Chapter 12 — Never Look Down on Women

My words were as sharp as a knife, carrying an undisguised sarcasm. Luc Kieu's eyes finally darkened.

“Tham Nguyet, don't let the water encroach.”

He called me by name for the first time.

“Do you think that if you defeat the Co family, you can run rampant in the capital?”

“Let me tell you, in front of the Luc family, your so-called Tham maid is not even worth a fart.”

“I came today to give you a chance.”

“Don't be unreasonable.”

The smile on my face disappeared completely, leaving only cold sarcasm.

“I, Tham Nguyet, have never needed others to give me a chance.”

“What I want, I will get it myself.”

I put down the glass of wine, took a step forward, looking straight at him.

“I heard that last month President Luc just acquired the Vuong Thi Group in the west of the city.”

“The trick… isn't very clean.”

"Not only did the old man of the Vuong family develop a heart attack and have to be hospitalized, but he also sent their only son to prison."

“President Luc, using such low-class tricks to get what you want… is it convenient to use?”

With every word I said, Luc Kieu's eyes became a little colder. He didn't expect... I would know my story so well.

“You investigated me?”

His voice seemed forced from between his teeth.

"Know others and know yourself, you will win a hundred battles."

I replied calmly.

“Today President Luc taught me a lesson, of course I have to return a favor.”

He was so angry that he burst out laughing.

“Tham Nguyet, you have successfully caught my attention.”

He suddenly reached out, wanting to squeeze my chin. I prepared in advance and leaned forward to avoid it. My voice was cold.

“Take this drunk Chairman Luc out.”

As soon as my words ended, Tham Thi's security team immediately stepped forward. Luc Kieu's two black-shirted bodyguards also stepped forward to block him. The atmosphere in the banquet hall was immediately tense like a guitar string. A conflict... that seemed to explode with just the slightest touch. Guests kept backing away, afraid of getting caught. But Luc Kieu suddenly raised his hand to stop his bodyguard. He looked at me deeply. His eyes were as complex as a net. There is anger. There is interest. And there is… almost certain possession.

“No need to invite.”

He adjusted his vest.

“I'll go by myself.”

He turned and walked towards the door. After two steps, he stopped, turned to look at me, and smiled meaningfully.

“Tham Nguyet, the game has started.”

“I hope you… don't get bored of me so quickly.”

Having finished speaking, he left without turning around. After he left, the pressure in the banquet hall gradually dissipated. But everyone understands. This party… cannot continue anymore. Khuong Ninh stepped forward, her face full of worry.

“Nguyet Nguyet, Luc Kieu is a crazy person, you messing with him is too dangerous.”

“He dares to do anything.”

I looked in the direction he left, picked up the glass of wine he had just touched, and drank it all. The pungent liquid slid down his throat. It also burned... the fighting spirit in my heart.

"Danger?"

I laughed coldly.

“The thing I like the most… is dangerous games.”

My voice was extremely cold, carrying undisguised arrogance.

“What I'm best at…”

“is to turn a madman… into a dead dog.”

Crown Prince of the capital? Hundred years of Luc family? I really want to check it out. Your bones... just how hard are they? 21 Blood-stained warning Luc Kieu's retaliation... came quickly more than I thought, and more sinister than I thought. The next morning, I received a call from the person in charge of the Nam Thanh project. His voice on the end of the line was filled with panic and indignation.

“President Tham, it's not over, something big happened!”

“Our largest material supplier, Ly Thi construction materials... just unilaterally canceled the contract!”

I frowned slightly.

“Cancel the contract?”

“They said it was… force majeure!”

The person in charge's voice became angry and distorted.

"This is absolutely absurd! What is force majeure? I clearly feel threatened!"

In my mind... Luc Kieu's arrogant face immediately appeared. Besides him… there is no one else. Ms. Ly has cooperated with us for many years. The president is an old friend of my father. She absolutely cannot turn away without any reason.

"I know."

My voice was strangely calm.

“You calm down below first, and at the same time find an alternative supplier, this matter… let me handle it.”

I immediately called Uncle Ly. The bell rang for a long time... before being picked up.

“Hello… Nguyet Nguyet…”

Uncle Ly's voice was full of fatigue and guilt.

“Uncle Ly.” I get straight to the point. “It's Luc Kieu, right?”

The other end of the line... was silent. A very long silence. But that's enough.

“Nguyet Nguyet… sorry.”

He finally spoke, his voice heavy.

"I... don't dare offend him."

“He used my daughter's future... to threaten him.”

My heart… sank. Using relatives to coerce. It's dirty enough.

“I understand, Uncle Ly.”

I won't make things difficult for you anymore.

“You don't need to blame yourself, I know what to do.”

My eyes... were as cold as ice. Just as I was thinking about my next step, the secretary knocked on the door and walked in. Her face was a bit pale.

“President, a package was sent to you at the reception desk. The sender requested that you open it yourself.”

“Package?”

“Yes… a very nice gift box, but… no sender information.”

A bad premonition... rose up.

“Bring it up here.”

Very quickly, that "gift box" was placed on my desk. Black box, tied with gold ribbon. Also... full of danger.