The lawyer organized the documents into three copies, keeping one and giving the other two to Richard and Ivy.

"The contract is now in effect," the lawyer respectfully told Ethan.

"Mm."

Ethan nodded, glancing at the delighted Richard.

He calmly said, "Well then, Mr. Collins, we'll be taking our leave."

Richard quickly smiled, "Let me see you out, let me see you out!"

The two ignored Richard as they walked out.

Richard walked beside Ivy, unable ...