Chapter 153


    “Thank you, Mr. Dafoe. But that’s to be expected from us, isn’t it? If we aren’t decisive, it’d be hard


    to manage the team, don’t you think?” Sonia smiled politely.


    Asher wanted to shout, but he couldn’t, so he swallowed his pride. “That’s right, Sonia.”


    “I’m d we’re on the same page. Seems like I made a great decision. After all, if they can betray


    their boss, they might even sell theirpany out someday. Best we cut them off sooner rather


    thanter, am I right?” Sonia continued.


    Asher forced a smile. He was so mad that he could kill, but he had to y along for the moment.


    “Yes. That is a great decision, Sonia.” My foot. I spent a lot of money to turn them to my side, but


    they got fired right after that. I lost


    my supporters and my money Dammit.


    “Thanks for the praise. I’ll be going in now.” Sonia ignored his forced smile and nodded before going


    into the conference room.


    But Asher suddenly stopped her. “Hold on a second, Sonia.”


    Sonia stopped and looked at him. “Anything else you need, Mr. Dafoe?”


    Asher straightened his necktie out. “My sources told me you’re handing the proposal about


    alternative energy technology in today, aren’t your


    Sonia looked at him for a moment. She wondered why he was asking that, but still she answered


    with a smile, “Yes, we are.”


    “Good luck, then. Let’s see if you can take this deal.” Asher smiled fakely. He wasn’t looking down


    on her, but he just thought Sonia and Paradigm weren’t up to par. It’d be a miracle if she manages


    to take this deal. Even if she’s hooking up with President Fuller, the Grays wouldn’t let her seed.


    Either way, Asher didn’t think she could win, so he was just wishing her well out of spite.


    Sonia knew that, of course, so anger red up within her, but her smile didn’t falter. “I hope so too,


    but nothing’s sure until the dust settles, am I right?”


    “True. I’ll be waiting for the good news, then. I just hope it’ll turn out for the best, or it’ll be awkward


    for at least one of us.” Asher chuckled and patted her shoulder before going into the conference


    room.


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    After he left, Sonia stopped smiling and brushed her shoulder off, as if she got something dirty stuck


    on it. But she had to admit she felt a lot of pressure after what Asher told her. She was confident in


    her proposal, and the professors praised it, but there was no guarantee if there were any better


    proposals. It might be possible that she would fail.


    She massaged her forehead and sighed. Don’t think too much about it. All that matters is I tried my


    best. It’d be great if I can get the deal, but if I can’t, I’ll juste up with another way to wrest


    control from Asher. She patted her cheeks,posed herself, and went into the conference room.


    It was already noon after the meeting ended. Sonia quickly stuffed a few mouthfuls of the lunch


    Daphne bought for her before she took the proposal and headed to Fuller Group.


    After the receptionist found out what she was here for, she brought Sonia to the elevator.


    “Please head to the waiting room on the thirtyeighth floor, Miss Reed. Mr. Brown is taking the


    proposals there.”


    “Sure. Thank you.” Sonia nodded and thanked the receptionist before she went into the elevator. A


    short whileter, she came to the waiting room.


    Tom stopped sorting the files out when he heard someone knocking. When he looked up and saw it


    was Sonia, he quickly stood up. “Come in please, Miss Reed.”


    “Sorry for intruding.” Sonia smiled at him and walked in with her proposal. “Here’s my proposal.”


    “Alright, got it.” Tom took it with both hands and ced it on the stack of documents.


    Sonia arched her eyebrow. “Are these the proposals from all the otherpanies?” “Yes.


    Everyone’s present and ounted for, aside from President Gray.” Tom nodded.


    Sonia nodded in understanding.


    Tom invited her to take a seat. “Have a seat, Miss Reed. I’ll make some coffee for you.”


    “It’s alright. I have something to do, so I’ll be leaving now.” She refused his offer politely. Yes, Sonia


    did have work to do, but a big part of it was because she didn’t want to stay any longer. After all, lots


    of people here knew she was Toby’s ex-wife. If she stayed any longer, Tina might find out about it


    and cause a scene. That crazy woman can do anything.


    Since Sonia insisted, Tom didn’t ask her to stay, and he sent her to the elevator, all smiles.


    Sonia said goodbye and went back down. Then she left thepany.


    But a red car stopped where she stopped the moment she left. A momentter, Tina came out of


    the car, ring at the direction Sonia left, and she clenched her fists. She knew it was Sonia’s car


    because she recognized the number te. Sonia came to thepany?


    Tina squinted, but she put on her usual smile a momentter and went into the building.


    When the receptionist saw her, she greeted, “Hello, Miss Gray.”


    Everyone in thepany knew Tina was Toby s fiancee. Besides, she came to thepany all the


    time to see Toby, so everyone saw her before. Naturally, it was easy to recognize her.


    Tina nodded with a smile. “Is Toby here?


    “Yes. He’ll be in for the whole day today,” the receptionist answered.


    “I see. Thank you,” she thanked the receptionist gently.


    “No problem, Miss Gray,” the receptionist replied.


    Tina’s eyes glinted. “Oh right. About thedy who left earlier...”


    “Are you talking about Miss Reed?”


    “Yes. Why did shee here?” Tina stared down to keep the receptionist from seeing the


    murderous look in her eyes.


    The receptionist was a newbie, so she didn’t know Sonia was Toby s ex-wife. She thought Sonia


    and Tina were friends, so she answered, “Miss Reed was here to hand in her proposal for


    the alternative energy technology coboration.”


    Ah, so that’s what it is. Tina pursed her lips. She had heard her father talking about Sonia’s


    participation in the bid. “I see. I’ll be going now. Toby’s waiting for me.” Tina smiled at the


    receptionist before she went to the elevator. However, instead of seeing Toby in his office, she went


    to the waiting room on the thirty-eighth floor instead.


    “Hi, Miss Gray.” Tom wasn’t surprised to see Tina, so he invited her in.


    Tina nodded. “I’m here to hand this proposal in on behalf of my father. The traffic was congested, so


    sorry for making you wait, Mr. Brown.”


    “It’s alright, Miss Gray. Have a seat.” After Tom took her proposal, he pointed at the sofa.


    Tina pushed her hem down before taking the seat. As she looked at the stack of documents on the


    table, an idea struck her, but she didn’t let it show. Sonia’s proposal should be in there.


    At that thought, she smiled. “Is there any water here, Mr. Brown? I''ve been feeling thirsty for a while


    now.”


    “Yes, Miss Gray. I’ll go get some for you. Please give me a minute.” Tom left the waiting room after


    that.


    Now that she was alone, Tina stood up and looked at the door carefully. Once she confirmed the


    coast was clear, she took a deep breath and took a document from the stack. Fortunately for her,


    the first one she took was Sonia’s proposal.