Love's Bitter Edge (Eva and Leonard)

Chapter 520 My Birthday

I turned to him with a smile. "In Thorland, gender-affirming surgeries are very advanced and reasonably priced. I have a doctor friend. If you're interested, I can ask around on your behalf." As soon as I said it, a low chuckle rippled through the office.

Mr. Finnley snorted, visibly annoyed. "Don't think your personal admirers give you an edge here. The real skill is what lands projects, not your flings. And stop letting people deliver tea to the office-it disrupts the workflow."

He raised his voice slightly and glanced at Mackenzie for support. "Besides, Mackenzie said that McLennon Group won't be doing business with that hotel anymore."

"Does it matter what either of you says?" I replied calmly. "Last I checked, neither of you can make that decision. If there's a company policy against ordering afternoon tea, feel free to show me. If not, and you're targeting me specifically, I'll happily bring it up with upper management."

Mr. Finnley glared at me but didn't respond. He merely retreated to his office. I, meanwhile, enjoyed my pudding-it tasted particularly sweet today.

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Realty arrived, led by the heir of the family who managed the company, Mr.

but he exuded the air of a privileged heir with no interest in business. He yawned at least five times during the meeting, barely

the end, I couldn't help but ask, "Mr. Gray, what

looked at his employees, then shrugged. "Yeah,

hadn't been paying attention. His assistant scrambled to cover, asking

answered without hesitation

"But this is just

that, we'll work closely with your team to

I answered his questions, Mr. Gray seemed more engaged. Unfortunately, we were already two hours

checked his watch and said, "Sorry for keeping everyone so

to me, he added, "Rinatta, since you're the project lead, why don't

I agreed,