Chapter 229


    The eavesdropping duo, Jordan and Zoe, heard the words ‘bedmates‘ and were so shocked that they


    looked at each other with wide eyes, eximing together.


    “Bedmates?”


    “What does that mean? Did they sleep together?”


    Even the driver was shocked to the point of mming the brake, causing a sharp


    shriek. Everyone looked at him, and he took a handkerchief to wipe away the sweat


    on his temples while smiling apologetically. “We’re here.”


    Hearing that, Victoria realized that they had arrived at the equestrian facility. Her


    expression changed slightly as she immediately pushed Jordan away, after which


    he hurriedly alighted from the car.


    Noticing the situation, she wanted to follow suit but heard ric’s cold voice from


    behind her. “Are you going to walk away after what you just did?”


    She remained silent. Five years have passed, yet he’s still as brazen as ever. She


    swept her gaze across him and taunted, “What can you do about it?” Then, she


    jumped out of the car and changed her clothes in the room before leaving.


    1/8


    On her way out, Jordan caught up to her and apologized in embarrassment. “I’m so


    sorry. If I’d known you had such a rtionship with him, I wouldn’t have invited you


    here.”


    “What rtionship?” Her face was calm. “We have nothing to do with each other.”


    “You have nothing to do with each other? But back in the car-”


    “Even if we did, it ended five years ago.”


    “Five years ago?” He was muttering at first but then seemed to realize something


    before his eyes widened. “Are you saying…”


    Victoria nodded.


    “Oh, f*ck. So, that’s how it is…” Jordan murmured. “No wonder he became so


    disorderly and irrational after seeing you.”


    ric had been acting crazy along the road, a side Jordan never saw of him before.


    “Mr. Floyd, I hope this doesn’t affect our future partnership no matter what.”


    Partnership… It was then Jordan remembered that Victoria came here today to talk


    about work, but he was unsure about the details.


    She thought about it and asked, “Today’s not a good time. Will you be free


    tomorrow?”


    He nodded. “You cane to my office tomorrow.”


    Slightly surprised, she nodded in return. “Sure. Thank you.”


    After Victoria made an appointment with Jordan, she saw Zoe approaching her.


    “Hello.” Zoe waved and smiled. “Can we exchange phone numbers?”


    Victoria was somewhat astonished as she did not expect Zoe would want to do


    that. “Sure.”


    After that, Zoe asked softly, “So, did you seriously sleep with him?”


    When Victoria heard that question, she felt her hand tremble slightly but then straightforwardly asked, “I


    refuse to answer this question.”


    “That’s fine.” Zoe did not mind that answer and shrugged. “I won’t ask again.”


    Then, Victoria bid her goodbye and left the equestrian facility. Before leaving, she sensed a sharp gaze


    locked on her back. It was a no–brainer whose stare it


    helonged to. Then, she opened the cab’s door and got in.


    3/8


    When she returned to herpany, she saw Henrying to wee her, asking,


    “How was it? Am I going to like what I’m about to hear?”


    She hopelessly nced at him.


    “Huh. I guess not.”


    “Ugh. Don’t even mention it.” She sat on the couch. “We didn’t even talk about the


    investment, but I’ve arranged to meet him tomorrow.”


    When he heard herst sentence, he was relieved. “That’s great. I’m sure you can


    get the investment when you have a nice chat tomorrow. You are smart, after all.”


    Smart? How is that going to get us the investment? It’s going to be a difficult task


    for sure.


    Recalling something, Victoria looked at Henry, asking, “Between Jordan and ric,


    who do you think is better?”


    Confusion instantly appeared on his face. “What do you mean? Why would you ask


    that?”


    “Be honest and answer the question.”


    Since Henry knew Victoria and ric’s past, he was conflicted about how to answer


    her question. He was unsure whether she would get angry if he said something


    good about ric. After all, she was his current boss.


    “What are you worried about?” she asked, sensing his hesitation.


    Henry mustered his courage to answer, “I was deciding whether to toss the truth


    bomb or amuse you.”


    That answer was interesting and even caused Victoria to smile. “Then, you’d better


    amuse me with your truth bomb.”


    He replied, “Miss Selwyn, that’s quite difficult.”


    At that, she raised an eyebrow. “Take it as the management assessment for your


    first month on the job.”


    “An assessment? I’ll have to think about it.” Henry stood there for a while before


    continuing, “Regarding seniority, ric is better than Jordan because, to ric,


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    Jordan is just a newbie. But the underdog who just took over thepany has


    endless possibilities. Doing business is like going into a battle. Thest one.


    standing will be the winner.”


    That answer cracked Victoria up. “I finally know why you made it up to the


    management level so quickly.”


    Henry smiled. “You’re ttering me, Miss Selwyn.”


    “One more question.”


    “What is it?”


    “Do you think Jordan Floyd would offend Cadogan Group for a smallpany like


    Us?”


    When he heard that, he was slightly stunned.


    “How about that? Is this difficult enough to answer?”


    “Miss Selwyn, I believe you’re dissatisfied with my suggestion, so you asked me a


    challenging one.”


    “Oh, so you do know.”


    “That can’t be helped, Miss Selwyn. Thispany needs to run and develop.” He


    reminded her, “This is yourpany.”


    Victoria was promptly reminded. “You’re right. This is mypany.” In other words,


    she still needed to work hard despite knowing she would dislike the results.


    “I’m d you understand.”


    “Mr. Poole, pleasee up with a new list ofpanies besides Floyd


    Corporation.” Henry’s visible confusion led Victoria to smile. “A list of possible


    investors. There’s a huge possibility that tomorrow will fail.”


    He stayed quiet for a while before looking at his boss, who still wore her fake smile,


    and asked with difficulty, “Excuse me for being rude, but who did you meet today,


    Miss Selwyn?”


    “You know the answer to that.”


    He pressed on. “You met Mr. Cadogan? What a coincidence.”


    “Yes, I did and even offended him.”


    Jasea was such an enormous city, but Victoria did not expect to bump into him so often in such a short


    period. Meanwhile, Henry lost the desire to speak further. He thought her questions were to make


    things difficult for him, but it turned out… She


    had offended an important figure..