Chapter 263

I tightened my grip on the pen. Just before I penned my signature, a thought flashed through my mind. I had to make sure to carefully read every document that required my signature. I tried really hard to focus and read the new promissory note, but the words just wouldn't come into focus. Luca and Davian kept urging me, and I thought, "Since we're all men, there shouldn't be any reason for them to break their word." Thus, I signed it. My hand trembled the moment I finished signing, and the pen slipped from my grasp, falling to the floor. As I bent down to pick it up, I was suddenly grabbed by an arm—chubby hands pulling at my sleeve. "Mr. Palmer, what's wrong?" It was a woman's voice. Standing beside me was a short and slightly stumpy woman dressed in a blue dress, smiling brightly. "Who are you?" I pushed her hand away and steadied myself as I staggered. With a radiant smile, the woman responded, her tone soft yet alluring, "I'm Miley Dominguez. Nice to meet you." Her figur