THE LOST HEIRESS
The storm surrounding Layla gradually faded from public view.
Life was peaceful for quite a long time.
On an ordinary Monday,
Another blockbuster bomb appeared on the internet.
About Vincent.
He was suspected of falsifying data to defraud investments.
Consequently, people dug up that since his student days, he had started faking his experiences.
Falsifying internship certificates to get stipends.
Falsifying acts of bravery to be awarded Provincial Honorary Student.
Vincent, as a rising star in startups, saw his reputation plummet.
The big shots who originally intended to invest in him withdrew their funds to avoid risk.
Vincent also faced massive compensation claims.
He quickly realized that the whistleblowing was my doing.
Vincent came to me in a breakdown.
“Daphne, you still hate me till now, don’t you?
“Because I lied to you, you retaliated against me like this.”
I smiled softly: “Vincent, the reason you lost is that you underestimated me. You thought my mind was only filled with trivial matters like whether you loved me or not.”
Vincent froze: “What do you mean?”
“My goal was never to take revenge on you, but——”
The assistant walked over at this moment.
“Vice President Lancaster, the investments have been negotiated. The bosses who withdrew their funds from President Vincent’s side are all contacting us.”
Vincent widened his eyes.
He couldn’t believe it, his lips trembling violently:
“You… You did this for…”
“Yes, I want to snatch away your business.”
Theodore told me that the highest form of business warfare is winning without fighting, yet every strike is lethal.
Sometimes, keeping a low profile and lying in wait is more effective than making a big noise.
When the opponent underestimates you, give them a fatal blow.
Did Vincent love me or not?
Who cares.
What I wanted, was always that piece of pie in his hands.
Even if Vincent wanted to counterattack, there was no way.
Because Layla suddenly decided to sue him.
Since parting in the heavy rain, Layla and I hadn’t contacted each other.
As I said, I couldn’t forgive her, but I also couldn’t be bothered to hate her.
We lived lives with no intersections.
But I guessed, she was actually silently waiting for my move all along.
When I made my move, it would be the day she sued.
Even if Vincent wanted to fight me,
He would be exhausted by her lawsuit.
I knew, this was Layla’s way of expressing her guilt to me.
The business war with Vincent didn’t last long before he completely surrendered.
I took the results to show off to Theodore.
“Teacher Theodore, do you think I passed this big exam?”
“Passed, you can graduate.”
“Hehe, thank you Teacher Theodore for your instruction.”
“The power of bloodline is indeed terrifying.”
“What?”
“I’m talking about you,” Theodore said indifferently, “Under the circumstance of having no one to help you, relying purely on the talent in your genes, you were able to crush Vincent, it’s truly terrifying.”
“It’s good that it’s terrifying,” I said with a smiling face, “You should be careful, maybe the next person is you.”
“Then I surrender right now, okay?”
Theodore raised both hands.
I said: “Just joking, thanks to you forcing me to read so many books and case studies. Right, what do you want, just say it, consider it my payback to you.”
“I want a feast.”
“No problem.”
“And I want a meal cooked personally by your hands.”
“Sure.”
“I want you to personally pour me the first glass of wine.”
“OK.”
“I want to court you.”
“Okay… Huh?”
I looked at him in astonishment.
Theodore’s mouth curled into a smile, but his eyes were incredibly serious.
“I know you don’t want to be bound by an engagement, and neither do I. But Daphne, after interacting during this time, I really like you too much.
“So, putting aside family and engagement, I want to court you properly and openly.”
Since he had put it this way.
I could only agree.