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,

making Sidney an official partner and

papers signed, Maria's playful grin

so he had to bend over,

are you doing?" Sidney frowned,

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

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

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

...

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

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

If there's anything you need, feel free to reach

been dealing with you, from the start.

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

would take time to

gradual handover would

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