Chapter 159

Sylvia's POV I returned to my office with a burning question in my mind: why continue with this troubled project at all? We were already halfway through, but the additional funds they demanded were simply impossible to provide. Settling at my desk, I immediately began pulling up files on LC Company. My eyes narrowed with determination as my fingers flew across the keyboard, searching for any information that might give me leverage. After several hours of research, my efforts paid off. I knew there had to be a reason behind John's sudden urgency. It turned out he wasn't the only decision-maker at LC. Internal conflicts were brewing, which explained why John was so desperate to increase the price—he needed to impress the company's upper management. I pressed my lips together in contempt when I realized his true motive. So this was John's game? The fact that he was haggling over price rather than canceling outright meant LC still wanted the project. Otherwise, he wouldn't have bothered wi