Chapter 2: Who Are You Trying to Seduce?

Olivia thought Chace was a despicable person. She should be grateful to Chace because he lent her 1 billion dollars. But this man was really annoying! "The contract," Chace coldly reminded her. "I'm afraid you won't admit it." "I am not that kind of person!" Olivia was a bit angry, but then she realized it was unnecessary to get angry. Being a capitalist, Chace wouldn't easily trust others and he only believed in benefits. "I don't care what kind of person you are." Chace narrowed his charming eyes. "I just want the contract." "Please come inside." Olivia took a deep breath. She had no choice. No matter how terrible Chace's attitude and words were, she couldn't offend him. After all, she owed him money. Olivia saw that Chace arrived with several people. Curious, she asked, "Mr. Baker, who are these people?" "They are the legal team of the Baker Group," Chace coldly reminded. "I have always been cautious with contracts, and I hope you are too." Olivia was taken aback. The reason why the Hampton Group went downhill was largely due to problems with contracts. Of course, she didn't sign those contracts. But when she checked the contracts, she did admit that she carelessly overlooked them. At that time, her father was ill in the hospital, receiving critical illness notices every day. She felt as if her whole being had been hollowed out. She truly didn't have the energy to deal with those matters. She never expected to fall into the trap set by her stepmother. Olivia invited them to the conference room. She asked the secretary to prepare coffee. The assistant, Brady Mason, walked over and whispered, "Miss Hampton, good news." "What good news?" Olivia no longer had any expectations. "The stocks are rebounding." Brady showed Olivia the tablet computer. "The media just posted a video of Chace visiting the company. Everyone knows he's here to invest in the Hampton Group, so the stocks have risen. We finally see some hope after a month." Olivia paused. She remembered that Chace was a very low-profile person who disliked being photographed. Otherwise, after all these years, no one would be unaware of his true face. But when he came to the Hampton Group, knowing that there were many reporters at the entrance, he still appeared and even defended her. He didn't even stop the media from taking photos. Could it be that he did all this to help her? He was such a nice person. "It tastes bad." Chace took a sip of coffee and a disgusted expression appeared on his handsome face. "Your coffee is so bad. No wonder the things produced here are so poor." Words failed Olivia. She wanted to withdraw her tiny bit of good feeling towards him. The secretary felt embarrassed. Olivia walked over and gestured for the secretary to leave. "Mr. Baker, sorry for that. Let me make you a fresh cup of coffee." Olivia left with the coffee. Brady called the people from the technical and finance departments, and both sides began preparing the contract. Olivia was focused on brewing coffee in the pantry. After a few minutes. Brady rushed in. "Miss Hampton, something bad happened. Julia arrived and she went to see Mr. Baker." Olivia narrowed her eyes. "What did she say?" "She belittled you and said you didn't understand how to run a company," answered Brady. Olivia snorted disdainfully. She put down the kettle and waited for the last drop of coffee to drip out before carrying the coffee to the conference room. Julia was blabbering in front of Chace, boasting about how capable she was and how well she managed the company. Finally, she changed the subject with a smile and asked, "Mr. Baker, do you have a girlfriend now?" "Julia, it's not good to pry into Mr. Baker's privacy." Olivia walked over with the coffee and placed it in front of Chace, gently smiling, "Mr. Baker, here's your coffee." With that, she looked at Julia and continued, "Unless you want to tell Mr. Baker how many men you've been with?" "You!" Julia's eyes darkened, and she looked at Chace. "Mr. Baker, you saw that too. She knows nothing about the company and only knows how to talk big. I think it's best not to let her get involved in this collaboration." But Chace picked up the coffee and took a sip. A glint flashed through his narrow and deep eyes. "Did you make this yourself?" "Yes," Olivia explained, "I learned from a coffee master in Norland." "Not bad." Chace remained expressionless. "You heard what your stepmother said, didn't you?" "Yes." Olivia nodded. She was somewhat nervous, unsure of what Chace was going to say next. "I won't intervene in internal matters of the Hampton Group," Chace said coldly. "As the helmsman of the company, one must learn to cut through the chaos quickly and to avoid any disruption in the company's stability. It would be bad for the company if it got out." "Got it." Olivia understood his meaning. She had to take control of the company and then drive Julia out, as well as remove Julia's people from various departments within the company. "In six months, if the Hampton Group shows no improvement, then it can only be acquired." Chace put down his coffee, stood up, and asked, "Is it all settled?" His assistant, Gina Randall, walked over. "It's all set, Mr. Baker." She handed the contract to Chace. Chace extended his long, clean hand and took it, then flipped through it and signed on it. He tossed the contract onto the conference table, his sharply defined chin lifting slightly. "Sign it." Without hesitation, Olivia directly wrote her own name on it. "Put it away," Chace ordered Gina. "Assign someone to monitor them. Once the Hampton Group has any issues, use the contract to hold them accountable." "Yes." Gina nodded. Olivia smiled with anger, looking somewhat speechless, "Mr. Baker, that won't be necessary. The Hampton Group is still very trustworthy. Besides, what happened between us was just coincidental. I didn't mean to plot against you." Originally, the target arranged by her stepmother was not Chace. She didn't have time to scheme for his money! Chace waved his hand. Gina led everyone out. Only Chace and Olivia remained in the conference room. He stood up, looking down at her with a domineering and contemptuous expression. Olivia felt a bit afraid. "What? Did I say something wrong?" "Do you think what happened between us was an accident?" Chace's deep voice was freezing cold. A hint of chill flashed through his deep eyes. "Yes." Olivia was puzzled. "My stepmother must have arranged another man." Speaking of this matter, she hadn't got even with Julia yet! "Arranged?" Chace grabbed her wrist, his eyes as icy cold as ever, warning her, "Olivia, remember, this one billion dollars is not just an investment in your company, but also the money of selling yourself. If you dare to go to other men, I will break your legs!" Olivia was rendered speechless. Who did he think he was? "Mr. Baker, did you forget that I am married?" Olivia was annoyed. "I must tell you that last night, I was tricked by my stepmother. I wasn't trying to seduce you." "So who are you trying to seduce?" Chace's handsome face looked sinister.