The True Heiress's Return

Chapter 77

Lago

shock.

stood frozen, as if struck by lightning, Jessie and his department manager both turned pale, springing to their feet in

'How could it be Enrique? This bid was clearly theirs for the taking; it couldn't be Enrique!*

Applause erupted in the room as the other bidders and the audience congratulated the equally surprised Enrique. "Congratulations, Mr. Sullivan!"

"Congrats on winning the Southville development, Mr. Sullivan! Let's collaborate more in the future and make money together!"

Enrique snapped back to reality, beaming with joy, his eyes nearly squinting into slits. "Thank you, everyone! I appreciate the congratulations. Let's communicate and cooperate more in the future!"

Finn slowly stood up, buttoning his jacket, and cast a cold glance at Lago, who was still frozen in shock. "Mr. Smith, it might be wise to be more cautious about unpredictable outcomes from now on." With that, he walked over to Enrique to congratulate him.

Jessie was crying uncontrollably, shaking Lago, who seemed paralyzed by shock. "Honey, say something! What's going on?!"

The manager's expression was equally grim. If it weren't for Lago putting everything he had on the line for this project, believing he could secure it and make a bigger profit in future contracts, I wouldn't have turned down the olive branch from the other company. But now... I can't believe I was blind enough to pick a useless fool!'

"This can't be happening! We agreed on this last night-there's no way!" Lago finally came to his senses. Suddenly remembering something, he rushed to the front desk, shouting, Mr. Joyce, you said-"

Before Lago could finish, Arturo's assistant yelled, "What are you doing? This isn't the place for your nonsense!"

glaring intensely at Arturo. His eyes were bloodshot with rage. How could he accept this? He had borrowed over thirty million from loan

gestured for his colleagues to leave and stepped closer to Lago, trying to comfort him. 'I know missing out on

ready to back down. "Mr. Joyce, you promised me

of Yonder Digital. Sean said they would support all smart projects in Southville for free, but only if they participated in this evaluation." He pointed to a room on the

saying this, Arturo pressed his palm down on Lago's shoulder, applying

felt a sharp pain in his bones and sensed Arturo's

waved his hand, and left

longer; his body went limp, and he collapsed

and boisterous, but Shakira paid them no mind. She was focused solely on Lago. She watched as he

Chapter 77

smile on Shakira's lips only grew deeper, and soon, she ever laughed out loud. It had been a long time

buzzed, and a

it! Boss, you're donating your entire year's bonus to charity

[No worries, I have other bonuses

having money makes you

happy she was practically dancing suddenly remembered her and pulled her outside. "Hurry! Let's go take a big group photo, then we can feast at the celebration banquet! My dad booked the most luxurious

to keep up with Xanthe. Once they were outside, she spotted Cody and a

wide arc. "Wow, I can't believe our family actually defeated the Nelson family from the top five wealthy families to win the bid! The Smiths were still bragging at the meeting, and now look-they're totally

at them as they approached, their expressions

our family's great benefactor!" Enrique, hearing his daughter's words, turned around and sincerely bowed to Shakira. He was overwhelmed with emotion, tears brimming in his

faced ridicule from Lago for his efforts. If it weren't for

decline, but Enrique and Xanthe flanked her and pulled her to the center for a

spot has to be for Ms.