The Years Between Signing and Seeing novel Chapter 299

“Hayden, if we were to terminate this contract, what would the damages be?”

Hayden frowned. “Did you look at the breach of contract clause?”

Suzie nodded helplessly.

Hayden drummed his fingertips on the desk, deep in thought. He didn’t understand why she was asking, but after a moment, he gave her a serious analysis.

“This contract is expertly drafted. I can’t find a single loophole. Or rather, there are no loopholes for the client. If we breach the contract, we wouldn’t stand a chance in court. Based on the penalty clause, we’d have to put up this studio, all the money we’ve earned these past few years, and our fixed assets, like property… and that might just be enough to cover the termination fee.”

Overwhelmed with anxiety, Suzie grabbed a nearby cup and turned it over and over in her hands. “Would it really cost that much?”

Hayden sighed. “I’ve done my research on the Baylor Group. When Jamie wants a project, he gives the other party incredible benefits, usually several times the industry standard. It’s just…”

He paused, studying Suzie’s still-downtrodden expression before continuing, “That man is decisive and ruthless. If you cross him, he’ll destroy you. So, the contracts that come from his company are usually make-or-break deals for the other party.”

Seeing how pale Suzie was, Mia rushed to the desk. “Suzie, what’s wrong? You look terrible.”

Her gaze shifted to Hayden, who just shrugged, indicating he had no idea. As she looked back, Mia’s eyes caught the crumpled file on the desk. She glanced between the two of them, then picked up the file and opened it.

In the bottom right corner, the red seal of the Baylor Group stared back at her, bold and undeniable.

“How… How could we have signed a contract with *his* company?” Mia muttered to herself, her face clouding with worry.