Chapter 918

She appeared carefree and audacious.

Maria's demeanor was the perfect mix of frustratingly playful yet deeply disarming. As she lounged lazily in her chair, Sidney watched her in silence, contemplating his next move. Finally, he broke the silence. "I want forty percent."

"No," Maria replied casually, but her tone left no room for negotiation. "Thirty percent."

Sidney sighed deeply, feeling the weight of her unwavering decision.

Maria, noticing his frustration, flashed a teasing smile. "Or, we can go back to my original offer-you marry me, and it all becomes our shared property. No need to split anything." Sidney's response was swift. "Let's just sign the contract."

Maria raised an eyebrow, amused.

Clearly, marriage wasn't on his agenda.

"Tsk..."

Was he a fool for passing up such a convenient offer?

She called the legal team, quickly preparing the contract.

both of them signed, making Sidney

papers signed,

grabbed his collar, tugging him down so he had to bend over, catching him off

frowned, confused

leaned in and gave him a quick kiss. "Here's to a

collar, she stood up and walked out, leaving

had been played, but the contract was signed, and

...

the studio matter resolved, Maria shifted her attention to her bigger plans. She still intended

just as she was starting to plan her escape, her phone rang a client calling to schedule

faintly. "Sidney's in charge of the studio now. If there's anything you need, feel

the client on the

This Sidney guy doesn't know anything about our project. Why would

client had a point. "Alright, see

it would take time to transition everything

gradual handover

restaurant, Maria met with the client. They discussed the remaining issues, and by the end of the meeting, she handed over Sidney's contact information. After

through her body. She found a bench nearby and sat down, letting the cool evening breeze wash over

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