Chapter 672 Acting skills

"Since you hate me, I'll leave now." Nia was worried that she didn't have a reason to leave. She was in a bad mood, and it was hard to tell how much of what Lucia said was true or false. She was about to turn when Lucia caught her.

"You can't leave. You have to sign the contract today even if you don't want." Lucia said with a domineering look on her face. "I finally had the opportunity to openly retaliate against Spencer. How could I let you leave so easily?"

"Lucia, don't you think your words are inconsistent? You were the one who said that you would never forgive me, and now you're actually asking me to cooperate with you?!" Nia found it ridiculous. She was more convinced that this was not a place to stay.

"Spencer is my priority right now," Lucia said without hesitation,

"I've long disliked Spencer. After thinking about it, Arthur is the one who treats me better. However, you know Reynolds' mother. Esmae doesn't want me to be with Arthur. Since that's the case, I'll make Spencer feel bad and ask for the annulment myself. Therefore, you have to participate in this project!"

Lucia was outspoken about her "intention".

"So, you're using me as cannon fodder?" Nia finally understood what Lucia meant when she said she was using her against Spencer!

Lucia's dislike of Spencer was real. She had long known that they were apart, but she couldn't tell if Lucia was expressing anger or deluding herself. owns this text.

"That's right," Lucia replied flatly. "I'm just using you as cannon fodder. Spencer already knows that Arthur and I are going to work together, but he's not that excited about it. But with you, it's going to be interesting. So, you can't leave!"

After she finished speaking, Lucia tightened her grip on Nia's arm. Kevin, who was standing aside, hesitated to help, but because of the difference between men and women, he could only stand aside and stare.

"Lucia, you're forcing my hand!" Nia didn't expect Lucia to be so blunt, so she struggled as she spoke.

"I'm!"

Nia frowned as she stared at Lucia. At this moment, she just wanted to leave. As they were tugging at each other, Arthur seemed to have noticed what was going on over here. He walked towards them. "Lucia, what's happening? Why aren't you coming?" Arthur asked, looking at Lucia gently.

"Nothing," Lucia said, quickly smiling and turning to Arthur. "I haven't seen Ms. Davidson in a long time. Just catching up."

Nia watched Lucia change her expression again, and she turned her gaze to Arthur, while her eyes were filled with doubts.

Arthur found out and said to her apologetically, "Ms. Davidson, I'm sorry, but Lucia wants to buy in. You know I'm not going to say no."

"What's there to say no to? The three of us can drive Spencer crazy!" said Lucia petulantly.

"Lucia..." Arthur seemed upset that she said that in front of Nia.

"Mr. Davies," Nia moved her eyes and said to Arthur, "You know there's been a huge misunderstanding between me and Ms. Webb. This partnership isn't solid, so I'm just gonna..." "No!" Lucia said again,

"There are no absolute enemies or friends in the business world. You are of great use to me now. There is no harm to us working together. Why are you pretending to refuse? Don't tell me that you are not interested in this project at all."

Nia was so distracted by Lucia that she pursed her lips.

"Ms. Davidson, if you're having second thoughts, you can take them back. I'm not going to force it," Arthur said to Nia as he pulled Lucia, who was a slightly agitated, behind him.

"But I must advise you. You know, not long ago, there was a misunderstanding between you and me. Now we make peace? This project is important, but it's just a way to attack Spencer right now. All I care about is whether Lucia gets hurt, so I'm inviting you to join me on this project. Our interests are aligned. If you can think it through, you can stay. If you can't, you can leave."

Nia was hesitating. Lucia's emotions were making her feel a little strange, but Arthur seemed to have a point, and Jacob also said that as long as they played by the rules, there was nothing they could do to themselves.

Seeing Nia's hesitation, Lucia's lips curled up slightly, and she spoke again,

"Arthur, don't let her go! Spencer is treating her as a big worry right now. If we can seize this opportunity to work together, we can completely mess up Spencer's situation. He would never have thought that the three of us would work together. Right now, Esmae is having a credit crisis with him. If he goes to her to make a scene, she will definitely be furious. Then, we still have a chance!"

"I understand," Arthur said patiently as he turned to face Lucia. "But we can't force Ms. Davidson. You and her..."

"Nia, tell me! Are you cooperating or not?" Lucia glared at Nia and shouted before Arthur could finish his words. Nia, who was deep in thought, was so frightened that her body trembled.

"Mr. Davies, Ms. Webb, May I have a word with Ms. Davidson alone, please?" Seeing that Nia couldn't make up her mind, Kevin stepped forward and suggested.

"Sure," Arthur said, nodding. Then he said to Lucia, "Lucia, let's keep reading the contract and wait for Ms. Davidson to decide."

Having said that, he returned to the conference table with Lucia, leaving Nia in a daze.

"Am I going too far?" asked Lucia, standing next to Arthur and pretending to read the document.

"It's okay," Arthur said with a gentle smile. "Nia can't leave today. Give her time to ask Jacob."

Arthur was certain that if Jacob agreed to cooperate, he won't mind Lucia being a part of it, and... It pained Arthur to remember Jacob's obsession with Lucia, and Jacob won't let go of the chance to get in touch with her.

"Kevin, do you think they can be trusted?" Nia asked Kevin as soon as she realized she was being pulled to the door of the conference room.

"Wait for a moment. I'll ask Mr. Taylor right away. We can't make a decision on this." Kevin looked cautiously in Arthur and Lucia's direction to make sure that they weren't looking over.

"Okay, you can ask him right away. I don't want to miss this project either. Besides... although it's hard to tell if Lucia's words are true or not, there is one thing that is true. If the three of us work together, Spencer will be furious," Nia said.