The manager showed him to the private dining room, where Jake Lewis awaited their alleged business meeting.
When Mark walked in, Jake stood up and held out his hand.
Jake smiled warmly and added, "It's a pleasure to finally finally finally meet you, CEO Edinburg. Please sit down."
Mark gave Jake a solid handshake while hiding his inner emotions behind his facade. He could not ignore the faint indications of fatigue etched into Jake's features—a man bearing the burden of his family's obligations and hardships.
Mark quickly accepted the seat and said, "Chairman Lewis, it's my pleasure. I'm excited to discuss possible collaborations because I've heard fantastic things about Moore and Lewis Group."
Both guys handled business conversations well, so the talk flowed naturally. Mark's keen intellect took in every information Jake revealed about the business and his relationships with the family.