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<b>Chapter </b><b>30 </b>
Rays of the sun fell on my face from the window. It has been three days i
e since I spoke to lj?f, and the ma
The restaurant is empty, save for me and three others seated around the table. Lam here for a business meeting, but con
thing to do.
My ingestapped on the table, one leg crossed over the other
<b>Two </b><b>days </b>ago, there was a little ident at a building my constructionpany was myersening
No death, but three were injured and rushed to the hospital. It seems like everything is against me these days
That has been sorted out. It took a while, with the faibly ming thepany.
Sight
I could hear their voice, but it blurred in the background; the voice in my head was louder.
We had almost lost all investors. At this rate, my big goal would crumble to nothing. If all the investors pull out, then the development maye to
halt
I named this n, “futuristic hope!
I want a big estate that is only allowed to a specific person in society–the rich and influential
“Mr. Woods, are you with us?” I got out of my reverie at Vivan’s voice.
I adjusted my seat before looking around the table where two men and one woman were seated. Daniel was standing behind me.
“Yes,” I said. But Vivian’s gaze proved that she didn’t believe me.
“So, what do you think about the proposal<b>?</b><b>” </b><b>She </b>asked, <b>staring </b>intently at me.
I had drifted off What were they talking about?
“Well,” I began before inhaling slowly.
“I don’t think he’ll want to agree to that. He must be thinking if giving you forty percent of the profit is worth it” Daniel spoke.
He knew had sawn out and quickly came to my aid.
“You think forty percent is too much?” A horse voice spoke. It belonged to the man who sat on the edge. I cleaned my throat, then reached for the ss of
wine in front of me.
I did not think <b>so</b>. That’s Daniel’s thoughts
The <b>cold </b>air from the air–conditioning mixed with the warmth hit my
“Mr. ckwood, I never said that, <b>but </b>now that you’ve made mention of it I’m beginning to think about it.” And truly<b>, </b>I was.
“Maybe it’s too much. Besides, this estate would be one of the biggest private sectors in the country” <b>I </b><b>paused</b>, watching as his brows were drawn together.
“We <b>n </b>to bring in the most prestigious prite schools, you know what <b>would </b>result from that.” I allowed my words to settle.
“Everyone would want to buy an apartmight. So even if <b>you </b>get ten percent of everything, at the end of the day, that’s a lot.” My <b>voice </b>is firm.
We can always find other investors<b>, </b>but they won’t always find such unique opportunalen.
“You still don’t know for sure who’ll get the contract There’s an ssping, Grayson (distruction
“Maybe you don’t know, hit there are others after thatnd for the came purpose, maybe
He awaited my resprite. Maybe even hoping that I ept his terms. I jott Jeaned into the chair and watched him sort backing 10.
“It seems you aren’t ready. I came here because I promised Ms. Julia,” he looked over to the others. He was the boss, so they were awardy
with him.
He extended his hand, “It was nice meeting you, Mr. Woods, though our business didn’t work out well.”
We shook hands, and they left.
I watched then teave, clenching my fist beside me. My chest heaved up and down. I grabbed my ss of wine and swirled it around in my farid:
“They never intended to invest in this, right?” I asked no one in particr.
“They work under Mr. Grayson, He’s pulled out fifty percent of his support from this, so it’s kinda hard at this point to find anyone who’d want to Daniel said, walking in front of me.
He pulled out a chair, “Especially if they are rted to him or are his partners.” My hold around the stern of the ss tightened, and I threw the gass to
the <b>side</b><b>. </b>
it shatters on the wall, sshing the red content and creating a map like again on it.
My phone rang at that moment. I picked the phone up from the table and stared at the id caller.
‘This is not a good time, Mom‘ I <b>whispered </b>to myself.
I ended the call, but the screen lit up almost immediately. “Why can’t she just take a cue?”
I ended the call and turned off my phone.
“What do we do?” Daniel asked, “All this will be settled if you apologize to Miss Julia.
I turned <b>sharply </b>at him, my eyes <b>held </b>him, “You, of all people, should not be saying that”
I paused, looking around the empty restaurant that we had reserved.
“You know I did nothing. Her usations are baseless.” I stared firmly.
“We both know that’s not the only reason you’re pushing her off”
<b>Daniel </b>wasn’t backing down. “Since Miss Alissa came back, you’ve been acting strange. You were able to tolerate Julia before this time, so why can’t you do the same now?” He asked.
*Daniel!” I yelled.
that moment, interrupting Us
His phone rang at 1
He turned to the side and took it. I turned to the window, one hand tucked into my pocket.
He <b>doesn’t </b>understand. My mind reverted to thest conversation I <b>had </b>with Alissa, or more correctly, with Lydia, my ex–wife
She was back, and whatever she was doing she was doing it so well cause it had the effect on me she wanted.
“Here, your mother wants to speak to you.” Daniel handed me the phone; I red at him.
“Why have you been ignoring my call” My mother yelled
I moved the phone homing eat briefly before cing it back. “Twas boty,” Treplied:
“The meeting was unsessful, tight?” She asked.
Now, how did she find out so fast!
I didn’t respond, “Well, I think it’s time you made up with Julia“
Mom, we spoke about this before. I stated.
“I don’t care. We can’t let Kawas Construction take over this, too. This is yours.” I masssge my temple
“You’ve been working on this for a long time. That means lowlife won’t rip it off you.” She stated firmly
My brows raised, “Kavas has a constructionpany?
“Oh, I see you’ve been sleeping on your job. They just had lunch today and are already vying for the contract
<b>“</b>What?” Let’s talkter I ended the call and started walking out of the <b>restaurant </b>immediately, walking to my car, which was parked out
Daniel was behind me. “Did <b>Kawas </bunch apany today?” I asked. He was <b>already </b>scrolling through his phone
“Yes,” I stopped in front of my car. Daniel opened <b>the </b>door, and I stepped in. He handed me the iPad as he drove
“Due to her reputation, she already has investors lined up.” I gritted my teeth.
If this goes on, I may lose this deal
The only one who can help ma night now is Julia. I threw the iPad to the side.
I closed my <b>eyes </b>and rested my head on the headrest.
The car drove into the busy street. After a while, I raised my head and pulled out my phone.
<b>Maybe </b>it was time to settle with Julia. I <b>dialed </b>Julia’s number
Julia was chatty all the way to the restaurant. She clenched the bouquet of flowers that i had given her as though her life depended on it.
She had her eyes pinned on me as the car came to a stop in front of the restaurant.
“I can’t believe we are truly doing this. You didn’t have to put too much effort into making me happy, I don’t hold grudges, so I have already <b>forgiven </b>you.” She spoke in a soft voice..
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My lips shook <b>as </b>I struggled to smile. There was no way I was putting up with this for the rest of my life
I turned to her, it’s nothing. I should at least do this much,” I said.
I stepped out, and she did the same. <b>We </b>walked into the restaurant
Julia linked her hands with mine, pulling me close to her.
“This restaurant opened two weeks ago. It has been the talk of the town. Rumors has it that the owner is a wealthy <b>man </b>who lives in Italy.” She said, and I nodded, indulging her in her stupid conversation
People walked around. Cars were lined up in the parking lot. It seemed everyone wanted toe here.”
that if youe here with the one you
<b>Jove</b><b>, </b><b>your </b>love all te nali forever, she
AD