I was about to refute him when he interrupted me again."A project as large as the Bourdamun development landing in your hands, Chloe... Do you really believe it’s not because of the Beringer family's influence? You're just lucky, that's all!""Why do I have to ask you to help smooth things over? Isn't that a bit too much?" He gave me the impression that I was obligated to charge into battle for him.I angrily cut him off. "Put away your petty mindset! I was able to be in charge of Bourdamun because of my capabilities. “I worked hard to build my qualifications. It’s also because of my sincerity and perseverance in collaborating with ATL Empire to further Tanum's reputation. It's based on my hands-on approach, good quality, and reputation. No shortcuts… I despise those vile methods.”That was when I realized that Matthew hated this standing the most. It was unlike him, who cut corners and had an extremely poor reputation."That is enough!" He said, “Don’t act all righteous. Could

It was understandable for two rival companies, especially fierce competitors like us, to be cautious. So, I approached the topic differently. "You don't have to give me the details. I'm just using it as an example. You shouldn’t be concerned if you’re in charge of these projects, have signed contracts, and have the power to negotiate and oversee construction. Stand tall, use it as leverage, and negotiate with her."As I continued eating, I offered Matthew advice and suggestions.Matthew finally disclosed a few unfavorable aspects, and I pondered, providing him with guidance and a well-thought-out plan.Matthew's face lit up, smiling and feeling somewhat triumphant. I glanced disdainfully at him, set down my utensils, and reached for a few napkins to dab at the corners of my mouth."Now, it's up to you on how to proceed. You must establish a solid foundation with the subcontractors. That's crucial. If the partners don't turn against you, you've won," I explained clearly. This wa

I slept through the night until early the next morning. If my growling stomach hadn't woken me up, I might have kept sleeping.I searched for my phone everywhere but couldn't find it. I gave up, figuring they must have taken it away after I fell asleep to avoid disturbing me.Hunger finally drove me to get up after lazing around, staring at the ceiling with heavy eyes. I quickly washed up and went downstairs for breakfast.Grace discreetly approached me, asking in a hushed tone, "Why did she hit you?""Don't worry about it. She just loses it every time she sees me talking to your son," I said casually. I didn't want her to be concerned."Then just ignore her. That cursed woman will get her comeuppance eventually. Her heart is wicked, and God will deal with her! My son is unfortunate to have her!" I shook my head repeatedly and staggered into the kitchen. While eating, I thought about yesterday's events. There was a limit to what one could endure.Melanie's slap gave me a new pe

The incident happened because of an unusual disturbance.When our engagement ceremony ended, Archie started to negotiate with Atlas over me, which made all my family members chuckle. But in the midst of this celebratory atmosphere, a group of individuals in a corner began discreetly discussing my somewhat controversial past.These discussions reached the ears of Lauren, and due to the offensive nature of the remarks, it quickly escalated into a heated confrontation, which resulted in Lauren getting slapped.The woman who had initiated the confrontation pointed at Lauren arrogantly and verbally attacked her. "Who do you think you are? How dare you interfere in my affairs? Take a good look at yourself. You're nothing more than an accessory. But here you are, speaking up in an upscale setting. Do you still think you're a socialite? How funny! Birds of a feather really do flock together. You’re both equally disgusting.”Her extremely harsh words made Lauren cover her face. She tried to

I stared at the women. "Apologize right now," I commanded coldly.It was evident that the tall woman was stubborn and had a knack for being unruly, just like Liora. She decided to step forward as she saw the situation turning against her and my relentless demand for an apology."Since our agreements have been terminated, why should I apologize? Did I say anything wrong?" she retorted defiantly.I took a step closer, gazing directly at her. "No apology, huh?" I said, coldly.One of the men who had pleaded with Atlas suddenly turned to her and scolded, "Katie Finch, apologize!"The woman's face darkened even more, "Why..."I slapped her hard without hesitation. Then, I looked at her calmly and said, "Since you won't apologize, consider that repayment for the slap earlier. I hope you'll pay more attention to your behavior in the future. You shouldn’t mess with some people. You can leave now."After that, I returned to Lauren's side, saying, "You don’t need to show those kind of peo