Chapter 1035


    Paulo came forward, immediately bringing up the Dorvell Corporation project coboration, his gaze


    sharp and unfriendly.


    Sheena let out a soft chuckle, about to retort when a familiar deep voice sounded behind


    her.


    “Trying to meddle with my wife’s project, Paulo? Aren’t you thinking a little too highly of yourself now?”


    Elliot’s voice was low and stern as he approached, carrying a handful of shopping bags.


    As Elliot’s arm wrapped around her waist, Sheena smiled knowingly, leaving the stage to


    him for this conversation between men.


    “Mr. Jenkins, the Lawson Group securing the project with Dorvell Corporation is solely due to your


    friendship with Neil. This backdoor approach isn’t fair topanies like ours, who put in the effort to


    write thorough proposals.”


    Elliot’s gaze was icy, his displeasure evident.


    “If you


    have issues with the oue of the bidding, take it up with Neil. Don’te to


    Nana about it.”


    Did Paulo really think Sheena and him were easy targets?


    Paulo chuckled. Mr. Jenkins, I’m here to discuss with Ms. Lawson. No need for such


    hostility.”


    Elliot’s expression remained cold and firm. “Her business insight is outstanding. If it weren’t for the fact


    that she is five years younger than me and entered the business world. many yearster, she might be


    the one dominating the business circles in Froania, not me. I won’t allow anyone to underestimate her


    abilities. If you doubt the oue of the bidding, take it up with Neil and ept defeat gracefully.”


    With those harsh words, Elliot led Sheena away, casting a final nce at Anne.


    As they left, Paulo pulled Anne into his embrace once more, trying to be affectionate.


    “Darling, Elliot’s connected with many bigshots globally due to his National Investigation Bureau


    background. He’s not someone to mess with. Maybe we should let go bidding matter?”


    of this


    Anne frowned in frustration, pushing him away and rejecting his affection.


    “Ms. Lawson mocked me,paring me to the illegitimate daughter of the Lawson family who died.


    She ridiculed me for overestimating myself, calling me an ugly duckling.”


    Paulo was taken aback. “You’re now the girlfriend of an earl, and she said that to you?”


    Anne sniffled softly, nodding gently.


    Soon, tears stained her innocent and incredibly beautiful face.


    Seeing her like this broke Paulo’s heart.


    With his rough hands, calloused and wrinkled, he gently wiped away her tears.


    “My darling, don’t cry. Seeing you sad hurts me more than anything.”


    Anne nestled into his embrace, softly sobbing.


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    “Darling, you have to help me. She not only snatched the bidding from me, but she also mocked me


    openly, showing tant disrespect toward you.”


    Paulo patted her delicate back, soothing her. “Alright, I’ll help you get revenge. I heard they’re heading


    back to Froania tomorrow. I’ll make sure to settle this before then.”


    Satisfied, Anne nodded, nuzzling against his broad chest like a tender and irresistibly cute


    kitten.


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    Then, remembering a crucial detail, she added, “She knows martial arts


    darling.”


    Paulo kissed her forehead gently. “Got it, I understand.”


    so be careful,


    As they embraced, their silhouette looked less like that of lovers and more like that of a father


    comforting his daughter from afar.


    Back in the hotel’s presidential suite, Sheena, exhausted from a day of shopping and


    leisure, flopped onto the bed, indulging in a much–needed rest.