Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 973

The Wilkie Group's bid price had already been slashed to the bone. Lowering it further would mean winning the project at a loss.

Jane dialed Pedro's number and quietly explained the situation.

After a brief silence, Pedro said firmly, "This is the lowest we can go. Don't drop the price any further. A project that loses money isn't worth taking on."

"Understood," she replied, though her expression darkened once she hung up.

She had spent over a month leading her team through grueling overtime to prepare for this bid. Before arriving that day, she'd promised them bonuses and a celebratory dinner if they won.

Now, the odds didn't look good.

She sighed in disappointment at the thought.

Beside her, Gabriel noticed her mood and spoke gently to comfort her. "Don't worry, Jane. Just because those companies underbid the Wilkie Group doesn't mean they'll win. The Wilkie Group's reputation is much stronger than theirs."

came from smaller companies, desperate for the project and willing to sacrifice profit margins. But slashing costs too much would

pressed her lips

soon moved into the

Group held firm to their original price, while nearly every other company lowered their bids even further. Even the lowest bidder from the first round shaved an additional 30,000 dollars off

as frustration and reluctance

she cut him off sharply,

you're upset, but the final result hasn't been announced

you to say. You weren't the one working overtime for over a month. You wouldn't understand how

from the ground up and ran it for years, only to have it sold off in an

save the Wilkie Group was the right thing to do. Don't tell me you worked there for a

slap. Gabriel lowered his gaze, remaining silent, though a flicker of coldness flashed

Jane focused anxiously on

returned to the stage. "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your patience. After

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