She had already calculated the mutual profit split and structured her legal backing. And if Mr. Hons ever tried to pull a fast one or cross her…
She'd make sure he was eating instant noodles in a tin can office by next quarter.
She leaned back, satisfied with her own backup plan, and finally stretched her arms, bones cracking from sitting too long.
Then her phone buzzed.
Human doll ♡: A woman just tried to seduce me.
Lilith froze.
Her smile dropped. Her soft, calm features tensed.
Her aura changed instantly. From warm to deadly. From casual to ice.
Her entire aura snapped sharp, like the moment a predator notices a challenge.
Sir Sparkleton peeked into the room, holding a tray. "MISS LILITH, I HAVE PREPARED TEA FOR YOUR STRESS—OH NO."
He backed up immediately, tray rattling.
Because her eyes were glowing that cold glint again.
Lilith picked up the phone slowly, like it was the source of all sin, and typed with fingers that might as well have been daggers.
