Chapter 3

"Huh?!"

Frederick stood there, completely baffled.

"What's with that look? Don't tell me you've forgotten me already?! We just met today!"

Jennifer's frustration was obvious when she saw Frederick frozen in place. She grabbed his arm and ushered him into the Bentley before driving off quickly.

The onlookers were abuzz with whispers and speculation!

This stunning woman had come for Frederick!

Marissa's mouth fell open in disbelief.

Why had such a gorgeous woman come for a nobody like Frederick?!

Lucy looked as though she had seen a ghost.

"Sylvia, your son... has already gotten himself a wealthy partner?! Why did you even set up this blind date, then? Were you toying with us?!"

Sylvia was equally puzzled.

When did her son know someone so prominent?

-

The Bentley eventually stopped in a quiet spot. Jennifer's dress had a plunging neckline and was eye-catching.

Frederick sat in the passenger seat and tried not to stare as he asked hesitantly, "Ms. York, why did you come for me?"

Slap!

Jennifer's hand connected with his face as soon as Frederick finished speaking.

"You're shameless! And despicable!" she hissed through clenched teeth.

Frederick was more surprised than hurt. He touched his cheek and gave her a strained smile.

"Ms. York, I didn't think much back then. I was only focused on helping you. I'm sorry! If you think that's not enough, feel free to hit me again, or even fire me."

When he saw Jennifer approaching him just now, he already suspected that it meant trouble. She had probably come to confront him about what happened!

Facing Jennifer was like dealing with a tiger!

Jennifer's hand paused in mid-air, her expression frosty.

"Your name is Frederick Lester, and you're an intern in our sales department, correct?"

"Yes."

"I need your help with something. If you do it successfully, I won't hold your earlier actions against you. In fact, I might even give you a permanent job," Jennifer declared in a haughty tone.

"Ms. York, you need me to do something else? Do you need me for physical contact again?" Frederick asked, his eyes unintentionally drifting to her collarbone, where evidence of their prior encounter was still visible.

Jennifer was furious, and her glare was so cold that it could even put a fire out.

"Listen carefully–if you dare bring up that matter again, you can leave this car now and never return to work!" she warned sharply. "I need you to act as my fiance for just one hour."

Frederick was taken aback, wondering if he had misheard.

"Why?"

Pretending to be her fiance, and only for an hour?

Was it possible that Jennifer was still affected by their previous meeting and wasn't thinking clearly?

"Don't question it. You're not in a position to ask. Just follow my instructions!" Jennifer commanded.

She raised her chin like a queen, then stepped on the accelerator and drove off into the distance!

-

The stir caused by Jennifer's arrival and departure eventually calmed down. The restaurant returned to its normal state, with Marissa and Lucy having departed.

But then, three high-end luxury cars, each worth a fortune, rolled up to the entrance. A group of black-suited bodyguards emerged, creating an imposing scene.

Three influential men stepped out, each radiating authority and influence. Their presence was like a shockwave, electrifying the atmosphere.

"The mayor of Mirage City, Matthew Zephyr!"

"Mirage City's wealthiest businessman, Derek Sullivan!"

"The underground ruler of Mirage City, Gavin Zeller!"

"Just a sneeze from any of these men could shake the foundations of the city!"

These three powerful figures of Mirage City, seldom seen together, were now gathered in the same location...

It was an event of the century!

In comparison, the excitement caused by Jennifer's appearance seemed trivial.

"Damn, it looks like we were one step too late. Lord Hades has already left! What a shame!"

The three of them exchanged glances, understanding each other tacitly.

Despite their usual rivalries, these three titans had rushed here for the same man!