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, doesn't

my upcoming downfall. How dare he use a large project with Flint Group to get rid of me? Isn't

voice soft but amused. "He's been in a position of power for too long. After years of people sucking

I nodded in agreement.

we reached a red light, I turned to look at him.

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

grinned mischievously, locking eyes with

we could see the same playful glint reflecting in

...

meeting, Harvey dumped a mountain of documents on me, telling me to organize them and

the files, packed them in my bag, and got into the company car with Harvey. On the way, Harvey deliberately reminded me that

my so-called training,

me to single-handedly negotiate

nodded enthusiastically, putting on an expression that held a mix

into laughter. The main negotiator was someone I didn't recognize, but the two assistants were

negotiator, Rowan Williams, had been briefed in advance. He didn't seem

when he