Sham Marriage Quit Real Heiress Strikes Back novel Chapter 362

Chapter 362 The Final Straw

The piece of land Richard Hart had been tricked into buying ended up completely useless.

So afterward, he planned to purchase another plot and build an amusement park instead, hoping th project could reverse Hart Group’s decline.

But unexpectedly—

Lawson Cooper, who had worked with Hart Group for many years, suddenly began making things d at every turn.

His attitude became the final straw that completely crushed Richard.

“I understand.”

Elena pinched the bridge of her nose lightly.

“Go

get some rest first. We’ll head there together later.”

“Yes, Chairwoman Sterling.”

Over the past few days, Lucas Carter’s opinion of Elena had changed completely.

At first, he thought she only took over Hart Group out of spite toward Camille Hart.

But now he realized-

She genuinely came to save the company.

Over the past few days, Elena successfully secured/several major partnerships.

Although she occasionally used her identity as Alexander Kingsley’s wife to pressure people

Success was success.

Once the result was achieved, the process no longer mattered

At six in the evening, Lucas drove Elena to the estAULEAFL

Inside the upscale steakhouse

Elena Imally mer Lawson Coop

He looked exactly like the stereotype people roighid

A polo shir

Dress slack.

Only a few remaining strands of ham on his head

His narrow eyes practically glued themselve

“Hello, Mr. Cooper.”

Elena calmly extended her hand.

Lawson immediately grabbed it enthusiastically.

“So you’re Chairwoman Sterling.”

“I heard Hart Group changed leadership recently.”

“You really are gorgeous.”

As he spoke-

His fingers deliberately slid across the back of Elena’s hand.

Elena tried several times to pull away.

But Lawson held on tightly each time.

“Mr. Cooper?”

Elena suddenly stopped moving.

Her gaze slowly dropped toward his hand.

“You’re being awfully friendly.”

“Does this mean our partnership is already guaranteed?”

Something flashed across Lawson’s expression.

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He gave an awkward laugh and immediately released her hand

After sitting down

His attitude became noticeably colder than before

Yet his eyes still repeatedly wandered toward Klen4vface

Elena pretended not to notice and caldy ordered duct

Halfway through the meal

She signaled for Lucas to pass her the documents

“Mr. Cooper, the contract between Everise Holdings and your company to absondi mace xpire

I came today specifically to discuss renewa

Before she could finish

Lawson waved his hand cheerfully.

“Let’s not talk business yet. It ruins the atmosphere.”

“We can discuss contracts another day, right?”

“Tonight is just about getting acquainted and becoming friends.”

Business is always easier between friends, don’t you think?”

He kept avoiding the topic directly.

Clearly-

He had no intention of renewing the contract.

Contract renewal should have been the easiest matter possible.

Normally, they only needed to replace the old agreement with a new one.

f pricing adjustments were necessary, they could negotiate afterward.

But Lawson’s current attitude made things obvious.

He did not want to cooperate anymore-

Yet he also did not want to offend Elena directly.

Elena had no patience to continue pretending with him.

My time is limited, Mr. Cooper.”

I don’t really have the leisure to sit here making friends.

So let’s speak plainly”

Did your pricing increase?”

“Or do you have some other conditions?

Everything is negotable

Lawson stared at Elena’s cold expression

Then he laughed

Finally dropping the act completely he set down his fork

“Our orders this year are already overwhelming.”

“I’m afraid we temporarily can’t renew cooperation with your company.

“Our factory only has so many workers.

“And raw materials are limited too.”

“We simply can’t satisfy your demand.”

“Really sorry about that.”

Although Lawson wore an apologetic expression—

There was obvious mockery hidden in his eyes.

“But…”

“If Chairwoman Sterling is truly in a hurry…”

“If you can show enough sincerity…”

“It’s not impossible for me to reconsider.”

He grinned suggestively.

Greasy.

Disgustingly greasy.

Even Lucas looked physically uncomfortable.

Ef Lawson’s company were not the largest construction supplier in Northbridge-

Nobody would willingly work with this kind of scumbag

Elena’s lips curved upward slightly

I’m afraid I don’t quite understand. Mr Cooper

What exactly counts as sin crity?

Lawson only intended to it verbally

But after Flena aked so directly be unmediately straightened up and pretended seriousness Ag4H

“Oh. I didn’t mean anydung

Just joking around

“This partnership really is difficult to conta

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You’ve cooperated with our company for years.” Elena interrupic

And now suddenly you want to terminate the agreement.

Did someone offer you better conditions?”

Lawson’s expression stiffened slightly.

Clena continued calmly,

How about this.”

Whatever price they offered you…”

I’ll double it.”

Lawson instantly widened his eyes in shock.

ven Lucas could not help glancing at Elena again.

Construction materials themselves might not seem expensive individually—

Sut an amusement park project required enormous quantities.

The total cost would be astronomical.

Who knew how much money the other side promised/Lawson for him to suddenly abandon years of ooperation and betray Hart Group without hesitation?

And Elena directly offered double.

With that amount of money-

They could technically purchase materials from another state.

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The only issue would be time and transportation complications.

Compared to that-

Lawson’s company remained the most practical supplier available

And clearly.

Lawson was tempted

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