NovelFastChapter 1423: Excitement surged through Nikolas like a bolt of lightning. “I won't let her down. I swear I'll make this work." With the contract stamped and tucked away, Carol looked up. "Daniela also said if you ever need support, cto me." Nikolas' breath caught again. This wasn't just money. It was open access. It was the kind of trust he'd never received from anyone, especially not without a cost.
"I won't let her lose a single cent," he said, chest tight with resolve.
Nikolas turned and left without another word, his steps heavier with purpose.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBehind him, Carol exhaled quietly. Daniela didn't hand out favors. She never gave money, let alone opened every door within her company for someone else's business. So, who was this really for? It wasn't about Nikolas. This was Daniela making sure that no matter what happened down the road, Cedric would have something to fall back on. She wasn't investing in a company.
Daniela was securing a future for him.
Cedric frowned when he looked over the contract. "Why is my nlisted under the partner's section? Shouldn't that be Daniela's company?" Carol shrugged. "I'm not sure. You'll have to ask Daniela." Just as he turned to do that, Cedric caught sight of Alexander walking in with someone unfamiliar.
"Hey," said Carol, stepping closer. "Who's that guy?" Cedric asked around. One of the guards answered, "He said he's Mr. Bennett's new secretary. Name's Arthur Lopez." "Arthur?" Cedric had never heard that nbefore.
When he went upstairs, both Alexander and Arthur were already inside the meeting room. Cedric paused at the doorway and took a closer look.
☐☐☐☐☐☐☐er galoThe man wore a light gray suit and looked like he was in his forties. Behind his thick glasses, his sharp gaze barely moved. He didn't speak to Alexander. Just kept scribbling on a piece of paper.
Cedric glanced at Carol. She got the cue. When she passed by Arthur's chair, she slowed just enough to catch a glimpse. He was sketching skind of chart. Nothing she recognized.
The meeting kicked off. Alexander spoke first, laying out the goals of the partnership, the process, and the benefits both sides could expect. Daniela paid attention, jotting down notes.
Then she paused. She felt someone watching her.
She looked up and met Arthur's eyes. He gave her a faint, unreadable smile. Daniela gave a small nod and returned to the documents in front of her.
Across the table, Cedric kept his eyes on Arthur. Not once did the man look at Alexander. Every time, his gaze was locked on Daniela. He kept writing, slow and steady.
Later in the meeting, Cedric stood up and passed behind Arthur. His eyes caught something odd. The paper was covered in small black dots. to access chapters of early and in the highest quality.
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