Be Your Lover Forever (Alicia)

"Then don't let him enter the third round!" He threw the list aside and said in a low voice, "Let's see how he can stir up trouble if he can't enter! By the way, do you think... there is anything wrong with the bidding in Western City this time?" "Something wrong?" Chet raised his eyes, obviously taken back. "Are you suggesting that things are going too smoothly?" He rolled his eyes and thought: "Is he crazy? He's actually complaining that it was going smoothly." "Frederick, are you sure you're not overthinking? In all the projects that Soaver International had planned to invest in, which one of them did not catch anyone's eye? It will be weird if no one is fighting for it!" "At the western side, three pieces of land are auctioned at the stime. If you are an investor of a company, and you are confident about the development there, would you go for the one that is within your capability, or would you go for the big hits?" Even people outside the company had been talking to him about this piece of land more than once. But for sunknown reason, Frederick felt that something was amiss.

His question stumped Chet. Frederick was right! No matter how delicious a piece of meat looks, the meat in your mouth will always taste better.

"All the other companies are within our grasp. Apart from these two, who have kept their information confidential, the only one left is Pitcher Group. Obviously, they just signed up, so their ranking is right at the back. Jeremy is just there to stir the pot, perhaps his sole purpose is to mess with us! He's so obvious. Don't you think it's a little rash or even stupid? Besides, don't you find it strange? This past week, people who are close toand know that I'm interested in this area are suddenly concerned about me. Like Penny, that person, Danica... They all remindedto be careful as if they predicted that I would make a mistake this time. However, everything has been smooth sailing so far!" Frederick was perplexed. Was he really overthinking? However, his intuition told him that there was definitely something wrong! It was just that he didn't understand why someone would be so keen to do something so unenviable? "Think about it again. Are there any mistakes in our recent work?" Knowing that "that person" he was referring to was his father, Chet also becserious. "Other people may have ulterior motives, but the chairman still cares about him very much! Is there really a rumor they don't know about?" He thought.

Chet shook his head.

"I don't think so! I can feel that Pitchers Company's technology is too hasty. They have never majored in real estate, that's why they are not even on our list! They have obviously gone beyond their capability this time. I think Jeremy may have gotten jealous and becimpulsive. He may not be willing to bid at the end! To vent his anger, he wants to put us in a tight spot, but in the end, regardless of the outcome, he would still be at the losing end! How about we make spreparations? If someone is really interested in this piece of land in Western City and wants to take action on us..." Then it must be by stealing our bidding documents. They would get their hands on the base price and the details of other internal partners! Chet's eyes widened as he thought of this analysis. "Of course they would target Frederick!" To be able to get close to him and to obtain such confidential information, who else could it be apart from him? When their eyes met, Chet's expression changed. Frederick had also thought of this, and his lips pursed into a thin line.

"Frederick, if..." Then it hit him. If history were to repeat itself again, he would definitely despise all the women in the world! Looking at him, Chet's eyes were full of worry. There was no way it could be possible! "There's no 'what ifs'! I don't want to listen to assumptions! I only believe in facts! She would never! She definitely won't! What's the plan you just said?" How could she betray him? Even if her mind was on Jeremy, Frederick still couldn't believe it.

"Don't touch the backups! Split this proposal into two, leave one in the company and the other one at home. Also, split the important data. This way, we will be able to notice immediately if there's anything unusual going on. Change the backup in case of an emergency, so we won't suffer any loss!" "Alright, I'll do as you said! As for the backup, I'll leave it at your place!" "Don't forget that you've made an appointment with Director Sander for dinner at Skywater Hotel this evening!" Chet reminded him when he saw that he was obviously very disturbed and left! Frederick sat there for a long tfeeling very worried, not moving a muscle.

That evening, Alicia went to Skywater Hotel as instructed. In the room, she saw the so-called bidding document, it was a USB drive. The staff said that the room was booked online, but the customer was anonymous, so Alicia didn't ask for more details. Although this person prepared everything so meticulously and carefully, even if she found out who put it there, the person must be someone insignificant! At that moment, Alicia was not in a hurry to find out who was behind it. Instead, she was more eager to solve the dilemma she's facing.

When she grabbed her things and walked out of the hotel, she met Jeremy at the entrance and he pestered her for a while. When Frederick's car arrived, he saw the two of them interacting at the hotel entrance, but when he parked his car, he saw that they had both gone their separate ways. Jeremy had entered the hotel while Alicia left.

For sreason, he felt a stone stuck in his heart.

Naturally, Chet also saw it, but this time, he did not say anything.

When she got home, she turned on the computer and saw that the so-called bidding proposal sample was actually just a common template. She knew that the trip was meaningless.

Such an ordinary template could be sent to her email or be sent directly to the company like the note. Even if it had been opened by someone else, it would not be a problem, Why did the person make her go there? Was she being toyed? Or was there a special motive behind it? But she managed to cback safely! She still couldn't figure it out, but she also realized this matter didn't seem to be as simple as she thought! What should she do?

She was in a dilemma. She thought that it might be better to tell Frederick eto about it. Would he be able to give up the bid for her father? or perhaps he could think of a win-win solution? When Frederick entered the room, he saw her frowning, pacing back and forth in the bedroom as if troubled by something! "What's wrong? What's troubling you?" She was completely unaware of her surroundings. She said as if she was dreaming, "Huh, what should I do?" She suddenly cback to her senses when felt as if something had pricked her. "Hubby, you're back? There's something I want to tell you..." He obviously noticed her abnormality and caressed her hair to comfort her. "Well, what's the matter? Why are you so nervous?"

"Well, I want to ask you..." Alicia Stern hesitated. Was the land in Western City important to you? She thought to herself and wondered how to continue. Frederick's cell phone rang before Alicia could say anything else.

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