WebNovelChapter 2753 Scarlet nodded.
And make sure he knows the stakes.
If he cant secure the contract with the Fernandez Group, hell have to step down as regional manager, she said, her eyes glinting with a touch of mischief.
Got it.
Ill follow your lead, Alex replied with a pleased look.
Scarlet raised an eyebrow, her voice teasing.
So, how did I do? Pretty smart, right? Shed placed Rita near Lyndon, and now she was drawing Tildas first love into the picture.
The cracks in a marriage without deep emotional roots would only grow wider.
Youve got a good head on your shoulders, Alex said in clear admiration.
Then hurry up and marry me, Scarlet said with a playful pout.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtId make an excellent wife. Alexs expression softened, though there was still a hint of calculation in his gaze.
Alright, as soon as we close the deal with the Fernandez Group, Ill make you my wife.
Meanwhile, Tilda slid into the car beside Lyndon, her expression thoughtful.
Who was that guy back there? He didnt seem.
respectable.
Lyndon fastened his seatbelt and glanced at her.
Thats Alex Happer.
Hes the CEO of N.C.
Had a questionable past, but hes cleaned up his image in recent years and made a nfor himself in business.
Hes been trying to strike a deal with our company, but I turned him down.
Tilda nodded slowly, her mind drifting to Scarlet.
Your cousin has a history of unfortunate relationships.
I wonder how long this one will last.
She didnt know much about business, but she was curious how far Scarlet would go with this man.
With Scarlets tarnished reputation, shes desperate to marry into power, Lyndon said, starting the car.
Shell cling to Alex as hard as she can.
It sounds like he isnt exactly a good person.
Otherwise, you wouldnt have refused to work with him, Tilda said, a slight frown crossing her face. Lyndon nodded.
Alex has connections to sLess-than-Llegal enterprises.
His sudden relationship with Scarlet makesthink hes trying to team up with my uncles family to take control of the Fernandez Group and clean up his business.
Tildas brows furrowed.
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If he has those kinds of ties, why would your uncle support their m relationship? Lyndon replied with a dry smile, Scarlet mustve picked Alex herself.
She knows I wont hesitate to teach her a hard lesson, so shes trying to someg align herself with someone who has shady connections to protect her. As Scarlet was involved with a despicable man, Lyndon knew he didnt need to seek retribution against her anymore. Hed simply wait for her to face the consequence of her own choice.
As the car pulled out of the parking lot, Lyndon glanced over at Tilda.
Anywhere else youd like to go? Tilda thought for a moment, then shook her head.
No, lets just go home.
Lyndons lips stretched in a grin.
Good.
I miss Sheldon.
Tilda raised an eyebrow.
Youve only been gone one night, and youre already pining for him?byndon turned the wheel, his gaze briefly En meeting hers. Its not Sheldon I miss most at night, its you.
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