Chapter 238
aims figured that Charlotte might know how to play golf, but women usually didn’t have much power in their swing. Whether she could actually land the ball on the green was still questionable
Even if she did, it would probably take right or nine strokes Losing a bit of money for a smile from a pretty face? Totally worth it.
Charlotte smiled politely. “Dinner’s fine. But betting cash isn’t all that exciting. How about we bet on something else?”
Gaius raised an eyebrow, amused. “And what would you like to bet no, Miss Riley?
“I can land the ball on the green within ten strokes, Mr. Lloyd, your company signs a one–year contract with our firm–legal counsel plus case representation. For every stroke underten, you add another year to the contract. And it land it in a single stroke, we go straight to a ten–year deal, and your company agrees to let un handle all legal matters for the next decade. How does that sound?
Gaiuschuckled, impressed. She wasn’t interested in a hundred thousand here or there. She was after the real prize.
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*Smart,” Gaius thought.
TH Corporation was huge. Just one year’s worth of legal cases would be enough to feed her entice firm.
He had underestimated her
Tuming to the managing partner, he joked, “Mr. Long, where did you find someone like Miss Riley? She’s sharp–always thinking about your firm’s bottom line. 1 almost want to poach her to head my in–house legal team.
Tim laughed good–naturedly. “You flatterus, Mr. Lloyd, ”
calus, now thoroughly entertained, smiled and agreed, “Alright. If that’s what Miss Riley wants to wager, then let’s do it. As long as she’s having fun, I’m happy.” Charlotte gave a sweet smile. “Great.”
The caddy handed her a club, and she gave it
gave it a smooth test swing-
cujus, clearly laying it on thick, said with a grin, “Not bad at all! can tell you’ve got a natural talent.”
Charlotte smiled faintly, said nothing, then calmly positioned herself and adjusted her stance.
“Apologies in advance, Mr. Lloyd,” she said gently.
Before calus could process what she meant, Charlotte had already swing
Her movement was smooth, controlled, and practiced. The small white ball cut through the air in a clean, perfect are then dropped squarely onto the green. Galus stared, stunned.
She had done it in one shot.
Tim couldn’t help clapping “Beautiful shot!”
Charlotte walked to the green, sank the ball in with elegant precision, then looked up with a bright, confident smile.
“Mi Lloyd, one shot on the green. As per our agreement, your company will be signing a ten–year legal counsel and litigation services contract with our firm.” Calus ficully snapped out of his shock and started dapping too.
“Incredible! I never would’ve guessed, Miss Riley. That form–honestly, better than mine. And you said you only played a little? You’re way too modest.” Charlotte offered a polite sulle, lips barely curved. “You’re too kind, Mr. Lloyd.”
Tim stood off to the side, practically grinding from ear to ear.
Ten Wars.
He had only intended to bring Charlotte along as a pretty face to lighten the mood–maybe help smooth the path to a contract. He never expected her to walk in and seal a ten–year deal on the spot.
His years in the business, he had never closed something is bly hone gu
For the first time, he felt a little outclassed:
Not far off, Noah nudged Sean withhiselbow, gesturing toward the green.
*Your ex is seriously impressive. One shot onto the green–and that swing didn’t look any worse than a pro’s.”
Sean turned to look
His eyes softened as a trace of pride flickered across his face.
“Back in high school, Lottle won the national youth gold championship.”
