"Do not worry, Melissa. Don't forget that we hold 60% shares of MY Mall. We don't need to be afraid. He couldn't really acquire Kompass Group." Shaun said through gritted teeth. Those damn fence-sitters! How could they sell the company shares secretly! He would give them a good lesson after he went back. Did FX International really think that if they held 40% of the shares, they would make him give in? It was impossible! They must have forgotten that he had the majority of the shares. In any case, he was the biggest stakeholder of Kompass Group. Even if Edward purchased the remaining stakes, what could he do? It was pointless. It was obvious to Shaun that he was in charge of the company as he held 60% of the shares.
"That is true. However, we will have to exchange the Kompass Group for MY Mall. In any respect, it seems that we are losing." Melissa did not find comfort in Shaun's words. She knew Edward better than anyone else. She had experienced first hand his skills in business. It was well-known that he was an expert at offending others, but no one could take the slightest advantage of him. Melissa calmed down, suspecting that letting Shaun purchase the shares of MY Mall had been Edward's intention. Did he deliberately turn a blind eye to Shaun's acquisition so that he threw in all his investments? This way, he could cut off Shaun's cash flow, giving him no opportunity to collect back the stocks of Kompass Group if need be. Shaun would be stuck in the middle, with no room to move around.
"Hmm. No. That is impossible. Things have not come to a head yet. It is too early to predict who wins and who loses." Shaun smiled coldly. It seemed that the war between him and Edward was out in the open. They both knew the other's objective.
It is not easy to handle Edward, Shaun. I advise you to be careful. Once he starts, it won't be easy to detect his ruse and fight back." Melissa was fully aware of the ruthless measures that Edward undertook. He took possession of her own company in a matter of few days. It was not difficult to ascertain how cruel Edward could get when he was angry.
"How come you know him so well? To me it seems that he is not your enemy, but your former lover!" Shaun gazed at her with a puzzled look on his face. Every little thing revealed that the bone of contention between her and Edward was not a mere family feud.
"How is that possible!. You think too much. If I knew him that well, why would he not recognize me at the department store that day?" Melissa could not look into Shaun's inquiring eyes. She would not admit that they had been together before. The first time she had sex with Shaun, she pretended to be a virgin. If Shaun knew what had passed between her and Edward, her previous efforts to make Shaun fall in love with her might come to naught.
That's true. But I sensed that his words had another meaning behind them. Are you sure you don't know him before?" It was no wonder that Shaun suspected Melissa. From her words, it seemed that she was well-versed with everything about Edward. Shaun did not want to be the fool, so he had to ask her this question.
"Why are you still asking me? Don't you believe me?" Melissa frowned as she gazed at Shaun coldly. There was a hint of displeasure on her face as her heart thumped loudly.
"Why would I not believe you? Dear, let's not quarrel about this. We must get back to H City immediately. Otherwise, my father will tear me to pieces if he gets to know what happened." Shaun called up his technical team, instructing them to stay and continue looking for opportunities to acquire the shares. Meanwhile, he had to go back to H City and save his company from Edward's clutches.
"What? Get back to H City? Right now? What about MY Mall? You want to give it up? We have worked on it for such a long time!" Melissa spluttered. Why did Shaun want to give up MY Mall, which he already had half the shares of? If so, would her dream of being the wife of MY Mall's President just shatter into pieces? And if that was the case, why did she bother doing all that hard work in the beginning? Melissa smiled sadly. No matter how much she tried, she was unable to fulfill her long-awaited wish. She felt depressed. Would she experience the failure of her company once again? It was hard to look back on that difficult time in her life. She could do nothing but rely on Shaun.
I have called my staff and instructed them to purchase the rest of the shares. They would handle it well. However, I must go back to H City. The 60% of the shares I hold at Kompass Group are at stake." Shaun did not want to ruin the company his father had set up with his blood, sweat and tears. He must go back and fight for it.
"But I don't want to go back to H City! Shaun, can't I stay here and wait for you?" She had only returned to S City to stage her revenge on Edward. How could she just run away and lose once again?
Dear, listen to me. Let's pack our bags. I promise you, after I stabilize the company's stock price, we will come back." Shaun kissed her on the lips gently. Keeping aside some things that bothered him, he really liked Melissa. He just didn't know how long such a liking could endure. After all, only a handful of rich people were faithful to their lovers.
"Shaun, let me think on it for a while. How about you go back first? I will stay here for a couple of days more and meet you at H City later?" Melissa was unwilling to leave. She failed in taking her revenge. And now, she had to evacuate this place like a loser! It was hard for her to accept this reality. It was so embarrassing to realize that Edward and the others had figured out her identity. Otherwise, Daisy would not have called her by her name that day! Melissa did not want to give up yet. She wanted to stay and plan her next steps.
"Why do you even want to stay here? Give me a reason! I'll consider it if you can persuade me." Shaun's casual tone faded as he regarded her seriously. 'Is she hiding something from me?' he wondered.
Didn't I mention it to you before? I have a cousin who lives here. I would like to visit her before leaving. I will go to H City later and see you. Is that fine?" Melissa explained cautiously, watching his expression.