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Chapter 240:
“Skip the mineral water today; it’s chilly out. Have something warm instead.”
His thoughtful actions almost painted him as a nurturing figure, sparking the question of why he'd fuss over such
small details. Feeling parched, Daniela gratefully took a few sips from the thermos.
As the bidding meeting commenced, Daniela confidently stepped onto the stage to address the gathering.
However, her attention was diverted as a figure slipped through the entrance.
The newcomer, with head bowed and shoulders hunched, quietly made their way to the last row and seated
themselves discreetly.
Daniela’s gaze turned to Lillian.
Catching Daniela’s look, Lillian glanced back and recognized the latecomer as Alexander.
A sense of defeat washed over her. Betting against Daniela had been a terrible call, and now she was stuck
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With a heavy heart, Lillian transferred the money to Daniela, her mood visibly dampened as she slumped back in
her chair.
Maynard Group and Phillips Group had unexpectedly pulled out of the running, leaving two lucrative construction
sites available. The potential profits were so immense everyone's eyes were fixed on the prize, each person
dreaming of securing a fortune that could sustain their families for generations to come.
Seated among the audience, Alexander's determination hardened as Daniela declared the integration of the two
pieces of land into a single project.
In his view, nothing could rival the allure of wealth. Clutching his pen, his resolve was palpable.
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Bennett Group, known for its formidable strength and prowess, stood second only to Cedric’s enterprise.
Alexander harbored no doubts—this project was meant for him, his ticket to a triumphant future.
The inner turmoil faded away, leaving behind nothing but cold, unyielding resolve.
Under the shimmering lights, Daniela’s beauty captivated him anew. Alexander pondered that once he secured
the project and its lucrative rewards, it would be tto talk to Daniela. She had given him a second chance
before, and she’d probably do it again; she was practically obsessed with him, after all.
On the stage, Daniela’s gaze swept over the crowd, landing briefly on Alexander, whose ambition seemed almost
tangible. A subtle smile played on her lips as she tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear, maintaining her
poise as she resumed her address.
When Alexander approached Lillian to collect his copy of the bidding documents, he met with a moment's
hesitation. Confusion flickered across Alexander's face. It wasn’t Daniela’s potential financial loss that bothered
Lillian; rather, she found Alexander's brazen opportunism distasteful.
Alexander had to tug sharply to liberate the documents from Lillian’s firm grasp.
The bidding was set for the morning. Each competing firm would fill in its bid, and the project would be awarded
to the lowest adequate offer. They had meticulously prepared their cost estimates, aware that this was their sole
opportunity to submit their bid.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAt lunchtime, Elite Lux hosted a lavish buffet free of charge, yet none of the executives had the appetite to
partake. Their minds were elsewhere, deeply engaged with their finance teams, laboring over the precise figures
to submit on their bid forms later that day.
Alexander felt a surge of confidence in his company’s calculations. After quickly finishing his meal, he made his
way upstairs to meet with Daniela.
However, as he approached the elevator, a security guard stepped in his path, blocking the way.
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