“That’s too kind of you, Mr. Watson. I’m just a common staff member here. What would you like to know?”

He sat back on the chair and smiled at me, indicating for me to do the same.

 

Then, I sat down in front of him and made sure to keep my manners in check.

“How much will you profit from this project?” He asked without beating around the bush.

I smiled and placed my drink down. “Are you perhaps concerned about my wellbeing, Mr. Watson?”

He chuckled casually and replied, “You’re quite the jokester, Ms. Stovall.”

I maintained my smile, staying silent.

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concerned about my share of the earnings first, Mr. Watson? That would make our discussion go

to become so deep it

two hundred thousand is just to treat you to tea, but if you’re willing to sweet talk Mr. Fuller into working together with me, I’ll top up another

the table. With narrowed eyes, I leaned my elbow on the tabletop and cupped my chin in one hand. “So, Mr. Watson, you want me to give up on this

smart people such as yourself. Mr. Fuller

face stretched wide with his sleazy smile as he continued pushing the card toward me, clearly wanting me

the contrary, I simply glanced at the card and said lightly, “Two hundred thousand. That’s quite a sum. I

the Murphy Corporation settles profits. I’d say they’re especially generous as the project manager will always receive twenty percent of all earnings made. Ashton invested about ten million into this project, and twenty percent

eyes. “Asking for two million right off the bat? Do you know what happens to greedy women, Mr. Stovall?”

also get to earn more money. If I do take your two hundred thousand, I would be giving myself the short end of

the card back with the same smile on my face. “Next time you try and bribe someone, please do your research. This is rather embarrassing on

and walked into the bidding room without another glance at

other people in the room. I walked toward him and asked mildly, “How confident

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