Burn Those Who Burned Me novel Chapter 67

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“Burn those who burned me!”

Chapter 67

Jameson shot Edward a cooled glare. You could clearly tell they were not on the same page, and I

had no time for games.

“VP Lawrence, with all due respect, it doesn’t look like you and your chairman are on the same page. I came here for one reason only; I want to work with Clara Rouleau. If she’s not here there’s no reason I

would be.”

As we turned to walk out, Edward spoke again. This time with urgency in his tone.

“Ch–Chairman wait! Look, we never said Clara wouldn’t be here.”

I stopped walking and turned slowly, staring directly at Jameson.

“Is that right?”

As Jameson glared back at me, Edward continued.

“Well, of course. I mean with all due respect, after she’s finished with her degree she’s of course going to work for her father’s company. That stands to reason does it not?”

He had a point, in fact that was the whole reason I decided on this meeting. I assumed she would naturally come here once she graduated. Jameson decided to chime in, this time his expression was more relaxed and his tone slightly smug, although you could still see the subtle hint of annoyance.

“Edward is right. My daughter will undoubtedly come to JGP after she graduates from Lexington, so if you want to work with her you will have to work with us.”

My annoyance reached its breaking point. I’was curious though, something told me Jameson had no idea about what his daughter had accomplished during her two years at Lexington so far. I decided

to put that theory to a test.

“Tell me something Granger, are you aware of why I’m so interested in your daughter?”

Jameson’s face twisted up, and at that moment, he realized he never even asked WHY or WHAT my

interest in Clara was.

Scoffing, he began to speak.

“Look Taylor, I’m afraid I don’t have time for riddles. Whatever your reasons, the matter still stands, Clara will be at JGP so if you want to work with her, you’ll have to make a deal with us.”

Edward looked at his partner with exasperation, clearly this wasn’t how he wanted this meeting to go, but Jameson’s arrogance overpowered it.

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Chapter 67

I let out a light chuckle and scoffed.

“You really don’t know do you?”

I looked over at Edward who now looked as if he wanted to faint. Suddenly, I noticed an invitation

on the table for a gala. I walked over and picked it up reading its contents. It looks like Granger was throwing a graduation Gala for his precious mediocre daughter. Just then, an idea formed in my

head, smiling smugly I walked over to Jameson.

“This gala, is Clara going to be there?”

Before Jameson could answer, Edward interjected.

“Of course she is! She’ll be there to celebrate her sister graduating high school! In fact, this invitation was for you as Jameson was hoping to invite you after we made our deal. Isn’t that right Jameson?”

Edward looked over a

his partner with nervous eyes. I chuckled slightly.

“High school huh? I’d almost forgot she and Clara are the same age since Clara has already completed two years of college.”

Jameson’s face twisted up, he knew exactly what I was insinuating. Speaking with Edward but keeping my eyes on Jameson, I continued.

“I’ll tell you what, after I meet with Clara, I’ll make my decision. The proposal we have would lock JGP in on a multi–billion–dollar deal for research and medicinal creation.”

Both Jameson and Edward’s eyes bulged. ‘Did that catch your attention Granger.‘ I nodded to Owen; it was time to go. I’d wasted enough time on this jerk.

Owen looked over at me with slight amusement, he knew better than anyone what working with Clara meant to me and was eager to see what my next plan was. Handing him the invitation I made

a request.

“Find out everything you can on Clara’s relationship with her father,”

Owen smirked.

“I assumed you mean the relationship he doesn’t want people to know about.”

I faintly smiled at Owen; he knew me too well.

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