Suzzane's cries grew louder as the drunken man became more reckless. She felt hopeless, not knowing what she could do in this situation. However, suddenly, another man emerged from the shadows. In an instant, a quick and strong fist hit the drunk man's face, knocking him off the chair.Suzzane was taken aback and froze for a moment, observing the man who had just arrived. The man's face was slightly obscured by shadows, but from his fighting style and actions, Suzzane realized that he was Liam Schmidt.“Leave her alone!” Liam snapped sternly while looking at the drunken man with an angry look.The drunken man tried to get up, but his face was bruised and his eyes wide with shock. Liam took a decisive step forward and punched the man once more, sending him tumbling back down and this time helpless."Bastard," Liam muttered as he looked at the man with a hateful expression.Suzzane was still in shock, surprised by the sudden change in the situation. Liam Schmidt, a man previously nowher

Suzzane looked at Liam with a considerate face. She felt like she was standing at a very important crossroads in her life. She could use this opportunity to further investigate Gordon's plans and find out about the tender offer. On the other hand, she is moved by Liam's kindness and wants to start a new life."Liam, I... I am touched by your offer. I feel very grateful for this opportunity," said Suzzane in a low voice, trying to show her gratitude.Liam smiled sincerely. "I'm glad you accepted, Suzzane. I believe you have great potential. Together, we can achieve a lot."Suzzane felt her heart shake. Is she really going to work with Liam to build a better future? Or would she just take advantage of this opportunity for Gordon's scheming?Liam stood up and held out his hand. "How about we end this debate with an agreement? You can work as a junior secretary in my company, with the salary and training to match. You will get the opportunity to learn and grow, and I will get a dedicated

Dylan shifted the subject after the conversation about Jack. He glared at Gordon. "How is the progress of your plan to trap Liam using Suzzane?"Gordon was relieved to be able to divert attention from the sensitive topic earlier. He smiled slyly. "Everything's going well, Dad. Suzzane has agreed to be part of the plan. She's managed to get a job as Liam's junior secretary."Dylan nodded in satisfaction. "Okay, but remember, the value of the tender is very large. So make sure your plan goes perfectly. Don't leave the slightest gap."Gordon nodded firmly. "Sure, Dad. I've planned it carefully. Suzzane will gather the information we need from within Liam's company, and that will guarantee the success of our plan."Dylan raised an eyebrow. "Remember, son, if this plan fails, the repercussions will be very detrimental to us. We can't play around in a business this big."Gordon looked at his father with conviction. "Dad, don't worry. I have arranged everything and will ensure that this plan

After talking to Suzzane at the cafe, Jack feels that he has made the right decision not to get involved in more complicated plans. He tries to focus on his own business problems and find solutions to deal with the obstacles he is currently facing with his housing project.Jack decided to go to the land agency's office. He had received important information from Ashley about his housing project being held up due to a sudden problem with land titles. Ashley has prepared all documents proving that her housing does not violate any regulations, so the certificate should be issued. When he arrived at the office, Jack sensed a hostile atmosphere.“Good afternoon, I'm Jack Ashworth. I want to meet Mr. Lambert, this is related to the Lake View residential land certificate,” Jack said to one of the staff.“Jack Ashworth? Oh, that little estate on the outskirts of town?” he asked.The officials and clerks looked at him with one eye, spoke in low whispers, and laughed softly. Jack is uncomfortab

Jack continued to work in the office until the sun went down and it started to get dark. He saw Ashley, already getting ready to go home."Ashley, you can go home early. Thank you for your hard work today," Jack said gently.Ashley smiled broadly. "Thank you Jack. Hope all is well."After Ashley left, Jack felt like he was being left in the silence of the increasingly quiet office. He sat down at his desk, letting his thoughts drift. Suzzane's words kept swirling in his head. If it was true that the Hawthorne family had a plan to sabotage the Schmidt family's tender, it could be a big opportunity for him. But he also knew that involving himself in this sort of thing was a huge risk.He decided to take a cautious step. He should gather more evidence and information before making a final decision. He felt like he was playing chess against time and a strong enemy. However, his courage and determination never wavered.Evening had fallen when Jack finally ended his work in the office. He f