His Knees, His Pleas, But Our Son's in Peace novel Chapter 70

Chapter 70 

“A business associate. You’ll need to talk to the person in charge, though. I’ll take 

you there,” he said matter–of–factly. 

I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Carlos rarely mentioned his connections, let 

alone offered them up so freely. As we pulled up to another office building, I felt 

my nerves returning. But I knew I couldn’t afford to waste this chance. 

When we entered, Carlos introduced me to the person in charge. I straightened 

my posture, gathering my thoughts before diving into the presentation. I carefully outlined our company’s products, the potential for the exhibition, and why our 

partnership could be mutually beneficial. I tried to stay calm, but I was hyper–aware of how much was riding on this conversation. 

The man listened thoughtfully, occasionally nodding, and to my relief, he seemed interested. After a few minutes of discussion, he agreed to cooperate temporarily, with a promise to discuss the details further after the exhibition. It wasn’t a 

permanent solution, but it was enough to keep things moving. 

As we left the building, I turned to Carlos, unable to hide the overwhelming 

gratitude I felt. “I don’t know how to thank you,” I said softly. “I wouldn’t have had 

this opportunity without you.” 

Carlos shrugged, as if it were nothing. “You did the hard work,” he said simply. “I just pointed you in the right direction. You made it happen.” 

His humility made me smile, but I knew better. He had played a bigger role than he was letting on. “Thank you,” I repeated, and this time, I caught the small, 

satisfied smile on his face, though he tried to hide it. 

Later, back at the hotel, I called Blair to update him. “We’ve got a temporary deal in place,” I said, relief washing over me. “It’s not ideal, but it’ll keep us afloat for 

now.” 

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Blair sounded thrilled. “That’s amazing! Who helped you out?” 

Before I could answer, Carlos’s voice came from across the room. “Doris did it all on her own,” he said firmly. “I had nothing to do with it.” 

Blair chuckled. “Of course, Carlos. But whoever helped, make sure they get a drink.” 

I looked at Carlos, who gave me a small nod. He still downplayed his role, but I knew he was pleased with how things had turned out. We had made it through the first hurdle, and for now, that was enough. 

After Carlos and I left the meeting with the new partner, I returned to the hotel feeling lighter, almost giddy. The day had been an emotional rollercoaster, but somehow, everything seemed to have fallen into place. I couldn’t stop smiling as I made my way to my room, eager to share the news with Vesta. 

As soon as I entered my room, I called her. Vesta picked up almost immediately, her voice as lively as always. “Doris! How did it go?” 

“Well, it was a wild day,” I said, unable to suppress a laugh. “First, I lost my original partner–let’s just say he wasn’t worth working with–but then Carlos introduced me to someone new, and they agreed to a temporary partnership. I can’t believe how quickly everything turned around.” 

Vesta’s voice was full of pride. “That’s incredible, Doris! You handled that so well. I’m sure you made a strong impression.” 

I beamed at her praise, feeling a little more confident in how things had gone. “Thank you, Vesta. I was so nervous, but it worked out in the end.” 

“Of course it did! You’re resilient,” Vesta said. “But now that the work is done, why don’t you relax a bit? You deserve it.” 

I sighed, realizing just how tense my body still was. “You’re right. I need to