When There Is Nothing Left But Love
Chapter 1164

Chapter 1164

Business with Holden?

My first instinct was Holden bringing over some call girls into the office and basically destroying myinnocence.

Instantly, I was on high alert. “What business could we even do together?”

“Don’t say that.” Holden tapped his chest lightly with a fist where he had just placed the dictaphone. “Imay be helping Ashton replace someone as of right now, but if you have anything to tell Marcus in private, Ican ask my subordinates to pass on the message. I can even ensure an instant reply. How does thatsound?”

While the person mimicking me was technically a real human being, there was no way they could copyall my mannerisms and my way of speaking. Marcus was smart enough that he would definitely realizeafter just a few sentences. If Holden really could get me to talk to Marcus directly, things would gomuch more smoothly.

Still, I kept in mind that there was no such thing as a free lunch. “What do you want in return?”

Holden’s glad eyes suddenly creased into smiling crescent moons. “I just want some of your help.You’re the general manager of White Corporation after all. A nod from you is all I need.”

I knew from experience that a smile like that from Holden simply meant there was much more to hiswords. My frown deepened and I asked in suspicion, “Are you sure it is just some help?”

Holden smiled and sat down next to me. He turned to face me with an almost sensual attitude. “To behonest, it will sound a little complicated. The White Corporation tried to take over the phone industry afew years ago and got approval from the communication base station. Since things are quite strictly

guarded over there, I was hoping that the White Corporation’s workers could take some of my owntechnicians over so they can learn a thing or two.”

I looked at him in shock. That wasn’t just ‘some help’. He was clearly trying to worm through a loopholein the system. I hadn’t even taken my bar exam yet, but Holden was being so obvious that even arookie in law could tell what he was planning.

After a moment of surprise, I shook my head. “That’s impossible. Don’t even think about it. Ask forsomething else.”

Holden’s expression immediately darkened at my answer. His pale, slender fingers toyed with the glasson the table. Almost nonchalantly, he said, “I guess it’s a no-go then. Business should always be a win-win situation, you see. If you can’t give me what I need, then I suppose we should call it off. Just take itthat I have never said anything.”

I knew very well he was trying to trick me using reverse psychology. Despite that, I was still worried forMarcus while being annoyed that Holden practically had me exactly where he wanted. My brows werealmost knotted together in my anger.

Ashton came back from the balcony with his phone in hand. He frowned slightly at the sight of myangry expression but quickly rearranged his features into his usual calm mask. He said, “That’sbusiness. There’s no such thing as doing someone a favor. You worked hard to get where you aretoday too. We can’t change anything between just the two of us. Something happened at the companyand I need to make a stop at the hospital. Don’t wait up for me.”

After that, he put his phone into his pocket and picked his jacket up from the living room before walkingtoward the door.

He stopped right before walking out and looked back. “If you want to actually get your benefits, thencome with me.”

That was directed at Holden. He scoffed before following Ashton out. Before he left, he even whispereda reminder to think about our possible exchange.