“Oh? Mr. Patel, are you trying to go back on your word?"

“How could that be? I just don't want to ruin our good relationship.

I also have some great construction materials. Let's put in our best effort on this project. Miss Phillips, I'll do my best to support you in the future. In the business world, having more friends than enemies is always a wise approach, isn't it?’

Lilah looked at her computer and calmly said, "I prefer working with smart teammates."

That was sharp.

Clint was furious. "Lilah, don't be too arrogant. You got lucky this time. Do you really think you're that capable? If you don't change your attitude, the company won't last long!"

“Mr. Patel, why don't you consider selling your shares to me, then?"

Clint found himself at a loss for words.

There was no way he would sell his shares to Lilah. The company's land now held greater value, and so did his shares.

Yet, this boon came with a catch; if Lilah succeeded in making 50 million, Clint would have to relinquish his shares to her.

This left him in a quandary.

Six months remained in the timeline. Clint chose to put his worries aside for the moment.

He had faith that plot number nineteen would yield Long-term profits, but in six months? Lilah had vowed to generate 50 million in half a year. Clint questioned whether the buildings would even be ready by then. A sense of irony flickered in his eyes as he turned away.

After Clint's departure, Lilah's attention was drawn to her laptop screen, where breaking news emerged.

Laura's incident at the hotel was exposed online.

The article claimed Laura had been injured and left comatose due to Lilah's actions.

Marlene, a public figure known for flaunting her opulent lifestyle and international studies, took a stand for Laura.

She expressed her sorrow, saying, "I feel terribly sorry for Laura.

She recently emerged from a years-long coma, only to fall into another due to shock. How tragic!"

With a substantial following online, Marlene's words carried weight.

Marlene's post left out specific details, but her followers pieced together the story from other influencers’ tweets. They speculated about Lilah's involvement in the recent events.

“Could it be Lilah Phillips behind all this, just to win over Mr. Harris? How could she, merely a stand-in, dare to mistreat the one he truly loves?" one fan speculated.

Another chimed in, "Mr. Harris must be furious, right?"

Marlene responded to the burgeoning speculation with a sighing emoji, conveying more through her silence than words ever could.