Nicholas hadn’t expected this kind of opportunity to present itself so early on in his life.He thought he would have to wait until he could get back at Emerson Yu for what he had done, but Stephen was lucky. As soon as he left Mr. Ong’s office he took out his phone and gave Edward Hao a call.“Are you bored?” Stephen asked Edward as he waited for the elevator.“Depends what you had in mind.” Edward said in a flat tone, seemingly uninterested.“Come with me to Lowe City, have some fun.” Stephen told Edward as the elevator arrived.“Text me the details.” Edward said as he dropped the call.Stephen smiled, satisfied as his plan was slowly coming together.When he returned to his office, his team members were waiting for him, he could see the worry in their faces.“What’s wrong?” Stephen asked as he opened his office and let them inside.“Vice president Cho was just here.” Natalia Wu told Stephen as she frowned.“Isn’t a visit from the Vice President a good thing?” Stephen asked, preten

“So, what was your childhood really like?” Vanessa asked as she finally looked away from the dazzling ring on her finger. “I was privileged and happy.” Stephen told Vanessa as he noticed her looking at the ring again. “I grew up in a home where my mother loved me, my grandfather taught me everything, and my grandmother spoiled me.” “I heard about the late madam Cho.” Vanessa frowned as she recalled news from the distant past. “When she died, grandfather was heartbroken. Unlike my father and mother, my aunt and uncle, their marriage was a love match that lasted decades.” Stephen said with a sigh. “That ring on your finger, it belonged to her.” “You don’t need to talk about the past if you aren’t ready.” Vanessa noticed that there was a distant ache in Stephen’s expression. “It’s fine, I’ll be fine.” Stephen said as he smiled at his fiance. “There is something I need to confess.” Vanessa told Stephen as she looked down, embarrassed that she hadn’t told him earlier. “What is it?”

Emerson glared at Stephen as the latter sat at his seat at the head of the table. “Manager Mason, you didn’t inform us that you would be bringing such a big group.” David Lao grumbled as Emerson continued to glare at Stephen, while Stephen seemed unbothered. “Oh well, we got a call from the head office, directly from the Chairman’s assistant, Mr. Kai.” Manager Mason was flustered as he tried his best to explain the situation without offending either party. “Mr. Lao, I was sent by the head office to discuss with Mr. Yu the unlawful blockade of our trucks from entering and passing through Lowe City.” Stephen said as he spoke in Manager Mason’s place. “We have not been unlawfully blocking your trucks.” Emerson Yu spoke up for the first time during the meeting. “Then tell me, Mr. Yu, what reason do you have for blocking the trucks of Cho Industries?” Stephen questioned. “Your trucks damage our roads, Cho Industries should pay more so that our roads are maintained.” Emerson Yu said

Stephen chuckled when he realized that he had arrived a little bit too early. He and Edward had planned to meet at seven in the evening to have dinner and drinks. Stephen knew that the Yu family had dinner in this particular restaurant every Wednesday night. He was planning on making them cave as soon as they realized that Stephen and Edward were really friends.“Do you have a reservation?” The woman at the entrance asked as she carefully eyed Stephen. It was clear she was trying to see if she should ignore him or entertain him.“Under Cho Industries.” Stephen said, making the woman’s demeanor quickly change. “Mr. Sy, this way.” The woman said as she guided him to the best seat in the restaurant. He may just be an assistant manager from the head office, but he was still an employee if Cho Industries meeting with someone important. “We normally offer this table to our more regular guests, but my manager said to prioritize you tonight.” The woman told Stephen as she gestured toward

When Stephen entered the bathroom, the stench of blood hung in the air. He watched as his bodyguards did as he asked. Stephen was not a violent man, but he understood that some people needed to receive what they dished out.When his bodyguards noticed Stephen entering the room, they stopped and lifted Emerson Yu, making him kneel in front of Stephen.“Not so fun being on the receiving end, is it?” Stephen asked as he grinned at the man. “Coward.” Emerson Yu hissed as he spat blood at Stephen's feet. He was so weak at this point that the blood didn’t even touch Stephen’s shoes. Stephen clicked his tongue and shook his head as he looked down and watched Emerson Yu. “You can’t even beat me up yourself!” Emerson proudly declared, probably using up the last of his strength to mock Stpehen.“I don’t need to get my hands dirty.” Stephen simply replied as he nodded to his bodyguards to resume what they had been doing.Stephen smiled as he watched Emerson fight to stay conscious, it seem