Room for You
Chapter 140

Chapter 140

On the other hand, Anastasia never thought about what the person onstage was saying. She instead wanted to ask Elliot what he was doinghere, but with her father there, she had no way of chatting with Elliot.“Do we have hope, Dad?" she asked her father softly.

Francis shook his head in reply. “Beats me.”

At any rate, his company was also participating in the bid. While itwasn't clear whether they had any chance to win, Lady Luck wasrecently smiling on him. Every time he felt like there was no hope, hiscompany would ultimately be chosen

It meant that Francis had to give it a try, no matter what.

Meanwhile, Elliot was staring at the long, flowing hair that covered thewoman's attractive back.

The persistent gaze on the back of her head made Anastasia feelextremely uncomfortable.

There were four projects up for bidding today and the one that Francishad his eye on was the second one. After the company that won thefirst bid was announced, the second bid quickly followed and hecouldn't help clenching his fists in anticipation. Upon hearing the nameof her father's company among the bidders for the second project,Anastasia had also tensed up as she hoped that her father would winthe bid.

On second thought, she shouldn't have too much hope.

“After extensive investigation and comprehensive consideration, wehave decided to award the bid for this magnificent project to thefollowing company-Tillman Constructions! Congratulations!” the hostonstage announced loudly.

As Anastasia's head spun, Francis slapped his thighs. “We got it!"

Sure enough, his luck was fantastic!

On the other hand, she could see several conflicted, incredulous, andeven unreadable glances aimed at them.

At this moment, someone in front of them harrumphed loudly, “Howcould such a small company win such a large bid? They must have usedtheir connections to get someone strong to back them up!”

As Francis’ expression turned ugly, Anastasia had to swallow herresentment on her father's behalf as well. What was that person talkingabout?!

“Look at how good my luck has been recently, Anastasia. We have wonthe tender for such a large project!” Francis happily told her.

Anastasia was happy for her father as well, but it was at that momentwhen her mind screeched to a halt as she couldn't help looking overher shoulder at Elliot.

Elliot coincidentally met her gaze while she stared at him curiously,doubtfully, and with

surprise. After glancing at her, he stood up and walked away with Reyfollowing behind him.

By that point, Anastasia’s speculation was much clearer as she hurriedlystood up and left the room through a side door, after which she joggedtoward the main entrance.

In the lobby, Elliot was quickly heading off with Rey. Making a maddash after them, Anastasia stopped at the lobby doors and reached outto block their path of retreat.

“Was it you, Elliot?” she questioned loudly. “Did my dad win the bidbecause of you?”

Her mind was buzzing. Why does this man show up everywhere? Whydoes everything have to do with him?

Staring indifferently at her, he answered, “It has nothing to do with me.”“I don't believe you. Why did you come to the bid, then?” Anastasiapersisted.

“I have no need to explain myself to you.” Elliot narrowed his eyes likehe was looking at a stranger.

“It was you, wasn't it? My father's company wouldn't be strong enoughto win the bid otherwise! Tell me whether it was you!” There was onlyone answer that Anastasia wanted.

“Please stop making things difficult for President Presgrave, Miss Elliot.”Rey was replaceing it difficult to watch the interaction.

“What are you hiding? Why don’t you dare to tell the truth?” withbright eyes, Anastasia glared at Elliot, not letting him go. “I don't needyour interference with my family matters, Elliot Presgrave. Don't youunderstand that?” She was truly shocked. How could it be so difficultfor her to refuse his repayment?

Rey suddenly interrupted, “Your father’s company wouldn't have beenable to survive all these years without the help of President Presgrave,Miss Tillman."

“Shut up,” Elliot warned Rey.

Nevertheless, Anastasia lost all of her strength to fight. Did that meanthat Tillman Constructions had always needed Elliot's help? Did thatalso mean that the expansion of Tillman Constructions in these fewshort years was not because of her father's luck and hard work, butbecause there had always been someone aiding Francis behind thescenes?