The Li Clan was a powerful house founded on military exploits, whose family members all served in the army as senior officials. Though she was an expert in the field of PR, she had no confidence to win Colin's heart.
"But you like challenges, Miss Duanmu. And if you succeed, I will give you two percent of Lien's shares, and fifty million dollars in cash." No one could resist such easy money.
When she heard of the bountiful reward, Meave paused for a while, then she said, "But Colin Li has a wife, and I heard their bond is strong."
Gregary smirked, "There is an old saying, any pair of lovers can be put asunder, as long as you tear them apart with the right hand."
"Very well. Since you've placed your trust in me, Mr. Lien, I won't let you down. But I want another one percent of Lien's shares, and I want a half of your promised fifty million dollars to be paid now in cash. The rest twenty-five million and the shares can be given to me after." Successful or not, doing this would ruin her reputation. Gregary's terms were not good enough for her.
Without hesitation, Gregary responded, "I accept. As long as you can make sure they divorce, you will be rewarded generously."
"Thank you, Mr. Lien."
Now, apart from his son-in-law, it had also costed Gregary a fortune to alienate Colin and Sophia. But he flashed a triumphant grin.
When Sophia got home, Colin called her. She took out her phone, and answered with a smile on her face, "Honey?"
Colin smiled too when he heard Sophia's joyful voice. But thinking of his purpose, he quickly changed his tone. He coldly asked, "How was your night with Payne Tai?"
Sophia rolled her eyes. A little nervous, she cautiously answered, "It was okay. Before Payne could do anything, Dorothy and two men broke into the hotel room. Then I called Mr. Song for help, and he sent people to my rescue. I'm unhurt, Colin, and I swear! Everything I said was true! There's nothing going on between Payne and me!" Sophia gave her honest answer.
Hearing that, Colin let out a sigh. "Sophia, when I'm not around, don't do or say anything to them. I will be back soon. And when I come back, whatever you want to do, I will accompany you."
He wasn't worried about Sophia cheating on him, but he was afraid that Payne might take advantage of her reckless behavior.
Sophia remained silent for a while. Since Colin had said that, she would do as he recommended. As long as Payne stayed out of her sight, she wouldn't contact him again. "I won't."
"Good. How was work? Are you used to A Country's branch routine yet?"
"It was good. I'm still doing the same job here. Grit arranged an individual room for me, and it was quiet." In fact, She didn't want anything special from the start. But Grit told her it was Colin's idea, so she agreed to the plan.
Colin smiled, "Sounds great. You always liked a quiet retreat. And when I come back to A Country, you can move into my office. Then we can go to and from work together. How does that sound?"
That said, both of them began to picture the future in their minds.
"I like it very much. Kiss kiss, honey."
Colin gasped, "What? Are you trying to hit me on?"
Sophia smirked, "Of course not. But if you think so, I won't deprive you of the pleasure."
She was not by his side now, so she was free to say anything.
A little carried away, Sophia continued, "Honey, why are you not around?...Now, I have to sleep alone...I'm so bored... Come and play with me..."
Colin gritted his teeth, "Sophia Lo! How dare you to tease me like that! I will teach you how to behave when I'm back!"
On hearing that, Sophia giggled, "Sure, Mr. Li, I'm waiting for you!"
But she suddenly felt there was something wrong with her. She jumped off the bed, and quickly said to Colin, "Sorry...Colin, I got to go. Bye!"
Her period seemed to be coming.
Colin hummed his answer, and hung up the phone, whereas Sophia hurried to the bathroom.
And she saw blood.
But Colin thought that she was being melodramatic. People were prone to be melodramatic when they were uncomfortable.
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