Chapter 39

Conrad's hand halted mid-air, hovering over the food. Then, he resumed eating with practiced calm, thinking he'd just heard the most absurd joke. If Mikayla found other manufacturers, she wouldn't have any reason to stick with Northill. The idea of more orders was ridiculous.

The room grew tense, almost as if time had stopped.

A sly old fox indeed thought Mikayla. She handed some documents to Patricia, who then passed them to Conrad. "You might want to take a look at this first. Mr. Ziegler."

Having eaten his fill, Conrad set down his fork and opened the sealed file. Instantly, his indifferent expression changed, and his pupils widened in

shock.

His indifferent expression shifted instantly upon seeing its contents, his pupils dilating in shock. Panicked, he quickly shoved the materials back into the envelope, hands trembling as if he had touched something terrifying. He couldn't bear to look at them again,

get these? His voice quivered with tear, starkly contrasting his earlier demeanor. He thought he had

hidden forever,

set up this meal to cater to his tastes. With the evidence she had, a private meeting

Mr. Ziegler. If we succeed, we won't forget your support and the promised orders will be fulfilled. If we fail, you won't suffer any loss,

to object?" Conrad managed a genuine smile. "Ms. Salvatore, your actions tell me you'll go far in the business world. Don't forget about me when you do,"

the meal. Patricia, who had been drinking on

had prepared for failure but was surprised by

then turned to Quinnlyn "Quinnlyn, get some oatmeal for Patricia. I'll have Josiah take you both home

Ms. Salvatore, Quinnlyn said, helping Patricia

out a sigh of relief, glancing at the

and their young daughter. They were the picture of a happy family. However, this perfect life was disrupted when

top of Nonhill was due to his wife's influential family. So, he dared not offend his wife. Although he wanted to end the

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