All Chapters of When Average Meets Ambition: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

"Dad, don't worry. I will take a taxi and go to the company to see you as soon as I land."The five years spent while pursuing my master's degree in Descensio were the most unforgettable moments in my life. Still, I finally graduated and returned home.I couldn't help but feel psyched as I looked at the eighty-eight-floor high Sullivan Group building, which my dad had established for me.Thus, I took out my mobile phone, took a picture, tagged my location, and posted it on my Instagram story. 'Since you're the man I love most, I'm here to see you immediately after graduation.'As soon as I walked into the lobby, a man suddenly called out to me, "Noelle!"I immediately turned around and looked at the man. Although his face appeared slightly familiar, I couldn't remember who he was. "Who are you?"His face was stone cold as he spoke in an unfriendly tone, "My, my, I didn't expect you to end up in such an awful state. Why do you still act like you don't know me when you are specifi

For a moment, the atmosphere turned still. Then, the crowd around me abruptly burst into laughter."Did I hear her right? Did she actually lie and claim that she is the president's daughter?" Vivian asked the onlookers before shifting her attention back to me. "Do you know how rich the president of Sullivan Group is? Low-born folks like you will never be able to claim ties with him in a million years."Marcus, on the other hand, arched his eyebrow, walked over to Vivian, and gestured for her to release me after hearing my statement. "Noelle, I know you're used to lying, but you should know when to draw the line. Even if your last name is Sullivan, that doesn't mean you are related to the president."I clutched my skirt's hem tightly and retorted coldly, "I am my dad's daughter. It's the truth. I don't need to lie.""It's fine if you want to lie to others. Still, you should be careful not to get too carried away and end up looking delusional." Marcus' eyes darkened as he pointed at

Bang!Alexander's fist brushed past Vivian's ear and slammed against the wall behind her."Although I don't hit women, I don't mind breaking my principles if you keep spreading rumors about Noelle."Vivian trembled in fear upon hearing his words. Then, she threw herself into Marcus' arms and cried pitifully. "Are you just going to stand there and watch me get bullied?"Marcus glanced at Alexander's strong build and then back at his beer belly. The visual aid only made him more determined not to confront Alexander head-on."Do you know who I am? How dare you touch my woman?" said Marcus. However, his words were not intimidating at all.I tugged the hem of Alexander's shirt and signaled him to help me up. Although I looked seriously injured, it was mostly superficial.With Alexander's support, I slowly stood up and walked toward Vivian.Afraid of Alexander's presence, Vivian didn't dare to act as arrogant as before."What... What are you going to do?"As I stood in front of her

"How is this possible?" Marcus mumbled. "How can a daughter of a street cleaner take pictures with the president? You must be lying. There's no way Vivian wouldn't recognize her own cousin. You must be fake!" He kept rambling on.It was obvious he knew the truth but didn't want to admit it.However, I intended to make him break down even more."By the way, my father has already fired you—for your embezzlement during your time at the company and for illegally seizing company assets, you'll be sued. You are going to lose everything."Marcus promptly collapsed to the ground and was drenched in cold sweats. After a while, he finally realized what was happening and said, "Noelle, I made a mistake. It's all because I believed in Vivian's lies. I was tricked, too. I'm a victim, just like you. Can you tell your father not to sue me? I promise I'll make Vivian kneel and apologize to you. You can do anything you want to her. All you have to do is forgive me."As he spoke, I discreetly hel

In a desperate attempt to remain conscious, I bit my tongue hard. As the room swung wildly, the image of Marcus in front of me started to blur and split in two."Noelle, you forced me into this! If you hadn't insisted on me paying back the money, I wouldn't have resorted to such measures."I originally planned for our first time to be special. I was going to hire some thugs to pretend to attack you, and then I'd swoop in and save the day like a hero."He laughed bitterly, his eyes narrowing as he went on, "But your bodyguards, always by your side, ruined that plan. They never gave me a chance to act."But don't worry. Once you're mine, I'll make sure the Sullivan Group reaches new heights. Trust me, choosing me as your husband will be the smartest decision you ever make."His thick, oily lips kept flapping in front of my face. I raised my hand to strike him, but my body was so weak that I couldn't exert any strength."Give up, Noelle. The drug is potent enough to knock out a man