Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla) novel Chapter 1146

Pedro nodded. "With your assurance, I feel more at ease."

Drake smiled, stood, and said, "I won't take up any more of your time. I look forward to hearing good news from you soon."

"Don't worry, Mr. Mummery. I'll do my best," Pedro replied.

Once alone, he let out a long sigh and slumped into his chair. He picked up his phone and dialed a contact. "Hello, Xavier? I'd like to discuss a partnership... When might you be free—"

He was cut off mid-sentence.

"Mr. Wilkie, I don't think I can risk working with the Wilkie Group right now. After what happened with Prospectus Technology, who's to say we won't be next? I'm in a meeting. Let's not waste each other's time."

The call ended abruptly.

Frustrated, Pedro tried several more contacts, only to be met with rejection after rejection. His anger eventually boiled over, and he hurled the phone to the floor.

"I refuse to believe the Wilkie Group can't survive without their cooperation!" he roared.

A maid, alarmed by the commotion, rushed into the study. "Mr. Wilkie, please don't upset yourself! Your blood pressure—"

"Call Theo. Tell him to get back here immediately," Pedro ordered.

"Yes, sir, right away," the maid replied.

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Theo hurried back to the estate and was greeted at the door by the maid, who warned him, "Mr. Wilkie's furious. Be careful not to set him off."