"We cannot find a more suitable candidate than you, so we must take every step very cautiously. Once you fail, we will also fail," Clement could not help but sigh on the other end of the phone.

"I will say it one more time. I have no other choice. If only I could delay, why did I call you so urgently?

Michael had already talked to the person in charge of my project, and he just gave me the last deadline.

Tomorrow, if the money is not transferred to him tomorrow, he will replace me."

Christian explained thoroughly and clearly," Do you understand what I mean now?"

Clement sighed resignedly again and said," Alright, I will call the person in charge now and ask him to transfer the money to you. As for the rest, I wish you the best of luck."

"Thank you." Christian hung up after saying thank you.

He threw the phone aside and supported himself with his hands on the table after the phone call.

He looked down at the floor.

If one observed him carefully, he would find out that his eyes were scarlet red.

Christian was well aware of everything that Clement said.

But he really had no other choice.

He thought that Mr. Zavier might tell him a lie.

Perhaps Mr. Zavier was bribed by Michael.

But so what?

Shall Christain give up everything in Lake City and then go back to rheinsville city?

He made so much effort to stand firm in Lake City. He did not want to abandon everything here and left for rheinsville city.

Christian did not fail yet, so he was unwilling.

Moreover, Mr. Zavier might not be bribed by Michael.

Perhaps, Mr. Zavier stood at his side and helped him wholeheartedly.

Perhaps, nobody would carefully track the source of the money after it was invested into the project, After all, Christian’s background had been investigated once already, and the government trusted Christian.

Christian knew that he was betting, better for a lucky chance.

He also knew that he was likely to fail, and if he did fail, he would become very miserable.

But he was not willing to accept failure without struggling.

Even if there was a very tiny possibility, he would like to bet.

With his hands tightly clenched in fists, he struck the table violently.

He felt the pain from the hands, but he got numb to it.

...

Michael and Yonina went back to Wendy’s home.

When they were about to enter the elevator, they coincidentally met Wendy and Zess.

"Have you come back?" Wendy stopped when she saw them.

Michael looked at the time and smiled unknowingly," Are you going to pick up Jake and Leah?"

"Yes," nodded Wendy," I thought that you would not come back this early, so I planned to pick up the two kids with Zess."

Zess said smilingly," Then I will pick up the kids. You should go upstairs and chat."

"Thank you so much, Zess," Michael nodded to Zess.

"You are welcome," Zess waved her hand," Then I am going now."

After Zess left, there were only three of them in the elevator.

"How are you today?" As soon as Wendy saw Michael, she knew that it must have gone well since Michael did not look worried and he was full of joy.

"Why don’t you guess?" Michael teased Wendy happily.

"I guess..." Wendy acted in concert with him, " I don’t know."

Michael smiled more pamperingly, and he held Wendy’s hands. When he was about to say something, Yonina, who saw everything between them, could not help but say," Please step aside, you are too lovey-dovey!"

...

"You refused when we try to introduce someone for you to date, then, of course, you deserve to be single," Michael said to Yonina ruthlessly.

"Introducing someone to me to date at this critical time?" Yonina turned around and looked at Wendy, charging against Michael," Wendy, do you think he is doing something correctly?"

Wendy listened to their small argument, and she only smiled lightly.

Wendy was used to the way they got along with each other.

They were always like this whenever they were together but not when doing business officially.

Previously, Wendy would probably feel upset or jealous.

But now, she knew very well that Michael loved her wholeheartedly.

As for Yonina, she regarded Michael as a good friend and a worthwhile partner.

"I do not even pay so much attention to my younger sister’s marriage. Where can you find such a good partner like me?" Michael said casually.

"Then I should really say thank you to you." Yonina chuckled.

Wendy smiled resignedly," So, how was everything today?"

They had already got out of the elevator at that time.

Wendy opened the door with her fingerprint and let them enter the room first.

"Very good." While replying to Wendy’s question, Michael’s voice became gentle suddenly," Everything goes well according to my expectations. I think that we can get evidence to arrest Christian in less than ten days."

"That is great," Wendy felt relieved when she heard Michael’s words, full of confidence.

"Michael was indeed awesome today," Yonina did argue with Michael. Still, she also complimented Michael when it was time for a compliment. She said," I do not even think that he had already arranged all the details, only to wait for Christian to fall into the trap. I feel so lucky that I did not choose to join Christian’s side. Otherwise, I will probably be tortured by you two."

Yonina did fall in love with Michael before. She even wondered why Wendy was still alive.

If Wendy died, then she had a higher chance of becoming Michael’s girlfriend.

Maybe they would have married already.

But Yonina changed her mind later.

Michael’s heart was entirely into Wendy.

Even if Wendy did not come back, even if Yonina and Michael married, she would not be happy.

Because Michael would not love her at all.

Yonina was proud and bright since she was little. She was not willing to accept a relationship that was abandoned by another.

So she felt lucky that she changed her mind at that time.

Otherwise, she might have become a complaining woman now.

She thought the happiness that belonged to her would finally appear someday.

Yonina did not have much expectation for relationships before she met Michael. She always thought that love was something redundant in this world.

But she knew that there was never-changing and eternal love in this world after she met Michael.

Although that love was not for her.

But at least it made Yonina have some hope and imagination toward love.

"Since Yonina praised you, you must have really done a wonderful job today," Wendy turned her head aside and looked up slightly at the man standing next to her.

"That is for sure," Michael pointed his left cheek with his finger," How should you reward your husband for such a great job today?"

Wendy subconsciously looked at Yonina, who was standing aside, and her face turned red suddenly.

She pushed Michael and said in a low voice," There is someone else here."

"Where is the "someone" you are talking about?" Yonina looked forward and strode to the sofa. She said seriously," There is only a single dog without eyes here."

...

When Wendy was about to say something, Michael directly held her head and kissed her lips.

Wendy was so shy that she pushed him away.

Michael did not expect more from Wendy and let her go quickly.

But the kiss made Wendy very awkward.

Her face was boiling and red.

"I... please sit down for a while. I will prepare dinner for you," Wendy was so embarrassed that she stammered, "Yonina, let’s eat dinner. What do you want to have?"

"Then I will make myself at home," Yonina came back with Michael at this time on purpose to eat together and to discuss the next steps at work," I can have whatever you prepare."

Wendy nodded and walked toward the kitchen at once.

She was afraid that Yonina would notice that her face was red and would laugh at her if she stayed longer.

Michael did not expect Wendy to be so shy. She even bumped into the table and the chairs while she was walking to the kitchen.

There was a crisp sound. Michael stood up subconsciously at once, and he wanted to check if Wendy was alright.

"I am fine..." Wendy said at once," You can keep talking about your work. I am fine."

After saying that, Wendy quickly walked into the kitchen and closed the door.

Across from the door, Michael asked caringly," Are you really fine?"

Wendy really wanted to beat Michael.

Didn’t he know very well whether she was fine or not?

Why did he kiss her while there was someone else in the room?

"I am fine!" Wendy gritted her teeth while saying that.

Hearing that Wendy said it with complaints, Michael touched his nose and smiled resignedly.

"You can go ahead to discuss work," Wendy said again.

Michael and Yonina did have something to discuss, and he knew that Wendy was shy, so he did not insist on going into the kitchen.

Wendy was standing alone in the kitchen. She took a deep breath and then started to prepare dinner.

Very soon, Zess came back with the two kids.

Jake was doing homework together with Leah, and Michael was discussing work with Yonina.

And Zess was helping Wendy prepare dinner.

There was a feast full of delicious dishes on the table.

"Time for dinner," Wendy called everyone loudly.

Yonina felt hungry at the fantastic smell of the food.

"Wow, it is such a wise decision to eat at your home," Yonina sat on the chair joyfully," I will make myself at home."

"Please feel free," Wendy said smilingly.

"Is there any wine? Why don’t we drink some wine to celebrate in advance on such a beautiful day with such an amazing feast?" Yonina suggested.

"Alright, I will go fetch the wine." Wendy turned around to fetch the wine from the cupboard.

Jake’s big eyes brightened when he smelt red wine. He asked smilingly, " Mommy, can I drink a little?"

Jake was tiny, but he loved to drink.

When he was three years old, he drank with Leah. Leah got drunk, and there was almost an accident.

After that, Jake rarely drank.

Looking at Jake’s big eyes full of expectations, Wendy thought that he indeed did not drink for a long time, so she took out a small cup and poured a small cup of wine for him," You can only drink this much."

Jake took the cup with satisfaction and nodded vigorously.

Wendy served wine for everyone, except for Leah, Leah had her juice.

Six people sitting around the table held up their cups at the same time. Yonina spoke first," Let’s celebrate our success in advance!"

The rest of them also shouted simultaneously," Let’s celebrate our success in advance!"

The atmosphere at the table was very relaxing and beautiful.