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!"

bloodshot with rage. How could he accept this? He had borrowed over thirty million from loan sharks, and now that he lost

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

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

"This is an emergency. This 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. Next

his palm down on Lago's shoulder, applying a bit more

in his

him one last intense look, waved his

on any longer; his body went limp, and he

but Shakira paid them no mind. She was focused solely on Lago. She watched as he seemed so confident and cocky, then witnessed his

Chapter 77

ever laughed out loud. It had been

buzzed, and a message preview

your entire

[No worries, I have other bonuses

Well, having money makes

take a big group photo, then we can feast at the

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

to win the bid! The Smiths were still bragging at the meeting, and

them as they approached, their

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

lagged behind others in the bidding and faced ridicule from Lago

and Xanthe flanked

to be for Ms.