Chapter 58

The contract was brought onto the stage by an assistant.

Under the bright spotlight-and the sharp focus of countless cameras-the figure "$8 billion" glared back at the audience, bold and undeniable.

Following the protocol, Richard and Paige Dawson were meant to sign the agreement in front of everyone, sealing the deal with a commemorative photo afterward.

Just as Richard picked up the pen and prepared to sign-

"Wait!"

Paige Dawson's sudden interruption sliced through the air like a knife.

The entire ballroom froze. The tension was so thick, it seemed no one even dared to breathe.

Richard looked up at Paige, confusion flickering across his face.

Was the Fitzgerald Group about to back out at the last minute?

Was that $8 billion about to vanish, just as it was within reach?

He swallowed hard, struggling to keep his voice steady. "Director Dawson, is there something wrong with the contract?"

Paige offered a polite smile, but her words were crisp and clear. "Please have Miss Vaughan come up and sign the agreement. Mr. Fitzgerald made it clear-the investment was granted because of Miss Vaughan. So she should be the one to represent the Fitzgerald Group and sign."

throat, finally settled. Relief

out. It

course. I'll have my daughter sign on behalf of the Vaughan Group," he replied, then turned to his assistant. "Ableson,

close to the stage, and she'd been

of all these powerful people-by

thrill of delight

her shoulders, revealing a daring

as she

stage to sign for the Vaughan Group," she said, barely able

pride. "Go on, darling, go! I'll take pictures

slouched in her chair with arms crossed, an

sneer. "You know, Isadora, they say envy is unbecoming- and I think

a

stern face softened,

the pen and, with all eyes on her, signed her name

the moment she

had never met Isadora. She assumed that since Pearl was Richard's daughter, she must be the famous

finished signing did Paige accept the pen from

the Fitzgerald Group, ready to close the deal on this $8

paused and glanced over the contract one last

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255