If he lost, the store would be closed; if she lost, she would be sold for a year. This valuation adjustment mechanism was not fair!

Soren detected her indignation, lowered his head, and took a drag off his cigarette, saying, "The deal is optional. I won't force you against your will."

As the smoke from his mouth wafted over, she smelt it along with something masculine.

In the near distance, she felt strong oppression from the tall presence.

Darn it, something nasty crossed her mind. His sturdy body was on top of her for half a night. No wonder her waist and back had been aching all day.

At that moment, two ideas were clashing in her mind.

Either everyone in the store lost her job or she sold her body and soul.

Unemployment was not a big deal. She could find another one.

However, at the thought of her brother wobbling with difficulty, her spine bent.

Soon she raised her head and looked Soren in the eyes, saying, "Deal!"

Surprised for a second, Soren curled his lips to sneer, "Looks like I can buy what I want without turning right and walking 500 meters!"

Her cheeks flushed and blenched. Imagine how much she wished the earth could open and swallow her!

She soon glared at the man, "Don't get cocky so fast, we'll see!"

She turned around and walked out of the office.

As soon as she went out of the secretarial office, the special assistant came up, "According to Mr. McNeil, you're appointed as the store manager, effective immediately. For the upcoming month, you make the call in the store."

Chloe nodded her head.

She signed the deal and thus should bear the brunt.

Chloe and Kylan got out at the same time before taking the same elevator.

Out of the corner of her eye, Chloe saw a figure stalking them until the elevator door closed.

From Kylan's mouth, Chloe learned that Soren was transferred from McNeil Group headquarters in Jonesborough and made the head of the Haverhill branch. The Empress stores in Greater China were purchased in his name and had nothing to do with McNeil Group. As fate would have it, Esteban worked in the branch company.

The figure who stalked them was none other than Esteban. Chloe despised him even more. He saw the special assistant and her but dared not come up. What a coward!

In the store, Kylan announced Soren's decision, "Chloe is promoted to the store manager, effective immediately. As long as you double the revenue in a month, Mr. McNeil will keep the store. Go for it, everyone!"

After Kylan left, those shopping assistants were excited about keeping their jobs. Then they believed that they were aiming too high.

A demoted Ashley was indignant. Sitting there, she made sarcastic comments, "Humph, doubling the turnover in a month? Is it as easy as hawking wares and doing some promotions? You really drew a longbow."

Ashley had been domineering, so the others dared not comment. Chloe ignored her and focused on her promotional plan.

Unable to stand it, Ivory sneered, "Former store manager, think about other businesses. Your fate of marrying a rich man is over!"

People guffawed.

"Ivory, what do you mean?" Ashley was enraged.

"Isn't this your pledge? Can you blame me?" Ivory wouldn't yield an inch.

As a fight was about to start, Chloe hurriedly separated them and yelled, "You still have the leisure to bicker? This is about life and death. Everyone should strive for the same goal here!"

"Chloe, but it's really difficult to double the turnover in a month!" A shopping assistant said with a wry face.

Chloe chested out and glanced at everyone in high spirits, "Think about your mortgage, your sick mother, and your kids. No matter what, we should take a shot!"

Her speech ignited public enthusiasm, and people shouted, "Let's do it!"