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"I'm not asking for consideration. I want a definite answer. If you can't agree to this condition, then everything we discussed before is off the table," Aurora demanded firmly, leaving no room for compromise.

"Fine, I agree. I agree to everything, okay?" Mira sighed in defeat. She couldn't handle Aurora's sharpness. Aurora wasn't just intelligent, but she also had a knack for reading people, and her methods were as precise as they were ruthless.

"Alright, since you're being so sincere, I'll show some sincerity too. I'll give you an answer before tonight," Aurora replied.

"You're so sure you can pull this off in such a short time? Julian is a man of his word. Once he's made up his mind, he won't change it," Mira said, watching Aurora's confident expression as if she had already triumphed.

"If I can't do it, wouldn't your trip here be in vain, Miss Mira?" Aurora countered.

She understood Mira's conflicted feelings. On one hand, Mira wanted Aurora to convince Julian to continue their cooperation. On the other hand, out of jealousy, she didn't want Aurora to succeed-or at least not so easily.

The easier it was for Aurora to succeed, the more it proved her importance to Julian. Mira's emotions were tangled.

Looking into Aurora's clear, penetrating eyes, Mira sighed, "Aurora, I've been in the business world for years, but this is the first time I've ever been outmaneuvered by a young girl."

The compliment was genuine. Mira admired Aurora's abilities, despite her jealousy. Aurora was a rare talent, and Mira couldn't help but feel a sense of camaraderie.

Today, Aurora reminded Mira of her younger self. She wondered if, had she met Aurora before crossing paths with Julian, the two of them might have become good friends.

"Let's take it as a compliment, Miss Mira. Don't worry, I'll work hard to keep up with both of you," Aurora said earnestly.

"Alright, I'll be waiting for the day you become my true rival," Mira replied, her grudges now gone.

When Julian had abandoned everything in Paris and rushed back for Aurora, Mira knew her chances were over.

give up so much, it meant the woman he did it

valued profit above all else. Julian was different from other men, but he wasn't special enough to

status, she could have any man she wanted. She wouldn't waste her time or energy chasing

earned her respect, and Mira no longer held the same prejudices against

Mira farewell, Aurora returned to her seat, her mood

Julian to sacrifice his future for

sorry, but this time I can't honor your

he wanted to take on the project. As Mira

was his worry for her.

she could put his mind at ease. If she solved this issue now, he could leave without hesitation. But

them had their own careers. Separation

important thing was to give Julian a sense

problem was, Aurora seemed to attract trouble. It wasn't as if she went looking for it-somehow, trouble

until Julian came

feeling well?"

her

be

not that either. Julian, Mira came to see me today," Aurora finally

she scrapped them all. Julian had treated her so well-she couldn't lie to him.

reaction was mild. "She's really persistent," he said, his

displeasure, Aurora guessed he held a strong grudge against Mira. "Julian, I've thought it through. This is truly a great opportunity, and

up because of me," Aurora

important than anything," Julian replied, clearly unhappy. He didn't want Aurora to undervalue herself. She was worth every

about me, that you love me. But I

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