They Want Me Back When It's Too Late (Jessica and Brian) novel Chapter 281

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Who Gaidi wes, alpring? Showing up this late disent exertly stream respect for that partnership. If that’s key you handle susress, magba në dëni setts continue this conversation.”

Ban’s gate darkened slightly “se what you’re saying is, you’re nal planning to fun the agreement?

The negotiations between Atkinson Group and Mergan Group had stretched in for months. The deal was all but finalized, only a signature remained There was no justification for backing out now.

“You broke the terms list, didn’t you?” James sneered. “I’m just following your example.”

Brian took the contract back, flipped through it as if casually, then suddenly remarked, “I heard your company’s been eyeing the renewable energy market lately?”

The words landed with immediate effect. James‘ expression changed in an instant.

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

It was common knowledge that Atkinson Group had gained a formidable presence in the renewable energy sector in recent years. In the domestic market, it was virtually impossible to enter the field without crossing paths with them.

Brian’s comment was no coincidence. It was a deliberate warning.

“Oh, nothing in particular,” Brian said with an air of detachment. “Just making conversation. No need to read into it.”

With that, he closed the file and stood up.

“Well, if you’re no longer interested in partnering, I won’t take up more of your time. Just a friendly reminder. When it comes to energy investments, caution goes a long way.”

That struck a nerve, and James quickly stood. “Hold on.”

Brian glanced back, his expression unreadable. “Something else?”

“No need to rush. I never said I wouldn’t sign.”

James forced a strained smile, though his irritation was plain.

Brian had turned the meeting around in seconds, and now he had no choice but to follow through.

Brian said nothing and simply passed the contract back to him.

“Looking forward to working together,” he said evenly.

“Yeah. Looking forward to it,” James muttered, jaw clenched as he scribbled his name on the contract. The words tasted bitter.

Were it not for Atkinson Group’s clout, he’d have thrown Brian out the door.

Brian, naturally, picked up on his hostility, but he didn’t care.

Once the deal was done, he left the room with Jackson without so much as a backward glance.

There was still some time before noon. He figured he’d stop by home and teach himself how to make sandwiches. Store–bought ones were fine, but he

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preferred thatter of comething cleart and homemade.

Vat coalit Group, prasica returned to her office after seeing Brian and Gabnets off. Chily then did she notice the sandanchat movies

she stared at the heatly wrapped box In Silence for a moment. Then, without a ward, she opened it,

She told hersell it was simply because she was hungry, nothing more.

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