"I assure you that you will not regret our partnership, Mr. Meier," said Mr. Lim, beaming as he led Christian toward the sofa. "Please have a seat and allow me to pour you a glass of champagne. How about your beautiful companion?"
When he asked this, Christian darkened his face but masked it promptly.
Kyline, on the other hand, lifted her guard and stared at the older man cautiously. She didn't like how he looked at her, and she could sense the perverted tone in his voice.
If only she were given an order to beat him, she would gladly break the bones in his body.
Seeing her clenched hands, Christian shook his head at Kyline, smiled, and winked at her, causing her to roll her eyes in disgust.
Christian froze at her indifferent response to him. He constrained his pupils but overlooked how disrespectful she was to her boss. He let her off this time, fixed his gaze on Robert, and replied politely.
"Mr. Lim, you do not need to bother yourself this much. I am pleased with your hospitality. However, I forbid my personal secretary from consuming alcohol during working hours."
"Hmm… I understand." Robert smiled in agreement as he casually peeked at Kyline's fair, long legs. She was wearing a pencil-cut skirt that hugged around her round ass and flat belly.
"Ahem." Christian coughed. He could already see how Kyline crumpled her beautiful woman's face, which was applied with exquisite makeup.
He realized she was actually beautiful if she wore female clothes and behaved like a woman. Except she was hot-tempered. Hence, he worried she would punch Robert Lim.
"Miss Monteroz, kindly make me a cup of ginger tea for my throat."
Kyline turned her head and met his eyes. She nodded and replied, "Right away, sir."
Kyline strode toward the pantry and sighed with relief when she was freed from Robert Lim's malicious stares. She isn't concerned about how perverted the older man is.
What she worries about is losing control of her temperament and beating him, leading to an unsuccessful partnership.
On the other hand, Christian restrains himself from pulling Robert's eyes out of their sockets. He masked his annoyance and smiled every time the latter laughed at his own jokes.
He had heard that Robert liked young girls. In fact, he chose Kyline to accompany him instead of Paul to confirm whether the rumor among the business circle was true.
Indeed, Robert Lim's eyes couldn't remain in one place, but he often glanced at the enclosed pantry. Kyline hasn't returned because he texted her not to come out yet.
It was good that he had stopped Eunice from meeting Robert Lim alone. He does not know what he would do to this man if he were to hit on her at their meeting.
"Alright. Since I've finished reviewing the contract, I can sign it now," he announced.
"Very well!" Robert was delighted to hear this.
The investment Cristian has promised is a staggering two billion euros for an exchange of 35% of the Lim Company.
Even though he only has 30% of the shares, his nephew Anthony has 15%, which was a piece of cake for him to steal, not to give Christian Meier authority over the Lim Company.
Robert Lim's smile widens as he watches Christian scribble his signature on the documents. When he was done, he returned the folder to the former and kept the copies.
"Thank you very much, Mr. Meier. I am very pleased to welcome you to our Lim Company. As a matter of fact, I am throwing a surprise dinner banquet for my wife and daughter tonight. I believe it was the perfect timing to announce our partnership and celebrate. It would be such an honor to have your presence grace us."
"Hmm. Of course, I will be there." Christian smiled and accepted Robert's hand, which he extended. The two shook hands and posed for a photo, with the latter's assistant taking one. He then told Robert, "Paul is working on transferring the money. One of these days, it will appear on your account."
"That sounds wonderful!" Robert Lim was elated to hear that.
Two billion euros! He can do so much with this money, even though he would not hand over half of Meier's investment that the board would not know—the $60 billion in P Country's rate as flush capital.
'I have to speak with Anthony to prepare fake documents once those bastards question me.'
Robert's eyes glowed as he plotted out his schemes.
'The Meier is rich, but too bad Christian hasn't settled down yet. What if Leah hooked up with Christian and engaged with him instead of Jullian Lopez? Hmm, the banquet is a perfect excuse to execute my plan.'
He did not stay longer but left immediately, citing the surprise banquet he had organized.
Robert Lim made phone calls to different people as he returned to the DLC Group to share the good news with Miranda.
"Sweetheart!"
Miranda was dealing with some documents when Robert returned. On his face was written how happy he was.
"You look like you won a mega jackpot lotto. Have you signed a new business deal?"
Robert Lim did not reply, but he took Miranda's hand and pulled her into his arms. "Yes, sweetheart."
Miranda's face brightened, ecstatic to hear such news. "Really? How much did you make?"
Robert smiled and whispered into Miranda's ears.
"Two billion!?"
"Shh… I won't hand over the rest of the money. I plan to buy another company and give it to our daughter as a wedding gift. How's that?"
"Would you really do that for Leah?"
"Of course! She is my precious princess and deserves everything in this world."
"How about me?"
"Of course, I will add more funds to your company's cash flow. There's no way I would forget you."
"Oh, Robert. I love you! Marrying you is the happiest moment of my life. There is no day I regret choosing you over my useless husband."
Miranda could not contain her joy. Robert plans to make additional investments. This allows her to make up for the money she took away to buy Leah a brand-new car last month that cost her more than half a million US dollars. That was thirty million in P Country's exchange rate.
She wanted to show the Lopezes they could keep up with their lifestyle. Lopez almost went bankrupt three years ago. Miraculously, they get back on their feet.
Robert chuckled as he caressed Miranda's beautiful legs.
"You and Leah are my family. I will do everything for you." Robert flashed a meaningful smile upon playing a flashback in his head.
'Eliza, if you did not refuse me back then, it was you who I showered with all this wealth. Too bad you rejected my marriage proposal, and now you are a cold corpse. There's no way you will return to me.'
Eliza Tsui is the woman he was in love with during his college days. However, Eliza repeatedly rejected his pursuit.
And since she was long gone, he married Miranda, as she and Eliza resemble each other.
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Back in the restaurant, Christian was alone with Paul after he sent Kyline away.
"Sir, here's the report you asked me to dig up."
Paul placed a stack of photos and documents on the table.
Christian picks them up and reads the content. His brows furrowed, and he snorted.
"So, Miranda had plastic surgery to look like Eliza Tsui."
"Yes, sir. She learned that Robert Lim was still madly in love with Lady Eunice's mother."
Christian threw the document on the table and said, "I want to hire several thugs and beat her up. I want them to leave a scar on her face."
Paul was speechless. Although Miranda doesn't come from a filthy, wealthy family, Robert Lim is there to protect her.
As he finally calms down, Christian realizes his instruction will upset his queen. Although Eunice plans to take revenge on her aunt, she is still too soft not to overdo it to the point of hurting them physically.
'I must teach Eunice how to become hostile to people who hurt her loved ones. She's too kind, like an angel!'
Thus, he must carefully plan every step of acquiring Lim and Dela Cruz's wealth, including Lopez. Although Eunice wants to keep the Lopez businesses unharmed, he has no plan to let them off the hook.
"Alright, forget what I said. It's not the perfect time yet."
Paul sighs with relief upon hearing that. He thought Robert Lim was a ruthless man. He doesn't want to put Eunice in a difficult situation once that man learns that Christian has a connection with her.
"I'll notify our men to monitor them."
"Good, and Paul. Tell your fiance Wanda to bring her best evening dresses and a styling team. Eunice and I have a party to steal."