“The contract has been fully signed, sir,” Ava said as she and Lucian stepped out of the meeting room.“Good,” he replied curtly, buttoning his suit jacket. Ava tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, stealing a glance at him before walking alongside in silence.“Lucian,” a voice called from behind them.Lucian turned, and Ava immediately stopped as well. He glanced her way. “Go on ahead, Ava.”She nodded and disappeared down the corridor.A man in a white and blue suit strode toward Lucian, his expression sharp.“You look well, Lewis,” Lucian said calmly, though the tension between them was palpable.Lewis scoffed. “You’re overstepping, Romano. That contract was supposed to be mine.”Lucian smiled faintly. “Then perhaps you should have worked harder for it.”“I was chasing it for months. You’ve had it for three weeks.”“People prefer winners,” Lucian said simply. “They trust I’ll deliver.”Lewis clenched his fists. “Stay away from what I’m after, Lucian.”“I don’t chase, Lewis. I acq
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