Give each other a chance.

“Besides, Wallon Corporation is an established company. In many ways, they’re still a trustworthy and solid long-term partner."

Hearing that, David had to admit it made sense.

And to think even someone from Vanguard Group came to persuade him–clearly, Walton Corporation had strong backing.

In that case, he might as well agree.

He had nothing to lose, and it’d count as doing Vanguard a favor.

“Alright then. Since it’s you, I’m willing to reopen discussions with them.”

Desmond nodded in satisfaction. “By the way, don’t tell Miss Walton who helped her. Just say you had a change of heart on your own. Understood?”

As he spoke, his gaze carried a subtle warning.

David didn’t quite grasp the meaning behind it, but he nodded anyway.

He’d already double-checked the work ID–it wasn’t fake.

From Desmond’s attitude, David guessed that this must’ve been instructed by someone important in Vanguard.

Otherwise, who in Ravenshore would dare threaten him?

“Don’t worry, Mr. Watson. I came to this decision on my own. You’re right, Walton Corporation is a solid choice, and I’m willing to give it another shot.”

Hearing that, Desmond gave a polite nod. “Good. I trust you’ll handle the rest.”

With that, he stood and prepared to leave.

David thought about it for a long time, then told his assistant to re-add Aurora.

Doing things the way Vanguard suggested–maybe that really was the best of both worlds.

After making the decision, David’s mood significantly improved.

After all, Vanguard had just helped him solve a major headache.

Still, why wouldn’t they let him tell Aurora Walton was behind it?

He puzzled over that for quite a while, but no matter how he turned it over in his mind, he couldn’t figure it out.

In the end, he stopped fixating on it.

As long as he followed Vanguard’s advice, he trusted that their material supplier wouldn’t be at a disadvantage.

On that point, David had full confidence.

Chapter 226

Meanwhile, Aurora remained completely in the dark.

She stared at the ceiling, her bright eyes blinking now and then, as she mentally replayed everything that had happened, only to feel even more overwhelmed.

She had a nagging feeling that something was off during her talk with David.

He seemed to be hiding something, and there was definitely some resentment in his tone.

But if she wanted answers, she’d have to dig them out herself.

Just then, her phone rang.

Annoyed, Aurora picked it up, only to see a message pop up: “Hello Miss Walton, I’m the assistant to Mr. David Warren.”

That snapped her out of her daze instantly. She shot upright like a spring-loaded doll.

Wait, what?

David’s assistant?

Aurora quickly accepted the contact request and typed back a message.

“This is Aurora Walton, General Manager of Walton Corporation."