Chapter 4 When Mandy saw the comment, she casually grabbed a peach from the table and took a bite. "CEO of West Group? Yeah right. You've got the wrong person. Everyone knows I've got connections with the West Group. Their CEO is a man. If she were really from West Group, wouldn't I recognize her?" Her gaze shifted and landed on the documents on the table. Heaven knows, Zack and I were only here to talk business. I had just received the project files today. We'd barely sat down and opened them when these people burst in.

The company was on the rise, and at this critical point of ownership transition, the project meant everything to both of us. When I saw Mandy pick up the documents, my heart raced. My team and Ihad spent an entire month negotiating with the client to secure that contract. She glanced at it before holding it up toward the camera. " Look at this, everyone. These two cheaters are really putting ona show. They're even roleplaying as boss and secretary. I regret it now.

If I'd waited a few more minutes, maybe I could've given you all something more exciting." After letting out a mocking laugh, she sized me up and slammed the file hard against my head. Panic surged through me. I struggled forward desperately, but Mandy pressed her high heel down on my head, pinning me in place. "Don't..." Icouldn't even move. She kicked me over, and my head slammed into the sharp corner of the table. Blood started pouring instantly. Then, piece by piece, she began tearing the contract apart. With every rip, it felt like something inside me was being torn apart, too.

As tears streamed down my face, Zack struggled violently, but he was still pinned down. The next second, the hotel room door beeped open. A tall man walked in. It was the hotel manager, Mr. Benson. I had only met him briefly during a few meetings, but I recognized him immediately. The moment I saw hin, it felt like my savior was here. My heart steadied slightly. Taking advantage of the chaos, I secretly called my personal bodyguard. When Mandy spotted Mr. Benson, she immediately walked over, wrapping herself around his arm. She said, "Everyone, look! Mr. Benson is here to support me!

Getting the keycard was all thanks to him. I've got connections in all kinds of hotels. If you need help catching cheaters, look for me." Mr. Benson pulled his arm free, his face filled with urgency as he looked at me. "Did you get the wrong person?" Tlifted my eyes to him and only then noticed the injuries all over his head. "Wrong person? How could that be?" Mandy smiled seductively. "My client gave me the information. 'ma professional. Alright, alright, since the manager's here, we'll wrap things up." Clapping her hands cheerfully, she leaned in for a photo with him.

"That's it for today's livestream! Client, don't forget to leave us a good review." Mr. Benson shoved her aside and rushed toward me, pushing people away. "I'm so sorry, Miss West." Before Mandy could react, a large group of bodyguards stormed into the room. I tried to lift my arm, but before I could say anything, everything went black. When I woke up, Zack was sitting by my bed. The moment he saw me open my eyes, his expression instantly softened with concern. He, on the other hand, was completely unharmed.

Even his clothes were neat and untouched, as if he had been outside the whole incident. "Liana, are you okay?" Inodded weakly. Every part of me was in excruciating pain. Even the slightest movement felt unbearable. I struggled to sit up, one hand instinctively moving to my stomach as I asked, "Did the doctor say..." My entire body was bruised. My ears and head were visibly injured. Every movement sent waves of pain through me. "1m sorry I couldn't protect you." Zack forced out a couple of tears.

"You were carrying our child." Thad only found out about the pregnancy shortly before this incident, so it had only been a few weeks. The doctor had told me to take good care of myself, and I had planned to tell Zack after the three-month mark. I never expected something like this to happen. Iclenched my fists, biting my lip. "What exactly happened? Call my secretary, Chris, in for me..." "No need..." Zack quickly pressed down on my hand. "I've handled everything. That influencer runs a professional cheating-busting service.

The client must have given her the wrong information, and she targeted the wrong person." I frowned. "Even if it was a mistake, she assaulted me. There should be consequences." Zack nodded. "Don't worry, I've handed it over to the police. It's just-" He hesitated before continuing, "She's a major influencer, and our company's in the middle of a transition right now. We can't afford unnecessary trouble. If this isn't handled properly, it could affect the company." Istared at him in disbelief. "What do you mean? So I should take the beating for nothing?

What about my child?" "Of course not." He gently stroked my head. "I'll get justice for you. But for now, for the sake of the company, just endure ita little longer." His voice was gentle, but suddenly, he felt like a stranger. I thought he would at least feel something about the child. However, he acted as if nothing had happened. Zack was an orphan. One winter, when my parents and I were out ona trip, we took pity on him and brought him home, treating him as if he were our own. We grew up together and eventually developed feelings for each other. Inodded.

"Then, about the contract, I'll talk to Chris and have her-" Zack hesitated for a moment. "Don't worry about that. I've taken care of it. I gave instructions as soon as I left earlier. That useless Mr. Benson ruined everything. I've fired him." He seemed attentive in every way, but he seemed detached to me. Besides, even if Mr. Benson had made a mistake, he was. the one who helped me out of that situation. "You should focus on recovering in the hospital," Zack said, glancing at his watch. "Oh, and Chris mentioned he has some family matters to deal with, so he's taken a leave of absence.

If you need anything, just call me. There are still some issues with the project proposal. I'll head out first." After he left, my heart sank. I knew my employees better than. anyone. Chris's father was abusive, and his mother had passed away years ago. He had no family. a ce Support share