Shane was stumped, not knowing how to retort. He took several breaths to suppress the anger boiling in his chest. Then, through gritted teeth, he said, “Of course not, Ms. Finley. I can’t tell you how to do your job.”
He turned to Percy and said, “I think my work here is done. I’ll leave you and Mr. Ivor to it.”
Shane headed toward the entrance, looking furious as he thought, ‘This is the only thing I can do now. After finding the real Finley, I thought I’d finally work with Ferryrover Jewelry. I thought I could finally take Ivor down a peg.’
Shane never expected to become the butt of the joke. He was sure Percy would not give him the collaboration even if he stayed around. Since that was the case, Shane decided to leave before enduring any more humiliation.
Meanwhile, Ivor watched Shane leave. Then, the former turned to Bonnie and mouthed her actual name.
Bonnie realized he was not being ambiguous. She raised her brow and smirked but did not respond to Ivor. Instead, she was content with keeping up the mystery.
A moment later, Percy presented contracts to the duo. “Mr. Ivor, this collaboration is undoubtedly yours. Here’s to a smooth journey.”
“Why, of course.” Ivor shook Percy’s hand and then signed the bottom of the contract.
Percy tucked it away and smiled. “I’m surprised, Mr. Ivor. I never thought your social circle would be so wide that you’d know someone as prestigious as Ms. Finley.” Ivor smirked discreetly at Bonnie, saying, “That makes two of us. I never expected Ms. Finley to come to my aid.”
Percy was stunned.
“You didn’t expect her to help you?” Percy instinctively turned to Bonnie and asked, “Ms. Finley, when did you become Mr. Ivor’s acquaintance?”
“Not only are we acquaintances, but we’re pretty close.”
Before this, Ivor was unsure of himself. He was still trying to determine whether Finley was Bonnie. However, her response gave him the answer he needed.
‘I thought so. She’s Bonnie, after all,’ with that thought in mind, Ivor’s smile grew wider.
Ivor added, “Forgive me for not recognizing you earlier, Ms. Finley. That was a foolish mistake on my part.”
Bonnie scoffed when she realized he had figured her out. Instead of responding to him, she glanced at Percy and said, “Thanks for having me, Percy. If there’s nothing else, I’ll be taking my leave. Here’s to a smooth collaboration between Ferryrover Jewelry and Knight Group.”
Percy noticed there was more than met the eye with Finley and Ivor but did not say it out loud. Instead, he responded smilingly, “Hopefully, we manifest that. That said, I believe everything will go without a hitch between Ivor and me.”
Ivor nodded in agreement and said, “Naturally, Percy. I’m sure our companies will create something remarkable.”
The trio stood up and chatted with each other for a while. Once the conversation ended, Bonnie took the initiative to leave.
