Semua Bab Big Win, Bitter Truth: I Was Her Practice Partner: Bab 1 - Bab 10

I had drunk way too much with Charlotte Ward, CEO of Ward Group, during our company's retreat last month. The next morning, I woke up to find us both naked in the same bed. I was about to address the catastrophe when Charlotte—before I could say a single word—silenced me with a kiss and dragged me into round two.For the past month, Charlotte had been glued to my side. Whenever she had a moment to spare, she would drag me to the bedroom. I hadn't slept properly for days because I was working hard preparing my team for the Black Friday Sales, but the moment I walked through the door last night, I still needed to meet her needs.I had believed that physical attraction was more reliable than emotional attachment, and I had assumed that we were already in a relationship without needing to say it aloud. But when I woke up, I learned that I was nothing more than a warm body to her.Charlotte was getting dressed while stating coldly, "Never contact me again, Robert. You and I live in

Charlotte's emotions flared as she concluded, "Listen up, Robert! You were nothing more than a lapdog I kept at my side. You don't have the standing to negotiate anything!"I maintained my composure. After all, I still held a flicker of affection for Charlotte, which was why I had catered to her every whim back then. "You'd better listen up as well, Charlotte. You're still my partner for now, regardless of whatever arrangement you've made with Steven. The deal in Barovia was the result of a single phone call I made—""Enough!" Charlotte cut me off, her eyes brimming with contempt. "How could you have closed the deal, Robert? I always thought you were trustworthy, but now you're even lying through your teeth! "Mr. Zimmerman was the one who returned with the deal signed, sealed, and delivered. What have you contributed to this company besides warming my bed, Robert?"I found myself unable to communicate with her; I had to pause for several deep breaths just to steady myself. "I al

Steven shot me a smug look after ending the call. "Did you hear that, Robert? Let's see you try to talk your way out of this."I smirked, keeping my expression calm. "Do you really think he came all the way here just to sign the contract, Steven?"Steven burst into laughter, treating my comment as the height of comedy. "Isn't that obvious? Did you really think Mr. Baker travelled all the way to Caldoria to meet up with you instead of signing the contract, Robert?"I let out a short laugh. "You got that right! He did, in fact, come here for me."I then shifted my tone, my gaze turning sharp while saying, "Mr. Baker is also here to settle a grudge. You see, before you showed up, Charlotte actually hung up on him after insulting him. I've heard that Mr. Baker is quite vindictive, Steven."Charlotte interjected before Steven could speak. "Drop the act, Robert! I overlooked you using an actor to trick me earlier, but now the real Mr. Baker is coming! If he finds out you hired someone t

Calvin stuck out his chest with pride. "Of course! I'll definitely give it my all since you trusted me with this, Rob! You know, I would've already made a move if you hadn't held me back."A thought struck him. He grabbed my arm and asked, "Where's that woman who insulted us earlier, Rob? I still need to teach her a lesson!"That short exchange shocked not only Charlotte but also the surrounding employees. Steven, who was the closest to us, stared at me in disbelief, his mouth gaping. "Y-You're actually acquainted with Mr. Baker, Robert!"I nodded, smiling. "That's right. I forgot to mention that I grew up in Barovia. The man you're reverently addressing as Mr. Baker is just like a brother to me."In that instant, every Ward Group employee suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. They couldn't believe what they were hearing.Steven knelt on the floor. "I'm so sorry, Mr. Foster! I messed up. I failed to see who you were! I'm begging you; please let me off the hook! "If I'd known you w

I turned, my eyes locking onto Charlotte with searing intensity. "You lacked the capacity for even the simplest concepts of respect and genuine honesty, Charlotte."Charlotte was deathly pale, swaying unsteadily on her feet. She finally grasped that she had not only cast aside a man who adored and obeyed her every command but had personally rejected the powerful patronage that could have launched the Ward family into the upper echelons of global wealth."I've made a mistake, Robert! I swear I know I'm in the wrong now!" Charlotte lunged forward, desperately reaching for my arm. But before she could make contact, she was swiftly restrained by Calvin's bodyguards. "I was completely out of my mind back then! Steven manipulated me! I swear I truly love you, and the feelings I had for you this past month were genuine!"I felt as if I had heard the joke of the century. "You say you love me, huh? Is love demanding intimacy from an exhausted man? Is love speaking sweetly while calculating