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,

them signed, making Sidney

the papers signed, Maria's playful grin

collar, tugging him down so he had to bend over, catching

are you doing?" Sidney frowned, confused by

gave him a quick kiss. "Here's to a

and walked out,

stood there, rubbing his temples. He couldn't help but feel like he had been played, but the contract was

...

plans. She still intended to take

a client calling to schedule a meeting for that evening to discuss business

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

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

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

it would take time to

gradual handover would

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