Page 38 of My Ruthless Opponent

I am about to push my way through to her when a voice cuts in. “Enough, Hugh.”

My shoulders relax when I see the situation is under control.

I take a cover behind a pillar to placate the men who were ushering people from the spot.

I almost trip that asshole who turns to leave sulkily like a child after Victor kicks him out.

When he praises Hannah for her actions, all the pieces quickly fall into place.

That man was harassing her. A surge of pride fills me when I recall how she shoved him.

Good to know that Hannah is no damsel in distress who needs saving from a man.

My approval for her quickly diminishes when I tune back into their conversation.

Wait a damn second.

Did she come here with the same motive as mine?

This means we both were chasing the same client all this fucking time.

Like an idiot, I was rubbing it in her face the other day.

Fucking hell. I underestimated her.

I wait and listen. Not so patiently as she interacts with Victor fucking Smith like she knows him forever.

With narrowed eyes, I observe how he is regarding her with soft eyes.

This is bad. But I know something she doesn’t. About Muse Agency.

I remain rooted in my spot as I listen carefully.

It proves to be useful as I learn the reason behind his decision for choosing Muse Agency.

True Love.

Greta.

The power couple can portray true love in the ad campaign better than the rest of the competitors in the market. Why? Because they have true love.

Fucking bullshit.

His net worth speaks for him. How the hell is he filthy rich and successful when he takes decisions based on what? True love?

Okay, that wasn’t very nice of me. I shouldn’t mock his sentiments. But seriously? We can’t do the job because we are not married or in a relationship?

I would have laughed my ass off if I wasn’t hiding and eavesdropping. Because what in the ever loving fuck is this?

Hannah’s face falls. Well, I am not ecstatic either.

What does he expect Muse to do that we couldn’t? They would also have to hire models and professionals for the campaigns who wouldactas a couple.

We can do the same. KIM Advertising has countless new faces that I can pair up and present for his ‘true love’ crap campaign.

Hannah’s shoulders slump as if she has accepted the defeat.

Fuck. He didn’t even give her the chance to speak about her plans.

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