Chapter 16

Michael's plan to acquire the construction company Eve worked for was smooth sailing at first. But he hit an obstacle at the very last step. "Mr. Doran, Simon's family has been in the local watchmaking scene for decades now and has deep ties with the local business circles. We were unable to make them budge," Michael's local assistant said, his voice growing weaker by the second. "Plus… his mother is a high-ranking executive in the local bank industry." Michael angrily flung his documents on his desk, the papers scattering everywhere. He stared at the screen, watching as Eve and Michael walked out of the office together through the surveillance footage. His knuckles turned white with force. He gritted his teeth and said, "Forget it, then." Michael sat at the head of the table during his company's meeting with Eve's, his gaze sweeping coldly over her design plan. "This won't do. You need to rework it." Michael's fingers drummed on the desk. He seemed to be anticipating a plea of me