Chapter 4 Rachel walked back to her office , holding her project proposal , her face pale , +25 BONUS Cecilia Young noticed right away and came over , using simple hand signs as she asked , " Rachel , are you okay ? Did that new hire really take the project ? " Rachel grabbed Cecilia's wrist . " Come with me . " The two of them went to the breakroom . Rachel's face was serious as she said , " I need your help with something , important . " " Of course , just tell me what you need , " " I heard that LS Enterprise wanted to take the Oasis Project too . Since it hasn't started yet , if we come up with a better plan , we can take control of the project . That way , it won't be up to this company to decide how it moves forward . " Cecilia's face went pale . She quickly started to gesture in panic as she exclaimed , " Are you crazy ? If you get involved and someone finds out , it's like leaking company secrets . Your career would be over ! " She paused , looking at Rachel like she was crazy , then added , " Also , I've heard rumors about the owner of LS Enterprise . His background is complicated , and there isn't much information available online about him . If you go near him , it's like walking straight into a trap . What if he uses it against you ? " Rachel knew Cecilia was scared for her . But at this point, there was no turning back . " This is my mom's dying wish . I have to finish it , " Rachel said firmly . She didn't have much time left . Cecilia had known Rachel since college , so she knew that once Rachel made up her mind , nothing could change it . After thinking for a moment , she sighed . " Alright , I'm in . But be careful . If word gets out that the wife of Lewis Enterprise's CEO is helping their rival company , it's going to stir up a storm . " Rachel's grip tightened around Cecilia's hand . " I'll be careful . Thank you . " After leaving the breakroom , Rachel quietly packed up her things . As she was straightening up her desk , something fell and broke . Bending down to pick it up , she realized it was a picture of her and William - one they had taken when they first started dating . Their heads were close together , smiling shyly . Back then , they had been so happy , like nothing could stand in their way as long as they had each other . Now , it all felt like a joke . Rachel picked up the broken frame and tossed it in the trash . As she finished tidying up , Cecilia sent a message . [ I used all my connections and got you fifteen minutes . ] Rachel texted back : [ That's enough . ] This was it . Whether she succeeded or failed , it all came down to that moment . With her project proposal in hand , Rachel made her way to LS Enterprise . Cecilia gave her a quick pat on the shoulder . " Use your skills to win him over . If that doesn't work , try using your charm ! " Rachel couldn't help but laugh at her friend's.silly joke . " What if he's into men ? " she teased . Cecilia paused , unsure how to respond . 1/3 Chapter 4 +25 BONUS After saying goodbye , Rachel entered the building . But once she got into the elevator , doubt started to creep in . She had heard that the owner of LS Enterprise was notoriously difficult to deal with . He was always hard to reach , but his company's success far outpaced Lewis Enterprise . Rumor had it that the founder , Tyler Hunt , had built the company from scratch in just two or three years , turning it into an industry leader . Because of that , he had become a legendary figure . When Rachel arrived at the office door , she hesitated for a moment before knocking . A cold voice came from inside : " Come in . " Rachel took a deep breath and pushed the door open . The moment she entered , she was met with the cold , monochrome tones of black , white , and gray . The man inside had sharp features , giving him an intimidating look that made him seem distant and unapproachable . He was still talking to an employee , but once Rachel's eyes locked onto him , she couldn't look away . He had a presence that was impossible to ignore . Unlike the kind of coldness Willam had , Tyler had a more aggressive edge . His serious expression and strikingly sharp features made him look even more intense . Rachel hadn't expected anyone else to be in the room . She quietly sat down on the couch , watching Tyler . He was focused , his sharp gaze never flickering from the papers in front of him . He didn't notice her presence at all . She wasn't in a hurry , so she waited , letting the silence settle until his subordinate finished reporting . The man , still signing documents , spoke without looking up . " Find out who let her in . Fire the person involved . " The subordinate froze for a second , glancing at Rachel sitting on the couch , then nodded . " Understood , Mr. Hunt . " Rachel's heart skipped a beat . She had heard rumors that LS Enterprise's CEO was ruthless and quick to act when someone made a mistake . She could see that it was all true . In the time it took him to sign a contract , someone had been fired . Hoping to avoid getting thrown out , Rachel quickly stated her purpose . To her surprise , Tyler didn't even lift his head . Rachel knew he was listening , so she continued explaining her plan . Once she finished speaking , Tyler finally looked up from his papers . His gaze was sharp , almost too intense , his eyes giving off a pressure that made Rachel feel small under his scrutiny . For some reason , even though this was their first meeting , she couldn't shake the feeling that she had seen him before . Ready to make her pitch , she cleared her throat and continued , saying , " Mr. Hunt , if I can help your company secure the rights to the Oasis Project , over the next three years , your company will experience a major breakthrough . Plus , the land near Oasis gives you plenty of room to expand … " He interrupted her : " Mrs. Lewis , did you get into a fight with your husband , or is this just your company's new strategy ? " As he spoke , he placed the file aside , but his sharp gaze lingered on her . Rachel was caught off guard . She hadn't expected such a blunt response , but she held her ground . " I know you might have doubts , but I genuinely want to help your company secure the rights . No one knows this project better than I do . " Tyler set down his pen and leaned back in his chair , lazily raising an eyebrow . " When gods fight , the mortals suffer ? " Rachel pursed her lips , trying to explain herself by saying , " I'm not asking for any money , but I have one condition . If you secure the rights , I get the final say on the design . " His piercing gaze didn't leave her . He leaned slightly forward , his voice low and deliberate as he said , " You should understand what coming to me for negotiations means . " Chapter 4 +25 BONUS " I do , " Rachel replied , meeting his eyes with steady resolve . " It means I might end up making enemies on both sides . If this gets out , Lewis Enterprise will hold me accountable , and you'll have every reason to think I'm a spy sent from them . " Tyler seemed amused . " I'm curious , though . Since the Oasis Project is already under your company , why are you here ? " Rachel lowered her gaze , her voice quieter now as she said , " Because of personal reasons that I can't discuss . However , this project is crucial for me . " Tyler tapped his finger on the desk . " I heard you're not in charge of the project anymore . A new person was brought in ." He paused for a moment , letting the words settle before speaking again . " But that doesn't concern me . I have no reason to wade through your personal drama , " he added , his tone cold and deliberate .