His Regret Arrived Three Days Late novel Chapter 119

She had only turned to Tyler again out of sheer desperation.

"It's nothing. For you…" Tyler flashed a brilliant smile, and despite the sharp pain in his chest, he had no regrets. "I'd do anything. I'm willing, no matter the cost." He would even give his life for her, and a determined glint shone in his eyes.

"Your company is going to face a very difficult time now," Annika said. "If the Sargent Group can get back on its feet, I promise I'll repay whatever your company loses."

She knew Conrad would take his anger over the baby's death out on Tyler, so she wanted to give him this assurance.

Tyler looked at her, his gaze deep and adoring. "Annika, you don't have to draw such a line between us. No matter what happens to my company, I would never take your money."

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A week later, Annika was discharged from the hospital. After nearly a month of recuperation at the Sargent Villa, she started going to work at the Sargent Group.

Feeling that her management skills were lacking, Annika started studying management every spare minute she had. She humbly sought guidance from Layla, a kind woman who admired Annika's bold and decisive nature. Knowing Annika was determined to become an independent woman and escape her past, Layla shared everything she knew without reservation.

Annika was a quick learner and gradually began to understand the art of business. Under Layla's mentorship, she slowly started to venture into the world of investment banking.

While the Sargent Group was on the rise, the Stetson Group faltered. Tyler eventually decided to close his company. Annika invited him to join the Sargent Group, but he refused without a second thought. He was afraid Conrad would target the Sargent Group next and that he would only bring Annika more trouble. In his mind, Conrad was indirectly responsible for the failure of his company through underhanded tactics.

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After several minutes of deep thought, she picked up the investment proposal again, reading it carefully multiple times and mulling it over. Once her mind was made up, she called Layla.

"Layla, I've thought about it. Let's do as you suggested."

Annika was willing to do anything to ensure her father's legacy thrived. Besides, she knew she would have to face Conrad eventually.

She prepared the bidding materials and, that afternoon, went with Harvey to the bidding site. Many companies, over a hundred large and small, had come to compete. Annika and Harvey found a seat in an inconspicuous corner. She kept her head down, double-checking the materials one last time, afraid of forgetting a crucial detail that could ruin the bid and jeopardize the Sargent Group's future.

The companies that went in before them were all powerful players in Seafall City. As they came out, they cast dismissive, arrogant glances at Annika and Harvey. In the eyes of these corporate giants, a small company like theirs stood no chance.