After the CEO Divorced Me, He Wants Me Back by Riverflow

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.

everything was in place, both of them signed, making Sidney an official partner and operator of the

papers signed, Maria's

so he had to bend over, catching

doing?" Sidney frowned, confused by her sudden

a quick kiss. "Here's to a successful

and walked out, leaving Sidney behind

his temples. He couldn't help but feel like he had been played, but the contract was signed, and his

...

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

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

the studio now. If there's anything you need,

on the

with you, from the start. This Sidney guy doesn't know anything

realizing the client had a point. "Alright, see

would take time

gradual handover

Maria met with the client. They discussed the remaining issues, and by the end of the

a strange warmth spreading through her body. She found a bench nearby and sat