The Traps of the Black Swan (Book 2)

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Lisa narrowed his eyes at the man who was trying to provoke him. He knew the Parker family was aiming at Harmon Industries for a few years. Harmon Industries wasn't the only one, they had many companies on their list. But he hadn't thought the youngest son of the Parker family would really appear today.

For the way Martin was reacting, Lisa smirked, pitying the man. He could already guess Martin fell on his face, losing to his wife. "Get out." He passed by Martin and added, "Cry in a corner."

Martin gritted his teeth for not getting the reaction he wanted and growled, "Lisa, your wife almost seduced me. She is shades of gray. Not some innocent cute little girl."

Lisa sat on his chair, leaned back. Who should he blame? Chaeyoung for spreading out about his Cupcake. He watched Martin huffing and puffing. 'Seduced,' He was damn sure Martin tried to test his wife with his charming face and slapped himself when she played him back.

  Martin looked annoyed yet he couldn't vent his frustration for losing to a woman. Lisa retorted proudly, "Black." They don't have to think about whether or not Ruby Jane was evil. She was wicked and villainous in her own way, "She is the devil." He flashed a smile to irritate Martin.

Martin: "..." He was speechless at how husband and wife were synced.

The young lady on the couch chuckled hearing their conversation and how Lisa mentioned his wife as evil, yet be affectionate speaking of her. For the first time, she felt that the word 'evil' could feel intimate and adoring.

She looked at her friend going all crazy for losing face, "Relax Martin. Accept defeat, women are strong." Her crystal clear voice sounded soft on ears.

Martin turned to the lady grimly and pointed his finger at her. Then he shrugged and hissed, "Allie Evans, are you my friend or theirs?"

Allie Evans, the daughter of Evans. Her best friend and partner in crime, Martin Parker. Gadabouts who keep traveling the world. They got to know each other while exploring the world and became friends over time.

Since Martin was forced to go Mocon, Allie Evans followed him to drop by and meet Lisa and her younger non-biological sister, Ruby Jane. She knew Lisa was displeased because she might bring more trouble on Ruby Jane. She couldn't help it, she was curious.

Martin Parker, for no reason, hated the girl who took the Evans name. He found her despicable to seek a different family name. Well, he knew everything from Allie Evans. Nevertheless, after meeting the new Evans today, he was also impressed by her.

Allie Evans stood up and made her way towards Lisa, "Of course, you are my friend." She responded to Martin and then she irritated him, "Lisa is my brother-in-law."

Martin rolled his eyes, "She isn't your sister. She is a wicked woman. You won't even get to know when she slaps you with your own words." He paused and realized he was going overboard, and apologized to Lisa, "I am sorry for my words... " Then he mumbled, "But that's a fact." He wasn't a businessman, he wasn't interested in business either. So being calculative to her extent was not his cup of coffee. Now his father was going to give him an earful.

Allie noticed the tense air between the two men. She wanted to slap that mouth of Martin who speaks every word he feels. She quickly spoke, to shift their attention as, "Doctor Manoban..." She hummed looking at Lisa, "Look at you all changed. Three years, doctor to a hottie. I am impressed."

Three years ago, Lisa was a lean and simple handsome man who did nothing but study and study more by treating patients. For her, the changes were obvious. Now, she started to think if the Cupcake of Lisa was good enough for the handsome doctor. After hearing Martin say he almost swooned at her, she was more than curious to see Ruby Jane.