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    Cedric fixed them with a grave look and ventured, “Do you reckon that if I offered Dani Phillips Group, myself included as part of the package, she’d take it?”


    Lillian’s brows furrowed as she squinted slightly.


    “Wait, what did you just say?”


    Ryan shook his head.


    “I’m pretty sure her advice would be to get your head checked first.”


    Cedric found himself at a loss for words.


    The following day, the North District project transitioned into its concluding settlement phase. The finance teams from both corporations exchanged looks of bewildered resignation.


    Lucian Chavez, the finance director at Elite Lux, queried, “Mr. Phillips, Mr. Bradley, are you implying that for this partnership, we should treat all construction expenses as charitable donations? Could such a generous arrangement really exist? Is that your final decision? To forfeit hundreds of billions?”


    The twisted rationale of the elite left him utterly dumbfounded.


    Tyler, the legal counsel, also gazed at Cedric, his expression one of bewildered curiosity. From its inception, Cedric had been a key investor in thepany, holding the reins over Elite Lux’s ventures. His leadership had recently culminated in a windfall of profits for him.


    Despite attempts to understand his strategies, they remained a mystery to many, including Tyler.


    When the ountant at Tyler’s firm scrutinized the expenses reflected in their ledger, a series of zeroes stretched before him like a road to ruin, ushering in a throbbing headache. Could this deal drive thepany into bankruptcy?


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    Elite Lux’s finance team had initially been confident in their ability to negotiate the terms of the agreement.


    Yet, they found themselves at a loss, as the opposing party disregarded the usual protocols.


    “Are you actually forfeiting tens of billions in project funds?” Lucian massaged his temples, trying to find rity in the chaos.


    Tyler nced at Cedric for confirmation, receiving a nod in return.


    Mirroring the gesture, Tyler also nodded. A flicker of thrill crossed Lucian’s features. They were set to rake in tens of billions, with no catch whatsoever?


    “Then are there any stiptions? Perhaps terms for future partnerships with Elite Lux?” he suggested tentatively.


    “No, there won’t be any future coborations!” Cedric’s tone was firm, leaving no room for argument.


    Lucian was utterly bewildered, unsure of how to respond. He couldn’t hold back and questioned, “What exactly are you trying to get?”


    Tyler, equally baffled, turned to Cedric and echoed, “What do you even want from this?”


    Cedric shook his head, brushing off any argument.


    “There’s no point exining. Just sign the settlement and be done with it.”


    The scene unfolded with a surreal air that made Lucian tread carefully.


    “Hold on, let me get in touch with our boss,” he announced before stepping away momentarily.


    Dani was in a meeting, pressing down on the documents on the table. Lucian returned with the phone and handed it to Cedric. Dani asked in exasperation, “Cedric, what are you up to?”


    Cedric replied, “Like I mentioned yesterday, I’m engaged in charity work.”


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