The Woman From Hell

Nibel chose to have Pristine's celebration party at his own home.

He probably thought nowhere else was more suited than his own home.

I no longer felt a sense of foreboding coming to the resplendent villa again.

Nibel might have been deceiving people at the start because he did not want people to know he existed.

Thinking about it now, every step he took was also calculated.

Did he also have a plan for this Golden-O project?

Contemplating this, I was in a trance for a moment and only came back to my senses when Theo called my name.

"What are you thinking about?"

"I was thinking if Nibel had a plan since he agreed so quickly." I hid nothing from Theo. He might be able to take preventive measures if I told him about it.

Hearing this, the space between Theo's brows was pinched, but it was only for an instant. Regaining his usual calm, he then smiled at me. "We'll roll with the punches. It'll be fine." He was confident as usual, so I nodded. "Alright. Regardless, you should be on your guard."

"Presidents Grant and Lane, you're finally here." Nibel raised his glass as he approached us. "You two are the stars for today. How could you two come so late?"

Parting his thin lips, Theo put on a smile. "We have two children to look after at home."

Hearing this, Nibel's smile deepened. "All it matters is that you're both here. Let me introduce you to someone. Neil Hendersohn, here."

He abruptly beckoned to the side, and when we heard Neil's name fall from his lips, Theo and I were both stunned. Could it be that Neil?

That surname was quite rare, so there was probably no other.

We looked in the direction Nibel was beckoning, and sure enough, it was him.

I looked up at Theo, only to see the sour expression on his face. His smile had disappeared from the corners of his mouth. I touched him with my hand that was hooked around his arm and whispered, "We're right in front of Mr. Nibel. Don't be too obvious."

"I know." His voice was cold. He was obviously unhappy with Neil's appearance.

Neil stood beside Nibel and was not surprised to see me and Theo. It showed that he knew we would meet.

We watched as Nibel pulled him over. He then said to me and Theo, "Neil is my general manager. He just joined not long ago, so do look after him."

Neil stretched his hand out after Nibel said that. "I'll be in your care, President Grant, President Lane."

"I didn't know you got into Pristine." I shook his hand on Theo's behalf and said lightly.

I let go of Neil's hand as he returned with a faint smile. "It hasn't been long. I wanted to tell you about it last time but... You know, it wasn't very pleasant."

He spread his hands helplessly while I nodded in understanding. "Regardless, congratulations."

"You know President Lane?" Nibel asked when he noticed how close we were.

"We were neighbors for a bit before. I suppose we're friends too. What do you think, President Lane?"

"Of course, we're friends."

Nibel threw his head back and

laughed when he heard this. "That's great. intended to put Nibel in

charge of Golden-O. He'll be the one

contacting you in the future,

President Lane."

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I noticed Theo's expression looking funny and was a little hesitant.

Nibel also noticed something off with Theo and looked at him. "You don't seem open to the idea, President Grant."

I had no idea how Theo would

answer him with how bluntly he

posed the question. I looked at Theo and was about to answer on his behalf when Theo beat me to it, "You jest, Mr. Nibel. I've no reason to be. I know that you value this project, so I thought you'd handle it yourself."

For a moment, his gaze on Nibel burned...