Victoria struggled to speak, her words catching in her throat.

How could she have assumed that her ex-husband wouldn't leak the prototype of their new product?

Just because of their past relationship?

She had been careless and made a fatal mistake by revealing all her cards before securing their partnership.

If he had malicious intentions and leaked the design blueprint, it would result in rampant piracy in the outside world.

Saunders Group's new product would become a laughingstock, flooded with countless imitations before its official launch.

“I...” Victoria began, but Lionel interrupted, his tone stern.

“Ms. Saunders, your nonchalant attitude and lack of caution make it difficult for me to decide whether to collaborate with you. The business world is a battlefield, and a single misstep can make you a target for everyone. I only engage with intelligent and meticulous individuals to avoid unnecessary trouble.”

Victoria pursed her lips and offered an apologetic response, “I apologize for my carelessness this time, which has left a negative impression on you. However, please rest assured, Mr. Gezmond, I guarantee that such a situation will never occur again. I have recently taken over the company, and there are still many rules I am not fully familiar with. But I can promise you that if LG Corporation agrees to collaborate with Saunders Group, I will ensure that no confidential details of our cooperation will be leaked.”

Lionel stretched out his hand and rubbed his chest wearily, feeling a sense of fatigue.

“In that case, you should reorganize the information. There's no need for further discussions with me. Instead, contact the person in charge of the cooperation department directly. By the way, I've reviewed the proposal from Bright Future Corporation as well. Their designs bear a striking resemblance to those of Saunders Group. Your plan lacks a competitive advantage. Considering the past collaboration between Bright Future Corporation and LG, we will give priority to our established partners. You may not necessarily secure this promotional contract, so be prepared for that.”

A tinge of embarrassment washed over Victoria, her face reddening with anxiety. That was the first time she had gathered the courage to discuss cooperation with him, but her massive mistake had brought her merciless scolding. She didn't blame him for his harsh words. Instead, she blamed her own inexperience, which had almost led to disaster.

If she hadn't crossed paths with him today, she would have remained oblivious to the irreversible situation she could have found herself in.

“O-Okay then. I apologize for taking up your valuable time, Mr. Gezmond. After organizing the proposal, I will discuss it with the person responsible for the cooperation department in your company. You can carry on with your work. I'll take my leave.”

With those words, she stood up and picked up the proposal document from the table, walking unsteadily toward the exit.

In all her years of existence, she had never felt so disheveled. She had confidently ventured into the business world, only to realize how laughably ignorant she was of its fundamental rules She had been far too naive.

Within this circle, undercurrents surged, and conspiracies lurked at every corner.

A single careless move, and both she and Saunders Group would be irreparably damaged. Just as she approached the single-seater sofa, a strong arm suddenly extended before her, tightly gripping her wrist. In the next moment, the world seemed to spin, and she stumbled, finding herself falling into his embrace and awkwardly seated across his long legs.

“Mr. Gezmond, please show some restraint.”

She struggled, trying to stand up, but her waist was firmly held by his powerful arm, rendering her completely immobilized.

“Don't behave like this. We're already divorced. If you continue to cling to me like this, people might think I'm using my body to secure this promotional contract,” Victoria implored.

Lionel remained silent, burying his head in her neck, his breath growing increasingly rapid. Victoria struggled a few more times, sensing his body's response, and panic instantly gripped her.

She obediently nestled in his embrace, refraining from any further movement.

Lionel leaned in close to her ear, gently nibbling her earlobe, and whispered ambiguously, “You can attempt to please me with your body.

“If you satisfy me, I will dedicate all of LG Corporation's resources to promoting your Saunders Group's new product. How about that?” Victoria reached out to push his head away, her eyes filled with defiance.

“Are you suggesting that in order to have a chance at collaboration, I must play by these unspoken rules? If I collaborate with others in the future and they share the same mindset, should I also...”

Her words were abruptly interrupted by a sharp pain as the man fiercely bit her ear, causing her to immediately fall silent.

Lionel withdrew from her neck and sighed, “Feeling wronged? You must endure it. If I am not firm with you, you will face numerous setbacks in the future. Don't overly concern yourself with the collaboration. Focus on creating an outstanding product. As the saying goes, good wine needs no bush. If your product itself is enticing, it can penetrate the market even without LG's promotion.”

Victoria relinquished all her strength and wearily leaned against his chest, questioning, “Am I really useless if I can't even handle such a trivial matter?”

Lionel reached out and soothingly patted her back, offering comfort.

“Reviving Saunders Group and successfully launching a new product within such a short span of time is already quite remarkable. Sometimes, for a product to make a breakthrough in the international market and become a bestseller, it's not solely about its merits. Luck also plays a significant role. So don't exert yourself too much in everything. Just give it your best.”

Victoria struggled to disentangle herself from his embrace, retrieved the proposal from the floor, and gazed down at him, enunciating each word deliberately.

“I must secure this promotional contract.”

If the sales don't increase even after LG Corporation's promotion, indicating an issue with the product itself, then I will accept it. But until then, I will strive to seize this opportunity.”
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