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

Zhou Xia looked at Lin Zheng, and the anger in her eyes was gradually replaced by fear.

She slowly stood up, her fingers tracing the buttons of her black business suit, unbuttoning them one by one.

The exquisite suit jacket slipped off her shoulders, revealing a tight white vest underneath, which clung to her full figure, rising and falling slightly with her breath.

Lin Zheng leaned back in his chair, his gaze sweeping over her body indifferently, without the slightest pity.

He didn't want temporary obedience, but rather for Zhou Xia to fully understand who was in control of her.

Zhou Xia's hand stopped at the edge of her vest, her cheeks flushed red.

"Lin Zheng, this is the office; someone could come in at any time..."

Lin Zheng lit a cigarette and said, "What are you afraid of? What haven't we tried?"

Zhou Xia bit her lower lip and ripped off her vest, her snow-white skin dazzling under the light.

Following Lin Zheng's orders, she slowly knelt before him, her long hair falling to cover her face, her body trembling uncontrollably.

Lin Zheng looked down at her, reached out and pinched her chin, forcing her to look up.

"Remember, from now on, you will do whatever I tell you to do."

"You continue to deal with Liu Kaishan, and tell me everything he does."

Zhou Xia nodded quickly, as docile as a kitten, and took the initiative to extend her hand, her movements gentle and careful.

Only the sound of their breathing remained in the office.

The occasional sound of footsteps from passing employees outside the window added a touch of thrilling danger to this forbidden entanglement.

A dozen minutes later, Zhou Xia collapsed at Lin Zheng's feet, her clothes disheveled, her face flushed and filled with humiliation.

Lin Zheng straightened his clothes, stood up, and looked down at her.

"Don't try anything funny again. What I have is enough to ruin you forever."

"Get up, dress properly, and don't forget any of the things that need to be done."

Zhou Xia stood up tremblingly, hurriedly dressed, her hatred for Lin Zheng hidden by deep fear.

She knew that she was completely under Lin Zheng's control.

From now on, she is nothing more than a pawn that Lin Zheng'an has placed next to Liu Kaishan.

Lin Zheng walked to his desk, picked up Zhou Xia's phone, unlocked it, found Liu Kaishan's contact information, wrote down the number, and then deleted the record.

"Did Liu Kaishan make plans with you tonight?" Lin Zheng suddenly asked.

Zhou Xia was taken aback for a moment, then nodded.

He said he wanted to talk to me about the future arrangements for the subsidiary in room 888 of the Huaiyang Hotel that night.

Lin Zheng thought for a moment and said, "I'll go with you tonight."

I want to see what tricks this Mr. Liu is up to.

Zhou Xia's face paled, and she was about to retort, but after meeting Lin Zheng's gaze, she swallowed her words.

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the office door, and a soft female voice came from behind: "Mr. Zhou, there is an urgent document from head office that requires your signature."

Zhou Xia panicked instantly. Her hair was disheveled and her clothes were in disarray. If someone saw her like this, her reputation would be completely ruined.

Lin Zheng remained calm, pointed to the break room in the office, and coldly ordered, "Go in and hide."

Zhou Xia scrambled into the lounge and slammed the door shut.

Lin Zheng straightened his clothes, walked to the door, and opened it a crack.

"Mr. Zhou is not available right now. Leave the documents at the door and I will hand them over later."

The employee outside the door paused for a moment, looked at Lin Zheng, then at the tightly closed office door, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes, but dared not ask any more questions, put down the documents and hurriedly left.

After the staff had left, Lin Zhengcai opened the door to the lounge.

Zhou Xia leaned against the wall, covered in cold sweat, still shaken.

An afternoon passed quickly, and as night fell, the Huaiyang Hotel was brightly lit.

Inside the 888 luxury suite, the crystal chandelier cast an ambiguous glow.

Liu Kaishan sat in the main seat, wearing a custom-made suit, his hair neatly combed, his fingers lightly tapping the table, his eyes revealing the arrogance and sinister nature of a superior.

He was in his early fifties, well-maintained with few wrinkles on his face, yet he possessed a chilling ruthlessness.

When Zhou Xia walked into the private room arm in arm with Lin Zheng, her palms were covered in cold sweat.

She wore a red halter dress and had exquisite makeup, but kept her head down the whole time, not daring to look at Liu Kaishan. She pressed her body tightly against Lin Zheng, seeking a sense of security.

When Liu Kaishan saw Lin Zheng follow Zhou Xia in, his brows furrowed instantly and his face darkened.

"Zhou Xia, I sent you alone. Why did you bring him?"

Zhou Xia trembled and was about to speak when Lin Zheng gently patted the back of her hand, stepped forward, and looked calmly at Liu Kaishan.

"Mr. Liu, I've long admired your name."

"I am Lin Zheng, one of President Zhou's men, so naturally I have to come with her."

Liu Kaishan chuckled and glanced at Lin Zheng.

"You're nothing but Zhang Wenshan's stray dog, how dare you be so insolent in front of me?"

"If you know what's good for you, get out of here now."

Lin Zheng wasn't angry. Instead, he walked straight to the chair opposite Liu Kaishan, sat down, picked up the red wine on the table, and poured himself a glass.

"Mr. Liu, don't be so absolute."

"Didn't the people you sent out tell you what I have in my possession?"

Liu Kaishan's expression changed drastically, and he slammed his hand on the table, causing the wine glass to rattle loudly.

"Lin Zheng, do you think you can threaten me with a few made-up words?"

Lin Zheng took a sip of red wine: "Threatening President Liu? I wouldn't dare do something like that."

"I'm just reminding Mr. Liu not to push things too far."

"I have kept your transaction records with Zhang Wenshan, the shady dealings, and those exciting photos of you taken in the hotel perfectly safe."

Upon hearing this, Liu Kaishan's arrogance vanished, replaced by shock in his eyes.

His private deals with Zhang Wenshan, and those shady dealings, were known to no one but the two of them.

How did Lin Zheng obtain this evidence?

Zhou Xia was also stunned. She didn't expect that Lin Zheng had something on Liu Kaishan.

No wonder he dared to be so fearless.

Liu Kaishan took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the panic in his heart, and said coldly, "Nonsense. Don't try to blackmail me with these unfounded things. Without evidence, nothing you say will make a difference."

"evidence?"

Lin Zheng smiled, took out his phone, and opened an encrypted video.

The screen showed footage of Liu Kaishan and Zhang Wenshan having a secret conversation at the construction site, as well as bank transfer records showing him receiving bribes.

"Mr. Liu, do you think this counts as evidence?"

Liu Kaishan stared at his phone screen, trembling all over.

He never imagined that Zhang Wenshan had already prepared a backup plan and handed over this evidence to Lin Zheng.

"What...what do you want?"

Liu Kaishan's tone softened, losing its previous arrogance.

Lin Zheng put away his phone, leaned back in his chair, and said, "The Nanshan project is mine, and you are not allowed to interfere in the affairs of the subsidiary anymore."

"If we can do these things, we'll live in peace; if we can't, this evidence will be on the disciplinary committee's desk tomorrow."

"Mr. Liu, when I replied before that I had nothing to lose, I wasn't just joking."

Liu Kaishan's expression shifted between anger and rage, as if he wanted to tear the young man in front of him to pieces.

He had been plotting for so long just to swallow up the Nanshan project and take control of Tenghua Group's subsidiary.

Now, however, he is being manipulated by a nobody, and the anger and resentment in his heart are about to overflow.

Just then, the door to the private room was pushed open, and two burly men in black suits walked in.

They were bodyguards brought by Liu Kaishan.

A ruthless glint flashed in Liu Kaishan's eyes.

"Lin Zheng, do you think you can threaten me with this worthless evidence?"

"Now that you've entered this private room, do you think you can leave?"