His Regret Arrived Three Days Late novel Chapter 134

Soon, Annika lost sight of Conrad in the main hall. She then started looking for Nolan, only to find he had vanished as well, along with the heads of the major corporations who had been circling Conrad just moments before.

A flutter of unease rippled through her; a bad feeling was taking root.

Harvey seemed to read her mind and, noticing Conrad's absence, offered some comfort. "Don't worry, Ms. Sargent. They probably just went to a private room to discuss business."

As a veteran of the corporate battlefield, Wayne saw right through Conrad's game. He scoffed, "He's probably having them report on their progress. Anyone who doesn't pass muster will be cut immediately. Some 'networking event.' I knew it from the start. The initial bidding was just the preliminary round. Today is the real competition—the final review."

Wayne's words made Annika's stomach twist with anxiety. Fortunately, she had spent the previous night preparing, so she wasn't completely caught off guard.

However, she knew the limitations of Sargent Group better than anyone. If Conrad decided to get serious, her company wouldn't stand a chance against Beryl Group.

The hall was a glittering spectacle of clinking glasses and mingling guests, but beneath the veneer of celebration lay the turbulent undercurrents of the business world.

Annika watched as, one by one, executives emerged from the wide corridor, their excitement fading into defeat as they quietly slipped away. She couldn't hold back her nerves any longer. She grabbed a glass of juice from a passing waiter's tray to calm herself.

Hours later, just as she was reaching the point of mental and emotional exhaustion, Nolan appeared. He walked over to her with a faint smile. "Ms. Sargent, it's Sargent Group's turn. This way, please."

Clutching her file, Annika exchanged a look with Wayne and Harvey before following Nolan out of the bustling hall. The corridor was dimly lit, and she felt her feet sink into the soft carpet with each step. Her heart pounded with anxiety, and her fingertips, gripping the folder, grew slick with sweat. She was afraid.

Nolan stopped in front of a door. "Mr. Beryl is inside. You can go in."

With that, he turned and disappeared.

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