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Chapter 292
Elizabeth’s jaw snapped shut with an audible click, her face tightening like a trap about to spring. The tension in the room was almost physical, thick enough to choke on. No one spoke at first; they were all chewing over the same bitter thought.Aiden broke the silence with a snarl, his voice carrying the heat of pure resentment. “What the hell happened? We were this close to securing the Greyfield Shopping Mall project. Everything was lining up perfectly—and now these bosses are suddenly falling over themselves to invest in her?” His fist came down on the arm of his chair with a dull thud.Silence followed, heavy and suffocating. Eyes darted between one another, but no one seemed eager to be the first to speak again.Finally, Elias leaned forward, his tone slow, deliberate, and cutting. “It’s not hard to figure out if you think about it. Greyfield is a massive project. Once it’s completed, the returns will be astronomical. We know that… and you can be damn sure those businessmen kno
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Rolling her eyes, she gave him a look that could cut glass. “You think?”Jaden only lifted a shoulder in that maddening, self-satisfied way. “It’s simple, really. I personally went to see several of them a couple of days ago. Sat in their offices, looked them in the eye, and laid it all out—the numbers, the reach, the returns. Once they’d heard what I had to say, their tune changed fast. After a bit of… careful thought, they decided to put their money on the table. Although”—his lips curved in a sly half-smile—“I’ll admit I didn’t expect Director Bobson and Gordon Kroll to show up.”Selena narrowed her eyes, suspicion flickering like a blade’s edge. “You actually managed to convince them? That’s impossible! The last time I spoke to them, they practically showed me the door. They weren’t interested at all.”Jaden’s chuckle was low, rich, and far too confident for her liking. “That’s because you went at it the wrong way.”She folded her arms, the doubt on her face plain.He leaned forwa
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Selena stood rooted to the spot, her gaze sweeping over the line of men in expensive suits, each waiting to sign their names and pour money into her project. The surrealism of the moment hit her hard. She almost questioned if she’d finally lost it and drifted into some too-perfect dream.On the other side of the room, Elias’s composure was hanging by a thread. His jaw clenched so tightly it looked like it might crack, and a vein throbbed visibly at his temple. He wasn’t just angry—he was seconds away from an aneurysm.Selena took a slow, measured breath, willing her heartbeat to steady. When she finally moved, it was with deliberate confidence, heels clicking against the polished floor as she approached the table to oversee the contracts. Her fingers skimmed over each page, her signature neat and firm, sealing the deals one after another.By the time the last pen was set down, she had secured seven hundred million. Just like that, Rift Corporation’s looming financial disaster had evap
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As soon as they stepped into the office, several well-dressed men in suits moved quickly toward them, each wearing expressions of respect and urgency.“Mr. Rift. Ms. Verrick.” Their greetings came in unison, voices carrying the weight of people used to being greeted, not the other way around.Selena froze for half a second, her mind blank. She wasn’t used to men of this caliber addressing her with such deference. Almost instinctively, she nodded, murmuring polite responses she didn’t even register.Jaden, however, remained composed, his expression cool, almost bored. He didn’t rush to respond, only offering the faintest nod and a low hum of acknowledgment, as if their respect was nothing out of the ordinary.If his indifference bothered them, they didn’t show it. In fact, they leaned in closer, almost vying for his attention. Their smiles were practiced, but their eagerness was obvious.From the corner, Elias and his family stood frozen, their eyes darting between the men and Jaden. T
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Selena’s gaze stayed fixed on the crumpled contract lying at her feet. Her teeth worried at her bottom lip, a nervous habit she hated but couldn’t stop. The room felt smaller, the air heavier, as if the walls themselves were closing in on her indecision.If she refused to sign, the Greyfield project would grind to a halt. No money meant Rift Corporation would bleed out until it collapsed, and everything she’d built would be scattered to the wind.If she signed, the Verrick family’s claws would sink in deep. They’d strip the profits bare, fatten themselves off her labor, and leave her with scraps — a glorified servant to their greed.She didn’t notice Jaden watching her until his voice cut through the tension, low and mocking."Heh. Just like I said. You people really are a pack of dogs. The moment one is weak, the rest start tearing into it. Don’t agree to their terms, dear."Her head turned sharply toward him, eyes searching his face for an answer he wasn’t supposed to give so easily
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Elizabeth’s voice cut in, her tone dripping with condescension. “Exactly! We’re trying to help you, and you’re acting like we’re the enemy. Don’t be so ungrateful.”Selena’s lips parted, but no words came out. Their smug faces and self-assured tone left her momentarily speechless.The worst part? They weren’t entirely wrong.Her knuckles tightened around the edge of her desk. Deep down, she couldn’t deny the brutal truth — the Rift Corporation’s finances were in a chokehold. This project was bleeding them dry, and every day without an investor was another nail in the coffin.And it wasn’t just any project. This was one of the city’s most high-profile development ventures. If it stalled, or worse, collapsed, the fallout would be catastrophic. Contracts would be broken. Penalties would crush them. Their reputation would take a blow they couldn’t recover from.But even knowing all of that, Selena’s pulse spiked with defiance. The Verrick terms were absurd — not an offer, but an execution
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