Chapter 362 Harper's Invitation
"What? You know him?" Margaret butted in, watching William closely.
William was caught off guard and noticed Mary was also looking at him. He stammered, "Uh, kinda. I know him."
"Really? It doesn't seem that way. That guy is insanely wealthy, worth around a hundred billion dollars. Do you know him?" Margaret retorted, she rolled her eyes.
'Just cause his family had some cash, now he's all high and mighty?' Margaret thought, sneering inside.
"I heard your family went belly up," Margaret added, smirking. She'd had lunch with Jeffery a few days ago, and he spilled the tea about the Jones family being filthy rich once but now totally broke.
So, Margaret was back to her old, snooty self.
If she hadn't messed up last time, she wouldn't be stuck under William's thumb.
William was just a broke loser. What right did he have to be her son-in-law?
William frowned, shot Margaret a look, and felt totally helpless. Where did she get that from?
Mary also frowned, glared at Margaret, and said, "Mom, seriously? Are you starting drama again?"
Margaret knew when to zip it. She was scared of William now, so she just ignored him and kept grilling Mary about the company and Crescent Investment Group.
William was speechless but didn't bother to argue or explain.
The next day, out of the blue, he got an invite from Harper.
William was dead set on getting the Price family's backing. When he showed up at the meeting spot with Harper, he realized it was a hotel.
What was Harper up to?
Why met here?
William rang the doorbell, feeling like he was sneaking around doing something shady.
After a bit, the door opened, and there was Harper.
William was instantly floored by the sight.
Harper, tall and slender, her face all flushed, gave William a flirty look.
Snapping back to reality, William didn't step inside. Instead, he scoped out the room before asking, "What's this about?"
Harper smiled seductively, pursed her lips, and with a teasing glint in her eyes, said, "Scared?"
'Harper, you're from the Price family. We might even be related. This is so not your style,' William thought.
"You're playing with fire," William sighed, trying to figure out why Harper was pulling this stunt.
Was this the Price family's doing?
William had seen plenty of women, but Harper was a whole different ball game. She was a seductress, drop-dead gorgeous—a rare beauty!
Every smile and move screamed she wanted to conquer him.
Luckily, William wasn't just any guy, and he quickly got his head back in the game.
What was Harper planning, inviting him here at night?
A hotel, a bathrobe—this was a setup!
But William quickly shook off that idea. Harper wasn't that kind of person.
Confused, William thought for a moment and asked, "Harper, what's going on?"
Harper's lips curled up slightly, and she grabbed William by the collar, yanking him into the room. Then she kicked the door shut and locked it.
What the hell was she doing?!
"What are you thinking?" Harper said, smiling seductively, and walked away.
William stood awkwardly by the door, pretending to cough a few times before following her.
Harper walked, tilting her head, using a towel to dry her wet hair, and said, "Come sit down. Why so jumpy?"
Her voice was sweet and soft, with a hint of flirtiness, making William feel all kinds of tingly.
Following Harper, William plopped down on the sofa.
Harper sauntered over to the coffee table and asked with a grin, "Tea, coffee, or maybe some red wine?"
Harper was acting kinda weird tonight.
William frowned, trying to figure out her game.
He shook his head and said, "Harper, what's the deal with this late-night hangout? If you got something to say, just spill it. I gotta bounce soon. If my wife finds out, I'm toast."
Harper's face showed a hint of hurt as she said, "William, why the rush? Can't you see anything different about me?"
Harper's gentle look was seriously captivating.
William secretly clicked his tongue, then relaxed, pinched his chin, and glanced at Harper, saying, "Your figure's looking even better."
Harper blushed and gave him a sidelong glance.
The room's vibe got awkward real quick. Harper, not able to stand it, poured two glasses of red wine and walked over to William, sitting down right next to him.
They were so close their shoulders were practically touching!
William could even catch a whiff of Harper's faint perfume. Something was definitely up!
"Come on. Cheers," Harper said, handing William a glass of wine.
William took a sip, and as he set the glass down, he couldn't help but notice how stunning Harper looked while drinking.
Harper was clearly trying to seduce him!
William quickly turned his head away and chuckled. "Harper, what's your game? We don't need to discuss business like this," William said.
Harper's eyes dimmed slightly, showing a hint of frustration.
She had come tonight to seduce William, following her grandfather Tiberius Price's orders to do whatever it took to bring William to their side, even if it meant satisfying any of William's demands.
So, she thought of using seduction.
But William's self-control was off the charts!
Harper set down her wine glass, looking a bit miffed, and said, "Aren't you even a little tempted?"
William frowned slightly, trying to figure out her angle. She seemed different from the Harper had been acting a little odd tonight.
"What exactly do you want?" William asked.
Harper's lips curved into a smile, and she suddenly placed her hand on William's shoulder, using the other to lift his chin, blowing a breath onto his face, and said seductively, "I want to have you. Is that okay?"
'Here it comes!' William thought.
He smiled faintly, staying cool, which seemed to boost her confidence.
So, he leaned closer to her face and said in a low voice, "Are you trying to seduce me?"
Harper's body trembled slightly, but she kept her cool. Suddenly, she stood up, moved away from William, sat on the other side, and said, "How about a deal?"
"What kind of deal?" William asked.
"Give me the research data of the new drug from BK Pharmaceuticals. I can take you to the Price family," Harper said, watching William's reaction.
William crossed his arms, looked at her calmly, and asked, "Do you think that's enough of an offer?"
Harper shook her head and said, "Of course not. I have another condition that you won't be able to refuse."
"Oh?" William asked, raising an eyebrow.
"That's me," Harper said, striking a seductive pose.
William pinched his chin and confidently said, "You're absolutely stunning. I don't think I can say no."
Harper smiled and said, "In your dreams."
Then, she stood up, put on her coat, and sat back on the sofa, her expression turning serious. With a hint of hesitation, she said, "Actually, I don't know if I should tell you, but keeping this to myself is really hard."
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