âMarcus has always been after a certain oil drilling project, hasnât he? Iâll let him have it.
â
Alexis, intrigued, asked, âBut why should I get involved? Thatâs a gain for Marcus.
â
Edwinâs frustration was palpable.
âJust name your price, Iâll meet it.
â
Alexis agreed, much to his relief.
After the call, he sat lost in thought.
He knew his love for Laura was genuine, yet he also recognized the limitations of what he could offer her.
Even without Vanessa in the picture, a future together seemed unattainable.
Walking into the company, he was met by Tinaâs surprised look.
She had expected him to be with Miss Smith for her wedding dress fitting.
Removing his coat, Edwin walked into his office.
âBring me the file for the Zenith Corporation partnership.
â
Tina nodded.
While fetching the documents, she mused to herself about how love troubles often turned men into workaholics.
She returned with a substantial stack of paperwork.
Edwin delved into it, working until Tina reappeared at dayâs end with a complicated look.
âMr.
Evans, your father called.
Heâs inviting you to dinner.
â
Without glancing up, Edwin quipped, âHas he become that gentle now?â
Tina, feeling uneasy, hesitated.
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Edwin prompted her to repeat Markâs message.
Taking a deep breath, she relayed, âMr.
Evans said, âTell that bastard son of mine to roll back here!'â
Her delivery was hesitant, almost fearful of Edwinâs reaction.
Edwin closed the file with an air of composure.
âThat sounds more like him,â he commented, prompting a weak smile from Tina.
As he prepared to leave, Tina quietly informed him, âMiss Smith called several times.
I told her you were unavailable.
â
Pausing, Edwin replied with a hint of appreciation, âTina, youâve just earned yourself a raise.
â