"But Mrs. Sigourney, there's one thing I must make clear first."

Sam lifted his gaze to her, his tone still as gentle as before. Yet his expression carried a note of seriousness, softened only by a faint smile.

"I will only agree to review your corporation's revised bidding proposal. I have not promised which side will win the bid."

"Even if you are a friend of my wife, everything must follow proper procedure..."

His explanation to Sigourney echoed almost word for word what Grace had told her ...