After Divorce She Becomes the Billionaire Heiress (Sylvia and Cyril) novel Chapter 278

"You said it yourself just now, right? You told me to just offer money, and now that I have, you're reluctant to take it. Do you not have money? If you're broke, don't pretend to be rich in front of me."

Mia was stung by Sylvia's words. She wasn't broke, but she felt this deal wasn't worth it anymore.

She truly believed in the potential of the research project. But if it required so much money, she might as well develop it herself. Who knows, she might gain more that way.

"You're just trying to get back at me, aren't you? You think Cyril and I have a better relationship, so you want me to back off. Well, let me tell you, that's not happening. I'm determined to be with Cyril."

Mia quickly understood why Sylvia said what she did. Sylvia sounded so confident, leaving Mia at a loss for words.

"You're probably mistaken about something. First, Cyril and I divorcing proves we have no feelings for each other. And Cyril's past affection was for Karina, not me. If you see me as your rival, you're mistaken. Cyril's true love has always been himself. Whether it's me or Karina, in his eyes, his own interests matter more. As for this project, you told me to name my price, and now you think I'm asking too much. Don't you find that ridiculous?"

Unable to make a call, Sylvia messaged her secretary to come and escort Mia out. There was no need to continue the discussion; Mia clearly didn't come for genuine cooperation. She was probably spoiled by her family, thinking they'd always bail her out.

"I think you have time to meet Cyril. If you meet him, sort out your issues yourselves. Don't drag me into it. If you do, I'll take away his resources, and he'll be at my mercy."

After saying this, Sylvia signaled for her secretary, who promptly called two security guards to escort Mia out of the office.

Feeling embarrassed as she was escorted out, Mia stood there, shouting, but no one paid attention to her.

Once the office was quiet again, Sylvia rolled her eyes, wondering why these things always landed on her. Shaking her head, she resumed her work, but her phone rang. It was a call from Miles.

She hadn't contacted Miles in a while, and she wondered what he was up to. His sudden call meant he had something important to discuss.

"Do you have time tonight? I'd like to invite you for dinner. I have a collaboration opportunity I want to discuss with you."

Miles was a businessman, and Sylvia knew he was genuinely interested in collaborating.

Checking her schedule, Sylvia found she was free tonight. She usually went home for dinner, but if there was a collaboration opportunity, she could make an exception.