The Billionaire's Maid Bride novel Chapter 661

Alice figured it was the same old story with Charlie as it was with Patty. Both were trying to use her influence to climb the corporate ladder at Epic Entertainment and snag that Vice President position. The company's politics were a mess, like a stormy sea. Mr. Landry might have been steering the ship smoothly, but under the surface, the sharks were circling. Hudson and Kenneth were locked in a quiet battle, each waiting for the other to make a mistake. They were both building their own loyal teams, prepping for the annual financial audit that had previously toppled the last VP, Louis Goodman, for embezzlement. Now, he was sitting in a cell. In two months, the audit would roll around again, and neither Hudson nor Kenneth had clean hands.

"So, Charlie's reaching out to me to win me over, hoping my connections can help her land the VP spot," I mused.

"Yeah, she's on shaky ground this year. Even though she's a top agent at Epic and has a solid reputation in the industry, she's getting squeezed from both sides. Sidney's indie web series went viral, pulling in a cool $80 million for Epic. Now, Charlie's caught between Sidney and Patty. She was on top when she signed Penelope – it was like landing the queen bee of the Lindberg dynasty. Penelope’s pregnancy was supposed to be her golden ticket, but after the miscarriage and her hospital stay, Charlie is desperate for a comeback," my friend explained.

I stared ahead, deep in thought. "I'm curious to see what kind of trump card Charlie has to win me over."

Charlie wouldn't come looking for me without a strong offer.

At three in the afternoon, I found myself in a café at the top of a hotel.

It was a quiet time of day, with only a few VIP guests from the hotel lounging around. I settled into a secluded booth and took a sip of my coffee.

Charlie walked over.

"I'm here with a genuine proposal for collaboration," Charlie got straight to the point. "In two months, Epic’s annual audit will shake things up, and a VP spot will open. I need your help. I know you're not just Lucian's disposable arm candy, like Patty thinks. She underestimates you, busy cozying up to Penelope. I'm not here to start trouble but to show you respect. You know Patty's game better than anyone."

That much was true.

Patty was a silent schemer.

Charlie wore her ambition on her sleeve.

I thought for a few seconds, then fixed my eyes on Charlie. "Then it's time you show me your sincerity."

I wasn't lacking in business or entertainment connections; if I wanted the best of the best, a whisper in Lucian's ear would do the trick. But I wouldn’t play that card – I was curious to see what Charlie had up her sleeve...

Charlie smiled, took out a laptop, and plugged in a USB drive. After making sure no one was watching, she turned the screen toward me. The silent display on the laptop was all the sincerity she needed to show.