Sitting in his leather armchair, Dn absently lit a cigarette and listened to Mateo’s report.


    -Director Lacasa has everything ready and the day after tomorrow is the closing ceremony of the new energy project. When that happens, the government part will be divested and all the rights will be in the hands of thepanies involved in the new energy project.


    -What is the Moya family like?


    -Gerardo doesn’t know anything yet and is actively lobbying Ondo to please Felicia, and it seems that Gerardo is secretly approaching someone at the Civil Registry. It seems that the intention is to annul Ondo’s marriage to Melina.


    -Heh,” Dn pursed his lips mockingly. Then add fuel to the fire and find a way to tell Melina.


    -Yes.


    Mateo hung up the phone and Dn stayed in the studio for a while longer. When he got to his room, he went to the shower to wash the cigarette smell off his body before going to bed and sleeping with Vanessa in his arms.


    When she opened her eyes, Vanessa was still a little confused.


    As he felt the burning arm around his waist, the memory came back instantly.


    Vanessa’s shame grew as she thought of all she had done before.


    “That must not be me, I must be dreaming!”


    Vanessa hypnotised herself as she quietly removed Dn’s hand and sat up to get out of bed. Only before she could get up he wrapped his arms around her waist and pinned her to the bed.


    Dn smiled at him, his voice hoarse.


    -Where do you want to go?


    Vanessa avoids his gaze.


    -It’s time for me to go.


    -Darling, do I have to remind you of our current rtionship?


    Dn took Vanessa’s chin and made her look at herself.


    -I know our rtionship, but it is not in conflict with my return. It getste….


    Vanessa looked uncertainly at the window, as the curtains were drawn and she did not know whether it was day or night outside.


    -1am, are you sure you want toe back?


    Vanessa’s eyes were wide open, she hadn’t expected this time of day.


    -Are you hungry? -said Dn, releasing her and standing up. He stood nonchntly before the girl, dressing slowly and methodically.


    Vanessa turned her face away, thinking how cheeky Dn was.


    She didn’t answer, but her stomach rumbled.


    Hungry, no doubt.


    -Go wash up first, and then you can eat.


    Dn finished and left.


    “Well, whatever it takes to fill the stomach.”


    Vanessa struggled up from the bed, her face hardening as her aching back made her almost fall over.


    “Bastards,ing this far.”


    When she walked into the bathroom and saw herself covered in hickeys in the mirror, Vanessa didn’t know what to say. Luckily it wasn’t on her neck, otherwise she wouldn’t be able to face Mercedes when she came back tomorrow.


    He had to sleep after lunch, so Dn made something easy to digest.


    The two ate a leisurely meal and Dn took her for a short walk in the garden.


    -Tomorrow Gerard wille to see you, and this time he will not allow you to avoid him.


    After all, there was still no precise answer from director Lacasa, and Gerardo was certainly not going to miss Vanessa’s side at this critical juncture. After waiting so long, Gerardo’s patience would not have been much longer.


    There is no guarantee that Vanessa will not do something else if she dys any longer.


    -What do I have to do?N?velDrama.Org content rights.


    -Whatever Gerardo offers in return, you ept first.


    -Do I ept it?


    What was Dn trying to do? If he said yes now, wouldn’t the earlier evasion be in vain?


    -Don’t worry, I’ll make the arrangements myself.


    This time, he was going to nt Gerardo so hard that he was going to cut “a piece of flesh” from his body.


    -Very good.


    In any case, it was enough for him to do as Dn told him; a pawn should behave like a pawn.


    -It’ste, go to bed.


    A night without words.


    Vanessa thanked Dn for the ride to the office and drove herself there. She was right and Gerard came. This time Vanessa didn’t avoid him and they met in the living room.


    -Mr. Gerardo,” said Vanessa politely, taking a seat opposite Gerardo.


    -Girl, why are you so polite to me? Even if you divorce Ondo, you are still my granddaughter.


    Vanessa just smiled and said nothing.


    I was no longer the fool who couldn’t tell whether Gerard was being polite or sincere, let alone take anything he said seriously.


    -I have heard from Enrique that you have alreadye to see me a few times, what can I do for you?


    Knowing full well what Gerard intended, Vanessa kept quiet, deliberately ying dumb.


    The party that chooses first is usually the one that loses its interests.


    Gerard hoped to see him in person and, in keeping with Vanessa’s character, talk first. It did not ur to him that a change of heart had matured Vanessa long ago.


    There was a momentary grimace on his face, but it quickly dissipated and Vanessa wouldn’t have noticed it if she hadn’t been watching out of the corner of her eye. The more she saw his real face, the more Vanessa’s heart calmed.


    His maturity and experience hade at a high price.


    -With our rtionship, there’s no need to beat around the bush on some things. Vanessa, I’m going to be honest.


    -Tell me.


    -I came to see you this time because of the new energy project. Now you are also in the business field, you must know that this project is a big one. It is not something that ordinary people can get involved in, because with insufficient qualifications and skills, the treasure thates into your hands can be a problem. I couldn’t bear to be kept in the dark. To be honest, for the Caza Group to carry out this project is like a child having gold in a market. So I would like you to transfer the project to the Moya Group, and of course, I won’t let you lose out.


    After saying this, the secretary behind Gerardo immediately handed Vanessa a document.


    -Just look at it first.


    Vanessa said nothing, picked it up and read it in one go.


    She was surprised by the generous conditions Gerardo offered her. It was a direct gift to the Caza Group of a sure thing, backed by the government side, and perfectly suited to the Caza Group.


    And this project was up and running and all the subsequent benefits.


    -You’re giving too generous a deal.


    -Although we are not meant to be together, we have been family. I can’t bear to take advantage of you, and in exchange for the Nansa Bay project, I’ll have peace of mind.


    At the thought of Dn’s exnation, Vanessa didn’t hesitate and agreed without a word.


    -In that case, then I will respectfully submit.


    Surprisingly, she epted it.


    Even Gerard’s eyes sparkled with joy at the prospect of the benefits the new energy would bring.


    He continued quickly, as if he was worried that Vanessa would regret having seen him.


    -Since you have agreed to do the same, let us hasten to sign the contract.


    -Good.


    Gerardo was obviously ready for it, and the secretary pulled out the contract right away. Vanessa had the legal department review it and signed it with aplomb.