Liesel excused herself. As she walked down the corridor, her eyes scanned the waiting area. She didn't see Austin's face in the crowd. Perhaps he was off exploring other parts of Hardin Group.Her gaze darkened momentarily, but she quickly dismissed the thought.The interviews had begun.Thomas leaned against the wall at the far end of the hallway while chewing gum. He observed the other applicants pacing as their faces taut with worry and anticipation.Whenever their gazes landed on him, they'd frown and quickly look away. Thomas glanced down at his outfit. He could see why they would react that way.He pulled out his phone and typed a message."Old man, think I'll get the job this time?"The reply came almost instantly, "I'm betting you will."Like hell he would. He was here to bomb the interview spectacularly.Thomas chuckled under his breath. Then, he slid the phone back into his pocket.Meanwhile, Felix, Hardin Group's vice president, received a call. Whatever was said o
"Excuse me, sorry to interrupt." Gemma pushed open the meeting room door and offered an apologetic smile to the candidate who was speaking confidently."Ms. Collins, is there something you need?""Where's Ms. Sharp?""Mr. Durham needed her for something. She went to the lab. You should be able to find her there.""That's even better. Mr. Wicks, come with me. I need to discuss something with you."Gemma exhaled quietly while beckoning to him. Without Liesel present, the pressure on her shoulders lightened considerably.One of the interviewers immediately stepped out. Gemma led him to the stairwell while lowering her voice as she spoke. Her tone was filled with urgency."Listen, you absolutely cannot let Ms. Sharp find out about us pulling strings for Thomas. She despises this kind of thing. Just keep it between us three, understand?""I understand. What's Thomas' full name?" Aaron nodded repeatedly."Thomas Keller," Gemma replied."He's the one with the purple hair and the fla
The young man approaching had a warm and inviting presence, the kind that effortlessly left a good impression. The women in the live stream couldn't help but chime in."He's got such a cute smile, especially with those canine teeth." "Finally, someone who doesn't seem scared of Thomas and his bad-boy vibes.""Thomas, talk to him already. You're just standing there bored anyway." "This guy has a boyish charm."The newcomer's cheerful demeanor clearly impressed the viewers, but Thomas frowned. His sharp eyes narrowed with suspicion.Though he had plenty of friends, Thomas wasn't exactly approachable. His rebellious style made him stand out, but it also kept people at a distance. Yet, here was this stranger, casually closing the gap.Thomas remembered seeing him earlier when they collected their interview badges. At the time, the guy's expression had been no different from the rest—judgmental and full of disdain. Now, out of nowhere, he was all smiles and friendliness. He was s
The live stream chat was flooded with praises. Each viewer enthusiastically showered Thomas with compliments.Austin stood frozen in place. His face was pale and his expression was stiff."Did you misunderstand something—" he began, seemingly prepared to offer an explanation."Mr. Thomas Keller, it's your turn for the interview," someone called from across the corridor.Thomas didn't spare Austin a glance. With confident strides, he walked away while revealing a sly smile. The real fun was about to begin.Austin's expression was icy."Thomas, it's showtime! Let's go!" The live-stream audience erupted in cheers and encouragement.At the entrance to the conference room, a coat rack stood against the wall.Thomas walked in, dragged the rack further along the wall, and hung his leather jacket on it. Taking his time, he adjusted the jacket to ensure the hidden camera captured both himself and the interviewers clearly.The three interviewers exchanged glances but didn't dare to comm
Thomas didn't consider himself a troublemaker. He even took his time strolling around the room. He gave the three interviewers the full view of his tattoo."What do you think?" he asked while pointing at the ferocious dragon head etched across his chest.The three interviewers were rendered speechless.Aaron quietly covered his face with his hand. This was beyond anything he could have imagined. Did Cameron know his son was pulling stunts like this?If someone handed Thomas a weapon, they genuinely believed he would storm out and cause havoc.In the live stream, comments started flooding in."Hahaha!""You're going all out, huh? Damn! If your dad finds out, he's going to have a meltdown!""Thomas has been a rebel since day one—this is why we love him!""Give these corporate types a real show, Thomas!""You're amazing, Thomas!"Thomas continued, "My previous boss said my tattoo was ugly and used that as an excuse to fire me. Ugly? Don't they know dragons are amazing?"Wait.
"My most memorable experience? Does dressing up as a ghost to scare my boss in the middle of the night count?"Thomas even struck a dramatic pose as he spoke. He suddenly pulled out a ghost costume and slipped it on. His phone blared eerie music, and he turned off the lights in the room, creating an atmosphere that was disturbingly authentic.The three interviewers sat frozen. They were completely at a loss for words. Meanwhile, the live stream erupted in laughter. "Thomas is at it again! Hahaha!"Sliding his phone into his pocket, Thomas began backing away ominously, only to suddenly lunge toward the panel. Though they knew it was an act, they flinched as they were genuinely concerned that he might throw a punch.Aaron, who was visibly shaken, scrambled to retreat. But in the next moment, Thomas reached out and yanked off his toupee. He exposed his bare scalp for all to see.Aaron froze in mortification. His face turned a deep shade of red. The other two interviewers slapped
Fuck, Thomas swallowed the gum!The live stream camera followed his movements and captured the person who had just arrived. The laughing comments immediately disappeared from the comment section, which fell abnormally quiet.After some time, someone finally asked in disbelief, "Is this person… even real? Thomas, did you pay someone to develop a full hologram of a celebrity?"What appeared before them was a face that even a modeling software wasn't capable of creating.Thomas had never thought of himself as ignorant. The sky was the limit for someone like him, someone akin to a werewolf who lived freely in the jungle. He had seen things that a house pet would never be able to imagine.Yet, what he was looking at right now was something that even his past self could never have envisioned.A beautiful woman gracefully sauntered into the meeting room. Her gorgeous, delicate face was glowing softly, illuminated by the fluorescent lights. Her charming eyes seemed to glitter with twinkl
The tiny comment section burst into chaos."Fuck, that's Liesel Sharp! Do you all really not know her? She's the genius bombshell who rose to fame in the business and financial circles! Have you really not heard of the former Iron Triangle of Ford Corporation?"Even if you've never heard of Liesel's name before, you must have heard of Ms. Sharp, the Ford Corporation secretary who led the 'Bait Talks'! If you don't even know this, then you're hopeless!""Damn, that's her? The main force behind the 'Bait Talks'? But no one told me that she looks like this!""You're telling me that this world-class stunner was the one who exposed Dash Rayden at the negotiation table and squashed his arrogance? She did that with this face?""Did God give her any flaws?""Thomas is obviously entranced!""Duh! If it were me, I would be entranced too."This group of trust fund babies only knew this much about her. They didn't know anything else, much less that Liesel already had a lover.When Liesel
"Hey, who cares if she's capable? All I know is that she's a great beauty.""Indeed. I don't know if I'll ever have a chance with her in the future…"The foreigners gathered together began to chuckle deviously. Their lustful laughter and malicious chuckles kept drifting over, gradually affecting Thomas' judgment.How dare these foreigners humiliate Liesel? Thomas strode over with a terrifying expression.Liesel appeared in front of the group of foreigners before Thomas could reach them and asked in fluent Eldovian, "Can all of these be assembled by tonight?"The foreigners quickly stopped smiling deviously and responded in broken Eldovian that it wouldn't be a problem."I'm paying double for overtime and installation fees. I hope your efforts will match the amount paid," Liesel said bluntly.Of course, she knew what those foreigners said. However, she merely looked at them blankly, barely concealing the disdain in her gaze. The foreigners were clearly provoked. They reached fo
Was Liesel truly unable to understand the information? She was merely too lazy to browse through the document.It was best for someone like Howard to have his arrogance deflated. Being too nice to him would merely make him take advantage of the situation. Liesel was an investor. Why should she waste time reading reports? Howard should be explaining everything to her clearly. "I can't understand anything," Liesel repeated with an evident smile. Howard massaged his temples and exhaled lightly. After a long time, he said, "I'll ask someone to prepare another proposal and email it to you."He knew Liesel was forcing him to give in, and he had done so as well.Liesel cocked her head slightly. Her eyes gleamed as she looked at Howard. She was obviously satisfied with Howard's answer. That was how an employee should act.Howard could be proud of what he had, but soaring too high might hurt others. That was a lesson Liesel wanted to teach him. "Be good and listen to me, Mr. Durha
Howard put on his gold-rimmed glasses and stared at Liesel. "You'll have unlimited funding and support. Your dreams will even come true. I'll do all I can to support you and make this self-driving car happen so it can fly in the sky and glide across the ocean." Liesel pointed at the luxurious sports car on the screen. "How do you know it's my dream?" Howard asked with a smirk."I fell in love with the car when I saw it for the first time. I'm sure it'll become everyone's dream car." Liesel chuckled. Howard looked down and let out a cryptic laugh. "Ms. Sharp, did you know that people's dreams may change?""Oh? Has your dream changed, Mr. Durham? That's okay. Tell me all about it, and I might even help you achieve your new dream." Liesel raised an eyebrow. She seemed rather interested, and her expression was filled with pride. Howard reached for another remote and pressed a button. The surrounding glass walls suddenly turned black, preventing anyone from looking inside. The whi
Howard felt his presentation would help Liesel realize how valuable he was. "I'm not satisfied." Liesel shook her head. Howard was rendered speechless. That was the second time his ego took a hit."Mr. Durham, I suggest you don't look too far ahead. Whether cars can fly, that's for the future. First, we should develop a medicine that can cure cancer. "As for cars, we should solve battery life problems first, am I right? Yet you're developing flying cars before even solving our current problems. Your idea is too far-fetched.""Didn't you agree that you wouldn't interfere with my research?" Howard finally found his voice again."I'm just giving you a general direction. You'll still be in charge of the actual research, Mr. Durham," Liesel lied calmly. A general direction? She clearly planned everything for him in advance, and all he had to do was follow her plan. He wasn't even given a choice."Once the problem is solved, you can secure your position as CEO at Hardin Group. Am
Thomas hurriedly nodded, and his ears had turned red. Liesel considered everything for him. She really was amazing, and that made him like her even more. There was a fork ahead of them. Thomas, who had been secretly joyful, froze instantly. As Liesel stopped, she suddenly felt like she had meddled too much. Some liked to work hard and achieve success, while others preferred to go with the flow. Everyone had their own ways of living. Liesel was being ridiculous by planning Thomas' life with her own ideas."Sorry, I always like making plans. All I can think of is getting promotions and higher pay." Liesel massaged her temples as she smiled helplessly. "You can do whatever you want. I'm just giving you a suggestion.""I know. Thank you, Ms. Sharp." Thomas gripped the cart handles tightly. Liesel's suggestion was fantastic, but Thomas couldn't see her if he went to work in the workshop. He might as well continue working as a laborer.There were two different routes ahead, and th
All of Thomas' messy thoughts faded away. Instead, his heartbeat began racing like mad. The elevator space was so narrow. He couldn't help but touch his chest, fearing that Liesel could hear his pounding heartbeat."Got it, Ms. Sharp. I'll work hard," Thomas replied earnestly. He was willing to do anything for Liesel.Liesel scrutinized Thomas for a moment before smiling in relief. She knew how it felt to be stuck in a tough situation. She always couldn't help but give a chance to those struggling and lend them a hand."I asked you to learn a few things about logistics because I want you to know that you should always advance in your career. Never give up if there's something you're better at."The freight elevator doors slid open, and Liesel wheeled the cart inside the elevator. Thomas hurriedly trailed after her while paying attention to her words.If Cameron knew how obedient Thomas was out there, he would definitely cry tears of relief. "Save up some money first and settle
Liesel's frown faded away, and she looked at Thomas gently. "Before leaving the research department that day, I noticed that the logistics department was hiring. It doesn't matter what I do as long as it's a job. That's why I went for the interview," Thomas explained.Thomas couldn't tell Liesel that his father, Cameron Keller, had arranged for that job as a punishment for him. As long as Thomas could see Liesel daily, he was willing to take on any job. It didn't matter, even if he had to work as a laborer, food delivery driver, or security guard.Thomas, whose heart was beating like mad, remarked awkwardly. "My job at the logistics department is quite lucrative. I get about three thousand dollars a month."Thomas vowed to give up his salary every month to Liesel in the future. As he looked up, his sly gaze had turned innocent. The corners of her lips lifted, and Liesel couldn't help but chuckle. She always remained alert whenever she worked with those old codgers at Hardin Grou
It was hard to describe Liesel's radiant beauty, making it hard for anyone to resist her. Men and women alike stole a few more glances whenever they walked past her. Thomas Keller abruptly came to his senses and asked his companion to push the cart. "You can take this."His companion noticed Thomas' flushed face and understood instantly. He began teasing Thomas. "What? Not brave enough to walk past her? If you won't do it, I will."Thomas patted his sweaty palms against his blue uniform before adjusting the brim of his cap. He fixed his gaze in Liesel's direction.He stood rooted to the same spot and dared not to move. He was afraid that he might startle Liesel, who wasn't far away.Thomas' two companions teased him a while longer before wheeling the large boxes away. Initially, the two men were having a jolly time together, chatting and laughing. Yet they lowered their heads and stopped talking. They walked past Liesel in silence. Liesel took a few steps back. She stared at a
When it came to writing reports, data analysis, and sorting documents, Austin completed all of it on his own. He was quick and delivered good work. Even with a workload that other employees couldn't even finish working overtime, he was always able to submit on time.As if to build relationships, he would always work overtime every day and help others with work.After half a month, he'd already blended in with everyone else. Everyone greeted him with a warm smile when they saw him, and they never ran out of praise for him.This made Liesel think back to her school days when she had been equally as stupid.In high school, she had done the same thing. She would always help people with the work that they couldn't finish, thinking that it was the best way to grow closer to others and become one of them.However, she was wrong.No matter how much labor an old ox did, it would never integrate into human society.Also, at the time, she had gone to a high school for the wealthy, while