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!"

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 the project, the daily interest was piling up-it meant all his

to leave and stepped closer to Lago, trying to comfort him. 'I know missing out on the bid hurts, but sometimes you

"Mr. Joyce, you promised me last

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

this, Arturo pressed his palm down

sharp pain in his

last intense look, waved his hand, and left the inner

longer; his body went limp, and he collapsed onto the

the crowd, everyone was loud and boisterous, but Shakira paid them no mind. She was focused solely on Lago. She watched as he seemed so confident and cocky, then witnessed his complete breakdown, like a

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deeper, and soon, she ever laughed out loud.

phone buzzed, and a message preview popped

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

replied: [No worries, I have other bonuses from different

money

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 rotating restaurant in Crescentville. Let's eat

keep up with Xanthe. Once they were

she pulled Shakira in 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

family members glared at them as they approached, their expressions growing cold. Yvette

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 in his eyes. "Xanthe is right!

lagged behind others in the bidding and faced ridicule from Lago for his efforts.

Enrique and Xanthe flanked her and pulled her to the center for

center spot has to be