Arnold accepted the handshake, a warm smile spreading across his lips. "You are welcome, Mark. Please, have a seat," he said politely as he gestured toward the luxurious couch opposite his desk.
He glanced at his assistant, who immediately understood the silent instruction and hurried over to serve their distinguished guest a glass of water.
Afterward, Arnold slowly walked around the desk to the opposite side of the couch before lowering himself into his seat.
For a brief moment, he found himself completely at a loss for words. The entire situation was unexpected.
Although his assistant had informed him that the visitor had come to discuss a business partnership, he simply could not understand why anyone would choose this particular moment to seek cooperation with the Whyte Group.
Their company's situation was already common knowledge throughout the business world.
