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!"

could he accept this? He had borrowed over thirty million from loan sharks, and now that he lost the

stepped closer to Lago, trying to comfort him. 'I know missing out on the

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

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

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

pain in his bones and sensed Arturo's

look, waved his hand, and

body went limp, and he collapsed onto the

watched as he seemed so confident and cocky, then witnessed his complete breakdown, like a shell of it person 08-24 Wed, Oct 23

Chapter 77

lips only grew deeper, and soon, she ever laughed out loud. It had been a long time since she

and a

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

worries, I have other bonuses from

money

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

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

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

them as they approached, their expressions growing cold. Yvette clenched her

Enrique, hearing his daughter's words, turned around and sincerely bowed to Shakira. He was overwhelmed

Lago for his efforts. If it weren't for his daughter's support, he definitely

her hand, trying to decline, but Enrique and Xanthe

has to be for