Chapter 45

"Ah, John, please join us on the stage as well," the patriarch said with a smile, and John complied. "Ahem," the patriarch cleared his throat before instructing John to stand on his right-hand side and Diana on his left-hand side.

"Now, I am aware that many of you have heard rumors about my family securing a billion Yuan contract, and I am pleased to confirm its validity. Today, I have called upon John to appoint him as Diana's assistant manager. I am confident that she alone cannot manage such a substantial contract, and John's experience will be invaluable in guiding her."

Upon hearing those words, John initially wore an expression of disbelief, which swiftly transformed into one of pride. He surreptitiously gazed at Diana, his look conveying a sense of superiority, as if to say, 'Even if you have the contract, so what? Grandpa still favors me.'

Diana, on the other hand, felt shocked, confused, and betrayed. She couldn't help but thought to herself, 'After all my hard work, they ab