A One Night Stand With My Boss

Chapter 76

Connor waved his hand with a smile and said, “No worries. If they can be poached, my company doesn’t really need them.” He raised his glass of red wine, smiling slightly, “Here’s to us making it big in the robotics industry.”

Jaiden awkwardly lifted his glass and took a sip. Lauren elegantly placed a shrimp into his bowl. A cold glare shot towards Jaiden as she mouthed the word “useless.”

Lauren was the heiress to a major media conglomerate, and she had been in a long–term relationship with Gavin, the scion of a film production company.

However, even the most intense love couldn’t withstand the pressures of a business alliance. In her father’s eyes, although Gavin was wealthy, he didn’t hold as much commercial value as Ray’s grandson, Jaiden.

Following a suggestion by Lauren’s father, the two powerful families decided on a marriage alliance.

Soon after, Lauren and Jaiden had a lavish wedding. Lauren was dressed stunningly, but her smile was clearly forced.

The marriage was strained with little affection between them, primarily held together by the backing of the Addison and Passos families.

so many of us wanted to invest in your robotics company, but you wouldn’t let us buy in, leaving us no part in your success,”

Pamela remarked.

own, without tying it to Passos Corporation,” his mother

have had the funds to buy back his own shares?” Pamela sneered.

squeezed her hand under the table, signaling her to stop.

just eat. The food is getting cold,” Madison interjected, her eyes flashing sharply.

even though everyone wore warm smiles, it only masked the underlying tensions. Beneath the peaceful facade, a storm of conflicts and disagreements had been brewing, full of hidden schemes

to River Pavilion. He and his father sat in the garden, sipping

the Mullins

isn’t really the issue. Do

Jonah’s lips curled

would doubtlessly be the best ‘insurance,