Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 178 Extortion

I looked up, frowning at the man who had the audacity to spew nonsense. I was suppressing the anger rising in my chest. No matter what, today was an important day for me and Eric. Even if it wasn't our wedding anniversary, it was still the day we officially became allies.

Eric seemed to share the same thought I had. Ignoring the ranting man, he simply took my hand and continued walking toward the exit.

However, our silence only emboldened the man. Ignoring his fiancée's attempts to hold him back, he stepped forward and blocked our way. "What's this? No apology? Do you think you run the city clerk's office or something?"

Eric shielded me behind him and said coldly, "You're the one who bumped into us. There are surveillance cameras over there. You can check for yourself."

The guy snorted. "Check the cameras? By the time we do that, you'd be long gone. I don't care. You ruined our lucky wedding hour. You'll have to compensate us with at least three grand!"

I stared at him indifferently. So, the guy was just a scammer.

"Three grand?" I looked at the guy. "That's probably not enough, is it? How about ten grand? Would that be sufficient?"

His twisted expression turned excited at my words, and he immediately nodded. "Of course! The more compensation, the better!"

I smiled and turned to Eric. "Did you keep the camera recording on?"

Eric nodded. "Of course."

he noticed the portable camera strapped to Eric's chest that was

for some reason, Eric had abandoned his usual cold business-minded demeanor and insisted on using a portable camera, saying that he wanted to document the first day of our alliance. Although I found it a little embarrassing, I had no reason to refuse, so

that it would actually

the spot. He tried to act casual, but his voice wavered. "Let's just forget it. Today's supposed to

finished speaking, he bolted from

even react, Eric turned to me with an amused look in his eyes.

I blinked

He clarified, "Brown Group."

at the fleeing man. Sure enough, now that I was paying attention, I noticed his shoes. They were a limited edition pair that Brown

him to be in

standing that lost in thought, Eric gently took my

out who he is soon enough when you start working.

and touch had a strange magic to

followed him into the car without

got out, I saw a stunning villa with traditional architecture in front

me.

you like it?" Eric asked softly, standing beside

I nodded. "Of course."