In the afternoon, Cameron gave Myra a new mission: she had to acquire the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Project that the Bradfort City’s government had recently called for tender. The Stark Group had attached great importance to the project, considering it as important as the Elsinore Garden Project for the second half of the year. When Myra got her hands on the project, the company was stunned, and they appreciated her effort.
At night, before Tony called her, Myra had taken the initiative to give him a call, telling him that she had to work overtime tonight, so she might be going home late.
By the time Tony received the call, he had already driven his car to the entrance of the Stark Tower. Leaning against his car, he smoked nonchalantly. He was dressed in a suit with the buttons on his chest undone, exposing the white shirt underneath his suit jacket. His outfit added a touch of sass to his originally serious aura. The waves of smoke brought out the beauty of his handsome facial features.
It was the rush hour, and his appearance drew the attention of many Stark Group employees.
When Kris went to the first floor, some of the employees from the same department grinned at her meaningfully. “Miss Kris, Director Hart came to pick you up in person. Is something good happening soon?”
Another employee quickly added, “Of course. Besides Miss Kris, who else is worthy of a man like Director Hart?”
That remark pleased Kris profoundly. For the first time, she stood in front of them with a pleasant smile. “Nonsense. We have no plans yet!”
When they heard her, the smiles on their faces grew more ambiguous. “Then, you have to come up with a definite plan quickly, Miss Kris! If you don’t act faster and keep a man like him with you, he might run away. Miss Kris, you should take the initiative. Men nowadays love women who are bold and open-minded, let alone a man like Director Hart who has spent most some years in the States.”
Their words hit Kris hard. Remembering Myra’s bold behavior toward Tony during the afternoon, she narrowed her eyes and said, “You guys should go first. I have something else to do.”
There was a touch of shyness on her face, so the others quickly left, knowing what she was about to do.
However, Kris didn’t go to Tony. Instead, she made her way to the underground car park and left in her red sports car. She was already some distance away from Tony’s car. Deep in her heart, she knew very well that Myra couldn’t stay with Tony tonight.
When Tony heard Myra’s words, he stubbed out the cigarette in his hand. He didn’t mention to her that he was already outside the company. Jamming one of his hands into his pocket, he looked up slightly, staring at the floor Myra was at. “What time are you leaving tonight, then?”
Myra looked at the pile of documents in front of her. “I’m not sure yet. Probably around ten or eleven.”
Because the bid was shifted to an earlier date, Myra panicked since she just got the documents.
Tony hummed in response and said, “I’ll come pick you up later.”
His voice was so low and flat. Nevertheless, Myra managed to pick up the softness in his voice. Her lips curved slightly. “You don’t have to come later. It’s going to be late. I’ll drive myself back.” She knew Tony was very busy with work, so she didn’t want to see him running around.
Nevertheless, Tony always meant what he said. “Call me in advance.”
Listening to his determination, Myra felt helpless but happy at the same time. “Fine.” She nodded.
They talked for a while before ending the call.
Tony got into his car after the call ended. Thinking for a while, he gave Elliot a call and drove straight to the Zion Club after finding out his whereabouts.
A red sports car was following him from behind.
When Tony noticed the flash of red from the rear-view mirror, he remained unconcerned and took out another cigarette.
By the time Tony arrived at the Zion Club, the others were already partying there. When they saw him coming in, some of them, especially Elliot, rushed toward him dramatically and approached him. “Tony, are you lonely and came to us because Myra couldn’t make time for you?”
Tony lifted one of the corners of his mouth into a vague smile. Holding the cigarette between his thin lips, he glared at Elliot. “I’m feeling lucky lately, so I decided to come and earn some money for baby formula.”
“Money for baby formula?” Elliot’s voice pitched higher as he stared at Tony in shock. “Tony, you and Myra… Are you guys ready to have a child?”
“Why are you so shocked? Tony is no spring chicken. Isn’t it normal to want a child? Besides…” Philip let out a low chuckle. “With a child, Tony will be able to keep Myra bound to him.”
Elliot’s eyes widened at his words. Yet, when he saw Tony’s calm expression, he couldn’t help but twitch the corners of his mouth. It was the first time he knew a child could have a role like that.
The four of them took their seats. After dinner, they moved to the card table. During the game, Lucas received a message. He then frowned and looked at Tony. “Tony, it seems like Sean is suddenly looking into the one who bought the land in Hilliville.”
When Elliot heard that, he pouted and tossed a card on the table. “So what if he finds out? Is he going to buy it back?”
Nonetheless, Lucas and Philip knitted their brows. Even Tony slightly narrowed his eyes. Elliot couldn’t help but shut his mouth at the sight. Suddenly, he remembered the trap they had set up…
Philip was the first to break the silence as he looked at Tony. “Tony, is he… suspecting us?”
Back then, all of them had participated in the plan to help Tony win Myra’s heart. Therefore, besides the Hillivile Project, they were also involved in the Marina Bay Bridge Project…
Tony let out a smirk. He recalled the number that called Myra in the middle of the night a few days back. With his expression stoic, he took a drag on his cigarette and pulled it away from his lips. His handsome features were blurred by the smoke, concealing his expression as well.
“What a clown,” he said suddenly.
At his remarks, the others breathed out a sigh of relief. After all, they all knew what Myra meant to Tony. They were afraid that that brat from the Chase Family would overestimate himself and make a fuss again. However, looking at Tony, who was so at ease, they guessed that he had probably already won Myra’s heart.
He’s right, though…
At the same time, they turned their gazes to Tony’s left hand that was resting on the table. Tony was never someone who would waste his time on wearing accessories. The ring he wore was naturally the same ring he posted on his Stories in the afternoon.
“But, my driver said he saw an unfamiliar Lamborghini when he passed by the Hart Residence yesterday night. There was someone inside, but they didn’t come out nor turn on the headlights. They just sat there and stared at the gate. Could it be Sean? Don’t tell me he changed his mind and wants to take back…” Lucas didn’t let the last word slip out of his mouth. Yet, the others in the room knew what he meant.
To take back who? Of course, it’s Myra.
Holding a few pieces of cards in his left hand, Tony slightly bent his right index and middle fingers, tapping the surface of the table. The tapping sound hit the others’ hearts, beat by beat. There was a layer of darkness under Tony’s eyes, and his emotions were indecipherable.
Suddenly, silence flooded the air.
“Get the word out. Tell the public that the Hart Group will soon acquire the Hilliville and all businessmen are welcome.” After a long while, Tony finally said something in his flat tone. Suddenly, he tossed the cards away, stood up from his seat, and simply took the suit jacket he left beside him. “The Hart Group will sign a three-year contract with the first fifty percent who move in.”
The other three were shocked. At first, they only wanted to launch the Hilliville Project sometime later. Looks like…
They exchanged a glance with one another.
Looks like someone will regret their decision soon.
