“What are you doing here?” Zane’s eyes were bloodshot with anger, his expression utterly feral. His fists clenched slightly, and his jaw tightened as he tried to contain the heat rising in his chest.“Looks like you two are fighting.” Leonard smirked mockingly, one eyebrow raised. “In that case, I’ll get going.”“Wait!” Avery hurriedly walked over to Leonard, making him grin slyly.Avery gave him a formal smile. “Sorry you had to witness our argument.” Her eyes flickered briefly toward Zane, who was staring at her intently.“No problem. That’s normal in a relationship, isn’t it?” Leonard smiled, his tone dripping with sarcasm.Avery didn’t respond to defend herself. Right now, Leonard was her only hope—she couldn’t afford to offend him anymore.“So, what do you say? Do you agree to the deal I offered you yesterday?” Leonard asked softly, but his eyes were full of mockery. A faint smirk played on his lips.Avery tried to steady her pounding heart nervously. She exhaled slowly, attempti

Everyone’s eyes widened as Louis bowed respectfully to Zane, who didn’t bother standing to greet him. Zane smiled. “You’re my friend, of course I’d come.” He reached under the table, took out a plastic bag, and handed it to Louis. “This is a gift from me," added Zane. "Thanks." Louis accepted it happily. To him, Zane wasn’t just a boss, he was like an older brother. Zane had always given him generous tips, allowing him to open a restaurant for his girlfriend. “Who is he, honey?” Valerie frowned in disgust at Zane’s appearance. He wasn’t wearing a fancy tuxedo like the other guests, even the total cost of his outfit was probably under fifty dollars. “He’s Zane, my friend,” Louis said awkwardly, not daring to reveal that Zane was actually his boss—especially with Zeeva nearby.&nb

“If you defend him, we’re done!” Valerie threatened. She was certain Louis would bow at her feet and apologize like he always did. Louis glared at Valerie with disgust. “Fine, if that’s what you want. We’re done! Now leave my restaurant! Take your friends with you!” He gestured toward the door. Valerie froze. Had she heard that correctly? She had only been pretending to threaten him, but Louis was actually doing it. He usually feared her threats like this. “You’re breaking up with me just to defend this tramp?” Valerie protested, unwilling to let go of Louis. “I consider Zane like a brother. If you don’t respect him, it’s the same as not respecting me,” Louis snapped. “Now, get out of here! I don’t want to see your face again!” Valerie trembled. She had no intention of breaking up with Louis, especially since the restaurant wasn’t under her name yet. She forc

"Is it true what Louis said, Lucy? You’re having an affair with Danzel?" Valarie asked with a shocked expression, representing the question on everyone’s mind.Lucy suddenly became nervous when all the guests stared at her with disgusted faces."T-That’s not true. What proof do you have that I’m having an affair with Danzel?" Lucy protested in a stuttering voice, trying to look angry."Of course, I have the proof." Louis took his phone out of his pants pocket and showed photos of the moment Zeeva caught Lucy and Danzel being intimate in Danzel’s apartment complex. He took them while on a mission escorting Zeeva."You...?" Lucy’s eyes widened. "Where did you get those photos?""So, you admit that the woman in the photos is you?" Louis grinned, making Lucy lose the words to deny it."Did you follow me, Louis?" Zeeva asked, her voice still soft and polite."No, Miss," Louis denied calmly. "It just so happens that my apartment is near Danzel’s. I often saw Danzel and Lucy being affectiona

After the event ended, Louis and Zane returned to the Caleste penthouse to discuss Chrizen Corp. “I have bad news,” Zane said as he sat on the sofa. “What is it, Mister?” Louis frowned, worry showing on his face. “Avery…” Zane’s sentence hung in the air. His chest ached at the mention of that traitor’s name. “Avery is going to reveal my identity as Mr. Christopher to Leonard to get a cooperation contract with Hale Corp.” Louis was stunned. His expression turned grim. “How dare Miss Avery betray you, Mr. Christopher. Didn’t you have to destroy Fallon Corp to save Avery’s future from Leonard? How could she repay your kindness with treachery?” Zane let out a heavy snort. “I’m sure Avery is afraid her grandmother, Camila, will get even sicker if she finds out Fallon Corp went bankru