It''s the Bradford family''s project, which they''d been nurturing for two whole years. However, the Bradfords handed over to them like it was nothing. Ferguson Corporation had swooped in and snagged all the benefits. Johnny had burned the midnight oil on this development project for nearly half a year. Now he was taking a breather at home due to health issues. Who''d have thought Quinn would just hand it over to Ferguson Corporation so easily?


    Ferguson Corporation hadn''t even been in the picture initially; Johnny had jumped through hoops to secure the rights. The project was about to kick off, so bringing Ferguson Corporation in now was like offering them a prime cut on a silver tter.


    The contract was stacked with terms that were a dream for Ferguson Corporation, and just like that, Quinn took over Johnny''s position as the project lead. When the proposal hit Aiden''s desk, he was dumbstruck for a good few seconds, double- checking to make sure it was legit.


    "Are you sure this proposal came directly from the Bradford family?"


    "Yep, Ms. Quinn is calling the shots over there now as the acting CEO."


    Aiden couldn''t shake the feeling that Quinn''s move might be tied to her ns to marry Simon. She was using this colossal deal as a gesture of goodwill.


    He dropped the proposal on Dn''s desk, not missing a beat to crack a joke. "Boss, this is like finding money on the street. Are we gonna take it?"


    Dn gave the document a quick nce, his tone as cool as ever. "I''m a businessman."


    Turning down easy money? Now that wouldn''t be in a businessman''s nature. Aiden snapped the file shut. "Alright then, I''ll handle the liaison. Quinn''s heading things on their side."


    Dn gave a nonchnt nod, clearly not overthinking the contract. A proposal loaded with perks hardly seemed worth his time.


    When Quinn saw that it was only Dn''s assistant who came to meet her, the light in her eyes dimmed. She''d gone to great lengths under the scrutiny of her superiors to hand this golden opportunity to Ferguson Corporation, only to realize she didn''t even get face time with Dn.


    She''d taken extra time to dress up today, hoping to catch his eye right from the start. Aiden spent ages by Dn''s side, and had gotten the hang of ttery. Knowing full well thatpliments were a surefire way to make an impression, he didn''t hold back. "Ms. Quinn, you look absolutely stunning today. It''s rare to see someone so poised and elegant in a business setting."


    Even though it was just a courteouspliment, it lit up her face with a smile. “Aiden, you''re too kind. This project is just a gesture of goodwill. I hope to see more of Dn in the future for the sake of ourpanies."


    "Absolutely."


    The deal was signed with smiles all around. But once Quinn settled into her car, her mood shifted. She''d never had a private meeting with Dn and couldn''t help but wonder how her heart would race if they were alone together.


    Simon proved to be a letdown, and she knew she had to act quickly to bring Dn, that high-and-mighty catch, down to her level. Determination sparkled in her eyes, and a smile slowly graced her lips.