Chapter 314: The Show is About to Begin

Book:Devil's Prisoner of Love Published:2024-11-18

Eric wanted to speak his mind but swallowed his words back, knowing she was still holding a grudge about what had happened before; he feared she wouldn’t forgive him anytime soon. He decided not to rush things.
“Alright, you set the time for signing the contract,” Eric said, not insisting further.
“I have reviewed the contract and found no issues. If it’s fine with you, how about we sign it tomorrow at Montgomery Group?” she suggested.
To avoid any uncertainties, business people always try to finalize contracts swiftly.
Eric, well aware of this tactic, didn’t expose Aurora’s intent.
“Fine, let’s do it tomorrow. I will authorize Jason to represent me fully.”
“Okay, then I’ll be leaving now,” Aurora stood up after speaking.
“Here’s to a pleasant collaboration,” Eric extended his hand as a mere formality.
Aurora initially did not want any contact with him, but now that the agreement was reached and he was approaching her in his capacity as the president of Luminary, she felt it petty to refuse. She extended her hand cautiously, alert for any trickery, but he merely shook her hand normally and let go.
He had not acted inappropriately from beginning to end.
“Thank you.”
She withdrew her hand.
Seeing his hand empty, Eric felt a pang of loss and impulsively grabbed her sleeve, but upon seeing her disdainful look, he slowly released his grip.
“Sorry, I just wanted to say I’m heading back to Montgomery Group. I can give you a ride.”
“No need, I drove here,” Aurora said, taking the contract and leaving without giving Eric another chance to speak.
It wasn’t until Aurora had left that Jason entered, “Boss, she’s already gone.”
“I know,” he replied, his reluctance to let her go evident.
Aurora didn’t return to the office. Now that the play had begun, she might as well make it more convincing.
She took the contract to Montgomery Manor. Although the contract was a godsend for her, she knew her grandfather would be thrilled to hear about it.
In her absence, the office felt festive, with colleagues gleefully reveling, especially Ivy, who was overjoyed to hear Aurora had not secured an order, thinking it divine assistance in her favor.
Soon, she planned to drive both Aurora and the annoying Heather out of Montgomery Group, and the manager’s position would be hers.
Heather ignored the others’ jubilation, working overtime to complete the reports.
Back at Montgomery Manor, Oswaldo was basking in the sun in the courtyard. The weather was clear and brisk, and the sky was as blue as the sea, with flocks of geese flying by occasionally.
“Grandpa, are you enjoying your tea?” Aurora’s voice carried over.
“Girl, what brings you here? Shouldn’t you be at the company at this hour?” Oswaldo was puzzled but happy to see Aurora.
“Well, I came to bring you a big gift,” Aurora said with a smile, handing him the contract.
“What kind of gift?” Oswaldo was clueless about the contract’s contents until he read it and excitedly stood up from his rocking chair.
“Girl, did you land this deal?”
“Yes, I just went to discuss the contract with someone from Luminary. This is just a draft; let me know if there’s anything to add,” Aurora sat down beside him.
Oswaldo excitedly took her hand, “Girl, you didn’t disappoint your grandpa. You really did it, my granddaughter is amazing. This is the best 80th birthday gift you could have given me.”
Aurora suddenly remembered that Oswaldo’s birthday was approaching, no wonder he was so happy.
“Grandpa, look at you laughing, be careful your dentures don’t fly out.”
“You little rascal, how dare you tease your grandpa! Alright, alright!” Oswaldo was overjoyed.
Worried that he might laugh too hard and become ill, Aurora helped Oswaldo to sit down.
“Grandpa, please sit and calm down. The contract is lengthy; take your time reviewing it while I go make some tea for you.”
“Good girl,” Oswaldo said, unable to stop smiling.
In the courtyard, Oswaldo carefully reviewed the contract in his rocking chair, while Aurora made tea beside him, occasionally leaves falling around them as the autumn wind blew.
The chrysanthemums in the garden were blooming beautifully, embodying the deep essence of autumn-a life meant to be simple and wonderful.
“Girl, I truly see you in a new light this time; you’ve done well, and this contract is flawless, securing rights for both parties. There’s no need for further amendments.”
“I’ve also reviewed it carefully and didn’t find any issues. I’ve scheduled the signing for tomorrow to avoid any complications. After all, without legal effect, this draft could be intercepted by another company, which would be a big loss.”
Business is as unpredictable as the weather, only securing the contract quickly brings peace of mind.
“Exactly, well measured. It’s crucial to act swiftly when necessary. Signing the contract sooner is definitely better. Tomorrow, I’ll show those board members who underestimated you just how capable my granddaughter is.”
Oswaldo was not just happy about securing a huge deal, but genuinely proud of Aurora, his outstanding granddaughter.
“Grandpa, for your eightieth birthday, we really need to celebrate grandly and not let Mr. Alvarez outdo us,” Aurora said with a smile.
“Of course, no matter what hotel he books, I’ll find a better one,” Oswaldo replied with great happiness.
Meanwhile, Aurora was already calculating the timing; the paternity test results should come out around Oswaldo’s birthday.
Ivy and Zachary are doomed this time! She wouldn’t leave them any chance.
“Alright, leave these matters to me,” Aurora smiled.
At the same time, Julian drove to the airport to pick someone up, but at the VIP entrance, he spotted another woman.
Dressed in a black sun dress that highlighted her perfect silhouette and wearing large sunglasses, she emanated a strong aura as she walked out.
One might have mistaken her for a celebrity. The moment she took off her sunglasses, Julian froze.
The woman bore a striking resemblance to Aurora, only appearing more mature and charismatic, exactly like the face from the newspaper!
It was as if lightning had struck Julian as he watched her walk away. After a few seconds, he regained his composure and instructed Rocky, who was with him: “You go and pick them up; I have something urgent to attend to.”
Saying this, he chased after the woman. Previously, he had someone look into her, but never got any leads.
Since there was no information about her in the domestic records, it meant she wasn’t a citizen of this country. No matter how much he searched, it would have been futile.
Realizing the importance of this to Aurora, he quickly pursued her at the international flight exit.