By 5 pm, the contract had been signed, and a copy was sent to William’s email. Although Simone trusted William to the moon and back, she still had her doubts. Indeed the short meeting with the Pateras didn’t feel like any kind of negotiations, rather like some hostile take-over. And because of the Pateras’ greed and scheming, they ended up losing everything. But that’s how major bets were. Bound to gain lots, might lose everything in the process. “You did it!” She cheered William in a soft tone of voice, as she showed him the signed contract. “We did it, Angel,” he shot back, an easy smile on his face, while he put emphasis on the we part. “We did,” she nodded eagerly. “You should be focused on your shopping though, not your professional phone,” William let out in a tone of soft chid

