“That’s brilliant!” Zachary curled up his lips into a smile. “But I’d like to correct you on one thing only. Once this year’s data is revealed, Nacht Group will still come first!”

“You seem confident,” Charlotte commented with her eyebrow still raised. “How are you so sure, that Lindberg Corporation wouldn’t overthrow Nacht Group from the first place this year?”

Zachary flashed her a good-mannered grin. “Well Ms. Lindberg, most of the assets of Lindberg Corporation are in Epea and Adrune. In the Aploth Chamber of Commerce, naturally, Nacht Group located here in Aploth has a higher advantage! I believe Danrique Lindberg will think so too!”

Hearing those words, Charlotte had no words to refute the argument. In all reality, she couldn’t care less about the ranks. It was the sight of Sharon that lit the fuse. Charlotte did not know why, but something about Sharon Blackwood just rubbed her the wrong way, irritating her to no end, and all she wanted is to counter everything Sharon said or did.

That was what provoked her to do what she had done earlier.

“Excuse me.” Zachary placed down his champagne flute and left with a polite nod.

 

Charlotte stared intently at his silhouette, frowning slightly. This man gives the impression of a calm and collected gentleman, yet he can retaliate my words with just a few sentences.

I’ll have to raise my guards around him!

 

As the scene ended, Mr. Potter quickly lightened the mood. “The Lindbergs and the Nachts have always equally matched, both equally impressive and should be our benchmark,” he announced in a loud voice. “Right, everyone?”

“Right!” the crowd chorused.

place for you to rest. Should I escort you to your private lounge?” Mr.

nodded to the people around her with a smile and left the room

with calls and notifications. The moment he stepped foot into the hallway, Zachary picked

few inches from his ear. “First you made plans to go out

froze, speechless. Only then did he recall

the bridge of his nose in realization. He had intended to have a conversation with Cynthia, but the sudden change of plans threw him off track, causing him to push the matter to the back

wonder my phone kept

of plans. I forgot to

you in the restaurant

is that?” interrupted Zachary. “She could have just gone

tattling. She was just asking me about

slip away. “Fine, I’ll head back and explain it to her, alright? Stop

replied Henry before interrogating further.

was once again at a loss for words. After a few quiet seconds, he quipped, “Why

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