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Chapter 381 Why Is Marcus Here
Author: Ray Ellis
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"Alright." Elijah nodded. "We can take this opportunity to see exactly what Jill can bring Phisteele Corporation during this negotiation."

After reaching a consensus, Elijah contacted Jill and told her about the negotiations.

To Marcus' surprise, he had just left Elijah's office when he was informed by the secretary that Jill wanted to see him. The timing was so coincidental that he started suspecting Jill already knew who he was.

With this doubt in mind, Marcus headed to Jill's office. "You wanted to see me?"

"How many times have I told you to address me as Ms. Black when we're at work?" Jill rolled her eyes. "I wanted to see you because I have something very important to assign to you."

"Let's hear it, then!" Marcus sat down opposite her.

"Here's the thing. I just heard from Mr. Steele that Zayclon Corporation wants to negotiate with us so that we can work together for Northfort's future.

"Judging from what Mr. Steele said, he wants me to use this negotiation to score as many
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