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!"

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

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

to back down. "Mr. Joyce,

morning, our city's top leaders met with Sean, the president 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 second floor, enclosed in champagne-colored glass. "That vote went to Enrique. Sometimes, you just have to accept it.

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

felt a sharp pain in

waved his hand, and left the

on any longer; his body went limp, and he collapsed

focused solely on Lago. She watched as he seemed so confident and cocky, then witnessed his complete breakdown, like a shell of

Chapter 77

and soon, she ever laughed out loud. It had been a long time

phone buzzed, and a message preview

donating your entire year's bonus to

replied: [No worries, I have other bonuses

having money

go take a big group

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

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 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 call her

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

voice dramatically. "Hey, Shakira, did your mouth get some special magic? You said my dad's business 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 in his eyes. "Xanthe is right! Ms. Nelson,

in the bidding and faced ridicule from Lago for his

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

spot has to be for Ms.