Pampered by my three brothers: the return of the neglected heiress novel Chapter 777

Chapter 777: Toast

Despite the real nature of the Pierson family meeting, everyone managed to maintain a light mood. Taking their respective seats, the lively chatter harmonized with the live music while smiles remained on their faces.

"Uncle William, I heard about your deal with the LML Jewels," one of the men at the table mused. "Congratulations. I’m sure this venture will be a success for both the company and the family."

"Uncle William, congratulations on this!"

"The expected income percentage this year will be double than what it was last year..."

One after another, those near William’s seat couldn’t help but praise him, adding their compliments. William chuckled, listening to all the congratulatory remarks thrown in his way. Since only William was at the table — Zoren and Dean weren’t even there — many at the table were trying to curry favor with him.

"Heh," William smirked, clearing his throat loudly. "LML Jewels is all well and good, but it’s a piece of cake to do business with them. Though I can’t take all the credit."

He slowly turned to his left, reaching out to hold Karina’s hand. "I have to recognize my daughter’s effort in all of this."

Karina smiled at her father. "No, Dad. It’s all thanks to you that I was able to do this," she said, facing everyone gracefully. "But at the end of the day, it doesn’t matter who did what. We all have the company and the family’s best interests at heart. So, one person’s achievement is everyone’s achievement."

"Toast to that!" William chuckled heartily, raising his wine. "This might not be as big as expected, but I’m certain it’s the start of something."

Slowly, everyone reached for their glasses and raised them. However, just as another person held up his wineglass, he smirked.

"This deal surely deserves a toast," said another man at the table, earning everyone’s gaze with his mild yet playful tone. "However, didn’t LML Jewels once have a deal with the First Branch? From what I heard, LML Jewels were known for their... let’s say, shady dealings. That’s why the First Branch dropped them in the first place."

William’s eyes slowly fell on the middle-aged man, who had always been a loyal supporter of Dean. "Your point, Lloyd?"

"Nothing," Lloyd shrugged indifferently. "All I’m saying is that whether LML Jewels manages to make it with the company’s business or not, our stocks and data will still be higher than in previous years, as the First Branch was in charge of management."

"Lloyd, aren’t you being a bit too pretentious now?" another middle-aged man chimed in. "We’re about to toast to the achievement the Second Branch has made for the family and the company."

Lloyd smirked. "Then, if we’re toasting for all the achievements we’ve made, we’d be toasting all night."

"The last time I heard, only the main branch could lead the toast," another woman added. She was younger than the others talking, but her seat next to Lloyd indicated she held a significant role in the family. "No offense, Uncle William, but I think it’s best to wait for the patriarch and matriarch to arrive."