Dumping My Fiancé For His Uncle By Danielle Sayers

Chapter 41

Ethan didn't respond, frowning as if he was hesitating.

Joyce pouted, urging him. "Dad, come on, say yes. I'm telling you, Thea is an incredible partner, you won't regret it. You don't even trust me?"

Ethan smiled wryly but softened a little. "Let's move this somewhere else and talk it over."

Thea's eyes lit up. She flashed a bright smile at Nicolas and winked, lowering her voice. "Don't worry, Mr. Hendrix. I'll make sure Ethan agrees this time." Nicolas didn't really react, but the corners of his lips lifted ever so slightly.

The negotiation went smoothly. Whatever questions Ethan raised, Thea had quick, well-prepared answers. For potential issues, she even had risk mitigation plans ready.

Ethan was super impressed. Then he said, "Mr. Hendrix, I admit I judged too quickly based on looks, and I listened to some nonsense from others. I hope you don't take it to heart. Ms. Rowland is indeed outstanding. I hope we can work together again." With the deal between the Virtuex Group and Aurelia University finalized, Thea finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"You handled this well," Nicolas said, his tone flat.

Hearing this, Thea was genuinely happy. Even though it was just a casual remark, Nicolas rarely praised anyone. Thea looked at him expectantly, asking, "Mr. Hendrix, does this mean I get a bonus for this project?"

"You short on cash?" Nicolas raised an eyebrow.

Thea stood firm and replied, "Who doesn't want money?"

Thea hadn't taken a dime from the Rowland family since she was 18. All these years, she'd been living off her salary.

Lately, Thea had come to realize one thing: instead of slaving away for someone else, why not become a boss? Only by becoming stronger could she avoid being controlled by others.

"I'll give you a three percent commission," Nicolas said.

Thea's grin widened. And she said, "Honestly, Mr. Hendrix, you're the most considerate boss I've ever had. Truly a kind-hearted entrepreneur."

chuckled softly

sitting in the passenger seat, suddenly thought of something and asked, "Dad, you're never one to judge people

done in the Rowland family and at Avon Ventures. If she really is that way, partnering with her would bring

people don't like her. But Dad, she's really

didn't take the time

buzzed, and it was his assistant calling, asking if they should help with the PR

Aurelia University had been gaining more students in recent years, largely thanks

SAT just around the corner, any scandal around Emmalie could

sister in the back, how decent can her character be? If this is coming out now, who knows what else will surface later? She's practically a ticking time bomb." Hearing this, Ethan said seriously, "Tell Emmalie's team they don't need to involve her in Aurelia University

surprised but agreed to handle

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threw a celebration

around, all she wanted was a good rest. But their enthusiasm made it hard to

dressed simply and went alone.

mulled over excuses to leave early, the

seemed to have put extra effort into his appearance tonight, leather jacket, hair slicked back, and even traces of foundation on his

around someone as godlike as Nicolas had left Thea numb to lesser charms. Liam didn't even compare

made one word float through Thea's mind:

Bangolware for a few days? I know some great spots. I could show you around." Thea smiled,

job. You deserve a

phone and replied, "If it's that important, feel free to

There's no way he'd dare. But he still wasn't

the east side of Bangolware. The

to check it out sometime." Thea pretended not to catch his drift,

Thea could go, Liam stood up