Chapter 36 Reno didn't press further , Gathering her files , she slipped out of the office unnoticed . Sienna barely registered her leaving , her attention fixed on the sunset outside . The dying light caught in her long lashes , accentuating the sharp , calculating look in her cold eyes as she watched the day fade away . Lana : [ Miss Enna , it's done . ] Sienna : [ Good . Any updates on my other two sisters ? ) Lana : [ Almost . Yesterday you asked me to check Miss Vivian's contact with them . Turns out , they've never reached out to each other all these years , just like complete strangers . ] པན Sienna set down her phone , her expression turning thoughtful . ' Strangers ', she thought . ' That doesn't make sense . She had tried asking Vivian about it several times , but always got evasive answers . What bothered her more was that in all the days since her return , Vivian hadn't once mentioned their other sisters . Mason had spent the night in the cell with no sign of his family . He kept badgering the guards about visitors until one finally lost it . " We called your family . They didn't come . How many times do I have to tell you that ? You think we would turn them away? Get real ! " Mason couldn't believe a lowly guard would dare to talk to him like that . ' Do they even know who I am ? This was all Chloe's fault . She played me for a fool . Once I get out , I'll make her pay , ' he thought , clenching his fists as he stomped back to his seat . Sophie finally came face - to - face with Lana , the woman she had been dying to meet . Gifts in hand , Sophie beamed . " Miss Lana , this is such an honor . Please accept this small token of my appreciation . " She pushed a card across the table , only for Lana to stop it cold with her palm . " No need . Let's get straight to business . So your company wants to replace Quinn Group in this deal? " Lana said seriously . Sophie grinned . " Exactly . Same percentages , same incentives . Just with us now . " Lana rested her chin thoughtfully on her hand , her brow furrowing slightly . " Your company operates at a much smaller scale than Quinn Group . Considering the technical demands of this project , can you guarantee on - time delivery ? " Sophie placed a hand over her heart . " Absolutely . You have my word . " Lana nodded . " Fine . If you've settled this internally , let's sign the contract . " Sophie could barely hide her grin . She had actually stolen the SIE deal right from Quinn Group . ' Sorry , Miles . Don't blame me . You should have given us a fairer slice of the deal ,' she thought . Lana reviewed the contract terms , noting Sophie had conceded three additional profit points . " You made the commitment , Miss Quinn . There's no walking back now , " she stated seriously . Sophie's grin stretched from ear to ear . " Of course . " Then a familiar voice suddenly cut through the air , freezing her mid - celebration . She whirled around and saw her cousin , Miles Quinn . ' What's he doing here ? ' Her mind raced . ' He should be at the business forum tonight . ' Under his icy stare , Sophie's palms grew sweaty , her shirt clinging to her back . Lana frowned at Miles . " What's going on ? I thought Quinn Group arranged this meeting . " Miles's expression hardened , his gaze raking over Sophie with contempt . Sophie's stomach lurched , knowing she was exposed . ' How is this possible ? ' Panic surged through her . ' I covered every angle . ' " Miss Lana , this was our oversight , " Miles said tersely . " Quinn Group will oversee this collaboration moving forward . My sincere apologies for tonight's situation . I'll personally visit your company to make amends . " 1/2 Chapter 36 Lana's knuckles whitened around the files , putting on a convincing show of outrage . " Quinn Group is a top - tier name in Vallaris , " she said , voice dripping with indignation . " Is this really how you conduct business ? Miss Noir would be disappointed to learn about tonight's events . " Miles knew they were at fault . He should've kept better control over Sophie , who had used the company name to set up this shady meeting and tried to steal the deal . He extended his hand in apology . " Miss Lana , we're sorry . To make things right , we're offering SIE Corporation a 20 % discount . Let's put this behind us and keep doing business . " Just as Miss Enna predicted , ' Lana suppressed a smirk . " After all these years of working together , Miss Noir definitely trusts Quinn Group . But tonight's situation ?" She shook her head . " Clean this up first . Goodnight ." After Miles gave a meaningful look , his assistant quickly followed Lana out and discreetly handed her a card . " Miss Lana , we take full responsibility for tonight . Given our long - standing relationship , we hope you'll help resolve this matter . " Lana's expression remained stern , though a flicker of anger showed in her eyes before she shoved back the card . " I play by the book , as does Miss Noir . She may let this slide , but there won't be a second chance . " The assistant nodded obediently . After a pause , Lana continued , " I shouldn't be telling you this , but for Mr. Quinn's sake , you should know this wasn't Sophie's first attempt . She has approached me multiple times before , which I ignored . But this time , " her voice hardened , " she used Mr. Quinn's name to get to me . " The assistant's face contorted in disgust . " Sophie is such an ungrateful snake , " he muttered under his breath . Insistently pushing the card toward Lana , he said , " Miss Lana , this is a VIP membership for the finest jewelry stores . Nothing extravagant , just a small token . " His voice took on a flattering tone , " Though truly , someone of your beauty only enhances the jewels , not the other way around . " This time Lana slipped the card into her pocket with a knowing smirk . " A word of advice ? Sophie's a viper . Watch your back . " The assistant nodded vehemently , " Miss Lana , you're absolutely right . " His loyalty to Miles burned in his eyes . ' After everything Mr. Quinn did for her , this is the thanks he gets ? ' Back at Hart Corporation , Lana placed the card on Sienna's desk and reported everything . " Keep it . Consider it a gift . " Sienna didn't look up from her contracts . " Reno has got the other thing covered . You close the deal . " Lana gave a crisp nod . As Lana left , she noticed the almost - empty office . Outside , former employees were hanging around . They had clearly quit to force Sienna to beg them back . ' What a joke , ' Lana thought . ' Miss Enna is never short of talent . These nobodies actually think they're important ? ' Aiden entered , freezing at the sight of Lana . Sienna's voice turned icy . " What do you want ? "