Chapter 112

"I'm all for it!" Teddy responded without hesitation, sitting up straight like an

overexcited puppy.

But the next second, his enthusiasm waned, and he slouched, looking like a dog with its tail between its legs.

"I'd love to, but I can't just leave. The company signed us on three-year contracts.

If I breach it, I'll have to pay a huge penalty, and I can't afford it."

That was what Lila wanted to clarify. "How much is the penalty?"

He pursed his lips. "Two million."

He remembered the number clearly. It was the closest he had ever been to that much money—not as earnings, but as a liability.

She nodded. "What about Jamie? Is it the same for her?"

"What are you two talking about? What about me?" Jamie joined them as soon as her scene wrapped.

explained, "We're discussing the penalty for breaching our contracts with Nexus

head indifferently.

from his seat. "We're both newcomers!

they failed to notice Dorian passing by with Oliver. Upon hearing them discuss penalty fees, he let out

to look at

Dorian didn't say anything. He gave Lila a cold glance, his silence signaling that she had gone too far this time and that he

knew she wouldn't easily abandon the two newcomers under her care, and he was confident she couldn't

was forcing her to bow her head. A sneer played on

and deliberately spoke loud enough for him to hear.

turning even darker. Clearly,

how long you can keep that arrogance!" he

"Mr. Blake, the person in charge of the project has been urging Ms. Hart

further. He shot Oliver a displeased glance. "Didn't we agree that her contract time isn't up yet? Tell

on the buzz from his

way, the business collaboration we discussed with Tigermount Pictures-they've decided not to proceed

pulling out?" Dorian's brow furrowed

"Tigermount Pictures's just a small company. How dare they ghost us? Reject all their future

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