Amy felt a pang of difort at the mention of betrayal. "It''s not betrayal. I would never betray him!"


    "Not betrayal? Then what would you call what you''re doing now?"


    "My business doesn''t concern you. All you need to know is that I''ll do my best to persuade him," Amy replied curtly, unwilling to exin further.


    She believed that as long as Aveline failed, the entirepany would me her for losing the partnership and causing financial loss. Orion, a man deeplymitted to his work, would undoubtedly hold Aveline responsible as well. This way, Amy could not only drive Aveline out of thepany but perhaps even make Orion grow tired of her. Why wouldn''t she take advantage of that?


    "Fine, if that''s how you want it, I''ll cooperate with you," Brett said. "But Amy, if things don''t work out with Orion, my door is always open for you."


    "Forget it. I have only one request-keep your mouth shut about this. Don''t tell anyone," Amy said coldly.


    "I understand. I''ll wait for your good news. Bye." Brett, in high spirits, hung up the phone.


    This project was just one part of the game. His true aim was to bring down Orion.


    After hanging up, Brett pondered. Others might not know Amy, but he did. That woman was obsessed with Orion. Betrayal was impossible for her. But what could be driving her to do this?


    Just as he was mulling over the possibilities, another call gave him a hint.


    His internal line rang. The receptionist informed him it was someone from Posit Properties. Amy had just called him from her private phone, so who was calling now?


    He picked up the call. "Hello?" he asked, intrigued.


    A clear, cool female voice came through, refreshing like a mountain spring. She was calling about an acquisition.


    A smile tugged at Brett''s lips. He had a hunch. This woman was here to discuss business, theplete opposite of Amy.


    Amy had always handled projects for Posit Properties. Since when did they have someone new? And why hadn''t he heard of it?


    Could Amy''s goal not be Posit Properties but rather to ruin this woman?


    Interesting. Brett suddenly grew curious about this woman, someone who could rece Amy and make her so vengeful.


    Instead of rejecting the call outright, he scheduled a meeting. Aveline, who had braced herself for another failure, was surprised when her proposal wasn''t immediately dismissed.


    No rejection was a good sign. She quickly arranged a meeting, but the location Brett chose took her aback-a high-end French restaurant for dinner.


    Aveline hadn''t even had time to visit such a ce with Orion yet.


    But to secure the project, she had no choice but to agree.


    "I look forward to meeting you, Mr. Brett."


    "As do I."


    They hung up.


    Aveline felt uneasy. If Amy was indeed behind this, she would surely have a backup n.


    She quickly called her secretary, instructing them to investigate thepanies already acquired. Among them, only one hadn''t yet signed the contract.


    If Amy sabotaged this deal, thepany''s 50% chance of sess would drop to 40%, and the situation would be dire.


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    Without hesitation, Aveline tracked down the address of thepany''s owner and left the office immediately.


    At the same time, Amy was also driving to a rehabilitation center. Thepany owner


    had suffered a heart attack the night before the signing and was now recovering there.


    When Aveline checked Amy''s office, she found it empty.


    The secretary informed her that Amy had left three minutes ago, iming she had business to attend to.


    This was bad. Amy had likely gone to see the owner.


    There was only one person who could stop Amy now. Aveline called Orion. "Orion, I need you to do something for me."


    "Hm?" Orion was confused, unaware of the storm brewing outside.


    Aveline didn''t have time to exin. She just needed him to dy Amy.


    Orion never doubted her. As soon as the call ended, he sought Amy out.


    Amy had just reached the parking garage when Orion suddenly called her back for a task.


    She didn''t think much of it. She assumed Aveline was still clueless, sitting idly in her office. She never guessed that Aveline had anticipated her move.


    Amy returned to thepany without suspicion. Only then did Aveline feel secure enough to leave.


    Aveline wasn''t foolish. Instead of rushing to the rehabilitation center, she did her homework, researching the owner''s preferences.


    He loved tea. Luckily, Aveline had recently brought some premium tea leaves for Orion. She went home to retrieve them, along with some supplements and fruit, before heading to the rehabilitation center.


    Her timing was fortunate. The owner''s condition had stabilized, and he was now epting visitors.


    After exining her intentions, the owner agreed to meet her. The tea she brought delighted him, and he signed the contract on the spot.


    Seeing his signature, Aveline finally rxed. Wiping the sweat from her brow, she was relieved her trip hadn''t been in vain.


    The owner seemed to like her and chatted with her for a long time.


    When Amy arrived, she found Aveline sitting by the bed, peeling an apple for the man. Aveline waved the signed contract in her hand. "Amy, you''re toote."


    Amy''s face turned as dark as a storm cloud. She had underestimated Aveline. This girl had seen through her motives and reacted quickly.


    "Amy, were you here to sign the contract too? You mentioned wanting to discuss something over the phone-was it about this? I''ve already signed with Miss Ba," the owner said innocently, oblivious to the tension.


    Furious, Amy had no choice but to y along. "Yes, I was here to discuss the contract. It''s good that it''s signed."


    Aveline bid the owner farewell, holding the contract tightly as she walked out with Amy.


    "Amy, I never thought you''d stoop so low just to win," Aveline said coldly.


    "I don''t know what you''re talking about."


    "Don''t worry. I won''t tell Orion about any of this. I''m not as despicable as you, resorting to underhanded tricks. If I win, it''ll be fair and square. You''d better start packing your things-there won''t be a ce for you in thispany anymore." With that, Aveline walked away, leaving Amy standing there, seething in silence.