Innova Tech had just started, so how could it have been chosen to take on Sonnex Corp.'s project?Irvin wore a smile as he posed a question, "Easy... Whose brainchild is Innova Tech's brilliant plan? Yours or Eric's?"Andy was taken aback. How did the CEO of Sonnex Corp. know Eric?"Well... Eric handled the technical aspects of the entire plan since he's an expert in that area. It may not be the best in the business, but I assure you, it's of top-notch quality," Andy replied. He was well aware of Eric's technical skills, especially since Eric was the mastermind behind David Westman's rapid success.Pleased with the response, Irvin nodded. He believed that anyone could handle this project, and the outcome would be more or less the same. So why not entrust it to Eric, especially when his plan was solid?"If you're here... does that mean Eric is meeting with Williams Corp.?" Irvin asked.Andy nodded. "Yes, he is. With two major corporations seeking partnership at the same time, we h

Eric remained stupefied for a moment, his suspicions about Irvin's position confirmed. He had always thought Irvin was the boss of some company, but to learn that he was the CEO of Sonnex Corp., one of the twin business titans in Salt City, was a shock.Eric remembered sending his resume to Sonnex Corp. after graduating, only to be rejected. Ironically, he ended up working for the same corporation through a serendipitous turn of events.The revelation stirred a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts. Andy's call snapped Eric back to reality. "Eric, hey!""Yeah, I know Mr. Sonnex, and I think that played a role in us getting this project. As for why we were chosen for Williams Corp.... I'm not sure. Maybe we can speculate once we're back in our office."Truth be told, Eric had a theory, a rather insane one. What if Sylvia was the CEO of Williams Corp.? It would explain why Innova Tech landed their project. He hung up the call and returned to the office where Kenny was waiting. To confir

Coincidentally, it was Irvin who made the call instead. The phone rang for a while before Eric finally picked it up. "Hey, bro—"He stopped himself mid-greeting and went for a more formal approach. "Mr. Sonnex?""'Mr. Sonnex'? God, Eric, why address me that way? We're sworn brothers now, and this is definitely not how brothers address each other!"Eric laughed dryly as Irvin continued. "So, how was it? Quite the surprise, wasn't it? Ha!"Eric pouted. "Surprise? It was a shock! It could have given me a heart attack when Andy told me all about it!" he grumbled. "Why didn't you tell me you're the CEO of Sonnex Corp.?"This revelation made it difficult for Eric to treat Irvin like an ordinary friend. They were now two people occupying different positions in society. How was he supposed to call a magnate his "bro" without feeling awkward?Irvin, however, simply guffawed. "It's your fault for not asking!" he jocularly retorted. "Have you ever asked me who I am? What kind of work I do?

Sylvia's shadow stretched over the pavement, a solitary figure in the embrace of the night. Yet, her beauty remained untouched, and Eric found her back alluring.Eric parked the car and called out to her, but she didn't respond. He had to step out of the car and raise his voice before Sylvia finally glanced back, surprise shadowing her face. "You? I thought you were celebrating your victory with your colleagues."She had read his message and expected him to return much later in the night. Why wouldn't he? It wasn't every day their company secured two projects from the city's major players."I thought a celebratory dinner would suffice. They wanted to go to a club or karaoke, but I'm not fond of those places," Eric replied.That was his nature—direct and sometimes aloof. He had been declining such parties since he started working at Westman Technology."Do you want to go home or continue walking?" he asked, prepared to go home if she chose the latter.Unexpectedly, she replied, "A

Eric waved. "I consider myself lucky to have a strong heart. That revelation could have given me a heart attack! But that's not important right now. I remember you've been having trouble acquiring land owned by the Sonnex family, right? Well, I can help you with that. Maybe Irvin will actually agree."Sylvia had been considering this idea for a while, but hearing Eric say it so plainly made it even more enticing. If she could obtain more land, she could resolve most of the issues plaguing Williams Corp.However, she resisted the urge to let her desire spill into her words. "Don't jeopardize your friendship for my sake. It might strain your relationship with Irvin too soon."You come from a humble background, Eric. If you rely solely on your own strength, climbing up the social ladder could be difficult. You're more likely to fail and crash."But with Irvin's help, you can go far. The fact that he sees you as a worthy brother means he values your character. I believe he'll gradually

"Goddamnit!" David trembled with rage, his anger boiling over. "It's all because of your ex-boyfriend!"Jasmine looked puzzled, her confusion evident. Why did he bring up Eric?David lit a cigarette and grumbled, "I can't believe it! Those two bastards managed to secure two big projects shortly after establishing their company! The projects are worth tens of millions!"Jasmine was shocked. She had heard from David about Eric starting his own company, but to land two projects worth tens of millions so quickly? And now Eric had become a prominent figure in the industry?Jasmine's emotions fluctuated rapidly. She had approached David for financial reasons, but now it seemed that Eric had become wealthier than David. Regret filled Jasmine's heart. She had betrayed Eric because of his financial status, yet he turned out to be more obedient than David.Unaware of Jasmine's inner turmoil, David erupted in anger. "I don't understand! How did a newly established company manage to secure su

Eric brushed off the familiar figure lingering in his mind, hoping he had mistaken it. He turned around and smiled, questioning, "I thought I saw someone I knew, but perhaps I was mistaken?"Irvin raised an eyebrow. "Oh? I didn't expect you to have an acquaintance working in our Sonnex Corp., Eric. Do tell me who it is, so I can handle the situation."Eric offered a wry smile, feeling uncomfortable with Irvin's enthusiasm. He chose not to reveal the identity of the acquaintance. After all, if Craig was truly having an affair, Eric did not need to intervene.Once inside the building, Irvin instructed the receptionist to remember Eric's face. He wanted Eric to have unrestricted access to Sonnex Corp. without any registration or notification. Eric's face alone served as his access pass.Upon reaching his office, Irvin summoned his secretary to bring them tea.As Eric took a sip, he said, "Big Bro, you nearly gave me a heart attack yesterday."Irvin burst into laughter. "Your toleran

Eric entered the parking lot, about to get into his car, when Craig and the woman approached him."Eric," Craig called out, his curiosity evident.Craig viewed Eric as a low-level worker, struggling financially each month. He couldn't understand why Eric was at Sonnex Corp. After all, everyone working there was considered elite.Eric glanced at the woman standing with Craig. She was dressed stylishly and seemed well-off. He had seen them holding hands earlier, and now their presence confirmed it.Regaining his composure, Eric explained, "Mr. Sonnex asked me to retrieve the contract for some modifications."Eric's statement was truthful, but Craig couldn't help but laugh."Eric, what did you just say?" Craig chuckled. "I hope I didn't mishear. You claim that CEO Sonnex personally gave you the contract? Do you even know who the CEO of Sonnex Corp. is? Do you think it's so easy to meet him?"Craig's words were laced with mockery. He wondered why Eric would lie about such a matter.

Craig didn't consider Eric a threat. Even if Eric found out about his affair, what could he possibly do?On his way back to the company, Eric felt unease in his heart. He had been skeptical when Elly first mentioned the possibility of Craig having an affair. However, now he had seen it with his own eyes. Though he didn't catch them in the act, the interaction between Craig and the other woman was unmistakable, resembling that of a couple.When Eric arrived at Innova Tech, the recruitment process had already concluded. Over 30 candidates had shown up for the interview, but only 10 were hired. As their team grew, Andy realized that the office they rented was becoming too small for their needs. The rapid growth of Innova Tech had taken him by surprise.After work, Eric went to Elly's house after messaging Sylvia. He knew Craig wouldn't be home early. In fact, he had been absent for a few days. Little did Craig know that Mr. and Mrs. Johnson had already moved into his house.Eric found

Eric was taken aback by Irvin's swift actions. When he arrived at Irvin's office, he noticed two files on the desk.Irvin picked them up and approached Eric. "I issued the order yesterday. These are the investigation results. Your brother-in-law, Craig, is a mid-level manager in our company, earning an annual salary of approximately $75,000. The woman seen with him yesterday was Jocelyn Pearce.""Another person from the Pearce family!" Eric couldn't help but blurt out, leaving Irvin puzzled.Irvin raised an eyebrow. "Is there an issue with the Pearce family?"Eric shook his head. "It's not that everyone from the Pearce family has a problem, just certain individuals. My ex-girlfriend had an affair with my ex-boss. We broke up just a month ago. Her last name is Pearce."Sympathy filled Irvin's eyes as he looked at Eric. "I didn't realize you had such a history. No wonder you decided to start your own company."Eric couldn't fully express his grievances, but it seemed that Irvin had