MY Masochistic CEO-Chapter 158 A truce

It was tough for me. I knew in my heart that what Melody was doing for me was already remarkable.

Suing a company colleague is indeed a workplace taboo. Even if I was in the right, it could lead to my termination down the line.

Moreover, if this scandal spread, it would definitely damage the company’s image, and other companies in the industry wouldn’t mind exaggerating the situation.

What should I do? Melody was on one side, and my self-esteem was on the other. I found it difficult to make a decision.

After thinking for a while, perhaps there could be a compromise.

I decided to hold off on withdrawing the lawsuit, instead awaiting the court’s filing and allowing Philip to receive the court summons. But I needed to handle the matter discreetly, using it as leverage to make him apologize and reflect.

I shared my thoughts with Melody, "What are your thoughts on this approach? I can’t let him off because it’s really uncomfortable for me. Life is short, and I believe Philip also doesn’t want to risk his future because he will definitely lose!"

"This way, both you and Mrs. Lawrence can save face, and no one above will know what happened."

This time, when I reached for her hand, Melody didn’t pull away, and the icy expression on her face softened a bit.

"Well, let’s do it this way. I will talk to Mrs. Lawrence about it."

I pinched her cheek. "I made you worry, my bad."

"Don’t touch me."

She nervously glanced outside, afraid that the security guards on patrol would notice our intimate behavior.

"Then can I kiss you?"

A few minutes later, Melody’s face was flushed, she was breathing softly, and she teasingly scolded me. "Are you trying to expose us?"

Honestly, I just loved seeing her like this.

She clearly wanted to be in an intimate situation, but she still maintained a serious demeanor.

The distance between us disappeared, and I felt relieved. While my compromise might be a bit unfair to Philip, it was a necessary step for my long-term plans.

"Do you have plans for tonight?"

"Yes, I’m going to have dinner with two friends."

Before she could ask, I explained, "Don’t worry, they’re guys. If you don’t believe me, I can show you a video."

"Who asked you that?"

Melody snorted and left in her high heels.

She was so proud. I shook my head.

I got a cab and headed straight to Sevan Dragon Palace.

On the way to the restaurant, I called Kristina and told her I wouldn’t be able to make it for dinner, but I would come later.

Kristina seemed a bit disappointed but still said, "Work comes first."

I felt a bit guilty. We had agreed to visit the little girl today, and she must be very disappointed.

It was also my fault that I didn’t think about it this afternoon. I’ll have to make it up to her later.

When I arrived at Sevan Dragon Palace, I had reserved the Azure Dragon VIP room, one of the high-end rooms in the Dragon Palace named after dragons.

The interior was magnificent, more like a palace than a restaurant. If you didn’t know, you’d think it was a royal palace.

Entering the room, I ordered an Azure Dragon banquet, costing ten thousand dollars—truly a splurge!

After the meal, it was another one thousand dollars.

However, we had to spend this money for the sake of dignity.

After a while, George and Charles arrived. "William, sorry to keep you waiting."

I quickly stood up. "George, there is no need to apologize. I just got here."

As I welcomed them to their seats, I said, "Charles, George, sit here."

Charles smiled and nodded. "Thank you, William."

"Charles treats me like a little brother, and it’s right for a little brother to help his big brother."

I called a tea artist over. All the tea artists here were top-notch, with a charge of ten dollars per minute!

This was more expensive than the club’s gold medal technicians.

However, the tea artist who came in was indeed beautiful, delicate, and skilled at brewing tea—a sight to behold.

With George around, the atmosphere could never be dull.

"William, when will Mr. Michaelson arrive?"

I checked the time, and it was almost seven o’clock. "Just a little longer, he should be here soon."

As soon as I concluded my speech, someone pushed open the room’s door, revealing a meticulously dressed young man with a tie and neatly combed hair. Frank Michaelson was there.

"William, am I late?"

Frank Michaelson said it with a smile.

I quickly stood up. "Not at all. You’re right on time."

George and Charles also stood up, welcoming with smiles.

"Mr. George, Mr. Charles, what are you doing here?"

George smiled and said, "William is hosting a dinner, so of course we had to come."

Frank Michaelson looked at me in surprise, and I smiled and said, "Come, let’s eat and chat."

I gestured to the tea artist, and she quickly came over to pour tea.

When the dishes were ready, I asked the tea artist to leave, and I personally poured wine for the three of them. "I, William Maine, am grateful for the care provided by the three brothers. I toast to you."

I drank it in one gulp.

Frank Michaelson and the others also showed me respect, downing their glasses in one go.

It was best to get a little tipsy to have a good chat! "From now on, if you have any tasks, I will definitely do my best."

After drinking, the atmosphere became lively, especially with the presence of George, the multi-talented individual. Everyone gradually opened up.

The first half focused entirely on building relationships and made no mention of business matters.

We drank three bottles of white wine, and we were a bit tipsy.

At this moment, Charles slowly brought up the topic. "Mr. Michaelson, you are a genius in the Sevan business world. In just a few months, you have been able to capture eighty percent of the Sevan fast-moving consumer goods market. I admire you!"

"Mr. Charles, you’re flattering me. I only benefit from my ancestors’ reputation."

This statement was a mix of truth and lies.

Gary Michaelson’s position as a top executive at a state-owned enterprise with a wide network proved to be accurate. People were willing to cooperate with him.

In addition, the Michaelson family was now the leading enterprise in Sevan’s manufacturing industry, with prestigious status. Everyone aspired to benefit from their success.

But then again, out of sight means out of mind. Even if Gary Michaelson was impressive, it was only within the manufacturing industry.