He Never Loved Me Until the Day I Finally Left Him novel Chapter 525

His tone carried an undeniable authority that brooked no argument.

Yet he phrased it as though they were merely having a discussion.

Helena didn't respond immediately, taking a moment to feign consideration.

She understood his logic perfectly.

If she were in his shoes, she would have made the exact same demand.

But Sebastian had made one fatal miscalculation.

She had no real intention of partnering with him.

IGM's core assets were securely tied to Shengxin Technologies under the management of Lance James.

They were never going to be used as gambling chips.

IGM had been built for one singular purpose: to drag the Hayes Corporation into the ground.

He thought they were negotiating a lucrative deal.

But she couldn't care less if IGM survived the fallout.

All she needed was for him to step into the snare.

So, when he laid out his terms, there was zero chance she would refuse.

Outwardly, however, she met his gaze with absolute serenity, not showing a hint of eagerness.

"How much equity are you proposing we take, Mr. Hayes?" she asked evenly.

"A thirty percent stake along with operational control. We will provide seventy percent of the capital, but the Hayes Corporation retains the final veto power," Sebastian offered with practiced ease. "This setup provides security for both our companies, wouldn't you agree?"

"You are a formidable negotiator, Mr. Hayes," Helena chuckled.

And he was.

His proposed structure kept both sides in a tight deadlock.

In a normal scenario, if she wanted IGM to thrive, she couldn't afford to burn the project to the ground.

Unfortunately for him, burning it down was exactly her plan.

She had orchestrated this for years, waiting for this exact moment.

"You're equally sharp, Ms. Wallace," Sebastian countered, volleying the compliment back.

"I'll discuss this with my team and give you a definitive answer within three days. How does that sound?" she replied smoothly.

She had every intention of agreeing, but she had to play the part of a cautious executive.

"That works. However, the final contract must be signed in Riverton," he added as a final stipulation.

He had come to Coralia partly out of curiosity about IGM's elusive CEO.

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