My Mommy Became A Billionaire After the Breakup

Chapter 9

Chapter 9 The Bet 

“Oh? You sound confident.” Brad became interested. 

“If you have seen our company’s complete proposal, sir, even with concerns about the flaws in the data, I believe you will be impressed enough to work with us,” Athena stated firmly. 

Brad, having years of experience running the company from a technologist to becoming the president, had seen countless projects. 

He had never seen someone so confident with their work. 

Brad approached Athena slowly, “If you say so, let’s make a bet. I will give you another chance, but if your company’s proposal fails to impress me, I will never cooperate with Imbe Group in the future.” 

Athena felt the heavy pressure, but she thought, ‘Well, I’m 

only responsible for this contract. As for the rest and whether you’re willing to cooperate with Imbe Group, that’s none of my business! I’m leaving anyway!’ 

She nodded, “Deal!” 

A familiar voice echoed at the door. “I want to see Mr. 

Athena immediately turned around, finding Byron standing 

there. 

“Sorry, sir, but Mr. Maxwell has company,” the guard said. 

“Let him in,” Brad ordered. He then turned to Athena, saying, “Your boss is here. Let him be a witness to this bet!” 

Athena forced a smile, feeling uneasy under Byron’s gaze. 

“Mr. Maxwell,” Byron greeted Brad. Athena avoided eye contact but could still feel a burning gaze on her. 

“Mr. Crawford,” Brad smiled, “Miss Newton here just made a bet with me.” He proceeded to explain the details of the bet to 

Byron. 

“Miss Newton is my secretary. She has always been able to 

make such decisions on my behalf.” 

Byron stepped closer behind Athena, draping his suit jacket 

enveloping her, as if she was wrapped in his breath.

body trembled, wanting to step away

firm hold on her shoulders

Miss Newton?” he said with a forceful

your secretary?”

several years,” Byron confirmed, still gripping Athena’s shoulders tightly, almost as if

Weren’t you enjoying the party with your sweetheart?

smiled, “Let’s see if you can impress me, Miss Newton.”

screen where Athena could

prepared. 

highlighting the aspects of the project that matched Brad’s real needs during

presentation. 

Brad listened, his seriousness intensified, and he

thorough

nearby, observing Athena with a cold gaze. He didn’t know her capability in explaining the

directors in the

fragile, relying on him for

this presentation revealed a

of her confident, knowledgeable, and capable.

… 

wrong

her gentle tone. “That would be all, Mr. Maxwell. If we decide to cooperate, our companies can further discuss and optimize

up, his gaze fixed on Athena. He sighed, “Honestly, I didn’t want you to win, but I must admit, this

discuss the contract.” 

as she smiled, saying, “Thank you, Mr.

chuckled and turned to Byron, “You have

Crawford, very capable!”

nodding, “Thank you, Mr. Maxwell.

Please excuse us.”

his mind still on the inspirational proposal that Athena had just presented.

spotted Gabe leaning

here?”

for you!” Gabe beamed and

took off the suit jacket and handed it back to Byron.

contract matter. As for those

I will hand them over

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