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.

really thinks you're just a

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 him down

leaned back against his seat, his voice soft but amused. "He's been in a position of power for too long. After years of

I nodded in agreement.

light, I turned to look at him. "Eric, can you do me

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

mischievously, locking eyes

the same playful glint reflecting in

...

of documents on me,

files, packed them in my bag, and got into the company car with Harvey. On

my so-called

me to single-handedly negotiate

putting on an expression

room, I almost burst into laughter. The main negotiator was someone I didn't recognize, but the two assistants were both Eric's men people I had met

even the negotiator, Rowan Williams, had been briefed in advance. He didn't seem surprised at all when he

uneasy when he