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!"

snapped back to reality, realizing he almost let his anger get the better of him. But he still couldn't accept it, glaring intensely at Arturo. His eyes were bloodshot with rage. How could he accept this? He had borrowed over thirty million from loan sharks, and now that he lost

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

to back down. "Mr. Joyce,

would support all smart projects in Southville for free, but only if they participated in this evaluation." He pointed to a room

pressed his palm down on Lago's shoulder, applying a

felt a sharp pain in his bones and sensed

intense look, waved

any longer; his body went limp, and he collapsed

paid them no mind. She was focused solely on Lago. She watched as

Chapter 77

soon, she ever laughed

and a message

Boss, you're donating your

[No worries, I have other bonuses

having money makes

so 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

keep up with Xanthe. Once they were

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 embarrassed! How satisfying!" Shakira caught on to Xanthe's intention and smirked slightly, choosing not to

them as they approached, their

would land good news, and look how quickly it came true! You really are 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

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

trying to decline, but Enrique and Xanthe flanked her and

center spot has to