CHAPTER 839. MY LITTLE BELOVED. The Price of a Deal

Niko walked into Mr. Van Beek’s office with firm steps, determined to finalize the contract once and for all so he could go home. The previous day had been an emotional mess, but now he was a little clearer on things: he had to focus on closing the deal and not let personal matters get in the way. After all, securing this contract would be another step forward in expanding his company.

Van Beek was waiting behind his desk with a sly smile that Niko had never liked.

"Too polite to be sincere," he thought. "Especially lately."

Niko took a seat and made it clear he wanted to get straight to the point by skipping the usual coffee and premature celebration formalities.

"Mr. Keller, the lawyers have made the small adjustments to the contract that we agreed upon," Van Beek said, sliding the document toward him. "Just to make everything as fair as possible. You know… minor things."

Niko raised an eyebrow, opened the document, and began readi