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.

many of us wanted to invest in your robotics company, but you

Pamela remarked.

without tying it to Passos Corporation,” his mother

Corporation, would he have had the funds to buy back his own shares?”

hand under the table, signaling her to stop.

getting cold,” Madison interjected, her eyes

Beneath the peaceful facade, a storm of conflicts and disagreements had been brewing, full of hidden schemes

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

marry the heiress of the Mullins family. What do you think

isn’t really the issue. Do you know how many

Jonah’s lips curled up

heiress of the Mullins would doubtlessly be the best ‘insurance,