âI bet youâve found out something, havenât you?â I smiled.
I also needed this connection just as much as Yasmin did. Instead of staying passive and being attacked, I needed to take the initiative. Despite Michaelâs serious injury, it was my responsibility to assist Steven in maintaining his position within Lincoln Group.
Otherwise, we would become too passive. Despite feeling as though someone was protecting me from behind, I was always on edge in the Lincoln family, constantly fearing Martin and Daxâs.
potential attacks.
Yasmin seemed reluctant, so I opened the door and prepared to leave. âIf youâre not comfortable sharing, forget it.â
Yasmin firmly grasped my wrist. âThe president of Crowdstar Group will attend the Chamber of Commerceâs charity dinner in Huma on the 1st of next month. Itâll focus on raising funds for welfare homes. Stephany, thatâs all I know.
âHeâs highly respected and holds an untouchable position in the business world. No one dares to challenge him. We each have our own skills to accomplish our goals. Please donât hinder me.â
Yasminâs voice trembled with fear as she worried that I might stop her from attending.
I pushed Yasminâs arm away. âWhether youâll make it to the first of next month is still uncertain. Are you that confident in your appearance? Do you think everyone else is just as stupid as Michael? Heâs the president of Crowdstar Group.
âA man in such a high position not only has a high status, but he might also be older. I heard heâs an old man in his 60s or 70s. You sure are openâminded and can appreciate men of all ages.â
Apart from the honey trap, she seemed to have no other strategy. Back then, her appointment as Michaelâs secretary at the Ford Group was certainly not based on her qualifications.
Could the president of Crowdstar Group, a legendary figure, be captivated by Yasmin? He wouldnât be as easily deceived as Michael, right?
Yasmin nervously grabbed my wrist and refused to let me go. âStephany! Help me. If I can get in touch with the president of Crowdstar Group, I believe I can assist you as well. But you have to protect me first.â
I inquired in a solemn tone, âMichael is still alive. Will he be sad if he realizes that youâre already looking for a new partner when heâs not even dead yet?â
Yasmin firmly stated, âDonât defame me. Iâm doing this for Mike⦠Contacting the president of Crowdstar Group will also benefit Mike.â
I didnât feel like listening to her nonsense anymore. âI told you to kneel down if you want me to protect you.â
I walked out of the door. Yasmin wanted to kneel down before me in a secluded place, which could be seen as enduring humiliation.
âDonât kneel here. When you requested Stephanie to kneel down before you, many people were in the ward.â With a sneer, I approached Steven and took a seat. âIf youâre going to kneel, do it in this spot.â
Yasmin glared at me with intensity, clearly seething. She knew I was humiliating her.
Steven was sitting obediently on the chair. He felt relieved when he saw me returning and reached out to hold my hand. âStephie, sheâs not worthy of kneeling before you.â
I smiled at Steven. âShe wonât kneel down. Letâs go home.â
As Steven and I were about to leave, Yasmin suddenly called my name. Her eyes turned red, and she knelt on the ground in humiliation. âStephany! Iâm begging you. Mike is seriously injured, and youâre the only one who can help us.â
She shamelessly attempted to emotionally manipulate me. Many people were observing and pointing at us in the hospital.
âYasmin, did you ever anticipate that this day would come when you slandered Stephanie and compelled her to kneel before everyone? I looked down at Yasmin who was kneeling in front of everyone, and I couldnât help but sense a hint of irony.
Yasmin clenched her hands tightly, showing her unwillingness to give in.
She was extremely intimidating. She was flexible and resilient. She endured any humiliation I subjected her to because she was confident that she would rise to a powerful position in the future and repay me with even more humiliation.
Her determination fueled a powerful ambition to surpass Michael and establish a direct connection with the president of Crowdstar Group.