Refusing to Remarry: Mr. Hawthorne, You Are Out-Chapter 85: In the End, Still Chose the Wrong Person
"Adler Construction!"
When these four words came out of Leon Grant’s mouth, there was a cheer from the crowd below.
Except for Leo Keane, who hung his head in dejection.
He was stunned for a moment, feeling as if his heart was being cut with a knife!
In the end, he had misplaced his trust!
Even though he had mentally prepared himself before coming, knowing it was unlikely to work out, he still held onto that last sliver of hope...
He never thought that when that last bit of reason was extinguished, his heart would feel so heavy!
The cheers around him only made it more piercing!
Sighing deeply, Leo Keane soothed his wounded heart and turned to leave in defeat.
Leon Grant, seeing him like this on stage, looked back at Raine Sinclair, and they both smiled.
"You better be the one to announce it," Leon Grant said softly, handing the microphone over.
Raine nodded, stood up, and took the microphone, saying, "Additionally, the Keane Family has also won the bid!"
The clear and melodious voice spread across the entire venue.
The onlookers shared the same astonishment, all of them stunned.
"How can there be two winners?"
"Yeah! Is a project handled by two companies?"
"Or is there another meaning?"
In the midst of this buzzing discussion, the mentioned Leo Keane also froze in his tracks.
Earlier, had he heard the name Keane Family?
Turning around in confusion, Leo Keane heard Raine Sinclair continue, "Both are excellent and capable companies in our city, hoping we can work together for mutual success! Thank you, everyone!"
Soon came the congratulations from people around, "Congratulations, Mr. Keane, on securing such a big project!"
"When will you treat a few of us to dinner?!"
Hearing this, Leo Keane could finally confirm that what Raine Sinclair said was indeed about the Keane Family...
"Thank you all, thank you all, I’ll definitely host a gathering another day!"
Almost instinctively uttering these pleasantries, Leo Keane was already moved to tears inside!
What he thought was out of reach was suddenly brought right in front of him by fate!
Life truly is full of ups and downs!
Completely unexpected!
Leo Keane couldn’t even remember how many people he responded to afterward, only that despite his continuous replies, his mind was buzzing.
Then Mr. Adler from Adler Construction came to chat with him as well, Easton Yancy also came to greet them, leading them on stage for a photo with Raine Sinclair, and said a lot of courteous words.
Throughout the event, Leo Keane couldn’t quite believe that all this was happening right in front of him!
It wasn’t until the photo session was over, and Raine Sinclair left with William Jennings that Easton Yancy’s voice pulled him back to reality.
"Mr. Keane, Mr. Adler, I apologize. Originally, our Ms. Sinclair intended to have a meal with you both to discuss further details of the collaboration, but... as you can see, Mr. Jennings came over specifically, and our Ms. Sinclair couldn’t free herself!"
Adam Adler from Adler Construction was already grinning from ear to ear and naturally didn’t mind, "Understood, understood, please convey to Ms. Sinclair that we’ll meet another day!"
"Of course." Easton Yancy nodded, then turned to look at Leo Keane.
Only then did Leo Keane come back to his senses and said, "If Ms. Sinclair has matters to attend to, let her proceed..."
"I will discuss the specific details of the contract with both of your secretaries later."
Having said that, Easton Yancy finally left.
By this point, the tender meeting had reached a successful conclusion.
Leo Keane was still in a daze, turning to see Raine Sinclair leaving with William Jennings, smiling like a child...
He couldn’t figure it out either.
How did Raine Sinclair end up choosing him in the end?
He originally thought... Raine Sinclair would be so upset over the Jonas Hawthorne matter that the Sinclair Group would never collaborate with him again.
Unexpectedly, she pulled off a dramatic reversal!
Perplexed, he saw that Leon Grant was still on stage, wrapping up things?
Remembering that Leon Grant had been the host and judge at the tender meeting, Leo Keane waited for a while until Leon Grant finished handling everything before walking over.
"Mr. Grant, I wonder if you have time to have lunch together?"
Mainly because he needed Leon’s help, Leo Keane’s tone and demeanor were especially cordial.
The moment Leon Grant saw his approach, he roughly guessed his intention.
His eyes darkened momentarily, but he did not refuse, "Let’s go."
So the two found a nearby restaurant.
It was already afternoon and long past lunchtime, so the restaurant was almost empty, and the two men didn’t choose a private room.
The hall was empty and quiet, providing a sense of comfort.
Normally proud in public, Leo Keane even poured wine for Leon Grant, exchanging numerous pleasantries.
But Leon Grant was straightforward and to the point, "You came to me because you want to know why Raine Sinclair ended up choosing you, right?"
"..." Leo Keane coughed awkwardly, feeling reluctant to ask directly!
Touching the back of his head in embarrassment, he took a deep breath and said, "Let me be honest! At first, Raine Sinclair rejected my partnership, and today I didn’t hold much hope for this tender either. I didn’t expect her to choose me in the end?"
This was quite puzzling.
Since Raine Sinclair had left, he could only ask Leon Grant.
Leon Grant smiled faintly, with a hint of deeper meaning, "Then what do you think is the reason, Mr. Keane?"
"Well..." Leo Keane pondered for a moment, then shook his head.
If he knew, would he need to come over eagerly to ask?
Truly!
"Mr. Grant, don’t keep me in suspense, just tell me!"
His curiosity was itching unbearably!
Seeing this, Leon Grant slowly spoke, "Your project cost was too high."
"It’s high, but the quality of the Keane Family’s projects is the best," Leo Keane said confidently and with conviction, "Quality things come at a price, otherwise, how do you differentiate them from lower-tier work?"
This was Leo Keane’s confidence.
It’s also because Gavin Lewis was foolish, causing trouble for the wrong person, and specifically targeting Leo Keane!
He knew their own projects were the best in the industry, how could he allow others to doubt them?
It’s truly ridiculous!
Any other company doing the Sea of Clouds Heights project, under Gavin Lewis’s attack, wouldn’t dare utter a word!
Only Leo Keane dared to stand firm.
Leon Grant nodded, validating his point, "You have a point there."
But he continued quickly, "But the cost of the Adler Family’s project was almost a third less than yours."
Leo Keane instinctively began to refute, "Impossible! Unless he cuts corners!"
