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!"

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,

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

to back down. "Mr.

in Southville for free, but only if they participated in

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

felt a sharp pain in his bones

him one last intense look, waved

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

Lago. She watched as he seemed so confident

Chapter 77

soon, she ever laughed out loud. It had been a long time since she felt this

a message

donating your entire year's bonus to charity

worries, I have other

having money makes you

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

Xanthe. Once they were outside, she

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!

approached, their expressions growing cold. Yvette clenched her fists

great benefactor!" Enrique, hearing his daughter's words, turned around and sincerely bowed to Shakira. He was overwhelmed with emotion, tears brimming in his

knew he had lagged behind others in the bidding and faced ridicule from Lago for his efforts. If

trying to decline, but Enrique and Xanthe flanked her and pulled her to the center for a

spot has to be for Ms.