Chapter 17
It became clear as day that everything Keh did was deliberately targeted at her.
Not wanting to show him any sign of reluctance, Natasha decided to face him head-on.
“No problem. I appreciate you offering me such a huge project, and I will be sure to do my job well.
However, I must apologize in advance as my presence may make some people ufortable.”
A few years ago, Natasha was a sassy, straightforward, and boring person. Now, she has be
as cunning as a fox. I can’t figure her out at all… She still looks the same as before, but everything
feels so different.
With that in mind, Keh stared at her and asked, “How sincere is that smile of yours, Natasha?”
Natasha arched an eyebrow at him in response. “Sincerity? Well, that depends on who I’m
speaking to. If it’s someone like you, Mr. Hamilton, then I’d say none at all.”
Angered by her words, Keh grabbed her by the chin and gave it a squeeze. “If that’s the case,
then why did you insist on marrying me back then?”
“I was young and immature back then. I devoted myself to my marriage because I thought it would
find a new one if things don’t work out. Are you reminiscing the past, Mr. Hamilton? Or are you
feeling ufortable because my life isn’t in ruins after leaving you?”
Natasha’s choice of words was clearly meant to spite him.
Keh red at her as he muttered through clenched teeth, “Yes, I am feeling ufortable. I
will have you repay everything you owe me, Natasha!”
“Oh? And how will you have me do that?” Natasha asked with a meaningful smile.
Huh, she’s right… I haven’t thought about how I’d have her repay me… Even so, I’m not about to
just let it slide! She had no right to make that decision without giving me a choice at all!
His train of thoughts was interrupted when Natasha reached out and ced her hands on his
shoulders. “Keh, don’t tell me you’re regretting it?” she asked frivolously.
Keh narrowed his eyes in response. “Regret what?”
“Back then, you felt ashamed of me for being boring, tasteless, and inelegant. Are you regretting it
now that you’ve witnessed my transformation?” Natasha asked with a mocking gaze.
It felt as if she had been waiting for a chance to say that.
While Natasha was extremely good at grinding someone’s gears, Keh was no ordinary man.
He had encountered countless women over the years, so a mere gaze from her wasn’t enough to
make him lose his cool.
“You overestimate yourself a little too much,” he replied while grabbing her hands on his shoulder.
“Am I wrong?” Natasha asked with an eyebrow raised.
That look on her face and this situation that we’re in… Why does it seem so familiar?
Having seen right through her little ploy, Keh said, “Don’t even bother ying these games
with me, Natasha. Do you really think I’d let you off the hook?”
As she had been exposed, Natasha decided to drop the act and pulled her hand back. “That’s
good to hear, Mr. Hamilton. You know, I was hoping for us to peacefully go our separate ways. If
you insist oning after me, then so be it. Two can y this game.”
This woman sure would make a great actress. She was being all intimate just a second ago, only
to turnpletely hostile a secondter.
“I expect nothing less,” Keh replied with a sneer.
“Is there anything else you’d like to talk about? If not, I’ll be on my way now.” Natasha then ducked
under his arm and stepped away from him. “How about acquiring ourpany if you have that
much money at your disposal, Mr. Hamilton? That way, you won’t need to liaise with me because
I’d be working under you!” she said with a provocative smile before strutting off.
The look in Keh’s eyes turned gloomy as he watched her go.
Thea barged straight into Keh’s office the moment he returned.
“Why didn’t you tell me about this decision you made? Why enter into a long-term partnership with
Prosper Technologies? Do you even know what you’re doing, Keh?” she asked while ring
at him. This was the first time she had lost her cool in front of him after so many years.
Although Keh was clearly displeased at her behavior, he kept his feelings to himself and
simply shot her a re as he sat down at his chair.
“What, I can’t even make a decision on my own now?” he asked coldly after a brief pause.
Although he didn’t raise his voice much, the intimidating aura that he exuded was more than
enough to terrify her.
Thea quickly calmed down when she realized she had gone a little overboard. “I-I didn’t mean it
like that… Why didn’t you tell me about it beforehand?”
“Why did you reject Prosper Technologies’ project in the first ce? I told you to leave it be for the
time being, didn’t I?” Keh asked.
Thea had done such things plenty of times in the past, but that was not the case for Keh.
“Prosper Technologies’ project wasn’t exactly ideal, so I assumed you meant for me to reject
them,” Thea exined.
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“It may not have been ideal, but it was the best among all the other projects. I know you did it on
purpose, Thea.” Just like that, Keh had exposed her lie on the spot.
Thea fell silent for a moment before nodding in response. “Yes, you’re right. I did do it on purpose.
It’s not a must for us to work with Prosper Technologies, so I did it for the sake of thepany!”
“Is that the only reason why you did it?” Keh pressed on while staring deep into her eyes.
Thea let out a helpless sigh. “Fine, I admit that I did have my own personal reasons for doing that,
but I only did it for your own good.”
“Thea, thepany and I are two separate entities. Keep in mind that it is not your job to interfere
with my personal life.”
Thea froze in upon hearing that.
Keh has never spoken to me like this before! He’d always turn a blind eye to all of my
misdeeds, and now he’s telling me to not interfere with his life?
“W-What is the meaning of this?” she asked.
“Just do what is required of you and nothing more,” Keh replied while shifting his gaze toward
the documents in hand.
Thea was devastated, but maintained a calm look on her face even while clenching her fists tightly.
“All right,” she said after a long pause and stormed out of Keh’s office before he could even
respond.
Keh nced at the door after she was gone, only to get back to work secondster.