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Chapter 223 As Maeve hesitated, the door to the lounge suddenly opened. Larry walked in with a plate of cheesecake slices.
Maeve replied, âIâve got something else to attend to now. Iâll get in touch with you tonight.â
âAlright, Ms. Scott.â
Marve ended the call.
Larry placed the plate of cheesecake in front of her. âMr. Brooks has ordered this for you, Mrs. Brooks. He said that itâs your favorite.â Maeve glanced at the cheesecake. She used to enjoy it, sure, but how did Sergio know? He had never paid attention to her preferences before. âThank you. Iâll rest here for a while. Just let me know when heâs done.â
âYes, Mrs. Brooks.â
Larry left, and Maeve stared at the cheesecake, lost in thought. What was Sergio up to?
She didnât believe that he was powerless against the Mirage Group, and his behavior today was peculiar. Was there something else on his mind?
In the afternoon, Sergio came out of the conference room. Noticing the untouched cheesecake, he asked, âAre you not a fan of the cheesecake?
âI used to like cheesecake, but not anymore,â Maeve replied indifferently Sergioâs expression dimmed. âItâs okay. From now on, Iâll remember what you like.â
âSergio, were you serious about giving me 20% of the companyâs shares?â Maeve asked. She didnât think that he was bluffing in the.
conference room earlier. Since Sergio had already brought it up, he had to have planned it in advance.
Sergio handed her a file from Larry. âThis is the share transfer contract. Iâve had the legal department review it. It just needs your signature now.
Maeve picked up the document skeptically. It was indeed a valid share transfer contract with no hidden clauses.
She frowned and looked at Sergio. âWhy are you giving me the shares for the Brooks Group?â
âBecause itâs the only way I can earn your trust,â Sergio replied earnestly.
Larry quietly left the room.
thaves.
âFor the past few days, Iâve been thinking about different ways to prove myself to you. Iâve realized that this is said, his eyes reflecting his sincere feelings.
Maeve saw no pretense in his expression. If this was a performance, Sergioâs acting skill was unmatched. She avoided his gaze.
âFine. Since youâve said that, Iâll accept the shares.â
She picked up the contract. âBut I believe that thereâs no such thing as a free lunch. Iâll take this home and review it. Is that alright?â âOf course,â Sergio agreed, his eyes filled with tender affection.
âThank you.â Maeve stood up and continued, âIf thereâs nothing else, Iâll go and review the contract and let you know my decision by today.â âIâll have Larry send you back.â
âItâs fine. Iâm not used to that,â Maeve replied. After all, Larry had been driving Clara around for all these years: She doubted that she could ever match Claraâs place in Sergioâs heart.
Once Marve left the lounge, Larry reentered. He couldnât help but speak up, âMr. Brooks, even if you want to make it up to Mrs.
Brooks, there must be a better way. Il you transfer these shares, your authority...â
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