Markus would never approve Tally's request for a leave, but Tally wasn't going to give up either.The sales department at Skyline Group had always operated under Byron's leadership. After leaving Markus' office, Tally promptly drafted a leave application letter and headed to Byron's office. As she walked through the secretarial department, she ran into Jessica.Jessica greeted Tally when she spotted her. "Ms. Johnson."Jessica was familiar with Tally, as Kathryn had often mentioned her. She really appreciated how Tally cared for Kathryn.She had a good impression of her, particularly after Tally had helped during the incident with Wendy outside Skyline Group's building.Puzzled, Tally asked, "You've changed departments?"Jessica had previously been part of the trade department, but Tally noticed she was now wearing the secretarial department's uniform.Jessica nodded. "Yes, I've been transferred to the CEO's office since Doris left."Tally nodded. She had heard that the forme
Tally refused to travel overseas for a business trip, feeling resentful that Markus was exploiting her.At that moment, she found herself at the Ultrasounds Club, a nightclub owned by Victor. Victor had brought her here.Henry was surprised when Tally told him that she had successfully requested leave. "You've asked for leave?""Yeah. It also got approved.""Mr. Byron signed your application?""Yeah, of course!" Tally pouted.Even though she wasn't with Markus at the moment, it wasn't difficult for her to guess his reaction when he knew what she had done.Tally believed he deserved it after everything he had done to her. She couldn't believe Markus even wanted to stop her from getting married. She thought it was very unreasonable of him."I have to hang up now. I have something else to do. Bye." Tally immediately ended the call before Henry could reply.Henry had no idea how to face Markus as he listened to the disconnected tone on the phone. Another boarding call came, urgi
Victor smiled, noticing that Tally wasn't resisting anything about him at all. "Alright, we'll leave together around 10:30 pm, okay?"Tally nodded. "Okay."Her phone vibrated once again. She took out her phone to check the caller ID and noticed that it was still Henry who was calling. She was certain that Markus was making a fuss again.She thought having a boss like Markus, who kept meddling in her personal affairs, was troublesome."Just answer it. He'd probably show up here if you don't," Victor laughed and advised. He knew that Markus was pissed off. However, he felt a sense of satisfaction knowing that Tally had no idea why Markus was angry, even when he was about to explode.Victor thought Markus had to learn from his mistakes, or else he would still be putting on the same attitude when he had a thing for someone else again next time. He would be growing old alone if he kept missing his opportunities.Tally was initially reluctant to answer Henry's call, but after hea
Tally had thought that the waterfront project was significant, considering how Markus had threatened her. But now, since Randall had told her it wasn't important, she felt she didn't need to concern herself with it any longer."Who threatened you?" Randall's tone conveyed his impending anger. Tally was his daughter, after all. He felt uneasy about something like this happening to her without his knowledge. He couldn't allow her to be threatened, no matter the circumstances.Randall had refrained from burdening her heavily ever since she got involved with Victor. He worried that she might get into even greater trouble."It's just a psychopath. Since it isn't an important project, I have nothing to worry about anymore. Bye.""Hold on.""Is there anything else?""About the Glenns —""You don't have to talk about this anymore. By the way, you don't have to attend the engagement ceremony either. It's fake, after all," Tally reassured Randall in a haste. She understood that Rand
Randall could deduce that Tally was likely being threatened from just a few sentences. Victor was surprised that Randall even told her something like that to ease her concerns. Randall didn't seem worried that the Johnsons would really lose the waterfront project at all.If this were to happen to other families, Victor was certain the parents would have sold their children out for the project.He thought Tally was very fortunate to have Randall as her father. She was born privileged, but the bounds of a wealthy family didn't restrain her. "Markus is really a psychopath. How dare he threaten me? It's just a business trip. Did he really have to treat me like this?" Tally was furious as she spoke about Markus.She used to think that Chris was the epitome of ruthlessness. She hadn't expected that Markus was beyond that.Tally had a sudden realization that Markus might have picked up this behavior from Chris, considering their years of working together. She had to acknowledge that
Henry dialed Tally's number again, sensing the growing coldness that Markus exuded. She only answered the phone after he called her twice. "Hello," she said, her voice filled with drowsiness and sleepiness.Henry gasped upon hearing her voice, fearing that she might be asleep. It would be a significant problem if she had fallen asleep at this critical moment.Henry refrained from raising his tone. "You're not coming to the airport?""Why do I have to go to the airport?""Tally Johnson, don't forget about the waterfront project—""Oh, stop threatening me. I won't join the business trip," Tally immediately interrupted Henry before he could finish his sentence.Randall had told her that it wasn't an important project, so Tally wasn't succumbing to their threats.Henry was surprised at how indifferent Tally sounded. He couldn't believe what she had just said. Her firm stance had given him quite a shock.He knew that Tally only got engaged to Victor because she was worried about C
Markus arrived at Serenity Heights an hour later.Victor looked at Markus, who was sitting before him. Then, he glanced at his watch to check the time. It was almost 1:00 am. Despite Victor's earlier rejection, Markus had still audaciously shown up at his residence.Markus spoke in an icy manner, "You're really uninterested in what I offered you? About Flourean."Victor reached out for the glass of water before him and took a sip with a disapproving look. "You don't have to look at me like that. It isn't that important to me." "Is it? What about Mandoria, then?" Markus sneered.Victor frowned. He had been negotiating about Mandoria for a long time. There were still several areas in Mandoria he had yet to control. He looked up coldly and cast a glance at Markus. "Do you have any ideas?""Cancel the engagement with her, and I'll help."Victor didn't reply. The atmosphere fell silent instantly. Both men locked eyes in a wordless standoff.Victor chuckled after a long while.
Markus was aware of Victor's sarcasm in his tone. His face darkened even more."Is there anything else? It's almost 2:00 am now. I'm really tired.""Aren't you a night owl? You are tired?" Markus retorted irritably. "I have to break my bad habits for my fiancée," Victor replied. He was subtly reminding Markus that he needed to work on controlling his behavior now that he had someone he cared about.Markus' face flushed with anger as he absorbed Victor's sarcasm. He left Victor's mansion in a daze, not even realizing how he got into his car or how he had driven away from Serenity Heights.Henry noticed that his face looked increasingly grim. He asked cautiously, "Mr. Glenn didn't agree to it?"Henry knew that Markus had come to Serenity Heights well-prepared. There was no doubt that he had offered substantial incentives to Victor. However, judging from Markus' expression, it seemed that the negotiation had not gone well, no matter how attractive the conditions may have appeared