Chapter 441

Chapter 441:
Millie studied the document’s contents intently, her eyes narrowing with sharp focus as she absorbed each crucial detail.
“According to the terms outlined in this agreement,” Derek began with deliberate formality, “Millie, should you emerge victorious, within exactly three months, all the items you desire will be transferred directly into your legal ownership.”
Millie lifted her head and saw Derek smiling at her.
“If you lose, you’ll have to pay triple the amount listed in the lawsuit to buy it all back,” he said.
Tears welled up in Millie’s eyes.
If she followed Brandon’s advice and chose to go through with the lawsuit, the first trial alone could last half a year. After that, a second trial might follow. Then came the execution and handover phase. If the entire process dragged on, it could stretch over a year, maybe even two.
Now, Derek was basically offering her an opportunity to quickly reclaim everything that belonged to the Bennett family.
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Derek picked up on her silence and gave a reassuring smile. “Don’t worry. It’s my decision to make, not his.” Then he looked toward Vivian.
“You want to be part of my family, don’t you? I’m giving you that opportunity now,” Derek said. “You’ve read the terms. If you win, you’ll be accepted by us as Brandon’s wife. But if you lose, you’ll have to apologize to Millie publicly and leave Crobert for good.”
He paused, then added, “Taking your condition into account, the agreement allows a three-month period. That means you and Brandon still have two months left to organize the wedding.” Vivian’s heart surged with excitement.
She had pressed Brandon again and again, but he always held back. The revelation that Serena was, in fact, Millie, had only made him more hesitant. The Watson elders had never fully welcomed her, but now, she finally had a real shot—if she could come out victorious.
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Everyone’s eyes were on the agreement.
Millie saw the terms clearly.
In three months, each side would complete their designated projects. Then, under Derek’s supervision, a panel of professionals would evaluate and score the results. The person with the highest score would be declared the winner.
The evaluation would center on several factors, including profit margins, cost efficiency, project complexity, and most importantly, return on investment, which would be the biggest deciding factor. Cheating in any form was strictly prohibited.
For example, if Brandon or his friends mass-purchased flowers directly from Vivian Floral Design to inflate her sales, it would be considered a violation. However, if they signed honest contracts with her to employ her service, that would be acceptable.
The same rules applied to Millie, though she had no connections or resources to exploit, even if she wanted to.
“I’ve looked into it. You both have your own strengths,” Derek said. He shot a glance at Brandon and let out a snort.
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