Nearly fifteen minutes had passed when Eugene finally emerged.

His expression hadn't changed. He was calm and unreadable, just as it had been when he went in. There was no hint of whether the deal had gone through or not. Everyone around was left speculating.

"I bet it didn't go through. You know how Mr. Quincy is. He's easygoing most of the time, but once he sets his mind on something, he doesn't let go."

"Who knows? Maybe it worked out after all."

"Ha! Care to place a bet on it?"

With no official word from Quincy, the employees could only guess. But Lydia had a different approach. She could just ask.

When she entered the office, there was an unopened file on Quincy's desk, next to a pen that seemed freshly used. Her heart skipped a beat.

the rumors been true? Did he

head-on. "Quincy, did you agree to Eugene's proposal?" Quincy looked up from his desk,

stunned. "You... you just

voice calm. "It was the transfer deed for the

a deed for

and the company had just held a meeting about making it their next target. They were prepared to pay top dollar for a piece of that land to expand their reach and boost

an opportunity they had been chasing

could've saved the company a fortune." Lydia whispered, still

need his offer. We've got people

in her chest, knowing Quincy was doing all of this for her. Without another word, she turned

worry about it," Quincy said softly, holding her close. "We'll get the property on our

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