Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

"Mr. Maddock, my secretary has already revised the contract and should be arriving in about five minutes," Clark replied.

Peter's frown deepened, and he looked visibly displeased. "Mr. Sumner, we've already agreed on the partnership. Why the rush? Do you think I'm going to back out?" Noticing Peter's displeasure, Clark quickly attempted to explain, "No, Mr. Maddock, that's not what I meant."

"Then what do you mean? I've told you I need to catch a flight, yet you're holding me up. Mr. Sumner, I have other options too!" With that, Peter stood up and left.

As he opened the door, Damon emerged from the adjacent Room 9.

Clark hurried after Peter. "Mr. Maddock... I can arrange a car to take you..."

Before he could finish, he noticed Damon standing by the door, and his expression soured.

Peter also noticed Damon and was taken aback. He quickly approached Damon. "Mr. Damon, what are you doing here? Mr. Clark said you were too busy to handle the negotiations, which is why he's doing it with me."

Damon raised an eyebrow, finally understanding how Clark had managed to secure some deals from Prospectus Technology. He looked at Clark with a cold smile.

"I didn't realize I was too busy to meet with clients," Damon remarked.

Clark froze.

few seconds, he said, "Uncle Damon, I've already settled the partnership with Mr. Maddock, and he needs to catch a flight. I need to

"You dared to lie to me! I wondered why you were so eager for your secretary to

busy catching a flight and don't want to waste more time with you, but this isn't

Peter ignored

Damon.

get to

in person when

Maddock, I'll take you to the

paused to consider, then nodded. "Thank you,

Damon and Peter left, Clark's face turned ashen; he didn't dare to stop

...

and Peter discussed the

Damon that he would come to Saintornia to

Damon returned

he reached the top floor, Spencer hurried over. "Mr.

arrived and is waiting for you in the reception

gaze turned