlie entered. Seeing Julien, Nate sprang to his feet excitedly, his voice cracking even as he spoke, "M-Mr. Rothschild! I'm Nate Ellis, founder of Ares LLP. It's an honor to be graced by your presence!" Julien nodded quietly, pointing at the men behind him, "This is Paul and Charlie—my subordinates here in Aurous Hill." Having been a competitor against Smith Group Corporate Law for years, Nate recognized Paul right away and was left wondering how Paul had become Julien's subordinate. Could Smith Group Corporate Law have beaten them to a partnership with Julien? Despite his confusion, he greeted everyone politely anyway, saying, "Pleased to meet you, gentlemen." That was when Charlie smiled at him. "Why, I'm afraid you won't be very pleased!"