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Chapter 45

Author: Little Pig Bone
last update Last Updated: 2024-01-22 13:56:17
Willow said, "I won't sign this agreement."

"What?" Sonia's face changed. "You know this is for the best. Do you really think you can get half of the Strand family? Don't be too greedy. You'll end up with nothing when you get kicked out!"

Willow sneered, not hiding her contempt for Sonia. "Tell yourself that."

"Willow, I came here to negotiate with you out of gratitude for hiring me."

"Gratitude? You're putting it in such a nice way, but Quentin is not here. There's no need to act. If you're here to negotiate, you can forget it. See you in court."

Willow grabbed her bag and stood up. "By the way, let me warn you. Don't go to my mom and talk nonsense. Otherwise, you'll be the one in trouble."

Sonia was so exasperated that she became speechless.

Willow gave her a cold glance and left.

If Sonia really could make her get nothing, there was no way she would kindly offer an agreement to give her some money. In the end, they were both gauging each other's limits.

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