We finally got what we wanted. I successfully signed a contract with Earl and sold North Courts’ development rights for 250 million. He handed me the check.
"Miss Wanda, I hope to have the opportunity to work with you again in the future."
"It would be my honor. I think we might have a chance."
Earl needed to go back to make his report after signing the contract. Nibel and I sent him to the airport. The two of them were reluctant to leave each other as if they were a couple. It made me feel like a third-wheeler.
After watching Earl go in, Nibel turned around and notes the ambiguity in my eyes. He immediately explained, "Don't misunderstand. Earl and I are very good friends."
"I understand, but it surprises me that you two are good friends despite the age difference."
"Capable people are sympathetic to one another."
A foreigner like him actually said something like this.
A smile appeared on the corners of my mouth as I walked up to his side. "Theo is also a capable person. Why do you want to make him an enemy of yours?"
My words stopped Nibel in his tracks. He stood there with his hands in his pockets.
When I looked back at him, Nibel's smile faded, leaving only indifference.
“What’s wrong?” I could not help but ask.
Nibel looked up at me. “That's why he's not the same person as me.”
I frowned, not really understanding what he was saying. However, Nibel’s expression had turned serious, and I did not dare ask further.
“Dear Miss Wanda, you promised me. Best not forget that promise.”
“Of course not. Or you could use Delia again.”
“That dunce?”
It was obvious he did not have a good opinion of Delia.
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