Elwyn's POV
I put the contract down and held my head in my hands. It was clear that Jackie had intervened to help me get the best possible terms. But I didn't want this. I didn't want to feel like I was receiving special treatment just because of my personal relationship with him. In business, everything had to be fair, and I needed to feel confident that I had earned what I deserved based on my own abilities—not because of someone else's influence.
I took a deep breath, trying to gather my thoughts, and pressed the button to call Alise into my office. She walked in with her notepad in hand, her eyes bright as usual.
"What can I do for you?" Alise asked, a hint of curiosity in her voice as she noticed my discomfort.
I tapped my fingers on the contract. "Alise, I need to know
