Mark turned to them and said sarcastically, "Look at the other businessmen, they're all going in to talk to the project manager. Aren’t you too unwise to stay behind and miss your chance?"Katrina and James exchanged malicious glances.James raised his chin, "A fool like you can never understand! We're not in a hurry to go in because my father, Frank Ross, is the project manager at LCN!"So, even if all these idiots camp out in the parking lot to try to be first in line, the project my father will pay attention to is my fiancée's!"Katrina proudly held up her head at James's words and then asked disdainfully, "Hey, where is your lowly wife?"Mark sneered. "That it's not any of your business.""Well, even if you don’t say, I can still imagine how she's putting resumes around town, begging for a job and being turn down again and again!" Katrina laughed scornfully."I feel really sorry for Briana. She had no wisdom in choosing a husband worthy of her." James sneered.Mark looks at James
Mark remained with his arms crossed, closely observing this pair of fools.Was it for them that the project manager intended to approve their proposal?Mark even suspected that, without Briana around, if Grandma Vasconcelos handed over the reins of the company to Katrina, Vasconcelos Company would go bankrupt!James intervened sarcastically, "I have to correct you, my dear. This beggar is INDEED a criminal. His crime is wasting our oxygen!"Katrina glances at James. "That's why I'm giving the janitor a chance to redeem himself."If he manages to improve my mood, we can even talk to your father to let him have the janitor job."Katrina's mocking gaze and laughter revealed her true stance.James yelled at Mark, "Are you listening, janitor? Kneel before my girl!"Having had enough, Mark decided to end the conversation with an icy tone."Don't worry if I get a job or not. Unlike you, I can handle things on my own."Furthermore, if I were you, I wouldn't rely so much on the cunning and pow
"Lord Ferro, what explanation will we give Frank Ross regarding his dismissal?"Mark sneers, "Tell him he and his son offended people they shouldn't have."Besides, these arbitrary decisions Mr. Ross made regarding which projects to take on are reason enough for him to never get a manager's job in the entire kingdom of Aurelia again!"Susana understood the mission and was quick to execute them.Meanwhile, James and Katrina were very confident in the waiting room along with other business people and representatives from different companies, eager to form some collaboration.Behind a glass door was the living room of the famous Frank Ross.The door opened and a not-so-attractive businesswoman with glasses came out with a frown, showing that her proposal had been rejected."Next!" Frank shouted.Frank met James' gaze and they both blinked rapidly.James whispered to Katrina, "I told you, honey! Our project is going to pass with flying colors."Katrina leaned over to her fiancé and smiled
Security guards entered the office of a reluctant Frank Ross who refused to come out from behind his desk."Who called these gorillas? I demand to speak to Susana Linz! She owes me an explanation!"How can I be fired after so many contracts I've approved?"“You mean all those rubbish contracts you've approved so far? Well, they’re all useless, and evidence of bribing are all listed here." The executive said, throwing a file at Frank’s feet.Frank was shaking with rage and grinding his teeth, but he couldn't refute all the accusations.The worst of all is that, upon realizing that the double glass door was open, everyone who was still in the waiting room heard everything!Even his son and his fiancée!The other businessmen who were waiting their turn began to express their indignation."What a shame! We were being cheated this whole time!""I'm glad the President came here to clean up this mess!""I prepared myself so well to be tricked in this game of marked cards at the end of the st
Inside the Vasconcelos mansion, Gilson and Claudia, Katrina's parents, and Grandma Althea were talking in the living room.Everyone had smiling faces, waiting for Katrina and James to just appear to announce the victory.Before they appeared, Gilson grabbed a cup of tea and raised it to the ceiling, "A toast! To the Vasconcelos Company!""Cheers!" The others exclaimed, raising their cups high, laughing heartily.After sips, Claudia sighed, "Ah, how good it feels to be on the winning side!"Althea squinted her eyes, "Claudia, is this...?""Yes, it's Nadir's pearl necklace!" Claudia responded, giggling disdainfully.Gilson looked at the entrance to the living room, "Where are they? Did they go out to a restaurant and celebrate?"Claudia shook her head, "Without giving us the news? No. They would have sent a message."Althea shrugged, "Calm down, you two! Victory is already assured. Let's update our status in Aurelia's society."Gilson gestures, putting the cup on the saucer, "Guys, I he
Briana was working hard in her office, typing on her computer and finalizing a collaboration proposal for the LCN Group.Gene opened her office door and informed her, "Miss Vasconcelos, we have good news! It seems like we have more time for you to present the project!""What do you mean?" Briana raised her eyes from the monitor and looked at Gene, very surprised."There was a setback with the project manager. It seems like the group president is cleaning the house, getting rid of the rotten apples," Gene commented.Gene knew this because Mark had informed him beforehand.With the sudden dismissal of Frank Ross, Mark didn't want his wife to stress about finishing the project, so he arranged for her to be informed.Briana allowed herself to relax and roll her tense shoulders, "Phew! Thank goodness. I can finish this more calmly and go by there tomorrow.""It seems like luck is on our side!" Gene winked and then left.Briana decided to pick up her phone and check the messages left by her
Mark was at his desk, at LCN Group headquarters, where Susana had left him hours ago.He received a message on his phone from Susana saying that her task had been completed.Mark smiled slightly, by the left corner of his mouth. A rotten apple had just been thrown in the trash.He was determined to clear the way for his wife to triumph.After thinking about it, the door opened and Linda walked in.Mark raised his gaze and his brows furrowed as he observed that Linda seemed somewhat apprehensive, gripping hard on the tablet.Linda's voice came out at a fast pace, "Lord Ferro, I need to communicate something with you. It's not serious, but it should be reported.""What happened, Miss Mattes?" Mark leaned back in his presidential chair."We identified a cyber invasion attempt, originating from Palace City," Linda promptly reported, "The attempt was immediately neutralized."Mark narrowed his eyes, understanding the information."They still don't give up, huh?""Thanks to our team of expe
"Luana Barros?"Luana turned around and felt a wave of disgust run from head to toe.Why is that simpleton guy calling me near a TAXI?Okay, he was dressed decently and even looked good, but...A TAXI?Could it be...?She didn’t expect a Rolls-Royce, at least he can drive a Benz to pick her up!She took a taxi only a few times. She's used to be picked up in a luxury car by her friends."Do I know you, sir?" Luana forced a smile so artificial that her lips felt like plaster."I'm Mark Ferro. Briana, my wife, asked me to pick you up from the airport." Mark extended his hand, smiling kindly.Luana looked at Mark's hand, which had calluses from holding a broom and mop so much.However, she decided to shake hands, otherwise, they would stay at the airport entrance forever!Briana's husband really is as shabby as the rumors say!"Yes, I'm Luana Barros. Thank you for the ride." She managed to feign cordiality."I'm happy to help."Mark took Luana's suitcases and, with the help of the taxi dr