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Chloe didn’t pay much attention to it, retracting her hand and continuing to look at her phone.
She didn’t know what this woman was here for, but since the person in charge hadn’t shown up yet, she didn’t bother with pleasantries. The door opened again from the outside, and a figure in formal attire appeared at the entrance. “Ms. Nelson, would you please come with me?” Chloe had never been to this company before and didn’t realize that negotiating a deal here was so complicated.
Nevertheless, she got up and followed.
The person led her out of the conference room and straight downstairs. “Excuse me, when will your chairman finish the meeting?”
“Ms. Nelson, our chairman will be a while longer. So, to ensure you have a comfortable wait, the chairman has prepared a lounge for you.” Chloe raised an eyebrow. If they were preparing a lounge, it probably wouldn’t be over for at least an hour or two.
She didn’t like spending a lot of time on negotiations because even if she took on a project, she could usually finish it within four hours.
But now, just waiting would take an hour or two, which she felt was a waste of time.
However, since she was already here, it would be even more of a loss if she went back now.
Reluctantly, she went to the lounge.
Her phone buzzed with a message notification. She picked it up and saw it was a text from Michael.
[How’s it going?]
Hasn’t started yet. The client is still in a meeting. I haven’t even seen them.]
His reply came quickly: [It’s okay. Just wait a bit longer.]
Chloe thought for a moment: [Why don’t you go back first? I’ll take a taxi back later.]
He had been waiting for her in the parking lot, and it wasn’t fair to him.
She didn’t want to owe him anything more.
[It’s fine.] Chloe received a curt from the other side, leaving her at a loss for words. This person was as stubborn as ever.
The lounge was essentially a room in the resort, complete with a sofa and a bed.
Chloe walked out to the balcony, taking in the sight of the towering mountains. It was somewhat relaxing.
She waited a bit longer, idly wandering around the room and scrolling through her phone until the low battery warning popped up. Reluctantly, she put her phone down, deciding to go out and inquire about the situation. It had been over an hour since she arrived.
At the door, just as she was about to press the handle, she realized it was locked from the outside.
Even with her keycard, she couldn’t open it.
“Damn it!”
Chloe swore, a rare occurrence for her. She couldn’t figure out what was going on.
She wondered if she was intentionally locked in or if this was just an accident.
After a few more unsuccessful attempts, Chloe decided to call the resort’s front desk.
But when she picked up the phone, there was no dial tone.
She bent down and saw that the phone line had been cut.
She cursed under her breath and went out to the balcony, wondering if the poor signal was due to being in the mountains. She raised and lowered her phone, but there was still no signal.
It couldn’t be an accident. The resort had been operating for so long; there was no way they’d make such a rookie mistake. The only plausible explanation was that there was a signal jammer nearby.
Someone was clearly targeting her!
*****
Michael had been waiting in the parking lot the whole time. The moment Chloe told him the client hadn’t arrived yet, he became suspicious and asked his assistant back home to track Chloe’s phone. He hadn’t installed any tracking device on Chloe’s phone; it was satellite tracking.
Up until now, there hadn’t been anything unusual. Chloe’s phone had remained within a small area.
His phone rang. He glanced at the screen and answered. Ethan’s voice came through. “Mr. Shawn, Ms. Nelson’s phone signal just disappeared.”
Michael immediately sat up straight in the driver’s seat. “What happened?”
“The signal point blinked just now, and then it was gone. We can’t locate it anymore.”
Chloe didn’t pay much attention to it, retracting her hand and continuing to look at her phone.
She didn’t know what this woman was here for, but since the person in charge hadn’t shown up yet, she didn’t bother with pleasantries. The door opened again from the outside, and a figure in formal attire appeared at the entrance. “Ms. Nelson, would you please come with me?” Chloe had never been to this company before and didn’t realize that negotiating a deal here was so complicated.
Nevertheless, she got up and followed.
The person led her out of the conference room and straight downstairs. “Excuse me, when will your chairman finish the meeting?”
“Ms. Nelson, our chairman will be a while longer. So, to ensure you have a comfortable wait, the chairman has prepared a lounge for you.” Chloe raised an eyebrow. If they were preparing a lounge, it probably wouldn’t be over for at least an hour or two.
She didn’t like spending a lot of time on negotiations because even if she took on a project, she could usually finish it within four hours.
But now, just waiting would take an hour or two, which she felt was a waste of time.
However, since she was already here, it would be even more of a loss if she went back now.
Reluctantly, she went to the lounge.
Her phone buzzed with a message notification. She picked it up and saw it was a text from Michael.
[How’s it going?]
Hasn’t started yet. The client is still in a meeting. I haven’t even seen them.]
His reply came quickly: [It’s okay. Just wait a bit longer.]
Chloe thought for a moment: [Why don’t you go back first? I’ll take a taxi back later.]
He had been waiting for her in the parking lot, and it wasn’t fair to him.
She didn’t want to owe him anything more.
[It’s fine.] Chloe received a curt from the other side, leaving her at a loss for words. This person was as stubborn as ever.
The lounge was essentially a room in the resort, complete with a sofa and a bed.
Chloe walked out to the balcony, taking in the sight of the towering mountains. It was somewhat relaxing.
She waited a bit longer, idly wandering around the room and scrolling through her phone until the low battery warning popped up. Reluctantly, she put her phone down, deciding to go out and inquire about the situation. It had been over an hour since she arrived.
At the door, just as she was about to press the handle, she realized it was locked from the outside.
Even with her keycard, she couldn’t open it.
“Damn it!”
Chloe swore, a rare occurrence for her. She couldn’t figure out what was going on.
She wondered if she was intentionally locked in or if this was just an accident.
After a few more unsuccessful attempts, Chloe decided to call the resort’s front desk.
But when she picked up the phone, there was no dial tone.
She bent down and saw that the phone line had been cut.
She cursed under her breath and went out to the balcony, wondering if the poor signal was due to being in the mountains. She raised and lowered her phone, but there was still no signal.
It couldn’t be an accident. The resort had been operating for so long; there was no way they’d make such a rookie mistake. The only plausible explanation was that there was a signal jammer nearby.
Someone was clearly targeting her!
*****
Michael had been waiting in the parking lot the whole time. The moment Chloe told him the client hadn’t arrived yet, he became suspicious and asked his assistant back home to track Chloe’s phone. He hadn’t installed any tracking device on Chloe’s phone; it was satellite tracking.
Up until now, there hadn’t been anything unusual. Chloe’s phone had remained within a small area.
His phone rang. He glanced at the screen and answered. Ethan’s voice came through. “Mr. Shawn, Ms. Nelson’s phone signal just disappeared.”
Michael immediately sat up straight in the driver’s seat. “What happened?”
“The signal point blinked just now, and then it was gone. We can’t locate it anymore.”
“Ma’am, you’ll have to pay for the damage you’ve caused to our resort’s property. And besides, don’t you know this is a significant safety hazard…” The staff member continued to chatter, but Michael didn’t hesitate. He scooped Chloe up from the floor and carried her out of the room. “I can walk on my own…”
“You inhaled a lot of smoke just now. I’m taking you for a checkup.”
She was pregnant now, and it must have taken quite a bit of burning to trigger the smoke alarm. There were even some streaks of soot on her face. Chloe struggled a bit in his arms. “Put me down first. I still have things to take care of.”
She needed to find out who was behind this.
“Someone deliberately locked me in. I have to get to the bottom of this.”
Michael looked into her determined eyes and sighed, “I’ll go with you.”
This time, Chloe didn’t refuse.
She didn’t know where to find the chairman, so she decided to try her luck at the conference room she had visited earlier.
As she appeared at the conference room door, she saw the assistant who had greeted her initially. The assistant’s eyes widened in surprise at her disheveled appearance. “Ms. Nelson, what are you doing here?”
“Is your chairman done with his meeting?”
The assistant stammered, utterly confused, “It’s over, Mr. Portman is currently inside…”
Before he could finish, Chloe walked straight over and pushed open the conference room door.
Two people were seated inside, and one was standing.
Both of the seated individuals had smiles on their faces. Chloe recognized one of them. It was Ariana.
Behind her stood a man, the same employee who had offered to take Chloe to the lounge over an hour ago.
“Ms. Carey said you had something urgent come up and wouldn’t be able to discuss the partnership with us today. Has Ms. Nelson’s matter been resolved?”
Jeremy looked at her disheveled appearance, then glanced at the equally puzzled assistant behind her, even more confused.
Something urgent came up.
So that was what Ariana told him.
Chloe walked up to Ariana, looking down at her. “Ms. Carey, would you please explain why you said I had something urgent and left, and why you had your people lock me in a room at the resort?” Ariana’s face paled. She hadn’t expected Chloe to escape from that room.
“What? Wait, Ms. Nelson, I don’t understand what you’re saying. Ms. Carey is also here today to discuss the partnership. I was planning to choose one of you to collaborate with.”
Jeremy’s words made everything clear to Chloe.
No wonder Ariana had been so hostile towards her from the start. It turned out they were competitors.
But the tactics she used were simply too low-class.
Chloe looked at Ariana, a cold glint in her eyes.
“Ms. Carey, I understand you want this project, but using such underhanded tactics is truly unprofessional. Locking me in a room under the pretense of Mr. Portman’s name? Do you have so little confidence in yourself?” Chloe wasn’t wrong. If Ariana wasn’t insecure about her skills, she wouldn’t be so afraid of competition. Ariana’s f
“Ms. Nelson, I apologize for the inconvenience and discomfort you’ve experienced. Please go with my assistant to change into some fresh clothes. We can discuss the collaboration further when you return.” Ariana’s anxiety spiked upon hearing this. “Mr. Portman, but you just promised me this project.” Jeremy gave her a cursory glance. “That was because Ms. Nelson wasn’t present. I assumed you were the only option.”
Chloe understood the implications of Jeremy inviting two people.
She didn’t use the name Jioleek; she was just a security expert introduced by James. It was natural for Jeremy to be hesitant about her skills and want to choose between the two. Everyone was in business; comparisons were inevitable.
Jeremy’s words were merely an attempt to appease Chloe, as Ariana was the one who initiated the incident.
“Mr. Portman, you know my capabilities. If you entrust this project to me, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.”
Chloe tuned out the rest of the conversation and followed the assistant to change.
She felt much better after shedding the damp clothes. When she returned to the conference room, both individuals had regained their composure.
Jeremy looked at Chloe with a smile. “Ms. Nelson, this project is crucial to our company’s future interests. I hope you understand my need for careful consideration in this matter.” Chloe nodded. “Of course, I understand.”
Chloe was curious to hear what more Jeremy had to say.
“Both you and Ms. Carey are top talents in this field, so I hope you can compete fairly. How about this – in three days, both of you provide me with an initial proposal. How does that sound?”
It was the first time Chloe had encountered a situation where an initial proposal was required in this line of work.
However, this project involved upgrading the company’s system and handling other specific design details. Creating a proposal wasn’t out of the question.
Seeing Chloe’s silence, Jeremy continued with a smile, “What happened earlier was just a misunderstanding. Ms. Carey already realizes she was wrong. Ms. Carey, please apologize to Ms. Nelson.”
Ariana’s eyes still held that same arrogance, but for the sake of securing this project, she had to lower her head to Chloe.
“I’m sorry.”
She just said those simple words, devoid of any sincerity.
Chloe understood that those who made it onto the rankings often carried a sense of superiority.
“Since an apology has been offered, let’s consider the previous incident settled. In three days, I’ll await both of your proposals, and then I’ll make a final decision on who to collaborate with. Do either of you have any further comments or requests?” Ariana didn’t even glance at Chloe. “I have no objections.”
She had never lost in this kind of showdown.
Chloe also nodded slightly. “I have no objections either.”
Jeremy stood up with a cheerful smile. “Then it’s settled. I have another meeting, so I won’t keep you any longer. I’ll have my assistant escort you out!”
After Jeremy left, Ariana finally glanced at Chloe. “Don’t get it twisted-I wasn’t admitting you’re any good with that apology. If you have any sense, you should back off now.”
Chloe found it somewhat amusing. “Regardless of one’s abilities, I’ve never seen anyone willingly give up an opportunity. Besides, the plans haven’t been finalized yet, and it’s still uncertain who will come out on top.”
She agreed to fair competition, not because she forgave Ariana. But because she was extremely confident in her skills.
Jioleek, who consistently ranked first, had never lost a competition. The person who could beat her hadn’t even been born yet.
Ariana scoffed at her words, having never heard of a hacker named Chloe. For her, Chloe was just a nobody. She couldn’t possibly compare to her.
“Don’t cry when you lose.”
Ariana stood up from the sofa, and her eyes filled with disdain.
“Those words apply to you too.”
Chloe remained seated calmly, her expression unfazed.
Ariana had intended to provoke a strong reaction, but Chloe remained calm, not showing the slightest sign of anger. Ariana felt like she’d hit a brick wall with her efforts.
Disappointed, she gave up on her confrontation and left the meeting room.
As Chloe stepped out, she encountered a visibly anxious Michael. Šeeing her, he quickly approached. “I’ve scheduled an appointment at the hospital. Let’s head over now.” He hadn’t forgotten about taking her for a checkup.
Chloe, unable to refuse him and acknowledging that it was indeed time for her prenatal examination, agreed to go with him.
The checkup results were reassuring; the baby was perfectly healthy with no issues.
Michael, relieved upon hearing the news from the doctor, let out a sigh of relief. “That’s a relief.”
Over the next three days, Chloe focused most of her energy on preparing a project proposal, finding time to visit James at the hospital whenever she could. Initially, Maggie had been the sole occupant of James’ hospital room.
However, things got lively after Vicky arrived in Mamaica.
Vicky, a spoiled socialite, had little patience for Maggie and often exchanged sharp words with her.
When James had had enough, he’d snap at Vicky, who would storm out of the room in a huff.
Despite everyone’s assumption that she was genuinely angry, Vicky would always return the next day as if nothing had happened.
Today, Chloe was at the hospital, handing James a peeled apple.
Chloe teased, “Your room’s become quite the social hub. With two bodyguards flanking you, you must be enjoying all the attention.”
James rolled his eyes, clearly exasperated. “Enjoying it? More like I’m about to lose my mind.
“When can I get out of here? I can’t stand another minute in this place,” James said, frustration evident in his voice.
“I just spoke to the doctor. You’ll be able to leave once your stitches are out and your wound has healed,” Chloe explained.
Chloe wiped the fruit knife with a damp cloth as she replied, “Probably another two weeks.
James groaned at the thought, saying, “Never mind. How did things go with the job you were sent to handle? They didn’t give you too much trouble, I hope?”
Chloe let out a small scoff. “They didn’t make things difficult, but they did put me in competition with another candidate.”
She chose not to mention her own setbacks to James.
There was no need to add to his stress when she’d only gotten a bit wet but hadn’t been seriously harmed.
James’ frown deepened. “Smith is really pushing it. I’m calling him right now!”
Chloe put her hand over his phone to stop him. “Don’t bother. Competition is part of the game. It’s actually a good thing.”
She thought, “Without competition, how can I prove my worth to everyone or show Ariana my capabilities?”
James chuckled, “You’ve got quite the fighting spirit.”
He knew Chloe wasn’t one to back down from a challenge; in fact, she thrived on it.
The mundane and predictable bored her.
“If I’m this strong, why shouldn’t I have some fight in me?” Chloe retorted with a smirk.
James laughed, nodding in agreement. “Yes, you’re the strongest.”
Just then, Vicky walked in and saw Chloe holding James’ phone. Seeing them like that, she jumped to the wrong conclusion, thinking they were holding hands. Without missing a beat, she shouted, “What the heck are you two doing?” She strode forward confidently and pulled Chloe’s hand away with a forceful flick.
These past few days, she had been engaged in a battle of wits and courage with Maggie and had momentarily forgotten about Chloe.
“I’m here precisely because you wouldn’t know the real story about your first love if I didn’t come!” Vicky said, and her tone laced with determination. Chloe, intrigued by this revelation, subtly moved to the side, ready to observe the drama unfold like an invisible spectator. James’ brow furrowed at the mention of Maggie.
After James spoke, he slowly got out of bed and struggled to put on his coat. Chloe sighed, conceding defeat, “I’m coming with you.”
“Ah!!” Chloe gasped in shock while Vicky stumbled back, covering her mouth.
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