When There Is Nothing Left But Love

“That’s too kind of you, Mr. Watson. I’m just a common staff member here. What would you like to know?”

He sat back on the chair and smiled at me, indicating for me to do the same.

Then, I sat down in front of him and made sure to keep my manners in check.

“How much will you profit from this project?” He asked without beating around the bush.

I smiled and placed my drink down. “Are you perhaps concerned about my wellbeing, Mr. Watson?”

He chuckled casually and replied, “You’re quite the jokester, Ms. Stovall.”

I maintained my smile, staying silent.

After a while, he stopped chuckling and said, “If things go well, what do you think about becoming business partners for life?”

share of the earnings first, Mr. Watson? That would make our

his lips together tightly. His smile was starting to become so deep it was almost fake. “I like your style,

must seem like a small sum to you. This two hundred thousand is just to treat you to tea, but if you’re willing to sweet talk Mr. Fuller into working together with me, I’ll top up another five hundred thousand. Of course, you’re welcome

my chin in one hand. “So, Mr. Watson, you want me to give up on this bid and also put in a good word for you with Mr. Fuller?” Was I hearing things

working with smart people such as yourself. Mr. Fuller has good taste.” Derek’s

chubby face stretched wide with his sleazy smile as he continued pushing the card

course, I wasn’t blinded by the money. On the contrary, I simply glanced at the card and said lightly, “Two hundred thousand. That’s quite a sum. I could put a down payment on a place in A City if I include the other five

things work around here, though. You probably don’t understand how the Murphy Corporation settles profits. I’d say they’re especially generous as the project manager will always receive twenty percent of

on his face, and he narrowed his eyes. “Asking for two million right off the bat?

well with any projects given. Not only will I do well at the Murphy Corporation, but I will also get

smile on my face. “Next time you try and

late, so I stood up and walked into

out among the other people in the room. I walked toward him and asked mildly,

eyebrow and looked at me.