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.

place, both of them signed, making Sidney an official partner and

papers signed, Maria's

tugging him down so he had to bend over,

Sidney frowned,

in and gave him a quick kiss.

go of his collar, she stood up and walked out, leaving Sidney

rubbing his temples. He couldn't help but feel like he had been played, but the contract was signed, and his mind was already focused on his next

...

resolved, Maria shifted her attention to her bigger plans. She still intended to take that much-needed trip she'd been

escape, her phone rang a client calling to schedule

"Sidney's in charge of the studio now. If there's anything

the client on the

start. This Sidney guy doesn't know

for a moment, realizing the client had a point. "Alright, see you

would take time to transition everything over

gradual handover would be

quiet 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 sharing a glass of wine, they

body. She found a bench nearby and sat down, letting the

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