Chapter 24

Joshua's favoritism was getting a bit ridiculous.

Joshua had more to say, but Chloe stood up and cut him off. "Grandpa, I'll take some gifts to CNR Tower tomorrow to apologize to Mr. Connor and make sure we get the bidding qualification."

The resort project had special approval from the central government and had to go through a public tender. Hundreds of construction companies were after it, and the chances were already slim. Now, without even the qualification to bid, Moncada International had no chance at all.

Since this mess was on her, Chloe wasn't going to dodge the responsibility.

Lucas smirked. "Fine, I'll be waiting for Sartori Corporation's tender document tomorrow. Don't let me down."

Lucas didn't think Chloe could pull it off. He'd already witnessed Mr. Connor's pettiness and grudge- holding firsthand. If apologies were enough, he wouldn't be saying this. In fact, he'd already visited several times over the past few days. Connor had outright refused to see him, and at his last visit, Connor even had security kick him out. It was beyond humiliating.

was all because of Chloe. She also needed to experience the same public humiliation he felt when

in the terrace lot and looked up at the skyscraper piercing the clouds, its gilded name gleaming in the morning sun. Completed less than three years ago, CNR had already become an iconic building in Riverbrook. She'd always thought it was some new tech startup,

lobby and headed straight for

which floor

The tallest one with a pointed chin

was his "sugar mummy" but kept her composure. "I'm here on behalf of Moncada International to discuss

"Moncada International is really pulling out all the stops, trying to use a beautiful girl like you to get

motioned

the security

her looks, couldn't bring himself to be rough and waited patiently for her to finish her call. The four

at the way the

such a stunner? She's even

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