THE VILLAIN'S WIFE

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Chapter 756: Being Generous

As usual, Lily arrived early in her office with a huge smile on her face. Not even the heavy traffic could affect her mood for the day.

"Christmas is coming." she stated when she met Mr. Rossi on the elevator. "It is a happy occasion." As usual, the latter responded with a hum and a slight smile, his eyes crinkled as he thought about Lilian.

Lilian was not big on celebrations but she always gave huge bonuses during the holidays. It had become one of the most anticipated things that every employee waited each year. "I want a silver and gold theme." He heard Lily add before he could talk about the Corneels. Once again, he acknowledged with a low hum.

"Gold and silver would be perfect." He walked next to Lily. "Have you heard the news from Yang Mi?" What a silly question, he thought as he followed Lily towards her office. "The pirates got two of their tankers. Their loss was in hundreds of millions."

"What do you think of that news?" Sitting on her leather chair, Lily asked the older man opposite her. "Please take a seat Mr. Rossi... Now tell me, what do you think about the attacks."

"I think... signing the contract is a risk." It was an honest response. This was something that was not influenced by his knowledge about the Corneel's real goal or about the people behind this elaborate scheme just to get Lily into the oil industry. "A big one," he added. He could not emphasize how the effects of this contract could influence Lily and her family's future.

Sadly, he could not say anything in front of her. The walls had ears and he would not want to endanger Lily, especially at such a sensitive time.

"Hmmm... " Lily turned towards Yang Mi. "Print it out... and please give me your tablet."

"Yes President." Yang Mi nodded and left the room.

"What—" Mr. Rossi felt his throat tightened as he accepted the tablet from Lily. "This— half the price?"

"These people underestimated me." Lily ignored his question.

"You are planning to offer them half of the original price?"

"I am being generous." With the upcoming two attacks the value of the company would surely decline. Offering them half of the price now was a very generous offer. Of course... she was not really planning to sign it. What she wanted to do was test them. She wanted to see if her initial suspicion about these people were right. "So... let's talk about the Christmas Decorations this year?" She beamed, ignoring the frown on the older man's face.

"Of course... but— "

"Hmm? Something's troubling you?"

"No— no. Of course not." Mr. Rossi smiled. Worrying would not give them anything. Lilian trained Lily well, there was no way that she would not notice it. Soon— Lily will surely connect all the dots. Soon.

......

Herman fixed his tie as he smiled at his reflection on the huge mirror in front of him. "Are you ready?" He asked his brother. However, his eyes were focused on his coward of a father.

"Hmmm. Are you sure she won't sign it?"

"Of course." Confidence laced his tone. Even if their father's friend said that he would do something about the matter, there was simply no time to fix it. They just lost millions, there was no way that Lily would sign the acquisition after that incident. He beamed. The timing of the pirates was too perfect, he could not help but thank the gods for what happened. To be honest, both he and his brother did not have the guts to attack their own company on their own.