207 Forging Partnership

Everything went smoothly well for Wang Reiji and the rest of the crew during the shooting of the burn scene. Thanks to the new director for he was easy to work with. He had a sense of professionalism and considerate with others. Also, they did not burn the entire set down. The new director said that it was unnecessary and CGI will be used in the advertisement instead.

After the commercial shoot, the marketing department of Oriental Europa prepared a victory and farewell party for everyone. However, Wang Reiji hurriedly excused herself from the rest of the group and left.

Knowing that the CEO of Oriental Europa had probably some more important things to take care of, the marketing manager did not dare stop his boss as he politely offered to escort her to the parking lot where Rentao was waiting for her. The manager waited for Wang Reiji to get inside the car before he returned to the party.

"As usual that was a job well done, Rentao. If you acted sooner than that I would probably deal with the director myself." Wang Reiji said as she slammed her back against the comfortable leather cover of the passenger seat.

"You don't have to worry about getting your hands dirty, boss." Rentao calmly answered as he ignited the car's engine and drove away.

Shifting her gaze to the view outside the car window, Wang Reiji asked. "How's the preparation for the masquerade ball? Are we really good to go?"

"Almost, boss. It is just that HPA did not agree to our terms and conditions." Rentao answered swiftly. "I did not waste time anymore and decided to fly ten teams from the west to provide security for the event." Rentao added.

"Hmmm... Who rejected our offer? Was it the owner himself?"

"The owner just got back from a business trip and is still on a vacation. His niece, who is in charge at the moment, did not approve the deal." Rentao paused for a while as the car entered a tunnel.

"The niece? You mean Huang Xur?" Wang Reiji's right eyebrow rose a notch. Did that Liu Lingli find out about her new identity? Hence, the refusal to deal? Well, not impossible, that vile woman's uncle seemed highly capable and very much influential.

"Tell me, Rentao. Am I still safe with my new identity? Should we do something about it?"

"Don't worry, Boss. I was extra careful this time. I made sure to erase everything that might link Oriental Europa to you or to Young Master Yuvin. Also, majority of the people think that Oriental Europa's owner is a guy."

"I will trust you on that, Rentao. Zhang Chenric is already a pain in the ass. I don't want to deal with more problematic people. Not until Yuvin and I found out who should be held accountable for the fire incident five years ago." Wang Reiji's countenance darkened upon her mention of the past.

"I deeply apologize for that mistake with Prosecutor Zhang Chenric. It will not happen again in the future." Rentao's voice sounded very much sorry.

"Thank you, Rentao. And sorry for making you do so much for us."

"This is nothing compared to what the Wang family had done for me and family. Besides, I promise Master Wang to help you in every way I can."

"I am greatly touched, Rentao."

Rentao was about to reply. However, looking through the rear view mirror, he saw that his boss was already had her eyes closed and was fast asleep. Rentao then fixed his eyes on the road, his hands stroking the car's steering wheel.

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Meanwhile in HPA

"Why did you do that?! Are you crazy?!" The anger boiled deep in Liu Z's eyes upon knowing that his daughter Liu Lingli, who also go by the name of Huang Xur, had turned down a deal from Oriental Europa.

"Father, calm down. No need to yell at me like a barbarian. You know Uncle Ming doesn't want people yelling at his precious niece." Huang Xur said as she glanced quickly over her father's angry face. His temper seemingly pointless to her.

"Not if he finds out that the precious niece he cares so much about is a phony." Liu Z sneered and gave his daughter a mocking look. It seemed that Huang Xur had already forgotten her place.

"Father! Are you trying to destory everything?" Huang Xur argued but in a very low voice. Careful not to be heard outside.

"Of course not! You! You are the one who is destroying everything we have worked hard for! Have you lost your brain again, my dear child?" Liu Z replied, his anger still evident on his face.

"Just what are you talking about, father? I don't understand why are you fussing about such trivial matter! So what if I turned down that hotel?!" Huang Xur glances at Liu Z, her eyebrows creased and her face tensed.

"That hotel?! You stupid brat just turned down a wealthy partner! Didn't you know that almost every businessman in Beijing is trying to get close the owner of that hotel?! The CEO is the way to enter the Western part of the world!" Liu Z's voice echoed around the office of the now confused and worried Huang Xur.

"Don't tell me you are running after that prosecutor again! Agh! Let me guess! You are using HPA's team to look for that guy, right?! You turned them down because the elite teams of the company are busy doing your personal errand!" Liu Z's voice rose even higher.

No other thoughts registered in Huang Xur's brain except that she was shocked. She quickly gasped for air then looked at her toes before looking away to avoid eye contact with her fuming father.

Seeing how Huang Xur reacted from his words, Liu Z became certain that his eldest daughter was blindly obsessed with the young prosecutor. He cannot help but think that his daughter's obsession with the man could be the cause of their down fall in the future. If that was the case, then he needed to do soemthing about it. Drawing air into his lungs, Liu Z's rage died as fast as it ignited. His rage quickly turned into pity. If he lashed out to Huang Xur again, won't that make her a more miserable person? He then walked and moved closer to his daughter, gently cupping her face.

"Look, we already went this far. We cannot afford to lose everything we worked hard for. You cannot lose your status as the heiress of HPA. What I want you to understand is that you should learn to build partnerships that will help you cement your position as the successor," Liu Z's voice tumbled softly.

"In case you did not know, Oriental Europa is owned by a wealthy hotelier from the West. Also, a propagating rumor says that the owner is a wealthy bachelor. Why not try to meet him and give yourself a rest from thinking about that prosecutor?" Liu Z added as he gently stroke his daughter's hair and placed some of its strand at the back of her ears.

"Chen is the only one for me! I know he loves me. He's just confused because of that b*tch!" Huang Xur said in a muffled hiss.

"But that wench has long been gone! Can't you get it, my poor child? His heart does not belong to you. It belongs to that wench. Zhang Chenric will never be yours. So, please. Let go and move on."

Liu Z's voice was followed by a long deafening silence. The next thing he knew was there were HPA guards who were politely asking him to leave the room.

"My poor stupid daughter. When will you wake up?" Liu Z said as he silently went out Huang Xur's office while the HPA guards escorted him.