I Forgot I Ever Loved You (Zoe and Hayden) novel Chapter 363

The contract dispute between Sterling and Easton quickly went to trial.

Suppressing her overwhelming anxiety, Sienna arrived early.

Julian, Megan, and Mrs. Winters were already there.

Hayden arrived a bit later.

"Don't take it to heart, Sienna. Even if the deal falls through, they owe hundreds of millions in penalties. Besides, investments are inherently risky. They might look glorious now, but what if the project tanks?"

Megan knew nothing about business, but the mention of hundreds of millions made her eyes gleam with greed.

Julian swallowed hard. "She's right. Cash in hand is what matters. Hundreds of millions is a massive sum. A risk-free payout is a guaranteed win."

Julian only said this because he felt incredibly guilty.

If he hadn't blatantly provoked Zoe and Garrett that day, Sterling wouldn't have terminated the contract with Easton in the first place.

Comforted by their words, Sienna's anxiety began to settle.

"I'm fine."

Despite her words, it still stung deeply.

When Hayden arrived, she immediately took the seat beside him.

The Winters family tactfully moved to the back rows, giving the couple space to be intimate.

As the time approached, only Mr. Marcus showed up to represent Sterling.

Hayden tapped his index finger against his armrest, his gaze locked unblinkingly on the empty seats at the defendant's table.

Sienna was also stunned.

It was time. Where was Garrett?

Was he seriously a no-show?

Mr. Marcus adjusted his glasses and addressed the judge.

"My client was unavailable today. This case will be fully represented by Sterling's Vice President, Victor Valerius."

Megan didn't understand the legal jargon and leaned over to whisper to Julian.

"What does that mean?"

Julian was dumbfounded. The CEO of Sterling Group had some serious nerve, not even bothering to show up.

Hayden scoffed, massaging his temples to suppress his raging fury as he glared daggers at Mr. Marcus.

"Garrett is quite busy, and even Director Lynd couldn't find the time to attend?"

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