Chloe was baffled and lost for words.

Esteban put away his surprise, stuck one hand into his pocket, and claimed in a peremptory tone, "Even if you regret it, my mother will not forgive you. If you kneel in front of her and admit your mistake, she might relent for my sake!"

Chloe laughed over anger. Did he think she was here to make amends?

"Let her bathe, burn incense, and wait!" Sick of his face, she turned away.

Esteban caught up and grabbed her arm, "What do you mean?"

"Don't you get it?" Chloe gazed at him coldly.

"People should be content with what they have. Given the situation with your family and you, you won't find a better man. Can't you concede a little bit?" Facing her resolute attitude, Esteban softened his tone.

Annoyed by his condescending attitude, Chloe shook off his hand, "Consider me insatiable!"

Just then, a man in a neat black suit came up.

Esteban immediately restrained himself.

As the man came close, Esteban greeted him respectfully, "Mr. Bray."

Kylan Bray slightly bowed his head and turned to Chloe, "Mr. McNeil is waiting for you, please follow me!"

Chloe recognized his voice. He was the assistant who just answered her call. She immediately nodded her head and followed the man.

Esteban was struck dumb!

Kylan led her to a dull red door with a golden frame, saying, "Please get in!"

The luxurious door held her in awe, but she managed to smile at the man before gently pushing open the door.

A spacious office came into view. From the floor-to-ceiling windows, one could overlook the entire city. The emerald carpet was so thick that no sound of footsteps could be made.

After a glance around, she spotted a man leaning back in a big leather chair. He was facing the windows.

She could only see his hair and a cigarette between his fingers.

The man remained silent the entire time.

The office was eerily quiet, and her palms started to sweat.

Chloe toughened her scalp and introduced herself. "Mr. McNeil, I'm Chloe, a salesperson from Haverhill Empress store. I..."

When she was halfway through her speech, the chair suddenly swiveled, and the face she wanted to see the least appeared!

When Chloe recognized the man, her eyes almost popped out, "Impossible!"

Observing her shock, Soren smiled confidently, "As I said, you'll come back to me."

"You are the new boss who acquired all the Empress stores in Greater China?" Not convinced, Chloe asked.

"Unfortunately, it's me." Soren nodded.

Chloe glanced at the man and cursed him inwardly.

Seriously? Meeting him on and off the bed.

"I didn't expect a shopping assistant's life to be so rich." His eyes were imbued with playfulness.

Chloe curled her lips and shot back, "That makes the two of us, boss. Your life is not monotonous either."

Back in college, she was a member of the debate team and never lost a battle of words.

"You came to me with a ready price?" Soren sneered.

Chloe looked at his obnoxious face and stopped beating around the bush.

Her voice was raised, "Why do you try to close the Haverhill store? Didn't you acquire it for profits?"