Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 189 One Trap After Another

Harvey's expression was enough to disgust me. I knew whatever he was about to say wouldn't be good.

I tilted my head curiously. "So, how exactly do you plan to compensate me, Mr. Zimmerman?"

Harvey was pleased with my cooperative attitude. "In a few days, we'll be discussing an investment deal with Flint Group. If you perform well, I'll fully acknowledge you as part of our team."

Flint Group? I couldn't help but smile.

What were the odds? At this point, I wasn't even surprised by the sheer amount of coincidences thrown my way.

Seeing me smile, Harvey mistakenly thought I was overjoyed. He walked over and patted my shoulder. "I know you have misgivings about me, but consider this a test. If you do well, there'll be benefits for you."

After returning to my desk, Heather leaned over, her eyes shining with excitement for gossip.

I chuckled helplessly and said, "It's just another case of workplace manipulation.

That evening, Eric came to pick me up after work as usual. The moment I got into the car, I spilled everything about my day. Eric couldn't stop laughing.

you're just a naive rookie,

at home right now, celebrating what he thinks is my upcoming downfall. How dare he use a large project with Flint Group to get rid of me? Isn't he even worried that I might drag

power for too long. After years of people sucking up to him, he

I nodded in agreement.

look at him. "Eric, can you do me a

indulgence. "Of course. It's about the investment meeting in two days,

mischievously,

could see the same playful glint reflecting

...

the meeting, Harvey dumped a mountain of documents on me, telling me

bag, and got into the company car with Harvey. On the way, Harvey deliberately reminded me that today was a test for

my so-called training,

me to single-handedly negotiate

three of Flint Group's representatives. I nodded enthusiastically, putting on an expression that

negotiator was someone I didn't recognize, but the two assistants were both Eric's men people

had been briefed in advance. He didn't seem surprised at all when he saw that

uneasy when he noticed how calm Rowan