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    “Absolutely,” Marco replied with certainty.


    “Ms. Harper made it perfectly clear. Herpany supplies the materials, and her team inspects the construction. Once the inspection passes, we receive payment as agreed.”


    Alexander squinted, his suspicion growing.


    “Doesn’t that just make you all her employees?”


    “In a sense, yes. Ms. Harper mentioned that the industry was once full of fiercepetition. Companies would lowball their bids just to secure contracts, leaving little room for profit. As a result, contractors had no choice but to cut corners on materials to make ends meet, which led to subpar construction. By supplying the materials herself, she guarantees quality, while we take care of the work. Once the project meets her expectations, we receive the agreed-upon profit. No one loses, and she gets the quality she demands. It’s a win for everyone.” Marco gave a thumbs-up, his voice filled with admiration.


    “Now that’s how you make real money. Her vision and bravery—I can’t help but admire her!”


    Raul nodded eagerly.


    “Exactly! I even brought some gifts from my hometown today. I’m hoping to thank Ms. Harper in person and ask for more opportunities. Working for a boss like her, it’s truly a pleasure.”


    Richard’s eyes darted towards the group of contractors, and it was only then that he noticed the bags they were carrying. The items weren’t costly, nor were they extravagant—just simple, local treasures—but they were meaningful and came from the heart.


    Richard looked at Alexander and felt a twinge of regret for arriving without a gift. He quickly reassured himself. The others had brought gifts, but he had brought Alexander. Surely a living, breathing person like him was worth more than any small tokens.


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    By the time Dani arrived, Alexander and Richard had been shuffled into a corner by the eager crowd of contractors. The crowd surged forward, eager to present their gifts to Dani.


    Richard, shoved and jostled by the crowd, turned to Alexander and muttered, “Is Dani really this influential?”


    Alexander stood frozen. While he had been focused on Joyce’s pregnancy, Dani had silently built her reputation and earned the admiration of so many.


    In contrast to these contractors, hardened by years of gruelingbor, Alexander and Richard—ustomed to thefort of office work—feltpletely out of ce. Eventually, when the meeting started, Alexander and Richard had been relegated to the back of the room, sitting on tiny stools in a distant corner.


    Richard sat there with a scowl on his face, but despite his frustration, he couldn’t bring himself to leave. Pulling Alexander along with him, he stayed glued to his tiny stool, his face contorted in frustration.


    Alexander, on the other hand, sat in silence. His eyes remained fixed on Dani, who stood confidently at the front of the room. For the first time, he felt an overwhelming sense of distance between them. She had risen to a level he could only dream of reaching.


    The realization ate at him, leaving a suffocating weight in his chest.


    “Thank you all for your excitement. The reason I’ve called you here today is simple. As some of you may have heard, I recently acquired arge plot ofnd in Kaloria to build an airport.”


    The room went dead silent in an instant. Richard’s and Alexander’s eyes widened in disbelief, their shock clearly visible on their faces. Richard, convinced he had misunderstood, turned to Alexander, his finger trembling as he pointed to the stage.


    “What did she just say she’s building?”


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