My Stand-In Groom Is A Secret Tycoon by Lydia Pierce

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For this signing. Brightview Group showed up with three people. Even Jacob Wells, the project manager, was present.

In the conference room, Jacob frowned a bit as he noticed Eliza and Albert sitting across. So, where's Ms. Rhodes?" he asked.

Eliza's expression soured for a moment upon hearing Audrey's name, but she quickly composed herself and explained, "Tll be taking over this project from now on. Audrey is about to leave Rhodes Enterprises, and I'll be stepping into her role." Her tone suggested she expected this change to be a given.

Jacob raised his eyebrows, not fully convinced. What he valued was Audrey's skills and commitment, not just the title someone

held.

But with Albert also present in the meeting, Jacob recognized Rhodes Enterprises' solid intent. After two months of work on everything from site selection to final approvals, it was crucial to get the contract signed today. Thinking for a moment, Jacob grabbed the documents from his assistant and said, "Let's get this contract started. He signed his name and pushed the document toward Eliza.

Eliza felt a rush of excitement. Once she signed, the project would officially be hers.

Eagerly, she reached for the pen, but it felt a bit stuck. After shaking it a little, she tried again, but the first stroke didn't come out Just then, the conference room door swung open, and someone walked in.

smile as she greeted Jacob, then took a

reached for the contract in Eliza's hand. "This is my project, so of course, I should be the one signing the contract.

at Audrey, simmering with resentment. "Who let you in? You're making

room, she replied, "Oh, don't worry about it. Mr. Rhodes. I

at a signing ceremony. It made him think of the rumors he'd heard about how Audrey

who's handling this project? Who do we need to connect with going forward? If your company hasn't finalized things yet, we can always push the signing to another

cost them, especially since they weren't the only

"Mr. Wells, Audrey's been let go. She's out of the loop on this project.

Sure, she could be a little temperamental, but deep down, she always prioritized the bigger picture. She wouldn't jeopardize Rhodes Enterprses interests just

project, can I ask a couple of questions? She didn't want to make a scene with Albert in the conference room, but letting Eliza off the hook

lightly and asked, "So, which decoration materials in the design plan are our responsibility, and

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momentarily stunned, her eyes darting with panic. What kind of question was

Eliza's silence, Audrey pressed on, "Okay, second question: what's the total floor area of the building center, and what's the

and her lips pressed into a thin line. It was clear that Audrey was