22 Disgusted I knew supplier, they had only collaborated with Harmon Group so we weren’t familiar with other. When arrived office, the owner a Green, what unexpected guest you busy? We’re just a business. I’m afraid we can’t accommodate from the Harmon Group Zachary dripped with malice as he sipped on his hot tea. full well the responsibility was on Harmon Group, I didn’t put a tough front. After years of being in the industry, I had mastered the trick of appearing less assertive to suppliers. Sometimes, gender was business advantage. Considering how Zachary was still in the office work hours, it was evident that had been waiting representatives Harmon Group to visit. After all, no other supplers who supply materials quickly. some sweet–taking, seemed more at ease, but he refused to back off. “We initially offered Harmon Group lowest price. I didn’t increase price even though it order. Don’t it’s inappropriate to be payment?” “You’re absolutely and apologize for the mistake. But agree to we can make the now. Thanded Zachary the and continued, “Mr. Sawyer, the Group has more large–scale projects coming up, will only need more materials. I know you have plenty partners, but about long–term collaborations? That would you think?“! As Zachary looked the his expression shitted. Though Leonard was only managing company, everyone knew that the future. of Group headquarters. If anyone could build a collaborative relationship with Hamon their for the next eight years were basically guaranteed. Noticing Zachary interested, I presented him with more collaboration and profit analysis. In the Zachary was convinced. you’re so good words. Lused think… finish his sentence, understood what he meant. knew as a who stayed silent even when I on awkwardly and sad, didn’t a choice, did? Mr. me, I couldn’t no. But lucky have you. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have an: opportunity speak much. People in the industry knew me as a who was abandoned by her husband, and it was a useful identity. Everyone the gave pity, and Zachary didn’t make things for me. But Zachary requested me to guarantee Harmon Group’s collaboration them on the next project. Then, he agreed to the materials at the original price. After setting the matter, my mood was elevated. When the materials delivered, I would 500,000 and wouldn’t have to worry finances for a while. 1 to get good rest after taking my but was awakened Geonard’s call 1 it several times, but Leonard call. At the thought of how I may not receive the payment wrong with Lennard, 1 picked up call “Pick up now, Blue Moon Bar. I’m sleeping. ” I was just about to hang up I heard Sam’s voice. “Ex, please just come over. and he’s calling his wife. Please, I If you don’t come, he might just make me his wide!” voice hoarse, it sounded urgent Among Leonard’s friends, Sam me skely Ar that I to get out of bed. After I let people Leonard’s drenkanties. had gone wrong, would have to clean up his as his legal wife. I arrived the bar, Leonard was drunk. When Leonard saw me, he jumped into my arms. “You’re here, darling They’re all bad guys. They said you won’t be coming, but I know loveme“: Leonard continued to kiss neck, that felt frightening. But no matter I tried, couldn’t push away. In the end, 1 Leonard continue to hug me. patted himself on the chest and said, you didn’t come sooner, I have to knock him out. That scary!” looking me up and said, wonder people said you were the prettiest girl in school. You look just like university student!” I in a to go out, I simply put a white dress. It was my favorite style dressing when I was still a student. first that Leonard me white, Leonard pushed Sam away and warned him. “Stop eyeing my wife. I at how adorable Leonard seemed. were in school, that was what did to admirers, though he referred to me as his “girlfriend” then. Just as I was feeling nostalgic about the past, I suddenly heard Lily’s choked–up voice from behind us. and he quickly let me go. Leonard me suspiciously, he began to up. of disdain flashed his tare. “You’re disgusting, Ew. Are you start toimitate Lay’s fashion style just win me You can’t possibly expecting me to home with you, right?” I turned around to look at Lily only to that she was a dress. looked like me was still a student. Feeling disgusted, I wiped the places on my neck where Leonard kased earlier. don’t call again. Also, I will never pick you up again