The Runaway Groom

Zachary remained restless as he returned to the hotel.

He and his employees would be going to Goldpool, an enclosed hotel built exclusively for people like Zachary with professional needs, tomorrow.

There was no telling what would happen within the next month, and he had made a gambit at the board meeting, betting everything on the enclosed management. Curiously, Vivian's seat was empty.

She should be there, but naturally no one in the company would dare to point that out since she was Zachary's personal assistant.

They would more or less show her respect.

Vivian, dressed full in back, strode through an alley before knocking on a certain door.

It opened, and she hurried inside.

"Vivian?"

The man before her had a slicked back hairstyle and was leaning against his reclining chair, staring at her sideways.

His assistant sat beside him, tapping on a tablet and doing something Vivian had no idea about.

did you ask for

uncle. As he stared at Vivian, he could not help licking his lips at the sight

good is there being my dear

shareholder of Slate Industries, he had been subtly sabotaging Zachary's work for years to claim the position

Mr. Zachary's lover, and I'm just a humble worker making ends meet. I'd never overreach." Colin clicked his tongue

was a pushover, but she at least had a

was not surprising now

had not noticed her strengths. Her competence was average, and

help you,

hard work

smiled in return, and both of them could tell from each other's eyes that they were both scheming for different

which puzzled Colin's assistant. "Sir, are you

It's obvious

chuckled. "She might

helpful to our cause...

on her

days. Make sure she's not

"Yes, Mr. Slate."

to clean the house after coaxing Star to sleep, picking