Nick had absolute faith in Khloe's abilities—she could secure the bid without question—but he would never let her fight alone. Wherever they were, as husband and wife, they were a united force.
Nick worked through the night, and in the early hours, he anonymously sent out a file containing critical data.
Meanwhile, Barney also burned the midnight oil in his hotel room. After finishing a remote meeting, he couldn't stop replaying the day's bid in his mind.
Khloe's talent was formidable. From what his people had gathered, the evaluation panel was subtly biased in favor of the Hunt Group. With this initial advantage, combined with Khloe's meticulous plan and strategic pricing, Solara Energy would have to pull out every trick in the book to secure a win.
"Barney."
A knock on the door broke his concentration. Angela's voice came softly. Barney pressed his fingers to his brow and murmured a reply, allowing her in.
Angela set a steaming cup of calming tea beside him.
"Why aren't you sleeping yet?" he asked.
"You wouldn't rest, and neither would I. It's almost three in the morning. You have work tomorrow—you should sleep."
Her care instantly dissolved the tension from his face. "Alright," he replied softly, taking her hand.
"Was the bid difficult today?" she asked.
"Not really," Barney answered, sipping the tea. "But Khloe is strong. It's still too early to tell the outcome."
"In my eyes, you're still the best," Angela said, her words gentle, coaxing a smile from him.
Barney let a wry smile touch his lips. "There's always someone better, someone stronger. I'm getting old."
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