?


    "Mr. Westcott, I''ll return the money to him right away," Crystal said quickly.


    Tim waved dismissively. "No need. Tomorrow, go to the finance department and collect 8,000,000 dors. After that, you don''t need toe to thepany."


    Crystal''s face turned pale. She knew all too well that this sum of money was a breakup fee.


    "Mr. Westcott, I truly realize my mistake. Please, give me another chance..." she pleaded, reaching out to grab his sleeve.


    The moment she saw the cold look in his eyes, her hand froze mid-air, and she dared not move any closer.


    Tim stood tall, looking down at her with an icy expression. He spoke slowly. "You should be grateful to Mr. Hackett. If he''d only given you a few hundred thousand, that''s all you''d be getting from me as well. But 15,000,000 dors in total for three years? I''d say that''s more than enough." He added, his tone final, "I don''t want to make this uglier than it has to be. Let''s part on good terms."


    Crystal''s face went ashen. She wanted to ask if Tim had ever truly loved her, but she didn''t need to. If he had, he wouldn''t be so ruthless now. She gave a bitter smile and closed her eyes.


    Who could she me but herself? She had been too greedy and had overestimated her importance to Tim.


    Meanwhile, Gabriel left the restaurant and immediately instructed his secretary to prepare the contract.


    He had given away every possible advantage to secure the partnership with the Westcott Group. He had to sign this contract.


    After all, if Prospectus Technology seeded in coborating with the Westcott Group, it wouldpletely derail his ns.


    Gabriel''s secretary quickly finalized the documents, and to avoid any dy, Gabriel contacted Tim''s office directly, requesting to sign the contract that evening.


    The Westcott Group''s team responded promptly, inviting him toe to thepany.


    An hourter, Gabriel watched Tim sign the agreement. Only then did the knot in his chest finally loosen.


    "Mr. Westcott, here''s to a sessful partnership," Gabriel said, extending his hand.


    Tim smiled. "To a sessful partnership, Mr. Hackett."


    "If you''re busy, I''ll leave for now," Gabriel said politely. "If there are any issues with the follow-up, please feel free to contact me anytime."


    Tim nodded. "Of course."


    As Gabriel left the office with the


    signed contract in hand, his


    vel


    thoughts were consumed with a vivid image of Prospectus Technology''s impending bankruptcy-and N inevitably returning to his side.


    Just imagining it filled him with excitement and anticipation.


    However, as he exited the Westcott Group building, he unexpectedly ran into Damon and Spencer, who were hurrying in.


    Gabriel smirked with satisfaction,


    net


    casually waving the contract in Damon''s direction. "Mr. Sumner, you''re wasting your time. The Westcott Group has already signed with Nyce Tech. There''s no chance they''ll coborate with Prospectus Technology. You might as well prepare for bankruptcy!"


    Damon''s expression betrayed a hint of surprise but quickly returned to calm.


    He hadn''t expected Gabriel to persuade Tim into a coboration. However, Tim probably wouldn''t put himself at a disadvantage based on his personality.


    Gabriel frowned when he didn''t see the panic and shock he had anticipated from Damon''s expression.


    "Mr. Sumner, I''m truly impressed by yourposure." He sneered. "The Westcott Group was yourst hope. How can you remain so unbothered when you''ve already lost this battle?"


    Damon raised an eyebrow. "Mr.


    Hackett, Prospectus Technology and the Westcott Group finalized a partnership this morning. I''m only here now to discuss some details about modifying the agreement."


    UMS


    "What did you just say?" Gabriel raised his voice.