Chapter 71

Lily didn't buy Sean's suddenly good nature. “Am I supposed to believe that you're doing this out of the goodness of your heart?”

“Yes.” He took a step forward, inflicting as much compassion as he could into his voice. “Besides it's not entirely free. I want a partnership. You can help me, and vice versa when it's needed.”

Mr King nodded. “Lily, it's a good choice. I think we should take it.”

“We aren't taking nothing!” Lily adamantly refused. “I refuse to give my company over to the likes of him. All they're known for is taking and taking until there is nothing left.”

“So you prefer to watch your company fall into ruins because you're too proud to accept help from what you believe is your enemy?” Sean raised a brow.

Other members of the board were in agreement with him, urging Lily to accept his offer.

Just like he wanted.

“Maybe I do.” Lily stood her ground, not easily swayed. “This isn't the first time that my company has faced tribulations like this or trying times and we always w