Chapter 6 It was early summer. The car raced down the deserted road with beautiful scenery all around. I kept steering the conversation back to business, but Hank kept deflecting with jokes. My patience was wearing thin, and honestly, I just couldn't be bothered to keep going anymore. Hank shot me a sideways glance, his voice dripping with annoyance. "You dare get mad at me?" I was shocked. He treated me like I was nothing, but I was not even allowed to get mad? I forced a smile. "Mr. Scott, you must be joking. I'm not sure what Tisla has done to offend you, but surely neither of us benefits from confrontation." "All this for Tisla?" he asked, his meaning unclear. "You're such a sucker. Even after all this, you're still worrying about him?" I looked out the window. If not for Tisla, who'd be dumb enough to deal with you? "You must be out of your mind." Yeah, I must be nuts doing this. "Can't live without him, huh?" I didn't know, but if you messed up with Tisla, I wouldn't spare you. "I don't get it. I thought you were smart since you even had the guts to confront me." I withdrew my gaze and turned to face him. I wouldn't work with Hank, but that didn't mean I wouldn't compete with him. Four years ago, there was a project that everyone, including the higher-ups, assumed would go to Hank. Even Ryan advised me not to compete with Hank. It wasn't about connections. He had the skills, resources, and funds and no one could come up with a better proposal to compete. But I worked hard behind and caught him off guard. He was so hostile towards me. Could it be that he has been holding a grudge since back then? When I didn't respond, Hank grew impatient, his voice turning sharp. "Are you still hung up on Ryan?" Not only did he avoid the topic, but he got downright aggressive. I snapped, "Yes, I'm still hung up on him, and so what? What are you gonna do about it?" But as soon as I finished yelling at him, I came back to my senses and remembered my number one rule: Never argue with 1/3 Chapter D the person holding the steering wheel. I turned to see Hank's icy glare. He gave off a vibe that warned me not to mess with him. He fixed his gaze on the road, speaking in a low growl, almost as if to himself. "Damn it, you still won't listen, huh? "I don't mind knocking some sense into that thick skull of yours." I instantly regretted my actions. "Hank!" I shrieked, my heart pounding out of my chest. Without thinking, I reached out to grab the steering wheel as Hank suddenly turned it aside. The car quickly crashed through a wooden fence by the roadside and sped toward the rice field. In a split second, the car was launched into the air over a small slope and landed with a violent splash. Muddy water sprayed everywhere, coating the sports car and splattering across my face. The man beside me threw his head back in unrestrained laughter, his usual composure completely gone. 'Ms. Sutton, bet your mind's a total blank now, huh?" Honestly, it wasn't even half as intense as a pirate ship ride. But at that moment, all I could think about was crashing and dying. My hands were shaking with rage as I grabbed the soaked documents and flung them straight at Hank's face. "Hey, don't be mad." "Have you lost your damn mind?" Hank was covered in mud, his usual lazy, carefree attitude nowhere to be seen. He actually looked a bit guilty. He muttered, "You were the one always saying that man was all you could think about. I just couldn't take it, you know? Do you even know what that piece of shit Ryan did?" was completely baffled. "What does Ryan have to do with any of this?". You never cared to contact me before, but the moment I went after his company, here you came arguing with me. Don't tel me he's innocent." "Even if Ryan cheated on me, I still can't watch Tisla lose money. I have shares in it too." "Besides, the moment I decided to take control, you started tripping me up. Who else should I confront if not you?" I felt both wronged and angry, and without waiting for his reply, I opened the car door and left. Hank froze for several seconds. "Hey, wait up. Come back." 2/3 In "Coaching His Heart" by CrushReel, the romantic tale unfolds after Kate and Tom experience a fleeting connection that leads to a misunderstanding, causing them to part ways. Fate intervenes when Kate reemerges as the assistant coach for a men's hockey team, bringing her face-to-face with Tom once more. Exploring themes of love, destiny, and second chances, this modern romance delves into the complexities of hidden emotions and the power of rekindled connections. Set against the backdrop of a grand mansion, the story weaves together secrets and revelations that promise to captivate readers seeking a heartfelt journey. 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