Chapter 248


    This time, Sheena did not intend for Elijah to go directly home. Instead, they headed together to the


    Freeman Group’s construction site.


    In the car, Sheena exined, “The Freeman Group was previously involved in the Delomora project.


    Due to Faye’s mismanagement and Bethany’s shoddy work, the construction copsed unexpectedly. It


    even affected the newly built structure nearby. Bethany has been withholding payments, causing


    dissatisfaction among the construction team. If you were in charge, what would you do?”


    Elijah pondered momentarily and replied, “Compensate and reassure the workers.”


    Sheena had hoped for some groundbreaking solution, but Elijah’s answer fell short. “It’s futile. Sarah


    initially did that, but the workers still don’t trust thepany. Thepany’s performance has been


    stale. However, recing all the workers might upset the entire Delomora project team.”


    The car soon arrived at the construction site.


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    Elijah looked up at the building outside the window and earnestly met Sheena’s gaze, saying, “If you’re


    willing to trust me this once, you can hand over this project to me. I can handle it.”


    Sheena pondered for a moment but did not give her consent. Suddenly, Wendy called again, telling her


    about an urgent matter on the Angle Group’s side requiring her attention.


    Bncing between Angle and the Freeman Group had strained Sheena’s energy. Especially with the


    Freeman Group facing a downturn, it would take a long time to restore it to its former glory. Moreover,


    she needed to reim the 1.2 billion dors from Bethany.


    Just as Sheena was contemting, Elijah suddenly stood up, kneeling on one knee in the car.


    His intense gaze fixed on her as he pleaded, “Sheena, please trust me. The Freeman Group was


    entrusted to me by Grandpa a long time ago. It’s the foundation of the entire Freeman family. I’ve been


    in control of the Freeman Group for a long time and stillmand respect from many employees. I


    won’t harm the Freeman Group or take advantage of the situation to seize your power.”


    Sheena lifted his chin with her delicate fingertips, her tone icy. “Based on your recent actions, why


    should I trust you?”


    Elijah found himself momentarily speechless. The incident where he had injured her to test her identity


    was something nobody would readily believe.


    “I admit that I initially agreed to sign the contract because I wanted to test you,” Elijah began. “But as


    I spent time with you, I realized I genuinely like you. It’s only been you since the start! So, I genuinely


    want to be by your side. Sheena, I…”


    Sheena ced her index finger on her red lips, gesturing for him to hush. She had no interest in


    hearing any more of these cheesy words.


    Elijah wisely fell silent.


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    Sheena asked, “If I let you handle the Delomora project, what do you need from me?”


    “Authorization,” he replied.


    At this, Sheena chuckled, “You imed you had no ulterior motives. Elijah, you’re quite the actor. It’s a


    shame you didn’t sign up with Angle Group as an artist. Your acting skills are wasted.”


    Looking at Elijah coldly, she opened the car door, ready to step out.


    Elijah hurriedly grabbed her wrist, sinking to one knee and straightening his back, kneeling at her feet.


    He exined, “I want authority not to reim the Freeman Group but to make those people believe in


    me. If you’re still wary, you can assign John and Sawyer to watch me. I won’t y any tricks.


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    His ck eyes held an unusual sincerity, even a subtle hint of vulnerability.


    ncing at her phone, Sheena noticed Wendy’s continuous messages. After a brief contemtion,


    she said, “Alright, I’ll trust you this once. You have one month to handle the entire Delomora project,


    from appeasing the construction team topleting the building. If you fail or dare to pull any


    tricks…”


    Elijah nodded. “If I fail, my life is at your disposal.”


    Was this a life–or–death wager?


    “That’s your word. But there’s one more thing. You can’t let your work on the project interfere with the


    chores in the mansion. It should remain immacte when I return each day, and dinner should be


    steaming hot. Can you handle that?”


    With only twenty–four hours in a day, and considering the time spent eating and sleeping, there was


    barely half the day left. Bncing both responsibilities would be challenging.


    However, Elijah almost did not consider the difficulty. He stared into her eyes, smiling affectionately,


    “Sure! A real man never says he can’t do it!”


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