After her presentation, Joanne offered a polite smile. "Wes, just ask if anything's unclear."
Wes—his left eye swollen from a recent fight—could only squint at her with his good eye. "You've done your homework, I see."
Really? Did he actually think she'd use her looks to land this deal?
Joanne maintained her professional tone. "Wes, we're fully licensed and compliant with an experienced team. Give us this chance to prove ourselves."
Staring at her annoyingly beautiful face, Wes grudgingly admitted, "You know I'm only considering this because of you, right? Don't flatter yourself thinking I'm scared of Zane Grey."
Joanne didn't miss a beat. "Give us this opportunity, and we won't disappoint."
Wes smirked shamelessly. "So...what's in it for me?"
"Name your terms," Joanne countered, cr
