Chapter 314

Howard had already signed the project proposal.

With a proud smile, Sarah handed the file to Cole as if offering a treasured gift, then nestled into his arms. "Cole, thank you for giving my family such an incredible opportunity. I honestly don't know how to repay you."

Cole leaned back lazily on the leather couch.

Outside, the thump of music and chatter from the club's dance floor bled through the walls, but here, it was quiet-peaceful.

He slipped an arm around her shoulders and smiled warmly. "I don't need you to repay me."

"I knew it! You're the best," Sarah purred.

She leaned in to kiss his cheek, but just before her lips could touch him, Cole caught her chin in his hand. His gaze turned dark and unreadable as he stared straight into her eyes.

"Just so you know, the Jansen family isn't the only one on this project. There are other investors, and they're waiting for someone to come negotiate. A few of them are some filthy old men. You're beautiful, so I'm worried about you."

Sarah's heart skipped a beat. So, he really was worried about her. Still, the last thing she wanted was to deal with some lecherous old men.

as she gave a sly laugh. "Jansen Group has plenty of people. I don't need to negotiate by myself. I'll send

hand and lifted a brow. "And if you send some nobody, what do you think people will say? That

do?" Sarah pouted, looking

grip on her wrist

it were Serena sitting here, she would've already found another

irritation and offered a suggestion. "Don't you have a sister? If she goes instead of you, what difference

true..." Sarah murmured, and a

creepy old investors and let her deal with them. That way, Sarah could stilt lock down the island project

stepped out of Cole's private lounge. She was about to pull out her phone to call Serena and tell her to attend

before she could do so, a few of Cole's drunken friends stumbled past,

care.

see the chick Cole

with pride. She paused, phone forgotten,

the guys scoffed. "Yeah, but so what? She's just a stand-in. Cole's just toying with her. The one he really wants

way! He's trying to steal from Hugh? What? Wasn't kneeling at the family chapel last week enough

woman's

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