However, as soon as thewyer started reading their contract, Jason realized just how wrong he was.


    The old man stared at the way thewyer browsed through every single word, encircling phrases that didn’t make sense and underlining a few terminologies that were hard to decipher by the untrained eye. This man wasn’t careless or dense; in fact, he was extremely professional and cautious.


    Thewyer was none other than Arthur Knight. Although he looked young, he was very prudent when it came to contracts, and loopholes were his forte. He could spot anything from a mile away.


    The corners of his lips tilted up at the sight of Jason ‘s surprised gaze. He was sure that the old man had been underestimating his skills the moment he had walked into the restaurant, but he didn’t say a word.


    “On Section 26 of the Shareholders’ Contract…” Arthur immediately went into it, pointing out all the loopholes that he had caught. There were even superstitious phrases that he had listed out to better rify it with the other party. “How about this one? Is this really what you mean?”


    While Jason didn’t know much about the terminologies, hiswyer’s face had turned extremely pale. It was obvious that the otherwyer knew what he was doing. “About that, there must be some mistake…”


    Seeing that hiswyer was struggling, Jason intercepted, “Shadow , ourpany has been too busytely, so it’s only normal for our legal team to get a few details wrong.”


    Arthur however wasn’t convinced. “Even an intern could find a clear loophole, let alone your legal consultant who’s been working for you for more than three years.” He sneered and continued. “Try toe up with a better excuse next time before you try to reason your way out of this.”


    Shadow blinked in surprise. She didn’t think that the man beside her would be so bold as to go against Jason that easily. And how could he tell that the other party’swyer had been working for more than three years?


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    However, the surprise faded from her expression within nanoseconds as she leaned back against her seat. “Dad,” she said gently, as a mocking smile slipped into her lips. “Maybe it’s time for you to change yourwyer if he’s that careless.”


    “Couldn’t you be more professional?” Jason scolded at hiswyer, keeping up with this entire charade. After all, he couldn’t let anything slip now. “You can’t even draw up a transfer contract. What’s the use of hiring you if you can’t do this one thing right?”


    “I’m sorry, Chairman.” Thewyer bowed his head. “I was the one who made the mistake. I might have gotten out the wrong contract.”


    As he said this, he grabbed another contract from his briefcase.


    Jason had been in the industry for so many years. Although he wasn’t the most perceptive, he had grown the ability to adapt to different circumstances. He always had backup ns for nearly every scenario he could think of. Thankfully, this was one of them.


    If Shadow were to spot a loophole, he had another contract prepared that was free from it. However, he never really thought that he was going to use it.


    Arthur looked over at the new share transfer contract before nodding at her. “This one has no problems.”


    “All right.”


    …


    After she signed all the papers, Shadow ordered two afternoon tea sets and packed them away in a take-out bag. Without another word, she said her goodbyes and left the restaurant. She didn’t have anything left to say to Jason anyway.


    As for the bill, Jason of course, paid for it.


    Once they went out, she gave one of the tea sets to Arthur with a smile. “You’ve worked hard today. I can’t thank you enough for this.”


    “It’s really no problem.”


    Arthur usually didn’t take on small cases like this, given how much of a big shot he was. But since Alpha Kilian was the one who had called him, who was he to say no to an old friend? Besides, her matter wasn’t that troublesome anyway. It could be done within a few hours.


    Plus, he also wanted to see how ugly the infamous Mrs. Lances was.


    Although she was wearing simple clothes, she definitely wasn’t ugly. In fact, she was actually beautiful.


    With herrge eyes and her creamy skin, he was certain that he caught a few other men ncing her way the moment they made their way into the room. Plus, with her outstanding temperament, Arthur could say that she was beautiful, both inside and out.


    And whenever she smiled, her beauty was even further highlighted.


    “Still, you must’ve been very busy, yet you still managed to help me. It’s only fair that I treat you this tea.” Shadow could tell from his fierceness earlier that he must be a very powerfulwyer. Given his capabilities, she could tell that he must also have quite a busy schedule.


    Upon seeing the sincerity in her eyes, he reached out to take the tea as well as the biscuits.


    He could bring it back for Xavier to eat anyway. That man was like the reincarnation of a big. He’d eat anything as long as it was edible.


    “I’ll be going now.” As soon as Shadow left, Jason and hiswyer stepped out of Golden Fountain.


    Jason looked ahead at thewyer standing a few feet away from him. Not being able to help himself, he stepped towards the young man, curious as to where Shadow had found such a good and perceptive attorney. “Sir, please wait.”


    Immediately, the soft smile faded from Arthur’s features as he turned the older man. It was as if his indifferent and serious expression kicked in. “Mr. Eden , is there anything we need to discuss?”


    “Ah, nothing.” Jason coughed, suddenly feeling ufortable. “Do you mind if we have a cup of coffee together?”


    “Sorry, but I don’t have the time.”


    Jason wasn’t as smart as his daughter. Obviously, being awyer, his time was far more expensive than any gold that was offered to him. That was the reason why Shadow had offered him take-out rather than ask him to sit with her.


    Thewyer behind Jason seemed unaffected by his words. “What’s your surname, Sir?”


    Arthur smiled. “Knight.”


    Without another word, he left.


    “Knight…”


    Suddenly, thewyer pped his hands in disbelief. “I knew it! Arthur Knight is one of the most poprwyers in the corporate sector, the most vicious one. No one can win against him!”


    Of course, Jason had heard of him before.


    A few years ago, there was awsuit that had shaken the entire Pack . Nowyer wanted to take it up since it involved far too many parties and far too many scapegoats. Unafraid of the challenge, Arthur was the one who took it up in his sleeves. And that was the case that had given him his name.


    The most powerfulwyer in Hoover Pack , how could Shadow hire such a man?


    It must be Alpha Kilian who had hired him for her!


    Jason was originally bitter that he had transferred such arge number of shares to Shadow , but as soon as he thought of this possibility, his mood became ten times better. The corners of his lips twitched up into a smile.


    Since their rtionship was so good, the probability of Alpha Kilian helping them increased tenfold! The 15% was worth it.


    …


    Arthur carried his takeout bag all the way to Nine Clouds Media.


    As soon as he had arrived, he went straight into the CEO’s office to look for Xavier.


    Xavier had been working overtime recently. Ever since Alpha Kilian had appeared, his days had be even more exhausting. That was why he grew even more bitter upon seeing his workersing in and out to take a breather.


    The moment he saw Arthuring in, he shot him a re. “Where the hell did you go? Tell me, or I’ll deduct your sry.”


    “Can you do such a thing?” Arthur raised his eyebrow.


    Xavier pushed his sses up the bridge of his nose.


    Arthur was a very powerful person. Everyone wanted to work with him, and as such, he was an incredible asset. Even if he wanted to, Xavier wouldn’t dare to deduct his sry. Only Alpha Kilian would dare do such a thing.


    Arthur ced the take-out bag on the man’s desk. “For you.”


    As if suddenly rejuvenated, Xavier grabbed the drink and took a sip. “Did you buy it in Golden Fountain Club?”


    Golden Fountain used to be a ssic hotel meant for the rich and famous. That was until Alpha Kilian took over. Now, it was a luxurious clubhouse that held all the high-ss amenities. Everyone wanted to be a part of it, but only a few were able to get in.


    Ever since Alpha Kilian had been cking off by not attending any of their shareholder meetings, Xavier took it upon himself to go to Golden Fountain Club every single day just to vent his anger. After all, everything he ate there waspletely free. However, after eating there a thousand times, he lost his appetite.


    Arthur shook his head. “Mrs. Lances gave it to me.”


    “Shadow ?” Xavier raised his eyebrows in surprise. “Why did she buy it for you? Holy shit, was she trying to seduce you? She went too far. You and Alpha Kilian had been close friends for so many years, and she finally has it in her heart to turn you into enemies? She is so vicious!”


    Arthur stared at him. “Why don’t you just join the entertainment industry and be a scriptwriter instead? Alpha Kilian can help you be famous.”


    Of course, Xavier was just joking. He had seen Shadow before. Although they weren’t close, his intuition told him that she wasn’t a bad person. In fact, her personality was quite good.


    “Well, you’ve seen her, haven’t you? Doesn’t she look so ordinary? Yet our Alpha Kilian looks at her as if he’s addicted to her or something!” Xavier shook his head. He didn’t really have any prejudices against the two, but he couldn’t help but find it odd that Alpha Kilian would show interest in her in the first ce.


    There was a brief silence before Arthur admitted, “She’s actually quite pretty.”


    “What did you just say?”


    Were they blind? What had their taste of beautye to?