Chapter 146

“See this as an investment opportunity from me. I, Xavier Delgado, am willing to invest in your business. You should accept it, as this is purely business,” he said when he saw the discomfort on her face.

“So, it’s an investment opportunity?” she asked, tilting her head to make it look as though she was thinking about it. He nodded at her question, and she narrowed her eyes. “And I have to pay you back, right?”

“Of course. How would it be an investment if you didn’t provide returns?”

“Okay, then. Deal,” she said, stretching out her hand to him.

“Deal,” he agreed, taking her hand.

They shook hands on their new agreement. “I thought you were going to draft a contract?” Jessica asked.

“What?” Xavier said, lo