In the Lap of Luxury by Unsweetened Chestnuts

Chapter 253 Too Late For Regrets

If things continued to progress at this rate, there was a high chance that Grace would win the bet. But Samuel wouldn’t admit defeat until the final moment.

“What are you so anxious about? Isn’t there still about half a year left? Getting a project done is difficult, but destroying a project is easy.”

Samuel’s gaze darkened. He seemed to have resolved to burn all his bridges. He had been in the business world for a long time, and he wasn’t about to lose to a young woman who had just started out.

“We have to find a way to get rid of that Timothy fellow.”

“Director Walker, I have an idea about that.”

Samuel raised his eyebrows, looking pleasantly surprised. “Tell me what your idea is.

Zane leaned close to his ear and said something in a low voice. Samuel was all smiles as he said, “It looks like you’ve learned a lot through all your years with me. Let’s do it as you’ve planned.”

“Yes, Director Walker.”

That night, Grace had arranged a celebratory party for Timothy at the Philips Bar and had invited all her employees. Everyone was gathered together, creating a festive atmosphere.

“Let us congratulate Mr. Donegan for obtaining the Dunhill project!”

“Congratulations, Mr. Donegan!”

“Congratulations, Ms. Lewis!”

“To Amirate becoming better and better!”

As the drinks flowed, everyone grew a little tipsy. Grace was worried that they weren’t fully enjoying themselves, so she made up an excuse to leave.

Timothy was worried about her, so he said at once, “I’ll take you

home.”

with everyone. I’ve already called a

to the door

so they walked to the entrance together. “Hurry up and back to the party. The driver’s should

go

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a huge project, with a long

it would be enough

truly surprised

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Walker, I don’t think that this was solely because of Ms.

……..

had asked me to investigate him before. He doesn’t really have much of a background. If we kick him out

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It means we can do with him as we

himself is thinking of

and his eyes seemed like bottomless pits. “Is that

the

not bothering to disguise the scorn

but the Dunhill project won’t be completed so easily. Although we got the tender, there

half a year left for the wager between you and Ms. Lewis. According to current developments, the company’s profits this year are already at least more than

higher than last year’s.”

was exactly what Samuel was

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no hurry. “It’s fine. I’ll leave when you’ve gotten in

he was stubborn, Grace

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opportunity and said casually, “Looking back, I’ve