Michael held firmly onto his conviction not because he wanted to go against Ariel, but because he targeted Leon!"That's a good idea!""Slow and steady wins the race. We should maintain stability first and avail ourselves of that to penetrate the market..."Several conservative-minded senior executives have expressed their support."No, there's no point in delaying a year! If our company makes a concession this time, the balance of power in this deal will shift to the hands of the Westpraise Group. It will become even more difficult for us to achieve a breakthrough in the next phase!" Ariel objected.Since her opinions differed from Michael, the radicals and conservatives began arguing with each other as well, with neither side giving in to the other."Alright, everyone. Be quiet!" Iris patted the table, prompting everyone to close their mouths prudently."Since there are two differing views, I'll let both sides act on their separate suggestions. Mister Duvall will be in charge

Ariel glared at him angrily. She clenched her fists tightly, and she was already on the brink of exploding with rage."I..."Leon gulped after sensing Ariel's murderous gaze and glancing down at Ariel's clenched fist.His intuition told him that he might get a severe beating from her if he so much as dared to say a single word.Getting punched by her was the last thing he wanted!"Okay, okay. I'll go with you..."Leon smiled meekly.A wise man would know better than to fight when the odds are stacked against him. In any case, the cooperation was already struck, so Ariel could do whatever she wanted!It was not a big deal for Leon, as he could just treat it as accompanying Ariel for a walk."Glad you made the smart choice." Ariel snorted coldly and dragged the incredibly reluctant Leon to the president's office. Lily was then asked to print out the relevant documents that would be used for negotiating with the cooperation.Leon needed the contract too, so he motioned for Lily

A suggestive smile unfolded across Gilbert's face."Dinner? At a hotel?" The expression on Ariel's pretty face changed drastically. No longer a rookie to the business workplace, she understood the meaning behind Gilbert's words at once. It was quite likely that Gilbert's purpose was not to eat!"It doesn't seem too appropriate for you and me to have dinner at the hotel, Gilbert. I think it'd be better for Miss Young and I to treat you to a meal as a token of our appreciation if you're able to help our company to achieve successful cooperation." Ariel formed a smile and comforted herself with the belief that he—as her senior back during her student days— invited her to dinner without any other intentions in mind."I don't think you understand what I'm trying to say, Ariel. You know that I've always liked you, so I'll just give it to you straight! If you agree to be my woman, I'll do my best to help you secure the contract!" Gilbert demanded tactfully."What? No way! Thanks for your

At long last, Ariel finally understood why Iris praised Leon for being handsome.She shared the same thoughts as Iris at that moment and felt that Leon's tall, towering figure was the very epitome of handsome!"Hurry... Call the police..."Gilbert inhaled sharply and his once-savage expression took over by panic.He could not understand how a puny secretary like Leon could be so strong!If he did not see it with his own eyes, he would never have believed that it was true!"Enough! What in the world is happening here?" Someone yelled angrily from behind. The voice came from a young man, who approached the scene from nearby with several of the company executives.The young man who led the group over was none other than Jenson.He was startled by the commotion caused by the brawl."Mister Wick..."The onlookers were surprised.Jenson was the grandson of the Wick Group's chairman who served as the company's general manager."You came at just the right time, Mister Wick. Someone

Jenson smiled, looked at the time on his watch, and said, "It's almost four, Mister Wolf. Might as well stay here and avoid the trouble of having to go back. I was thinking about giving my grandfather a call right now and we can head straight to the hotel for an early dinner? Would that be alright with you?""Sure..." Leon nodded, but he hesitated slightly when he looked at Ariel beside him.Jenson quickly understood what Leon meant and invited Ariel with a smile. "Miss Summers, since you're a friend of Mister Wolf, would you care to join us if it's convenient for you?""Thanks for the invitation." Ariel knew that she was only invited over because of Leon. Her curiosity over his relationship with the Wicks prompted her to agree to Jenson's invitation after some thought....Inside one of the luxurious and exquisite VIP rooms at The Sovereign Hotel, Bernard and Jenson sat with Leon and Ariel at the table.Under Bernard's directions, the waiters began to serve the wine and food, al