The Woman From Hell

"Ah, she... You don't know her, so I wouldn't want to force you to do that. Please, go ahead with what you need to do." I looked away, worried that Gareth would continue questioning me, so I walked straight ahead.

I had just taken a few steps when Gareth's voice sounded from behind. "Don't make an example of this. I hope you won't do anything you'll regret."

I did not dare look back at the man's expression. I hastened my steps to escape his sight as soon as possible. There was a corner in front of me, and I quickly went there.

I finally felt free of his sharp gaze.

Letting out a sigh of relief, I fished out my phone. Who was the one who had such impeccable timing to call at a time like that?

Marius?

I called him back. "Is there anything so urgent that you had to call me now of all times?"

The anger in my voice likely confused Marius as he replied in an aggrieved manner, "I wanted to report to you that we're close to convincing the Wagners. They'll account for the majority when it comes to the bidding. You're fine with that, right?" "Yes," I replied quickly.

I did not know if Gareth was still standing there.

I peered out from my corner. He had disappeared long ago.

person he was visiting must be on

voice continued on the phone, "Talks with the other companies haven't been easy. Each of them wants to have a proportion or

is to make a demonstration to the Yards. Give them whatever they want. Whether we can get the development rights or not is not important to us. You and Ty had better not go down that road," I replied to Marius while checking along

this be the wrong floor?" I muttered to

"Sis Wan,

almost reached my target but your phone call ratted me out. I'm looking for him again." There was a

but did not see Gareth in

tell me you're tailing

nail on the head. I hid nothing from him and immediately admitted

that unnecessary,

work with us, then so be it. Why do you have to get to

and calmed my tone. "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. I

my mother may

something to do with her, so I have to get to

you. I think you should just confess to

it some more. I'll