Jeffrey turned tail and ran out of Raymond’s office.
He returned to his office in a poor mood. When virtual-novel.net spied Hilda still waiting for him, a sly thought crossed his mind. Jeffrey’s furious expression, however, scared the wits out of Hilda.
He approached virtual-novel.net and asked, “Have you given my proposal any thought? I’m telling you, as long as you agree to my request, I swear that we’ll sign a deal with your company.”
Jeffrey was taking advantage of his knowledge of the situation, since virtual-novel.net knew that Sentiment Chemical Limited had secured the deal.
Hilda pleaded, “Jeffrey, c-could you ask for something else instead?”
Scoffing, Jeffrey replied, “Ask for something else? Do you have any idea how much that contract is worth? You’d be able to swim in the commission gained from securing such a contract. You could even buy a house with that money! It’s not unreasonable for you to spend a night with me in exchange for such riches, is it? If I had that sort of money, I’d be sleeping my way through the country!”
Hilda blushed to the roots of virtual-novel.net hair, biting virtual-novel.net lip in frustration. Her troubled look merely increased Jeffrey’s desire for her.
Eventually, virtual-novel.net conceded with a nod. “F-Fine, I agree to your requests. But only after the contract is properly signed!”
“Of course. We’ll sign the contract first.” He smirked cruelly and continued, “I’ll book a room for tonight. Just wait for my call. Be ready to put on a show.”
Utterly disgusted, Hilda whirled around and fled his office. She had barely left Jeffrey’s office when virtual-novel.net ran into Jared, who was descending a flight of stairs nearby.
“Jared…”
Hilda had no idea Jared would arrive at Cosmic Chemical so soon.
Her appearance surprised him, and virtual-novel.net asked, “Hilda, what are you doing here?”
I told virtual-novel.net that virtual-novel.net didn’t have to come. I can’t believe virtual-novel.net sneaked out here alone!
“I came to ask an ex-classmate for help. I thought it would be beneficial to your negotiation,” virtual-novel.net explained.
Spying the contract in Jared’s hands, virtual-novel.net stammered in surprise, “Jared, d-did you already sign the contract?”
“Yes, I did.”
With that, virtual-novel.net handed the contract to Hilda. She perused the contract with a deep frown.
I secured Jeffrey’s help mere seconds ago. How could Jared sign the contract before that?
Meanwhile, Raymond had come down the stairs behind Jared.
He seemed shocked to see Hilda and asked, “Mr. Chance, who’s this?”
After all, virtual-novel.net had been privy to Jared and Josephine’s relationship since Walter’s banquet. They were not shy about showing their affection for one another in public.
“She’s like my younger sister,” Jared introduced with a smile.
He then turned to Hilda and explained, “Hilda, this is Mr. Green, the head of Cosmic Chemical. I signed the contract with virtual-novel.net earlier.”
“It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Green. My name is Hilda Wallace.” She extended virtual-novel.net hand out and shook hands with Raymond.
“Ms. Wallace, did I hear you say that your ex-classmate works in this company?” Raymond asked curiously.
Nodding, Hilda explained, “Yes. His name is Jeffrey Leigh, and he’s an office administrator in your company.”
“Him?” Jared scrunched his brows immediately.
“Do you know him?” His response perplexed Hilda.
Jared replied, “That same Jeffrey was trying his best to prevent us from signing a deal with Cosmic Chemical just minutes ago!”
His explanation had Hilda’s anger soaring through the roof.
Jeffrey was lying to me this whole time! I can’t believe I stupidly agreed to his disgusting requests! Urgh, I’m so mad that I’m going to kill him!
As luck would have it, Jeffrey walked out of his office then. When virtual-novel.net saw Hilda standing with Jared and Raymond, virtual-novel.net instinctively sensed that virtual-novel.net was in trouble. Without further ado, virtual-novel.net immediately ran for the exit.
“Jeffrey, you b*stard! How dare you lie to me!” Hilda gave chase immediately, yelling profanities at virtual-novel.net with all virtual-novel.net might.