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,

everything was in place, both of them signed, making Sidney an official partner and

papers signed, Maria's

down so he

are you doing?" Sidney frowned, confused by

in and gave him a quick kiss.

stood up and walked out, leaving Sidney behind in

the contract was signed, and his mind was already focused on his next

...

studio matter resolved, Maria shifted her attention to her bigger plans. She still intended to take that much-needed

starting to plan her escape, her phone rang a client calling to schedule

now. If there's anything

end wasn't having it. "I've been dealing with you, from the start. This

the client had a

time to transition everything over

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