LOGINMoreover, his influence back home was shrinking more and more over the years.At this point, it was practically nonexistent. He barely had any real power left.That was why Yvonne could never understand where Joseph’s sense of superiority even came from.Because Joseph simply had no standing to challenge her.“Joseph, let me make one thing clear. The two of us are only business partners. You keep threatening me over and over again. Do you really think that’s appropriate?“To put it another way, I’m still the one funding you. This partnership between us was never permanent. Whether it continues depends entirely on how you treat me.“Joseph, have you even figured out your place yet?”At that, Yvonne let out a cold scoff. She even felt that Joseph was deliberately pretending not to understand. Her icy voice traveled clearly through the phone.“People should learn to stay in their lane. I know exactly what you’re thinking right now, but honestly, you don’t need to think so much. “All you
There was no way the two of them could really fall out over just these incidents.At the beginning, Joseph had only wanted to complain a little. He had not actually intended to turn things into a serious conflict.Besides, cooperating with Yvonne still benefited him too.He was not stupid enough to throw all of that away over a moment of frustration.Joseph’s voice carried clearly through the phone.But Yvonne’s attitude remained completely calm and unwavering.“You couldn’t even handle something this simple,” she said coldly. “So, what exactly am I supposed to trust you with going forward?“Partnerships are supposed to be mutual. It can’t always be me relying on you.“Right now, you’re not bringing me any value at all.”Yvonne spoke without the slightest hesitation because she had suddenly realized something very clearly.Joseph genuinely seemed to believe that without him, she would be incapable of accomplishing anything.But in reality, there were always countless people around her
Joseph snapped irritably, “How was I supposed to know there would be two guards outside the room? And they were extremely cautious. They kept asking me question after question.”His voice was full of resentment.“You didn’t investigate properly and just told me to go in. Of course I didn’t know how to handle it. I couldn’t even answer their questions. So, tell me, whose fault is that?”Yvonne quickly pieced together what had happened.“So you stalled at the door with the two guards for a while?”Joseph did not see anything wrong with that, so he admitted it directly.“Yes. One of them even tried to come after me, so I knocked him out with a strike to the neck. I didn’t exactly hold back, so he’s probably in the hospital too.”Yvonne’s tone turned icy.“You idiot.”“What’s that supposed to mean?”Joseph immediately sounded offended.“This wasn’t easy to begin with. The fact that I got out at all was already impressive.”“Do you have any idea what would’ve happened if I’d been caught? Ha
When Yvonne saw Joseph calling, she immediately assumed there had finally been progress with Daniel.So, she answered the phone in unusually high spirits.“Well? Don’t tell me you actually pulled it off?”Joseph fell silent.Originally, he planned to vent all his frustration the moment she picked up.But after hearing the first thing out of her mouth, he suddenly did not even know how to respond.Several seconds passed with nothing but silence.Yvonne’s expression slowly darkened.“What’s wrong?” she asked suspiciously. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”Joseph let out a strained breath.“I just… don’t really know how to explain this.”The moment she heard that, Yvonne’s heart dropped.For some reason, a terrible feeling suddenly crept over her.“What exactly is that supposed to mean?“Joseph, explain yourself properly. I told you to deal with Daniel, so why are you suddenly talking in circles instead of getting to the point?”Her tone instantly turned sharp with irritation.“What now?
And Finn was certain Desmond would never lie to him over something this small.Truthfully, Finn always knew exactly who he was working for.He knew Desmond was backed by a major corporation.A company like Vanguard Group would never stoop to withholding someone’s pay or abandoning their employees.At least, Finn did not believe they would.Once the two of them finished discussing everything, Desmond finally gave Finn the information about the reporter.“What we know for sure right now is that the reporter has already left Ravenshore,” Desmond said seriously. “If we want to find him, we’ll have to track him outside the city. Do you understand what I’m saying?”Finn nodded immediately.“I understand, Desmond. This job’s difficult because the reporter’s slippery, right?”Desmond finally looked a little relieved.“Exactly.”“I already went to his house before, but he disappeared too quickly. Somehow, someone must’ve tipped him off.”“That’s why I’m sending you this time. I need you to trac
“So if anything comes up afterward, contact the company directly. We’ll make sure your rights and compensation are fully taken care of.”Finn immediately felt a sense of relief wash over him.No matter what, having a company that still remembered their sacrifices and acknowledged that they had been hurt while working for them was genuinely reassuring.At the very least, it proved one thing:Neither he nor his brother had suffered for nothing.And the company had not forgotten what they had done.Just realizing that made Finn feel far more at ease.Most people did not really care how powerful their employer was.What mattered more was whether the people above them actually treated them like human beings.And now, Finn could finally say with certainty that he had not chosen the wrong people to follow.The fact that the higher-ups still valued him and his brother was already enough.“Thank you, Desmond. I’ll remember what you said.”Finn genuinely felt moved.No matter what, he would reme
But she failed to notice that Albert’s face was growing darker by the second.It was obvious—between the receptionist and Grace, he’d choose Grace without hesitation.After all, she could bring far more value to his company.As for a low-level receptionist? She was expendable.“Shut up. Get out,” Al
No matter what happened, everyone still had to follow the chief’s orders.What he said wasn’t to be questioned lightly.But the lead officer just couldn’t swallow his pride.After all, Hector had made it clear he wasn’t going to compete for anything.And now?It was like he completely went back on h
"Yes, Mr. Hayes, you have my word. I’ll do my best." As she spoke, Lisa even threw Albert a flirtatious glance.Clearly, both of them were quite satisfied with what had just happened.Albert merely smiled and said nothing. When it came to women, he couldn't treat them too well.Otherwise, they'd b
He looked a little confused.“Mr. Watson, what do you mean by that?”Desmond saw his confusion but didn’t explain further.Sometimes it was better to leave things unsaid.Some things were meant to be understood, not spelled out.After all, he’d already hinted more than enough—if he kept going and th







