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Boss, the meeting's about to start. The shareholders... Exciting, isn't it?

You're wet.

You clearly want it.

No. No more. Someone's coming.

Next time, I'm going to do it with you naked.

Elise didn't understand either. She'd only kissed Valerie while drunk. And

Valerie had launched the most aggressive flirtation in return ever since.

Embezzling company funds to keep a mistress and forging my father's

signature. I'm giving you a way out. Resign on your own. Valerie! When your

father was alive!

He's gone.

I'm in charge now. Security!

Drag him out!

There are two things you can't mess with in New York. Wall Street's money and

Valerie Sterling's temper.

Everyone at Sterling knew the unwritten rule.

She had to have a black coffee during every meeting.

The people around Valerie came and went.

Drivers, bodyguards, secretaries. None of them lasted more than three months.

Only Aline had lasted five years.

No one knew why.

Not even Valerie herself.

All Valerie knew was that Elise's body held an irresistible pull over her.

Any social engagements tonight? No.

But your uncle's secretary has called three times. The invitation to the

family charity gala has been sent.

Decline it. He insists you attend.

Then you'll come with me.

The Sterling family had an unwritten rule.

The will never left the family.

But rules like that were always the first thing to shatter in the face of

greed.

Sir, there's one clause in the will.

If the heir is involved in a public scandal, the family counts the right to

initiate an inheritance review process.

When my brother wrote that will, he probably never imagined his daughter

would end up in that position.

Sir, this clause has never been triggered. To initiate a review, we

need... Evidence.

Scandal. Or... Edward had been waiting in the Sterling family for 20 years.

Dad, what's this about?

Scheming again?

Your cousin has a habit.

In public, she only drinks champagne, and only the first glass handed to her

by the server. Twenty years of watching his brother's daughter sit in the seat

that should have been his. He was just waiting for his moment.

You're going to spike her drink.

I want her to have sex in front of all the guests and make the front page the

next day. As for the rest, leave it to the family council.

A potent aphrodisiac hallucination.

Six figures on the black market. After taking it, a person completely loses

their mind within 40 minutes.

Make sure you get enough men, preferably with STDs, and record it. High

definition. I'll get it done.

The Sterling Family Charity Gala was held only once a year. The elite would

fight tooth and nail for an invitation.

No one knew that this year's gala had been a setup from the very start. Come

here. Sit me up.

Elisa, you're nervous.

Elise, remember to breathe.

Honey.

Remember what I said?

I said next time I'd do it with you naked.

But your car is waiting downstairs.

Boss, not now.

Elise, if you refuse me one more time, I'll make you cry.

Don't cover yourself.

My knee is yours to play with now.

Hurry up or I'll go all the way.

Baby, you're truly attractive.

Tonight, stay glued to my side, not a step away.

Old money galas were never really about charity.

Tonight, every glass of wine here was steeped in deals, probing, and hidden

blades.

The Aphrodite hallucination takes effect in 40 minutes, lasts six hours.

They'd prepared everything.

just waiting for Valerie to step into hell.

Mrs. Sterling, your opening drink for the evening.

The hunter smiled as he personally opened the gates of hell.

But he overlooked the most unassuming shadow beside his prey.

Elise's hand twitched slightly but didn't reach out. She knew it was too

late. The drug was already down.

Elise had already secured a safe room before they arrived. The question now

was how to get her out from under 300 pairs of eyes.

The drug was kicking in.

Valerie's fingertips burned.

Her vision blurred.

Elise had less than 10 minutes.

The trap upstairs was ready. Three cameras, three men, just waiting for

their prey.

Lean on me. Don't speak.

300 guests.

11 surveillance points.

Elise carried the drugged Valerie past every security camera without being

spotted.

So hot. Elise, something's wrong with me. I know. Just 30 more seconds.

Don't worry, we've evaded every trap. We're safe here.

The conspiracy was temporarily shut out.

But inside the room, there was still a war to fight.

The drug had taken full control of Valerie's body.

Take it off yourself, or should I help?

Boss, calm down.

I've called the family doctor. She should be here soon. Why do you always

avoid me?

Weren't you the one who kissed me first?

Boss, I was just drunk that night. So you seduced me. You're not going to take

responsibility?

I'm telling you, not happening.

Valerie was completely provoked. The look in her eyes, hungry and aggressive,

was more terrifying than ever. Boss, we're not safe here. They could walk in

at any moment.

Why are you crying?

You're the one who kissed me first.

Oh, don't. It feels weird.

Elise, are you willing?

Never mind whether you are or not, you're not getting away today.

So?

Are you willing?

I don't know.

You don't know? Then take your time thinking. I'll get started first.

Go! Easy!

Edward thought he'd won.

He almost did.

But victory wasn't on his side. The moment Valerary drank that wine, Elise

immediately contacted her doctor friend.

Sir, what are you doing?

You really are a loyal dog at her side.

Oh, I'm sorry. I just got the keycard from the spot you mentioned, but I

didn't expect...

At

the charity gala, my boss Valerie was served spiked wine.

This will be pursued to the Fordist.

Enough! Let's go.

Catherine, how's my boss?

She got an injection.

A few days of rest and she'll be fine. Sex would accelerate the toxin's

effects. Want to leave with me?

Elise, don't you dare leave!

Elise, you've fallen for her.

But can you tell, does she just want to fuck you or does she actually have

feelings too?

Boss, get some rest. I'm leaving now. For the first time, the proud queen

tasted defeat.

You rejected me because of her?

Damn it!

Elise put her glasses back on, buttoned up, and acted like nothing had happened.

Only she knew she was avoiding Valerie.

Hey, Elise.

Beautiful little thing.

After the plan failed, the old fog switched tactics and went after the

people closest to her.

Has anyone ever told you even Aphrodite isn't as beautiful as you?

Sir, this is working hours.

Leave that mean boss of yours, Valerie. Come to me. I can offer you money and

power. Ellis thought with disgust. She didn't join Sterling Group for the

money. Or you help me get some dirt on Valerie and I'll make you the lady of

the Sterling family.

Anything to take down Valerie, I'll give you whatever you want.

The Queen Elise had been avoiding had arrived.

Valerie?

Valerie, you actually hit me?

Harassing my employee.

Which hand do you want to lose?

Cousin, I was just chatting with your assistant. Let me make this clear. If

you have a problem, Come at me.

Leave my people alone.

Understood? Go tell Edward. Come at me. If anyone comes near her again, I'll

chop your fingers off.

Wait.

Get lost.

Your coffee's gone a bit cold. Should I make a fresh cup?

Why did you leave that night?

You rejected me because of that female doctor?

Elise couldn't figure out her feelings for Valerie.

All she knew was that she was a complete mess.

Fine. From now on, you and I are just employer and employee.

Valerie, do you just want to sleep with me or have you actually fallen for me?

Damn doctor, damn woman. If she doesn't like me, why did she seduce me?

Frustrated, Valerie was about to head home for a shower and try to forget

everything. God sure has a sense of humor.

Valerie felt a dull ache in her chest.

My company moved nearby.

From now on, I can pick you up after work and we can have dinner together.

That's great. Just like when we were in school.

From now on, in your dreams.

You're not hungry?

I think I've fallen in love with my boss.

Does she love you?

I don't know.

Elise felt despair from the text message.

I'll drop it off at the front desk tomorrow. You can pick it up yourself.

What's wrong?

I... I'll be right there.

Sorry, Catherine. I can't have dinner with you tonight. I have something to

take care of. Elise thought tonight would be a reckoning, an ending.

She had no idea it was just the beginning, a hunt.

Boss, my stuff.

Why would you think I'd answer the door holding your underwear?

In the room.

Go get it yourself.

Sweetheart, welcome to the hunter's trap.

The moment Elitist picked up the underwear, she realized things weren't

that simple.

It seems she did something with my underwear.

You came too early. I just used them to relieve my longing for you.

Boss!

Why did you make future plans with someone else?

I didn't.

You have a future with her. What about you and me?

Elise sensed danger radiating from Valerie. She panicked and tried to

leave.

Why are you avoiding me?

Why did you go to that woman?

What's so great about her?

Did she kiss you like this?

Did she touch you like this?

Valerie, what did you take me for?

Did she have sex with you?

Valerie, are you insane?

What gives you the right to treat me like this?

Elise felt desperate.

She couldn't understand why Valerie would think that way about her.

Let go of me. I want to go home.

You're not going anywhere.

I won't let you go back to her. You're crazy, Valerie.

You're bullying me.

Yeah, I'm crazy, but you're only allowed to be with this crazy person.

Get away from me. I don't want you. Go away.

Things seem to be spiraling out of control.

Such sharp teeth.

Can't let you use that mouth of yours.

She accidentally hit Catherine's number. Her friend called the police for her.

Hello? Elise?

Elise, where are you?

Sweetheart. I won't stop you. Go ahead and call.

When you're done, I'll start.

You're at your boss's place. I'm calling the police right now.

Let me go, Valerie.

I'll resign, okay? I'll never come back to you.

Open up, police.

We've received a report of unlawful imprisonment.

You called the police?

You hate me that much? No, I didn't.

Get dressed.

You can leave. I won't force you anymore.

Name and age. You've been reported for illegal detention.

Valerie, CEO of Sterling Group. Valerie, thought in despair. Maybe by the time

she got out, she'd already be kicked off the CEO seat.

She'd become that cold, detached assistant again.

So you're the one who was being imprisoned?

Of course not, officer.

I was just handing over work to my boss.

If you don't believe me, you're welcome to exactly look inside.

Elisa's behavior left Valerie baffled.

Clearly, all of this had been orchestrated by Ellis.

I'm not the one who called the cops. I'm leaving now.

You're not going anywhere.

One night of wild passion, they drained each other completely.

In that moment, Valerie was nervous. She didn't understand what last night had

meant to Elilis. She was waiting for an answer.

They'd done it many times, but never with such intensity. Valerie thought if

Elise woke up and couldn't accept what happened, she'd lock her up. Day and

night, just her and her.

Elise woke up. She opened her eyes. Every detail of last night was burned

into her memory.

Valerie had been desperate to possess the woman before the... What? Last night

wasn't good enough, so you want to go find someone else?

Elise had no idea that Valerie had already forged a cage and shackles for

her. She was going to imprison her for life.

Boss, I'm not your toy.

Then be my girlfriend.

What did you say?

I said, I like you.

Valerie finally understood her own feelings. She thought, no matter what,

she had to have her.

Sir, guess what I heard outside Valerie's door. She's sleeping with her

secretary.

Baby, still not ready to say yes to being my girlfriend?

You're such a pervert!

Hurry up, your phone's ringing.

What did you say? I'm on my way.

What happened?

That old bastard Edward got a recording of us having sex. He's trying to force

me to give up the CEO position.

I'm coming with you!

Trying to run?

No, you can't come.

Valerie, my dad was a Wall Street investor.

Edward drove him to bankruptcy and made him jump off the building. I have all

the evidence to take him down. Take me with you.

Ten in the morning, two armies facing off, and her guardian was nowhere to be

seen. Everyone care to guess what's in here?

Valerie, why don't you just hand over the CEO position?

I'll save you some face.

No thanks.

Queen's Guard hacked Edward's phone while she was asleep and altered the

recording. Everyone, this is the complete record of Valerie Sterling

secretly transferring $90 million in company assets over the past two years.

Irrefutable evidence.

I move that Valerie Sterling be immediately removed from her position as

CEO. Vote now.

Effective immediately.

All in favor, raise your hand.

Sign it, sweetheart.

I'll let you leave with dignity.

Everyone thought it was a done deal.

But they forgot, a queen never fights alone.

The little assistant who had hidden herself for five years finally became

herself again.

Mr. Edward, hold on to this agreement.

You'll need it soon enough.

A secretary who gave you the right to speak.

Security... Save that line for later.

Where did you... This is illegal access.

Whether it's legal or not, you don't get to decide.

Three months ago, copies of all this were already handed over to the FBI.

Today's presentation is just a summary.

But someone else wants to have a word with you about this more than I do.

Thirty years of scheming overturned in minutes.

by the unassuming little secretary.

I always keep my word.

The meek little assistant had torn off her final mask.

Elise? I thought you... Thought I'd left? After torturing me all this time,

it'd be a loss if I left now?

Elise.

Will you be my girlfriend?

I like you. I have a better idea.

During the day, I follow your orders.

At night, I'll be the one in charge. Then I'll be your girlfriend.

Deal?

Yes! Deal!

Under your training, I think I've become quite bad, too.

I love it.

But only be bad to me, got it?

From now on, I want you to beg me to love you. I'm going to conquer you.

I'm begging.

Love me, please.

Don't stop.

I want you to never be able to leave me.

Don't worry, there's a platform below.

You won't fall.

And I won't let you. Now I want your hair to burn through me.

Elise was no longer Valerie's secretary.

She now held the same power as Valerie.

From today on, her signature carries the same weight as mine.

The way you stood there just now, it made me want to drag you into a room.

Working hours.

Control yourself.

Vice President, something big has happened to President Valerie.

Edward was in prison, but his son Vincent was quietly scheming behind the

scenes.

Valerie, look what I found.

Look. The registration info for all three defaulting suppliers points to the

same offshore shell company. The final outgoing account is Vincent Sterling.

So that's how it is. The Southeast Asian lines can be replaced within 48 hours.

The European side will have to negotiate in person.

We're going to London.

New York to London.

Seven hours.

Landing directly on the rooftop helipack of Target Company.

It wasn't just Elise and Valentry who came. Their bodyguards came too.

Let's go.

Don't keep them waiting. It would be rude.

Purely a business decision, Ms. Sterling. We've found a more suitable

partner.

Mr. Harold, when you say more suitable partner, are you referring to this

Lichtenstein shell company that was registered just three months ago?

Receiving undisclosed foreign funds without declaration in the UK, that's

called money laundering.

Maximum sentence is 14 years.

What are your terms?

Original price plus compensation.

Was that reporting page just now real?

Of course it's real.

But I typed in a random password it can't actually log in. The crack Vincent

had torn open would cost him far more than he could ever imagine.

They didn't take a private jet back to New York. They had a private yacht

brought in instead.

You have a beautiful smile.

I'm yours, then whose are you?

We will be docking at Canary Wharf shortly for a 15-minute resupply.

Elise thought she saw something, but she wasn't sure.

Let's go back to the room. I'm a bit cold.

Her instincts screamed danger. She tried to avoid it, but it was too late.

I'm fine.

Be careful.

For the first time in her life, Valerie felt fear and the terror of loss.

Don't go.

She stared at that patch of blood for a full ten seconds.

Marcus, find out who attacked Elise and me today. One moment. It was Vincent.

Get him for me.

The Sterling family had operated in Europe for three generations, connected

on both sides of the law.

Valerie, we're family. Family? Then what do you call sending someone to stab my

woman? Your father only got prison. You're greedier than him, so your fate

will be worse.

Mrs. Valerie, as per your instructions, here's the complete forged

documentation. The chain of evidence is solid.

He'll get at least 20 years.

Where will he be held?

Serbia. A prison that even lawyers can't find.

Keep him there until he forgets his own name.

The hospital called. The wound has been stitched.

She's awake.

Valerie Sterling, who feared nothing, was terrified that Elise might disappear

from her life.

Are you crying?

I'm not.

What's this?

Do you hear me?

But the knife was aimed at you. I don't care.

If you die, what am I supposed to do?

Alright, I promise. I won't do it again, but from now on, no matter what happens,

you stand behind me.

Elise had been carrying this ring with her for three full months.

From New York to London, from the office to the yacht, from the deck to the

hospital bed. She'd been waiting for the right moment. Now she understood the

right moment was us being together.

Are you willing to be with me for the rest of your life?

You're proposing to me with one hand and you've still got an IV in your arm. Too

shabby for you? No, I'm just sad it took so long.

Three months later.

President Tanaka says he's more accustomed to negotiating with male

decision-makers.

Elise's campaign trail, Tokyo secured.

Sterling Group signed deals in Tokyo and London within three months.

Impressive speed.

but speed without foundation often crumbles. I handle the speed. As for the

foundation, ask her.

This model, who built it?

I did.

Pleasure doing business with you. She was like a true warrior, always coming

out on top.

Elise's professionalism crushed Duval's arrogance. They became partners.

You even look beautiful pressing thumbtucks.

You've said that three times today.

That's because you've been beautiful at least 30 times today.

By day, the Twin Queens flipped three hedge funds on Wall Street.

But at night, back at the estate, they were just two ordinary women, newly

engaged.

Still looking at reports?

A few institutions will be quietly shorting our stock next quarter.

You're getting bolder.

Off-duty hours, we agreed.

After work, you listen to me.

Does the scar on your back still hurt?

It hasn't hurt in a long time.

It breaks my heart. Let me kiss you and my pain will go away.

I don't think you got clean enough.

Maybe you need to wash again.

Let's get some sleep.

One more time.

Oh, damn it.

Every time you touch that scar, I feel itchy.

Where does it itch? Let me scratch it for you.

In this battle of wits, Elise seemed to have the elder hand.

Boss, your coffee. At exactly 85 degrees. It was a playful role reversal

game, full of couples' chemistry.

Come here, sit down. Boss, this is not right.

Not right?

In this room, I am always right.

So my little secretary is this beautiful.

If I'd known, I would have claimed you on day one.

Elise, our estate in Milan is hosting private dinner next month. You must

come.

Mrs. Sofia.

My fiancé's schedule is managed by me.

Jealous?

She touched you. Just touched my arm. When we get back, you choose a tie or a

ribbon.

Editorial department?

I've got an exclusive on the Sterling Queen.

She's engaged to her female assistant.

Front page tomorrow.

Get the layout ready.

Six media vows have already picked it up and republished. As of this morning, at

least three hedge funds have started shorting our stock.

Institutional investors are also asking.

Asking what? Asking whether this relationship has compromised the

independence of the company's decisioning.

Elise traced the source of the leak.

The stock opened down 4%. That's not a coincidence.

Someone knew this photo was going to drop ahead of time.

You're saying the photo leak and the shorting were orchestrated by the same

people? I traced the IP.

It's Edward's old network.

They're not attacking me. They're attacking you.

I know.

If it weren't for me... Don't treat our relationship as a weakness.

It's our greatest weapon. Then we'll stop hiding.

Show them what it costs to attack Valerie Sterling's woman.

I've already got a plan.

In the Sterling Group's top floor conference room, a confrontation was

about to begin.

Valerie, Elise has never gone through any independent review process.

Yet under your appointment, she was promoted directly from assistant to vice

president. We need an explanation.

This is a record of the work I've actually done over the past five years

in my capacity as a personal assistant.

Every item has independent audit records.

This is the second batch of assets I've recovered for the group. I clawed back

$237 million that Edward had siphoned off.

Every single expansion plan over the past six months, Tokyo, Dubai, Paris,

London, Singapore, Sydney, all were led and designed by me. Everyone.

My promotion was not because of my relationship with Valerie Sterling. It's

because without me, this group would have collapsed at least three times in

the past five years.

You can question my relationship with Valerie, but first, take a good look at

those stocks that have tripled in value and ask yourselves, who made that happen

for you?

From today on, Elise Morin is promoted to co-CEO. This is based on performance,

and it's not up for discussion.

By the way, she's not just my co-CEO, she's also my fiancé.

Anyone who dares use this against us will find out.

Attacking my woman costs ten times more than attacking me.

Just now, in the meeting, did you think I was too dominacing?

You're dominacing, but I love it.

They didn't do you justice in those photos.

They photoshopped out your wrinkles.

What wrinkles?

Right here. You get one when you're angry.

Tonight, you're in charge of massaging it away.

With what?

With your mouth.

Let me show you something.

Are you sure you want to announce it at the gala? The Coey CEO thing, or us?

Both. I'm afraid you'll regret it. Once the Sterling name is added after yours,

there's no turning back.

I've waited this long. I'm not afraid.

Then tomorrow, we'll let the whole world know.

Spin around.

How do I look?

Isabelle, could you step out for five minutes?

You're crying.

I'm not.

You so are.

In this life, I was ready to always just be your little assistant by your side.

I thought you didn't like me, but you were the one who kissed me first.

My boss, you're so beautiful, it makes me want to tear your clothes off.

Do you even know what you're saying?

Then why did you reject me when I wanted to have sex with you? And what about

that female doctor?

I thought you only wanted my body.

As for her, didn't you transfer her away? I haven't seen her since.

Nervous?

With you here, no.

Marcus had served the Sterling family for 40 years.

What's wrong?

That's my father's handwriting.

He'd held Valerie when she was three.

Open it. He'd helped carry the coffin at her father's funeral.

Today, he brought the final letter the old master had left behind.

Valerie did everything she could to make Elisa happy.

Allow me to introduce, this is the group's new CO-CEO.

and also my lawful wife, Elise Sterling. Valerie introduced her partner to

everyone, without caring what anyone thought.

She opened the envelope for the first time. Inside was a single note in her

father's handwriting.

What did your father say?

He said, no matter who you choose, I am proud of you.

You're the person I most want to protect and the only one who can protect me.

Five years ago, I walked into your conference room carrying coffee, and

back then I thought, this woman is worth betting everything on.

Five years later, I won.

Why do you always like doing it at the office?

When two loving hearts draw close, their bodies crave each other at every moment.

Valerie had a particular preference for making love to Elise in the office.

It's hard for me to hold back when you're right in front of me. The

original prey and hunter had started hunting each other.

Am I really that tempting to you?

Yes, very much so.

And besides, it's after hours now. Valerie Sterling.

Now I want you to love yourself properly.

You little brat, don't come begging for mercy later.

I'm not going to beg.

Their love was like the brightest star over Manhattan.