Please, mature women, have some self-respect. I just want a raise and a promotion.

"Lin Zheng, I'm a candidate for deputy general manager of the branch office, don't go too far!"

Zhou Xia gritted her teeth, her face full of anger.

"Vice President candidate?"

Lin Zheng chuckled and leaned close to her ear.

"Don't try to intimidate me with your status."

"Your dealings with Lin Zuodong are recorded in detail on the USB drive."

"You embezzled three million of the project funds. I have complete bank statements, and I also saw what you did in front of Zhang Wenhai just now..."

"If I just send a copy of these things to headquarters, you'll be taken away for investigation tomorrow and spend the rest of your life in jail."

Zhou Xia trembled, her face turning pale again.

Once these secrets are exposed...

At that point, not only will her position as vice president be gone, but everything she has painstakingly built will vanish into thin air.

Lin Zheng held up two fingers.

"Now I'm giving you two choices."

"First, cooperate with me and be my obedient woman, and I'll guarantee your safety."

"Second, resist to the end. I'll send out all the evidence right now, and you and Zhang Wenhai will go in and operate the sewing machine together."

Zhou Xia's heart was pounding.

Compared to imprisonment, submission is the only way out.

Moreover, the entanglement with Lin Zheng just now was the most exhilarating experience she hadn't had in years.

Zhang Wenhai was willing but unable to help.

Lin Zuodong is old and frail.

Only Lin Zheng, being young and strong, could help her reach the pinnacle.

Thinking of this, the stubbornness in Zhou Xia's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a seductive and submissive look.

She slowly raised her hand and hooked it around Lin Zheng's neck.

"I choose the first one... Lin Zheng, I'll listen to you."

Lin Zheng's face showed satisfaction.

"Remember, from now on you are mine. You are not allowed to hide anything from me, and you are not allowed to play tricks behind my back."

"Otherwise, I'll make sure you die a death even worse than Zhang Wenshan."

Zhou Xia nodded quickly and took the initiative to kiss him.

"From now on, I'll listen to you. I'll do whatever you tell me to do."

Lin Zheng did not refuse and pulled her into his arms.

The atmosphere in the private room instantly became ambiguous and alluring.

Zhou Xia completely let down her guard and devoted herself entirely to Lin Zheng.

At this moment, the aloofness of the mature woman vanished, leaving only the gentleness of a little woman.

After a passionate encounter, Zhou Xia nestled in Lin Zheng's arms.

"Lin Zheng, what should we do next? Zhang Wenhai will definitely go crazy when he wakes up."

Lin Zheng said calmly, "Don't worry, he will be investigated soon."

Zhou Xia was startled: "You...you were prepared all along?"

"Otherwise, why do you think I would dare to play along with this charade?"

Seeing the faint smile on Lin Zheng's face, Zhou Xia was horrified.

Only then did she realize that she had been part of Lin Zheng's scheme from beginning to end.

This man may look young, but he is frighteningly meticulous.

Just then, footsteps came from outside the private room.

"Sir/Madam, would you like to order something else?" the waiter asked from outside the door.

Lin Zheng patted Zhou Xia on the back: "Straighten your clothes, don't let anyone notice."

Zhou Xia hurriedly got up, frantically straightening her disheveled business attire, her cheeks flushed.

The madness she had just experienced still echoed in her mind, making her heart pound.

Lin Zheng waved his hand: "No need, we'll leave right away."

As the two left the hotel, Zhou Xia took Lin Zheng's arm.

As for Zhang Wenhai, who was still slumped over the dinner table, Zhou Xia had long since regarded him as dead, and her mind was entirely on Lin Zheng.

"Lin Zheng, I don't have anyone I can rely on right now. Could you take me in?"

Lin Zheng glanced at the voluptuous Zhou Xia, a smile playing on his lips.

"Okay, but remember, I'm not taking you in for nothing; you have to do things for me."

Zhou Xia nodded immediately.

"I know everything that happens inside Tenghua Group, and I also have connections at the head office. I can help you manage all of that."

"But you guys need to help me get rid of Lin Zuodong."

"From now on, I only want to serve you wholeheartedly."

Lin Zheng nodded in satisfaction, hailed a taxi, and went back to Zhou Xia's secret villa.

Half an hour later, the two returned to the villa.

Zhou Xia then took the initiative to hug him from behind, her warm body pressed tightly against his back.

"Lin Zheng, I'll take good care of you tonight, okay?"

Lin Zheng turned around, pinned her against the wall, and lowered his head to kiss her.

Just as the two were deeply in love, Lin Zheng's cell phone rang.

Lin Zheng took out his phone and his expression changed.

Chen Kexin!

Why did you call now after several days of silence?

Zhou Xia noticed Lin Zheng's unusual behavior and followed his gaze to his phone.

"Who is it? Calling you so late?"

Lin Zheng did not answer, gently pushed Zhou Xia aside, and went to the living room to answer the phone.

"Hello, Secretary Chen, is there something you need so late?"

Chen Kexin's cold voice came from the other end of the phone.

"Lin Zheng, stop pretending to be confused."

"I'm asking you, what exactly did you photograph outside my office that day?"

"Secretary-General Chen, I don't understand what you're saying."

"I haven't been to the company for several days. When did I go to your office?"

"Lin Zheng, don't try to deny it!"

"I can see it clearly, that back view is you."

"You took pictures of me without my permission, and you're trying to deny it?"

"I'm telling you, delete the photos right now."

"Otherwise, I'll make sure you can't stay at the company."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zheng immediately burst into laughter.

"Secretary-General Chen, you must provide evidence when you speak."

"You say I took photos of you without your consent, do you have any evidence?"

"you!"

Chen Kexin was speechless.

A few seconds later, her tone softened.

"Lin Zheng, I'm begging you, please delete the photos, okay?"

"My husband is being transferred to a government department next month to oversee our group."

"If he finds out about this, I'm finished."

"We have no grudge against each other, you don't need to ruin me, right?"

Lin Zheng understood that Chen Kexin's weakness was her husband, Li Hui.

Once Li Hui finds out that Chen Kexin is playing these tricks in the office, he will definitely divorce her.

Besides, given Li Hui's personality, he would definitely ruin her reputation.

This is precisely his best bargaining chip in controlling Chen Kexin.

Zhou Xia, who was standing to the side, changed her expression slightly when she heard the name Chen Kexin.

She and Chen Kexin were rivals for the vice president position, and the two had been vying for it for a long time.

Hearing Lin Zheng and Chen Kexin's conversation, she immediately realized that Lin Zheng actually had something on Chen Kexin.

If these weaknesses can be used to kick Chen Kexin out of the game, then she'll be guaranteed the position of vice president.

Thinking of this, Zhou Xia leaned gently against Lin Zheng's chest and mouthed, "Is it Chen Kexin? Do you have something on her?"

Lin Zheng nodded, put his arm around her waist, and said into the phone, "Secretary-General Chen, it's not impossible for me to delete the photos, but there's no such thing as a free lunch."

Chen Kexin immediately asked, "What do you want? Money? Or a position?"

"I'll do anything you can!"

"I don't want money, and I don't want you to promote me."

"I need you to do three things for me."

"If you do that, I will definitely delete the photos."