Chapter 8

Chapter 8

“Lola, I’m sure Anna can’t handle this. How about I be the one to liaise with their company instead?”

A new day—Frederick spoke with his father, Francisco.

“Anna was the one who negotiated the deal and signed the contract. She should still be the one to handle it,” their grandmother insisted.

Frederick wanted to take over the dealings with Desmond Corporation because he couldn't bear the thought of Anna getting something he believed should be his.

“I’ll make sure this is a success if you let me handle it. I mean, Anna has no background in business. What if the signing went well but she messes up the follow-through? Lola, I’m only thinking about what’s best for the company. This is a huge opportunity—we can’t afford to lose it.”

The old woman stopped signing documents upon hearing that. She reflected on her grandson’s words—he had a point. The company was at stake, and if they lost this deal, everything could fall apart. This business was the only thing her late husband had