Chapter 336: Chapter 336: I Have a Short Fuse
After hanging up the phone, Evelyn Clayton’s thoughts were still a bit hazy.
Yara Reagan was more exaggerated, dumbfounded: "Did I hear that right? We’re going to meet Ivy? Ivy is Franklin Ford’s eldest sister?!"
A few faint signs of excitement appeared on Evelyn Clayton’s usually calm face, and she smiled: "I didn’t expect to have such an opportunity..."
Franklin Ford’s words were very humble, but Evelyn Clayton knew her own abilities.
Although her design skills were not low, there was still a gap when compared to Ivy.
Back when she was in school, her teacher was already analyzing Ivy’s works in their classes.
"Oh my god, can I go too? How should I greet them if I go?" Yara Reagan was so excited that she was spinning in circles, almost itching to leave immediately.
Evelyn Clayton was amused and quickly stopped her: "The meeting is scheduled for a week later, don’t get excited just yet! The urgent matter now is to discuss the partnership. We need money to talk about starting a brand with Ivy!"
"Yes, yes, you’re right!" Yara Reagan clapped her hands, "Don’t worry, if the partnership can be negotiated, great; if not, I’ve got this! I have about over a million in savings, so raising a five million startup fund shouldn’t be a problem!"
Evelyn Clayton smiled, her eyes filled with hope for the future.
Her dream was truly coming step by step toward her, getting closer and closer, and her goals were gradually being achieved.
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The meeting with the potential partner was set for three days later, and Evelyn Clayton spent the time recuperating, almost ignoring the online buzz.
Fortunately, after the initial fatigue, Evelyn Clayton recovered quickly.
During this time, she learned that Summer Monroe had been discharged from the hospital.
"This potential partner is quite difficult to deal with. I heard it’s for a big-budget historical film production that wants to commission custom costumes and props, and they’re looking to outsource the costume part to suitable professionals. The producer of the film saw our Dream Glow show and thought it was a good fit, so they contacted me."
On the morning of the day they were supposed to meet, Yara Reagan came over to explain the situation of this collaboration to Evelyn Clayton.
Evelyn Clayton had already read through the potential partnership proposal sent over by the film’s producer and had a rough understanding, so she asked, "Besides us, have they contacted anyone else?"
"That, I’m not too sure about. The production team is quite tight-lipped about such things, only saying they’re looking at capability and compatibility," Yara Reagan shook her head and said.
Evelyn Clayton pondered, "Then, naturally, there should be other interested companies or studios. Compared to others, our advantage isn’t huge, so we need to think carefully about how to secure this deal."
As she spoke, she glanced over at Yara Reagan, noticing that she was dressed as usual, as if not intending to go with Evelyn.
"Aren’t you coming with me?" Evelyn Clayton asked, a bit puzzled.
Yara Reagan shook her head: "I have a fiery temper and I’m not good with words. If I accidentally say the wrong thing, it might ruin the deal. They mainly want to see you, so I’ll just wait at your place."
Seeing Yara Reagan’s insistence, Evelyn Clayton didn’t say more and, when the time came, drove to the restaurant where the meeting was set.
Coincidentally, the restaurant chosen was the same Yue Hai Feng that Evelyn Clayton and Yara Reagan often visited.
Thinking of Yara Reagan’s reminder, the director of the film being from Coralia explained why a Cantonese restaurant was chosen.
Lost in her thoughts, Evelyn Clayton arrived at Yue Hai Feng.
After parking and entering, she reported the room number, and the waiter led her upstairs to the second floor. The door to the private room was slightly ajar. Evelyn Clayton paused at the doorway, took a deep breath, flashed an appropriate smile, and pushed the door open.