Simon’s POV:
At the Golden State Club.
The place was exuded arrogance and indulgence.
Anyone who frequented this place lived a life of luxury and debauchery Beneath the neon lights and on
the dance floor, people released their repressed animalistic desires.I sat on the sofa, swiveling the
goblet of wine in my hand.
The rim of the glass shone beneath the light.
Then, I gulped it all down.
Adam clapped his hands in front of my eyes and said, "You’re quite a forthright young man, Simon.No
wonder Edward thinks highly of you.You’ve got guts!"
"He thinks of highly of me? I think he just wants to use me to protect his daughter.If I hadn’t found out
the truth, I would still be fooled by that man," I poured myself another glass of wine and cackled.
"The Wilson Group is practically floundering right now.Charles may have given it some hope, but that
hope won’t last long."
As I held the glass in my hand, I ran my fingertips along the rim and said to Adam, "I heard that Charles
went to New York to meet with the CEO of Greem Group today.If he manages to get an investment
from him, it won’t be impossible for Charles to turn the Wilson Group’s situation around."
"It is possible.But I think that if Charles chooses to take this step, it means that we can read his next
course of action."
Adam broke into laughter.
"Things can’t get any better for us!"
He took a drag of his cigarette, and blew a cloud of smoke.I was unable to see his face clearly.
"Oh? Is that so?" I chuckled as well.
Adam slammed his glass on the table, visibly excited.
"Why don’t we work together? Not only will I be able to take over the Wilson Group, but I’d also be able
to destroy the Moore Group!"
I smirked at him and raised my glass in agreement.
"Here’s to a pleasant cooperation, Adam!"
Adam laughed heartily and kicked the woman beside him "Go light his cigarette, will you?"
The scantily clad woman was kicked to the ground, and her breasts almost popped out of her
clothes.She approached me while holding a glass of wine and putting her other hand on my leg.
"Let me do that for you, hon—"
“You smell horrible. Get the fuck away from me."
I frowned in disgust, pushing her away.
The woman glanced at Adam before leaving.
Once she had left, Adam gave me a smile.
"Simon, what in the world is the reason behind your obsession to Caroline? There are many other
women in the world.You can get anyone as long as you have enough money!"
"I’m picky, and that woman just wasn’t my type.You should just keep h icly and that woman inst wasn’t
my type You should just keep her to yourself.I don’t intend on taking her away from you," I replied.
Just then, a man came in and whispered to Adam, "Sir, Caroline is here."
Adam nodded in response.
He signaled to his subordinate and the man immediately went out.
‘Adam asked Caroline to be here? What on earth is he planning to do?’ I wondered.
I put down the glass of wine in my hand, stood from the sofa, and clenched my fists.
"Since you have an appointment, we should just talk some other day."
"Nah, just stay seated, Simon.I’ll go to another room.If you go out now, you’ll probably run into
Caroline."
Adam pressed down my shoulder, urging me to sit back down before leaving the room.
Caroline’s POV:
I was led inside by a waitress in a short strapless dress.
Her breasts were plump and she had long legs.
The walls were made of dark grey marble, with low orange saturation.
The lamps were well-designed, and the club was stylish per se.
I was actually surprised that Adam still had money to spend at a place like this even after losing all his
shares.I must admit, I underestimated him.
When I opened the door of the private room, Adam was casually sitting inside.
"You’re finally here, Caroline.It’s not easy to meet with you alone."
"What makes you say that? You’re free to come and go at the Wilson Group’s construction site,
remember? Besides, I heard you’re presently living in my dad’s house," I retorted, not bothering to be
polite with him.
"You probably just didn’t want to go through the pleasantries and formalities of asking me out, did
you?".
"I’m actually surprised you came here alone, Caroline.Aren’t you afraid that you won’t be able to come
out of here alive?"
Adam burst into laughter; his crossed legs trembling slightly.
The tone of his voice was so aggressive.
When he walked up to me, I could smell the pungent odor of cigarettes and alcohol, along with the
smell of a woman’s perfume.
Just smelling it made me feel like throwing up.
There was little food left in my stomach, I felt sick to my core, and I tried to suppress the feeling of
nausea.
"Save your threats, Adam.Do you honestly think that I’d come here alone without making preparations?
Before I came here, I told Elena that if I don’t return, she’ll call the police right away."
I crossed my arms, raising an eyebrow in defiance.
Adam scowled and replied, "Caroline, the Wilson Group is in dire straits.
I’m sure you’re having a miserable time trying to cope with all the problems of the company."
"What are you implying?" I asked.
"If you want to save your company, you only have two choices now.You can either let me take over the
company with full authority over it, or you can announce bankruptcy.Caroline, you no longer have
Edward’s support.I sincerely hope you can accept that reality; the sooner, the better.As long as you
agree to cooperate with me, I can give you all the evidence I currently possess."
Adam gulped down his glass of wine.He was speaking nonchalantly, but I could tell that he was
threatening me.
"I’ll have to think it through."
This wasn’t the right time to sever my ties to Adam.
If I were to refuse a madman like him, he would certainly be infuriated.
Adam smiled, seemingly unsurprised by my answer.
"Then, I'll wait until you come to a decision.Remember to tell me about your decision once you’ve made
it.Of course, I need to keep a bargaining chip for myself," he said.
"If you have nothing left to say, I’m leaving" I glanced at my watch to check the time, stood up from the
sofa, and was about to leave the private room.
Suddenly, I heard Adam banter from behind me, "I heard that Charles and his new girlfriend went to
New York to meet with her parents today.Where do you think they’ll be sleeping tonight?"
He looked at me with mocking eyes and said, "His assistant is quite a beauty, I must say.Normal men
wouldn’t be able to resist her charms.I wonder if Charles will be able to resist her."
My face turned grim as I tightened my grip on my purse and clenched my fists.I pinched myself to
prevent myself from thinking too much.
Otherwise, it could cloud my judgment.
However, my mind had already run amok.I was lost in various conjectures and imaginations.I was so
angry that my chest began to ache.I had been trying so hard to make myself look strong, but little did I
know that others had figured out my weakness.I could no longer pretend to be strong.
"Mind your own business.This matter is between me and Charles,"
I snorted and left the room.
That night, amidst the bustling city, I got stuck in a heavy traffic jam.
While I was driving, Adam’s words kept repeating in my mind.
‘Did Charles and Nevaeh go to New York to discuss their marriage with her parents? What are they
doing now? Could they be…’ My heart skipped a beat.
Anxiety soon washed over me.
Fuck it! Whatever they’re doing has nothing to do with me!’ While I was lost in thought, I turned the car
at an intersection.
Just as I drove away, two headlights appeared before me.
It looked as if a car was driving towards me.
My eyes were dazzled by the light, rendering me unable to see far ahead.
Thus, I had to turn the steering wheel in a fit of panic.
My head staggered forward.
Fortunately, the airbag deployed and my head hit it.
My vision darkened and I soon lost consciousness.
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