Zachary stared at Sky thoughtfully. "Mr. Walker, this project involves a huge sum

    of money, with significant potential returns. However, the contract barely offers

    any benefits to Walker Group, and they''ve taken on all the upfront investment.

    "This kind of deal, where it seems like you''re just giving money away, isn''t

    something a typical businessman would agree to. Do you think the Walker family

    and the other members of Walker Group will agree to this?"

    "They will," Sky answered calmly, sipping his tea. "This decision reflects my

    parents'' wishes. The initial investment won''te from Walker Group, but from

    my parents and me.

    "You''re right, Mr. Holt. We are giving Sophia money. It''s both an apology and a

    gesture of gratitude. If you don''t trust me, then trust my parents. This contract and

    project are our sincere way of apologizing and thanking Sophia."

    Zachary turned to Sophia, who was also watching him.

    "Sophia, do you want to sign this contract?" Zachary asked.

    Sophia bit her lower lip. Though she didn''t fully understand the project or the

    benefits, she understood the conversation between Zachary and Sky. William,

    Charlotte, and Sky were offering her a significant amount of money.

    Sky might face pressure from Walker Group, but all the benefits and profits would

    be hers.

    If Sky had been his old self, she would''ve been determined to get her revenge.

    But now, with his much more considerate attitude, she felt conflicted.

    She was someone who always felt the need to repay kindness.

    "I can sign the contract, but you can''t be at a disadvantage," Sophia said after a

    moment. "Zachary, talk to Mr. Walker about it. I can ask for more, but the Walker

    family can''t get nothing out of this.

    "Besides, Nat saved me once. If it weren''t for her, I might not be here now, facing

    all of this. Let''s keep things fair. Mr. Walker, if you agree, feel free to revise the

    contract."

    Sky looked at her in surprise. "Sophia, you don''t have to do that. This is

    something we are doing willingly. I want to atone and make amends. I''m d you

    gave me the chance, and I''m happy for it. You don''t have to worry about fairness

    or whether we''ll be at a disadvantage. As long as I have the chance to atone,

    that''s enough for me."

    Sky smiled faintly. "Thank you for your kindness and generosity, Sophia. I really

    appreciate it, but there''s no need to change the terms of the contract."

    "Sophia, since Mr. Walker says so, I think you should just ept it," Zachary said,

    handing the contract to her. "I''ve checked it over, and there''s nothing wrong with

    it. You can sign it."

    "Not just yet," Sky said suddenly. "You asked me to deal with Samuel, and I have

    a n. Let''s set a date to officially sign the contract, and we can invite Samuel

    along. The contract will be signed at Sinir Group.

    "Today, you can take the project to Sinir Group for a meeting and discuss the

    details. Once you set a date, let me know, and I''lle to sign the contract with

    Samuel present."

    Zachary and Sophia exchanged a nce, then nodded in agreement.

    Sophia said, "Alright, it''s settled then."

    Sky nodded.

    Just then, there was a knock at the door. "Excuse me, the dishes are ready."

    "Come in," Sky replied.

    The waiter entered, bringing in each dish one by one.

    Soon, the table was filled with food. "Please enjoy your meal. If you need

    anything, just ring the bell."

    "Thank you," Sky replied.

    The waiter bowed respectfully and left the room. Zachary opened a bottle of wine

    and poured Sky a drink. "Sophia can''t drink, so I''ll have a few drinks with you, Mr.

    Walker."

    "Alright," Sky said.

    They clinked their sses together and drank it all in one go.

    After finishing their drinks, Sky''s eyes became slightly red. "I never imagined I''d

    get out so soon. Sophia, Mr. Holt, thank you so much."

    Seeing Sky''s eyes well up with tears and hearing him choke up with emotion,

    Zachary''s mood became somewhatplicated.

    He figured that the Walker family''s motives were probably driven by self-interest

    and meant to preserve their reputation, but Sky''s genuine gratitude still came as a

    surprise.

    Nevertheless, this could still be considered a win for them.

    "Mr. Walker," Zachary called. "Sophia said we can still be regr friends. Perhaps

    we''ll even be close friends in the future."

    He poured another drink for Sky. "Let''s move forward with mutual benefit, and

    forget the unpleasantness from the past."

    Sky wiped his eyes. "I''m really grateful that you''re giving me this chance. When I

    came here, I was worried. But now, it seems I don''t need to worry so much."

    "Yes." Zachary nodded slightly. "Sophia will get better."

    "Alright," Sky replied.

    Zachary understood what Sky was concerned about without him needing to say it.

    Working with someone as smart as him was not exhausting at all.

    "By the way, the Holt family can also participate in this project," Sky said with a

    smile. "Mr. Holt, you can discuss it with your parents when you get back and

    evaluate it internally at yourpany."

    Zachary nodded. "Alright, thank you. Mr. Walker, let''s eat."

    "Mr. Holt, enjoy your meal," Sky responded.

    Zachary then turned to Sophia and helped her with some food. "Sophia, make

    sure you eat more."

    Sophia smiled gently at him. "I will. After this meal, I''ll go back and discuss it with

    the executives and senior shareholders at Sinir Group. If everything looks

    good, we''ll sign the contract as soon as possible."

    She could hardly wait to see the moment Samuel was called in to witness the

    contract signing.

    "Alright, but first, let''s eat," Zachary said with a smile, continuing to pile food onto

    Sophia''s te.

    Sky watched from across the table, and for a brief moment, he felt a pang of envy.

    If he hadn''t been so foolish and reckless in the past, he and Sophia might have

    already been married-perhaps even had children by now.

    However, love and fate were strange things, and destiny was even harder to

    grasp.

    Sky and Zachary raised their sses, and the two of them drank once more.

    As they ate and talked, the tension slowly faded. The old grudges and bitterness

    weren''tpletely gone, but they were close to being resolved.