When They Beg, I Rise!

Lemira watched the scene unfold with an icy demeanor.

She spoke up, "Did you catch that, Mr. Asher? I don't owe you anything. Those trinkets and what have you - I've given practically all of them to Evelina. I didn't keep a single one." "But I bought you that vintage golden tiara! It was from my first big payday after starting my business, bought especially for you."

"Right, but did you forget? I compensated Evelina with it, as a peace offering."

Asher was momentarily stuck, as if realizing there was indeed such an incident.

He opened his mouth, wanting to counter Lemira's statement.

But upon reflecting on the years gone by, aside from that golden tiara, he couldn't recall buying Lemira any other significant gifts. For a moment, Asher was at a loss for words.

Lemira's voice dripped with sarcasm, "So, Mr. Asher, have you decided what price you're willing to pay?"

Asher was no longer able to morally bind Lemira.

He said stiffly, "How much do you want?"

"It depends on what you think it's worth. These are mostly your competitors or past enemies. With this data, you could gain a lot more." After Lemira finished, she looked at Asher.

Finally, Asher spoke, "One hundred thousand."

"Two hundred thousand."

don't be ridiculous! Is this

"Then

the trash can, as those files were of no use

discard the USB drive like trash, Asher was

Begrudgingly, Asher conceded, "Fine, two hundred thousand it is."

straightforward about it. After all, the data was useless to her; if

in some

however, was far

win-win.

secretary, "Have finance

fix our system. After all, we've had no luck with anyone else." "Did I

pride was hurt; he didn't

you've always been wary of outsiders, concerned they'd steal company data.

en novelxo

it out, who's family with you guys? Don't count

refused, leaving no room

to Lucian, "You heard her, she's not interested. Stop embarrassing