Chapter 5

Chapter 5

On Monday, I took the initiative to approach the executive and apply for that big contract that had always eluded me.

The client was notoriously difficult, known for being unpredictable and making outrageous demands. He would, for instance, promise to sign the contract if you drank as much as he demanded. But once you did, he would back out. Such incidents were countless, leaving the company's salespeople in despair.

The executive sighed, seeing my resolve. He advised me to let it go if I really couldn't close the deal.

I clutched the contract tightly. No matter what, I had to give it my best shot.

I was ready for the client to force me to drink. But what I didn't expect was to find Bryan sitting in the private room.

When he saw me, he gave a contemptuous smile.

Even the usually arrogant Mr. James seemed as timid as a quail in Bryan's presence. He didn't move or dare to speak.

It seemed they knew about my relationship with Bryan.

I unconsciously clenched my dress.

Bryan, do you really hate me this much...?

Do you really have to ruin my deal?

But I was wrong. Bryan was there to humiliate me.

He just wanted to see me in pain.

He tapped the table and addressed Mr. James.

"Mr. James, feel free. With a woman like her, you can't go too far."

My heart sank, as if an invisible dagger had pierced my chest.

It hurt so much.

At first, Mr. James didn't dare to be too presumptuous, testing the waters bit by bit. But when he realized Bryan truly didn't care, he began to act more boldly.

He touched my hand, groping me.

I kept staring at Bryan, but he kept his back to the window, not even sparing me a glance.

I forced a bitter smile. Of course.

The Bryan of today was vengeful and would never let me off the hook.

It's okay, just endure it, and the contract will be yours.

But Bryan's next words completely sent me into despair.

"Mr. James, are you not having enough fun?"

He wore a cruel smile as he turned to look at me.

"Joanna, don't you love serving men? Here's your chance."

"Serve him well, and the contract will be yours."

"Bryan! Do you really have to treat me like this?!"