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
Tally was even more certain that Markus was a complete psychopath. She truly felt it necessary to wrap up her affairs at Skyline Group immediately.Markus lit a cigarette and took several fierce drags, exuding an air of hostility. Tally stood there, not daring to inquire further. Markus finally spoke only after ten minutes of tense silence, his tone dripping with menace. "Break off your engagement with Victor immediately, by any means.""Huh?"Tally couldn't understand why Markus was asking her to break off her engagement. It wasn't something that Markus could interfere with. She was puzzled. "W-What do you mean? Break off my engagement? Is this something related to my job?" Tally was utterly dumbfounded. She looked at Markus confusingly.Markus shot her a dangerous look that sent shivers down her spine. She was now convinced that Markus was an irredeemable psychopath."Don't test my patience. Prepare for the consequences if I don't receive news of your canceled marriage by
Tally was resentful that Markus was threatening her because of her sales performance and was even stopping her from getting engaged. Her engagement was something unrelated to her job, after all. He was overstepping her boundaries.She was furious that he was meddling in her personal affairs.Markus' face darkened as he noticed that Tally had kept quiet. "So? What kind of relationship do we have?""A superior-subordinate relationship," Tally replied bluntly, not mincing her words. Markus' face fell. Her answer had no doubt irritated him. He sneered, "A superior-subordinate relationship? Is that what you really think?""Isn't it?"Markus' reaction only deepened Tally's confusion, reinforcing her resolve to avoid further interactions with him. His erratic behavior was becoming increasingly irksome to her.Markus seethed with anger as Tally stared at him in bewilderment. "Leave."Tally was speechless. But his command to leave his office was all she needed to hear.With many q