Chapter 18 As soon as the door swung open , Alexander saw Monica and let out a cold snort . " Where's Helen ? " " Helen's not feeling well and can't make it today . " " Then why are you here ? You're just a project manager , " he sneered . Monica's demeanor turned icy . " Sorry , Ms. Thomas and Helen aren't available today . If you really want to see them , you'll have to come back another time . " She had no interest in dealing with Alexander again and didn't care if her words rubbed him the wrong way . Sure enough , Alexander's face darkened , and he glared at Monica . " Is this how CLOUD treats people ? So arrogant ! " " Sorry , Mr. Smith . I hope you don't mind . " Alexander found it laughable . Why hadn't he noticed before that Monica had such a sharp to Monica added , " Of course , if you're willing to lower yourself , you can tell me what you need . " " Can you , a project manager, speak for CLOUD ? " Alexander's tone was still haughty . " Then , in that case , please leave , Mr. Smith , " Monica said bluntly as she turned to go . " Stop ! " Alexander barked . Monica paused , turned around , and sat on the sofa , looking visibly annoyed . Joseph , who had been standing by , was also frustrated . Couldn't these two just have a normal conversation ? Alexander , who usually treated time as money , seemed different today . Didn't he care about his time anymore ? 1 Afraid they'd start arguing again , Joseph quickly interjected , " Mrs. Smith , Mr. Smith is here to discuss a partnership with CLOUD . " " Who is Mrs. Smith ? " They both said in unison . Joseph didn't dare say another word , casting a resentful glance at his boss . He'd always called Monica that , 1/4 3:34 am PPP Chapter 18 and Alexander had never objected before . Why was Alexander so harsh today ? Alexander snorted , leaning back on the sofa , and looked at Monica . " Ms. Brown , do you think CLOUD can call the shots in Emerald City just because the Johnson Group has your back ? " Monica didn't respond right away . She knew that while the Johnson Group and the Smith Group were both top companies in Emerald City , the Johnson Group was still a bit behind the Smith Group . Plus , the market in Emerald City was different from abroad , so the strategies she used overseas wouldn't work here . Monica decided not to get into it and just asked , " Alright , what do you think we should do ? " " Partner with me , and I can offer CLOUD many unexpected benefits and conveniences , things the Johnson Group can't provide . Ms. Thomas is smart and won't turn down such a good opportunity . " After he finished talking , he extended his hand , and Joseph quickly handed him a proposal . Then , he tossed it in front of Monica . Monica didn't say a word . Alexander kept bringing up " Ms. Thomas " and " Helen , " clearly not taking her , a mere " project manager , " seriously . She gave a self - deprecating smile , picked up the document , and started reading . The conditions were indeed very tempting . CLOUD was new and had no market share . Expanding the market was no easy feat . But there was no such thing as a free lunch . Would Alexander really give her all these benefits for nothing ? She gently closed the document and looked at Alexander . " Mr. Smith , you must have some conditions . What do you want from CLOUD ? Do you want us to design the Smith Group's new building ? Or do you want Helen to treat your fiancée's leg ? " Alexander didn't expect her to say that . What did this have to do with Stella's leg ? However , seeing his expression , Monica thought she had guessed right and sneered , " Mr. Smith , you are truly devoted , offering such great profits from the Smith Group to treat your fiancée's leg . OK , I will convey your message to Ms. Thomas and Helen . Is there anything else , Mr. Smith ? If not , please leave ! " 2/4 3:34 am PPP Chapter 18 She directly issued an eviction order . Alexander's face turned terrifyingly dark . Her distant demeanor and impatience with him made him very unhappy . He said angrily , " Stella is my fiancée , so obviously , I'm doing this for her . Do you think I'm here for you ? " Monica didn't say anything . Joseph was inwardly wailing , ' Alexander , have you forgotten why you came here ? ' But seeing Alexander get up and leave angrily , Joseph was speechless and quickly followed, giving Monica an apologetic look before leaving . Monica's attitude towards him was much gentler , and she made a gesture . Alexander got into the car , still fuming . The small , enclosed space was filled with a cold atmosphere , and the pressure dropped sharply . Joseph bravely spoke , " Mr. Smith , you clearly didn't come for Ms. Brown , so why did you speak to Mrs. Smith like that ? " Alexander didn't respond or correct his address . Joseph thought, ' Now it was all in vain , wasting so much time . ' Alexander sneered . He indeed didn't come for Stella , but at that moment , he was infuriated by Monica's cold and distant attitude . Nine years ago , she had insisted on marrying him . Six years ago , she provoked him into a sexual relationship , insulted him , and then disappeared . Then a year later , she left two babies at his doorstep . He never imagined she could be so cold - blooded and selfish . Alexander thought , ' Now she wants to keep her distance from me . No way ! ' Joseph sighed silently and finally asked , " Mr. Smith , are we going back to the company ? " " To the hospital . " " Yes , Mr. Smith . " 3/