Lariette might be an ordinary teacher who knew almost nothing about the corporate world, but she knew there was something only Ruediger could benefit Vincent and Chairman Alvord.
His close friendship with Nathaniel.
Many investors had pulled out from Alvord Corporation, thus Chairman Alvord was desperate to save his company and his position. Faulkner Investment might be the solution he was looking for.
And realizing that only burned Lariette's fury further, the fire crackling and flaming high like the bonfire back then.
How dare they!
How dare they blatantly try to use him for their own advantage!
Lariette clenched her fists hard, her nails digging deep into her palms. She watched Vincent stand up slowly, trying to defend himself.
"I didn't come to use him. I came because I hoped that maybe he'd listen. This isn't just about business. It's about our survival."
