Chapter 203

Serena's POV I stared at the proposal for the third time, my eyes scanning every detail. Everything looked perfect—too perfect. The profit margins were generous, the terms were favorable, and there weren't any hidden clauses I could spot. And that's exactly what worried me. Why would Lucian West suddenly offer such a generous deal after I'd already turned him down once? It smelled like bait, though I couldn't figure out what the trap might be. That evening when Ryan returned home, I brought it up while we were relaxing in the living room. "Ryan, what do you think Lucian's really after?" I asked, curling my legs beneath me on the sofa. "This proposal is suspiciously generous. I can't help wondering if it's another trap." Ever since learning about the bad blood between Ryan and Lucian, I'd become extra cautious about anything involving Celestial Gems. Ryan's expression remained neutral as he took a sip of his whiskey. "Don't overthink it. If you believe the partnership makes business sen