417 Plans and schemes (2/2)

”Sounds like we are getting somewhere.”, Max said. ”Let's make a list of departments and decide which one will find out about what information. And I will get Ian to dig out what he can about the other side and see if we can find out with whom we are dealing with and why they rejected us. If they left any trails, Ian will find them.”

…

While driving home from work, Irene got a call from Mr. Bolton.

”You are doing well.”, Mr. Bolton praised Irene. ”I need more data.”

Irene snorted. ”How brave of you to ask for more when that woman is still around.”

Every day at work Irene hears stories about how CEO Anderson is allowing his girlfriend to camp in his office, how they are having lunches together, how he gets her flowers, how he is extra caring… and Irene is sick of it. That should be her, damnit, and not some nobody Elizabeth!

”I will deal with her when the value of the Alpha group falls by 5%.”, Mr. Bolton said.

”You are kidding!”, Irene hissed. ”That is not what we agreed on.”

”Miss Brooks, 5% is not much because our goal is to ruin the Alpha group, and 5% will barely scratch the surface. What is to guarantee that you will continue providing me with useful information if I take care of the woman right away, hmm?”

”It will take a while until the value of their stocks falls 5%.”

”You can shorten the time if you give me information on bigger deals, Miss Brooks. The more you give me, the faster they will fall, and you will get what you want.” He heard Irene snort in displeasure, and he had to ask: ”Why do you care about that woman? Are you in love with Maximilian?”

”It's none of your business why I hate that woman.”, Irene snapped. ”You didn't tell me your reasons, don't ask for mine. I will be in touch with more information.”

Irene ended the call and flicked her phone on the front passenger's seat.

What does he know about why Irene cares? He will not understand even if Irene tells him.

Not so long ago, Max was hers, and Irene still remembers how he hovered around her. Yet now she is being ignored, treated like air, that never happened before!

And the incident still burns Irene's mind, when Liz proudly showcased how she has full access to every part of the Alpha group, and to Max as well, while treating Irene as any other employee. Irene was never so humiliated, and if Liz thought that Irene will just let it go, she is gravely mistaken.

Irene knows that Liz would not be so full of herself if Max is not enabling her, so Irene's plan is simple. She will remove Liz from Max's life and then she will enjoy seeing Max suffer when he loses the one he loves.

Will Max seek comfort in Irene's arms? That is highly possible.

Will Irene comfort him? She is not sure.

Maybe she rejects him right away, or maybe she plays a bit with him before pushing him away. But no matter how she deals with Max, Liz needs to go.

Irene clutched the steering wheel and smiled at the thought that her vengeance is coming close.

…

On the other side of the town, Mr. Brooks was in the lounge of a hotel with Mr. Stone.

”Will she do it?”, Mr. Stone asked.

”Of course, she will.”, Mr. Brooks responded with a smile. ”From the first file she provided, Miss Brooks dirtied her hands, and she has no way back. Her choices are to work with us, or to be exposed. I am sure that Andersons will show no mercy if they find out that she is the mole, and she is smart enough to know that.”

”Good…”, Mr. Stone murmured and lifted his glass of bourbon before downing it.

Mr. Stone can't wait for Nathan and his whole family to suffer the same humiliation he is experiencing in the last six months. Ever since his daughter, Rita, tried pushing Liz in the swimming pool during the party Andersons hosted, his so-called friends are avoiding him and that impacted not only his social life but financial as well.

Mr. Stone looks forward to seeing the Alpha group falling, and when the Andersons lose their financial power, then they will get a taste of their own medicine.

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