Business games: traps, countermeasures

Mr. Carson, with his plump belly, came running over excitedly, his face beaming.

The door behind him slammed shut with a loud "bang". He stopped right in front of Aurora Morales. Closing his eyes, Mr. Carson took a deep breath of the fragrant air, feeling as if his empty heart was instantly filled.

"Little darling! Beauty! I've been missing you so much! Ever since I saw you that day, I've been unable to eat or sleep well. I've been thinking about you every single day! Look, I've lost several pounds!"

Mr. Carson spun around on the spot, and the layers of fat around his waist jiggled vigorously.

"Your father said you wanted to apologize to me for what happened last time?" This time, the door of the room was locked from the outside. Aurora Morales couldn't escape today! Just thinking that such a beautiful woman was about to be his, Mr. Carson was overjoyed.

Aurora Morales nodded calmly. "Mm."

This was exactly the kind of thing Diego Morales and Valentina Morales would do!

"Mr. Carson, since you're here today, I'm sure my father has also mentioned the contract to you?"

He waved his hand grandly and slapped the new contract on the table.

"The price needs to be increased by 20% based on what we previously discussed! I'll provide the materials you need to Fernández Group within three days."

Mr. Carson raised his chin, looking every bit the shrewd businessman.

Aurora Morales had no intention of saving money for Javier Fernández anyway, so she nodded readily.

"Sure, then let's sign it?"

Having learned from the previous experience, Mr. Carson wasn't going to be fooled again. He casually picked up two glasses and poured the wine slowly. Just as he handed the glass to Aurora Morales, he held a small white pill between his index and middle fingers and quickly dropped it into the wine. The pill dissolved instantly in the water and disappeared in a flash. The whole process took less than a second.

"Don't you want to have a drink first? This can be considered a celebration of our two companies' pleasant cooperation."

Aurora Morales took the glass and gently shook it, causing the liquid inside to swirl. She then pulled her elbow back and accidentally knocked her phone off the table. It fell to the ground with a "clatter".

Aurora Morales immediately pouted her red lips, her eyes glistening with a hint of moisture, and said pitifully, "Mr. Carson, my phone dropped. Could you help me pick it up?"

Hearing her coquettish tone, Mr. Carson's mouth almost reached his temples. He immediately did as she asked. After getting up, he couldn't wait to clink glasses with Aurora Morales and take a sip.

"We've had the drink. Can we sign now?"

Aurora Morales handed him a pen. Mr. Carson signed his name with a flourish. He casually threw the pen aside and approached Aurora Morales with a lecherous smile.

"Beauty, I..." Before he could finish his sentence, his vision became blurred and started to fade. His consciousness was swallowed up at a rapid pace.

"Bang!" Mr. Carson's head hit the table hard, and he lost all reaction.

Aurora Morales unhurriedly put the contract back into her bag and said towards the restroom, "How long are you going to hide?"

The person inside the restroom trembled and poked his head out in surprise.

"You found me?"

"Do you have X - ray vision?"

Aurora Morales lightly touched her chin with her finger, sitting lazily, exuding an alluring charm without even trying.

Liam Vargas kept looking aside, avoiding her gaze. He scratched his head, still reeking of alcohol.

Ever since he found out that the girl he wanted to pursue had suddenly become his sister - in - law, Liam Vargas had been a bit down in the dumps. He had been frequenting bars these past few days. Today, he decided to turn over a new leaf, wanting to shake off his past gloom and treat himself well.

Who would have thought that he would learn that the restaurant had been reserved for a private event. He had planned to wait for Diego Morales in the private room. But after waiting for a while, he felt the urge to use the restroom and hurried to relieve himself. Coincidentally, he overheard the conversation between Valentina Morales and Diego Morales.

Liam Vargas didn't hesitate and decided to stay and help Aurora Morales escape their clutches. This way, he could also improve his impression in her eyes. But... he didn't have a chance to do anything!

Mr. Carson's trick of putting drugs in the drink was something Liam Vargas had seen many times in bars. He just didn't expect that Aurora Morales could see through it at a glance.

"Let's wait. The door is locked. It won't open for half an hour."

Aurora Morales pushed a new set of tableware in front of him.

"Eat. Don't be shy."

"Got it!"

An hour later, Diego Morales and Valentina Morales opened the door of the private room full of anticipation. They had thought they would see Aurora Morales tortured to the point of fainting. But instead, they found a young man they didn't know sitting in the room, finishing the last chicken drumstick.

Aurora Morales was leaning on the sofa, playing games. As for Mr. Carson, he was still unconscious!

Hearing the commotion, Aurora Morales looked up and stood up.

"You're back from the restroom. You can continue eating. I have something else to do, so I'll be leaving first."

Liam Vargas grabbed two pieces of tissue and quickly followed. Valentina Morales and Diego Morales exchanged a look, their minds in a daze.

Eat? Eat what? Eat the air!

After leaving the restaurant, Liam Vargas said to Aurora Morales, "Don't tell my big brother that we met today..."

"Okay. Bye."

Aurora Morales placed the contract intact on Javier Fernández's desk. He picked it up and took a look. The more he read, the tighter his brows furrowed. In the end, he was furious.

"You accepted Mr. Carson's request for a 20% price increase? And you signed it? Do you know how much money that 20% price difference is?"

Aurora Morales let out a long "oh".

"You must be aware of the company's current situation. The factory has been idle for a week, waiting for these materials. If you think the price is too high and don't want it, that's fine. I can help you tear up the contract."

Javier Fernández's face turned red, and his clenched fists trembled slightly.

"You!"

Watching Aurora Morales' departing back, Javier Fernández was completely at a loss. He calmed himself down and picked up the phone on the desk to call the finance department.

"Transfer the payment for Mr. Carson's batch of goods."

"Okay."

Aurora Morales went downstairs all the way and walked to the pantry. As she was getting water, she dialed a familiar number.

"Acquire Carson Group within one day."

The person on the other end agreed without hesitation. "Yes!"

Aurora Morales put away her phone, picked up the cup of coffee she had just filled, and a cold glint flashed in her downcast eyes.

Those who dared to go against her would have to pay the price!

That night, the news that Carson Group had been acquired spread through the grapevine. Aurora Morales was having dinner at home. When she received the call, she deliberately walked a little further away.

"Miss, someone beat us to it and acquired Carson Group."

Aurora Morales was taken aback. "Who was it?"

"We can't find out. The other party's identity is very secretive."

Aurora Morales nodded thoughtfully. "Got it."

She returned to her chair absent - mindedly. Ricardo Vargas' cold voice came from the side.

"Busy?"