Meeting Bertha’s gaze, his expression darkened.


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    Bertha’s features hardened, her displeasure evident.


    “I simply urged her to confront reality.


    ”


    With a swift motion, she produced a contract, tossing it on the coffee table before them.


    Curiously, Neville nced at it.


    “What’s this?”


    “Your choices are clear now,” Bertha dered.


    “Either part ways with Miley, or secure us this lucrative deal.


    ”


    Neville opened the contract and read carefully.


    Bertha continued, “Pierce Group is facing a significant funding shortfall for a project it has undertaken.


    Your parents and I have been trying to fix it before, but now it is worsening.


    We have to tell you about it.


    ”


    Neville frowned after reading the document.


    “How could this be?” he asked in shock.


    Bertha sighed and continued, “It might be a trap set by Susie’s father.


    ”


    Neville’s hand holding the contract was trembling slightly.


    He believed he had resolved the matter between him and Susie.


    It had been a while, after all.


    Bertha sensed his doubts and reminded him.


    “You humiliated Susie, and quite badly.


    She’d definitely take any opportunity for revenge.


    Pierce Group still has a debt to pay.


    If the bank called in the loan, we might not be able to survive.


    ”


    Neville forced himself to stay calm.


    “What happens if we fail?”


    “Worst case, Pierce Group goes bankrupt, as Susie’s father wants.


    ”


    Bertha’s voice was low.


    The weight of her words hit Neville.


    He pondered for a moment.


    “So, you wa


    nt me tond this big order? If we get it, we’ll have enough money to save thepany?”


    Bertha nodded.


    “There’s another option.


    A marriage alliance with someone else.


    ”


    Without a beat, Neville dered, “Don’t worry, Grandma, I’ll definitely secure this project!”


    A flicker of surprise crossed Bertha’s face.


    She knew Neville’s motives, but she hadn’t expected her once-yboy grandson to take such a big leap for a single woman.


    Neville’s jaw was set.


    It was time for him to take action, for Miley and their future together.


    Meanwhile, Matthew returned Ste to Prosper Bay.


    Stewing over the day’s events, Ste voiced her unease.


    “Miley seemed awfully out of character today.


    She was suddenly interested in business for some reason.


    ”


    Matthew considered this.


    “Pierce Group is facing internal and external challenges.


    She just got back with Neville, she’s Likely worried about him.


    ”