She appeared carefree and audacious.

Maria's demeanor was the perfect mix of frustratingly playful yet deeply disarming. As she lounged lazily in her chair, Sidney watched her in silence, contemplating his next move. Finally, he broke the silence. "I want forty percent."

"No," Maria replied casually, but her tone left no room for negotiation. "Thirty percent."

Sidney sighed deeply, feeling the weight of her unwavering decision.

Maria, noticing his frustration, flashed a teasing smile. "Or, we can go back to my original offer-you marry me, and it all becomes our shared property. No need to split anything." Sidney's response was swift. "Let's just sign the contract."

Maria raised an eyebrow, amused.

Clearly, marriage wasn't on his agenda.

"Tsk..."

Was he a fool for passing up such a convenient offer?

team,

signed, making Sidney

signed, Maria's playful

he had to bend over,

frowned,

him a quick kiss. "Here's to a

up and walked out, leaving Sidney

like he had been played, but the contract was signed, and his mind was already

...

bigger plans. She still intended to take that much-needed trip she'd been

a client calling to schedule

in charge of the studio now. If there's anything

you, from the start. This Sidney guy doesn't

moment, realizing the client had a point.

knew it would take time

handover would be

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