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?

legal team, quickly preparing

signed, making Sidney an

the papers signed, Maria's playful grin

so he

you doing?" Sidney frowned, confused

leaned in and gave him a quick kiss. "Here's to a

his collar, she stood up and walked out, leaving Sidney behind in

had been played, but the contract was signed, and his mind was already focused on his next steps. The

...

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

her phone rang a client calling to schedule a meeting for that evening to

faintly. "Sidney's in charge of the studio now. If there's anything you need, feel

wasn't having it. "I've been dealing with you, from the start. This Sidney guy doesn't know anything about our project. Why would I

thought for a moment, realizing the client had a point. "Alright, see

would take time to transition

handover would

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