Chapter 348
Chapter 348:
Erika walked in and cast a casual glance at the contracts scattered on the coffee table. A smirk tugged at the corner of her lips as she spoke. “Dad, Ector, come on, what can these small deals even accomplish p>
“Get lost!” Robert waved his hand dismissively, irritation bubbling in his tone. “You know nothing about business p>
Erika retorted, “I know we lost a major client because of Fernanda, and now you and Ector are working yourselves to the bone p>
“That’s not the case,” Ector sneered, trying to brush her words off lightly. Erika shot him a skeptical look. “Ector, still defending her, huh? You think we haven’t had enough suffering because of her?” Robert said nothing, the silence thick between them.
Erika’s eyes darted around, her mind churning as she leaned in closer to her father. “Dad, isn’t Fernanda Bobby’s fiancée? With such a mess on her hands, didn’t she call in her connections? The Harper family has influence, after all p>
“Don’t mention her again!” Robert’s temper finally exploded. “She’s defiantly rebellious p>
Erika blinked, momentarily taken aback by her father’s outburst, but inwardly, she felt a surge of satisfaction. Just as she suspected—Fernanda hadn’t lifted a finger to help, and her father was none too pleased about it.
At that moment, Michelle emerged from the kitchen, holding a fruit platter. In a soothing tone, she said, “Honey, don’t be angry. Ector is already doing what he can to fix things, and even Erika’s lending a hand p>
Robert shot Erika a skeptical glance, clearly not taking Michelle seriously. “Really? What could she possibly do to help p>
Michelle, unfazed by her husband’s sharp words, turned toward Erika with a smile. “Erika, don’t you have some good news to share with your dad p>
Erika’s smirk deepened as she leaned forward, her voice full of confidence. “Dad, don’t underestimate me. I’ve secured a major deal for you! I have a friend with the last name Turner, and their family business is looking for a batch of cosmetics. I’ve already arranged for them to place an order with our company. It’s a big one p>
Ector’s interest piqued, and he immediately asked, “Are you talking about the Turner family in the clothing business p>
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Erika nodded, her chest swelling with pride. “That’s right p>
Robert and Ector exchanged a look of stunned disbelief, and Erika’s heart swelled with satisfaction as she watched their reaction.
Robert, who had been leaning back on the sofa, shot up straight, his eyes lighting up. “Really? You contacted them, Erika p>
“Yep! The deal’s practically done. I heard the contract’s already drafted, and we should be signing it in just a few days p>
The joy on Robert’s face was unmistakable, and Erika felt a rush of triumph.
Robert broke into a wide grin, his previous gloom disappearing in a heartbeat. He pulled Erika into a tight hug, beaming with pride. “Fantastic, Erika! You’re truly a good daughter. You’re so capable p>
Erika’s smile widened as she exchanged a knowing look with Michelle. Just as she was about to seize the moment to throw more shade at Fernanda, a noise from the entrance caught her attention. Someone was coming in. With a smile, she turned toward the door, but when her eyes landed on the newcomer, her grin faltered. She stood up abruptly from the sofa. Why was he here?