Winning Over One’s Heart


    I intentionally recounted my trip to Matthew without withholding a single detail when I returned home.


    He beamed and praised me, “You’re a wise partner. You’re understanding and skilled at winning


    people’s hearts.”


    However, I corrected him. “It’s not about winning people’s hearts, but about being kind. Speaking of


    Johnson, he’s done a lot for our family. It’s natural for a man like you not to notice these things, but


    women appreciate small gestures.”


    Truthfully, I aimed my actions at dispelling Matthew’s suspicions. I knew this sly fox would be


    vignt if I hid things from him, and he found outter, I had to break him down without revealing my


    intentions.


    With this excuse, I frequented the wives of those clients,ying the groundwork for my future. To


    Matthew, I employed womanly tricks, which were nothing more than having meals and doing our nails


    together.


    Although I bustled, he thought it would amount to nothing. Still, he praised me a few times, “This is


    good because everyone gets to know each other. I’m out there managing while you’re the queen of the


    household.”


    Naturally, Matthew enjoyed my role. Meanwhile, I nned to make him pay a hundred fold.


    During dinner that evening. I asked, “When will we get the money for the house?”


    “Soon, once we finalize the payment for the Watend Project,” He casually replied.


    “Hurry up. I’m uneasy about the money not being in the ount.” I voiced my concerns, looking at


    Matthew, “Don’t take this lightly. I’ve been eyeing a couple of good housestely. Why do you seem so


    indifferent about it?”


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    “Nonsense, how could I be? I said it before. The project investment is for a big payoff,” He deflected.


    I spoke confidently, “Making money is important, but so is Ava. Do you think I want to buy a house just


    for myself? Won’t you live there too? Schooling is a big deal now that Ava’s growing up. We can’t let


    herg.


    behind, can we?”


    In short, I wouldn’t let him rest until that money was back where it belonged.


    Since Johnson realized how quickly I could reach Myra, he became extra cautious and attentive. He


    would immediately respond whenever I called.


    At that moment, some good news arrived. The bidding slots for the ATL Empire projects were finalized,


    This news shook Matthew, and Johnson reported the former’s reaction, Initially, Matthew hadn’t taken it


    seriously, so he handed it to me. Unexpectedly, a random urrence had brought such impressive


    results.


    Getting nominated meant one thing. Regardless of whether we ultimately secured the contract, it was


    evident that Tanum Corporation could register itself alongside bigpanies like ATL Empire.


    It established Tanum Corporation’s foundation in the city’s building materials industry to a certain


    extent.


    After much deliberation, thepany decided that such a significant project required Matthew’s direct


    involvement.


    As for the developmentpany he had initially put all his effort into, they required upfront investment.


    It gave Matthew a headache since financing inherently carried risks. It was a grand scheme, and the


    final


    reckoning could be pretty different, even with high profits.


    I summed up the situation from thest briefing. The only way we could outshine two otherpanies


    and reach the final stage was if I had the upper hand in holiday products.


    If Matthew took over, he probably wouldn’t fare well. Although I didn’t want to relinquish control over


    this project, he was the ultimate decision–maker. Suddenly, an idea struck me.


    The coat. It seemed like I needed to reach out to As again.