Chapter 338

Aurora smiled, lifting a hand to tuck her hair behind her ear. “You don’t need to worry about that. I can settle things with John.”

She tilted her chin slightly, her voice full of confidence. “He’s already planning to burn the bridge after crossing it. Why should I keep cooperating with him?

“Besides, now that I’ve got you, Mr. Lowe, as long as you don’t betray me, I believe we’ll have a great partnership for years to come.”

Anyone with half a brain could hear the message behind her words loud and clear.

Aurora pulled out the contract she’d brought with her and handed it to Randy. “Mr. Lowe, this is the draft my team prepared. If you don’t see any issues, we can go ahead and sign it.”

Randy gave his assistant a look.

The assistant, understanding the cue, took the document and started flipping through it carefully.

After reviewing it, he nodded at Randy with an approving look, signaling that everything checked out.

Aurora straightened her posture slightly.

She knew John raising his price meant he thought she wouldn’t dare walk away from this project. But if that was his game, why should she stick to a single option?

Especially when that option might turn out to be a crooked tree anyway.

The more she thought about it, the more pleased she became. Her smile grew wider as she looked at Randy.

Yes, the one in front of her was clearly the better choice. She never should’ve hesitated.

Randy gave her a final reminder. “Miss Walton, you and I both know how to play this game. If we’re working together, you’ll need to make a clean break with John.

“And I’d suggest you make it public – let people know we’ve formed a new partnership and that Walton Corporation is about to reach new heights.”

Aurora nodded slightly. “No problem.

“Mr. Lowe, I understand exactly what you mean, and you can count on me. I’ll take care of all of it.”

Hearing her say that, Randy’s mood visibly lifted.

He picked up the document and signed his name without hesitation.

Then he extended his hand to her. “In that case, here’s to a successful partnership.”

“Pleasure doing business!” Aurora smiled and extended her hand in return.

The moment their hands met under the light, it felt like the perfect alliance – two strong forces joining together.

There was no doubt she had made the right call.

If John wanted to play dirty, he couldn’t blame her for being ruthless in return.

Aurora had a keen assistant snap a photo of the handshake and immediately uploaded it online, accompanied by a newly crafted press release: to announce Walton Corporation’s new partnership with LC Group.

Randy saw the news online and couldn’t help but be impressed by how fast Aurora moved.

He turned to her with newfound appreciation in his eyes. “With a partner like you, things will be a whole lot easier for me.”

Aurora smiled in response. “I’m glad we’re working together too. Let’s just say, it was meant to be.”

“Indeed, it was.”

They raised their glasses and downed the toast.

News of their collaboration quickly stirred up a storm online.

Randy, watching the buzz, couldn’t help but feel lucky. Aurora really was a treasure.

He wondered to himself – would John regret it? What kind of expression would he be wearing now?

The thought made Randy genuinely curious.

With a loud crash, John swept everything off his desk, sending it all crashing to the floor. His neck and face were bulging with veins, his rage barely contained.