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?

the legal team, quickly preparing

place, both of them signed, making Sidney an

papers signed,

him down so he had to bend

doing?" Sidney frowned, confused by

in and gave him a

and walked out,

stood there, rubbing his temples. He couldn't help but feel like he had been played, but the contract was signed, and his mind was already focused on his next steps. The studio was just a stepping

...

to her bigger plans. She still intended

she was starting to plan her escape, her phone rang a client calling to schedule a meeting for that

of the studio now. If there's anything

end 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

moment, realizing the client had a point.

would take time to transition

gradual handover

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