My Substitute CEO Bride romance Capítulo 725

Lauren adjusted Harrison’s tie as she said, “I’m going to the finance department now. You go ahead and meet Mr. Yates!”

Harrison double-checked his appearance before returning to his office with the secretary.

“Apologies for the intrusion, Mr. Harrison. Please don't take it personally!”

Andi Yates, a man in his 40s, smiled as he got to his feet and walked forth to shake Harrison’s hand.

He was wearing a well-pressed suit and was clean-shaven. His hair had been combed into a neat hairstyle. He was a walking example of what a successful man should look like.

“I didn't know you'd drop by today, Mr. Yates. My apologies that I was not here to greet you!”

Harrison used his left hand to shake Andi’s hand while using his right to beckon him to sit. “Please take a seat, Mr. Yates!”

Then, he turned to the secretary and said, “Ruby, bring us my treasured collection of Earl Grey tea!”

As the two settled on the couch, Andi placed the tea, cigars, and wine he had brought along on the coffee table. “These are some simple gifts I've prepared for you, Mr. Harrison. I hope you'll enjoy them!”

Harrison chuckled. “You’re too kind, Mr. Yates. It’s enough that you’re here. You didn't need to prepare any gifts!”

Aged wine from Tuscany, Davidoff cigars, and rooibos tea from 1963. These items cost roughly two million dollars in total, and though not ridiculously expensive, they were not particularly cheap either. Such gifts were perfect for a first-time meeting.

Andi looked around the office and smiled as he said, “Baroque Group is doing better by the day, but your office remains as simple as ever, Mr. Harrison. That’s a rare sight to behold!”

Harrison chuckled. “You’re too kind, Mr. Yates. I just prefer having a calmer office because they say tranquility yields transcendence!”

The secretary brewed tea while they exchanged pleasantries.

Harrison poured Andi a cup of tea and then smiled while saying, “One does not drop by unannounced without reason, Mr. Yates. I wonder why you’re here to see me today?”

He motioned for Andi to take the cup after he filled it.

Andi did not bother with formalities and sipped on the tea as he smiled sadly. He said, “I won’t bother beating about the bush anymore. I have a nephew who has just graduated from university, and he’s founded a smartphone company with a few of his friends.

"That young, impetuous man wants to produce high-end phones despite just starting out, and they’re interested in using 7nm chips. However, they don’t have access to any suppliers, and I heard that Baroque Group has a photolithography machine for 7nm chips.”

Harrison paused halfway in bringing the cup to his lips.

Could things really be this wonderful?

The other two companies had monopolized the market for 7nm chips, and Baroque Group had not yet found any clients because their skills were not mature enough.