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!"

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

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

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

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

down on Lago's shoulder,

sharp pain in his

intense look, waved his

hold on any longer; his body went

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

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deeper, and soon, she ever laughed out

a message preview popped

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

have other bonuses from different

money

practically dancing suddenly remembered her and pulled her outside. "Hurry! Let's go take a big group photo,

to keep up with Xanthe. Once they were outside, she spotted

twinkled mischievously as 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 were still bragging at

glared at them as they approached, their

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, you are truly our family's treasure and good luck charm! If it weren't for you encouraging Xanthe,

and faced ridicule from Lago for his efforts. If it weren't for his daughter's support, he definitely would have

hand, trying to decline, but Enrique and Xanthe flanked her and pulled her to the

spot has to be