Chapter 40: The Contract
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Eira watched as another car pulled up beside theirs in the vast compound, the estate looming ahead like a palace. The two men seated in front of her stepped out as soon as the car halted, and just as she reached for the door handle, it swung open from the outside.
With her bag over her shoulder and her jacket draped over her arm, Eira exited the car and rounded it just in time to see Jania striding toward her from the second vehicle. Dressed in her usual black combat attire—fitted pants, a leather jacket, and sturdy combat boots—Jania’s high ponytail pulled her dark hair back sharply, accentuating the fierce look that matched Eira’s first impression of her.
"Hey, little girl. How was school?" Jania smirked as they began walking toward the entrance.
Eira rolled her eyes, climbing the steps. "School was fine, old woman," she quipped, earning a chuckle from Jania.
"Oh, before I forget," Jania said, "the lawyer has finalized a draft for the contract with Master Lyle’s conditions. You just need to add your terms, and if both of you agree, it will go back to the lawyer for the final review. Once it’s settled, it’ll be ready for your signatures."
They passed through the double doors, met by greetings from men in suits and maids stationed along the grand hallway.
"Look, Jania," Eira sighed dramatically, "you’re not the one I’ll be signing a contract with, nor the one I’ll be marrying. So why am I always hearing all of this from you? Is your boss too busy or just allergic to communication?"
"Something like that." Jania turned, chuckling. "He’s waiting in the study. Follow me."
At the end of the hall, they reached a pair of white double doors. Jania lifted her hand to knock, but before her knuckles touched the door, a deep voice called from inside.
"Come in."