Chapter 38 I always feel like she's holding back something big.
"In that case, let's fight the lawsuit with her." Vivian said indifferently, "Anyway, I've already copied the notebooks. We have sufficient evidence and a professional legal team. Are we afraid of fighting a lawsuit with her?"
When she mentioned the notebooks, she raised her hand and looked at it carefully. "Look at my hand, it's swollen from all the copying. It hurts so much! If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have been working so hard! Liam, this time you must not let her go. You must teach her a lesson! How could she treat you like this!"
Liam pushed her away as she approached him. His mood soured, feeling more irritated than optimistic. "I always feel like she's up to something behind my back. She knows I have all the evidence, so why is she still insisting on suing?"
Vivian hesitated briefly, then shook her head. "That's impossible. You're overthinking it. What else could she do? We've got the information, and the company's people don't even know her.
"Keeping her in the lab and away from the office was the right decision, wasn't it? And now, everyone online knows she interfered with our relationship. She was jealous of me, so she stole the company's secrets.
"What are you afraid of? We already have the upper hand!"
"You're wrong. You should know that she developed all those products for the company—" Liam was interrupted by Vivian's unhappiness.
"I get it, you think you can't live without her, right? If you think she's so great, then go find her. I'm leaving!" she said while stomping her foot and proceeded to turn around, as if to leave.
Seeing her angry, Liam quickly grabbed her arm and pulled her into his embrace. "Hey, what are you rambling about? That's not what I meant. If I thought she was great, if I liked her, would we be in this situation today?
"Everything that has happened between us and her is because of whom? Huh? You just don't understand me at all!"
While softly kissing the side of her face, Liam tried to mollify her.
Vivian immediately turned around and kissed him. Her rosy lips left an imprint on his, and they passionately kissed.
After a long time, they finally parted.
At this moment, Vivian weakly leaned against his chest. "You know, I don't like it when you mention her! I'm jealous that she occupied your life for so many years. Can't I be jealous?"
"Alright, I understand you're feeling envious of her. But this isn't the moment for jealousy. Vivian, it's been a while since the 'First Love' incident, and the company hasn't released any news about a new product lately. Our colleagues are buzzing about it. As the head of the R&D department, it's imperative that you spearhead the development of a fresh product."
"I..." Vivian hesitated, unsure of what to say.
Vivian hadn't been able to develop new products, largely due to Evelyn's longstanding presence in the company. Despite possessing the necessary knowledge and foundation, creating perfumes demanded experience, inspiration, and fresh ideas.At present, all Vivian desired was to be with Liam. She longed to tightly embrace him and become his wife, envisioning a life of comfort. She never imagined she'd have to confront those issues anew.
It was all Evelyn's fault. If it wasn't for Evelyn making such a big deal out of this, Vivian wouldn't be forced into this situation now.
"Don't pressure me!" She turned her head, expressing her frustration.
Liam wrapped his arms around her from behind. "I'm not forcing you. But I also have pressure, you understand? If we can develop a new product at this time, preferably one that satisfies consumers, then we won't have to fight this lawsuit, and we'll both win.
"Pareleson has a new product exhibition recently, and haven't you been out for a long time? We can take this hot new product with us. You can enjoy yourself and our company can take another step forward. Then, we can apply for a marriage license and go on a honeymoon in Oropean, hm?"
There's no denying that Liam's words were very tempting to Vivian. She could already see the blueprint of a beautiful life unfolding before her.
But developing a highly popular new product wasn't easy at all!
Not to mention, she hadn't formulated perfume in several years. Not to mention that she had no inspiration. Even if she had inspiration now, she wasn't sure if her rusty skills could achieve the desired effect.
"What's wrong? Are you lacking confidence in yourself? Don't worry, Laura is still in the lab; she can assist you. Having been with Evelyn for many years, she likely has valuable experience. You can also seek help from others in the lab."
As he spoke, Vivian's mind was racing. She was thinking if there was any other way.
Liam kept urging her. Although she couldn't think of a solution for now, she could only reluctantly nod. "Okay, I'll do my best!"
"I knew you were the best!" Liam kissed her passionately. Happily, he exclaimed, "I'm going to talk to Evelyn again. I want to make sure she truly understands."
Vivian wrapped her arms around his neck and coquettishly said,"Don't let her seduce you!"
"Who else can compare to you, my little fairy!"
The two of them entangled with each other, completely ignoring the fact that they were in the office.
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In the cafe, Evelyn sat at a table by the window. She looked at the messages on her phone while using a spoon to cut a small piece of cake.
After the door swung open, Laura rushed inside. Scanning the room, she promptly spotted Evelyn and hastened toward her.
"I'd like a cappuccino and a piece of Napoleon Cake." She casually placed her order and put down her bag. With one hand resting on her chest, she took big breaths.
"Did someone chase after you? Did you run for your life?" Evelyn asked suspiciously when she saw Laura's condition.
"Evelyn, don't curse me like that!" Laura glared at Evelyn. Her angry face was adorable, to the point that Evelyn couldn't help but laugh.
She reached out and pinched Laura's cheek. Then, she said, "Lately, has Liam been giving you a hard time?"
"He is such a despicable man!" Laura exclaimed angrily. "He made me assist Vivian in developing new products. Can you believe how ridiculous that is?
"Vivian? She's fairly attractive, but all she knows how to do is order people around. What does she know? She knows nothing!" Laura vented her frustration.
Evelyn chuckled lightly. "Don't speak of her like that. She's also a professional. Moreover, she's qualified and has certifications. She's experienced. Besides, she has received so many awards."
"Ridiculous!" Laura became even angrier upon hearing Evelyn's words. Did she really earn those awards with her own abilities? She's shameless! Not only did she steal your credit, but now she's attempting to snatch your man away. And to add insult to injury, she's aiming to tarnish your reputation. How can someone be so shameless? It's absolutely infuriating!"
"Shh..." Evelyn placed a finger to her lips, signaling for Laura to lower her voice. "I need to correct you on something. He's no longer 'my man'."
"Ah, how can you be so calm? Have you seen the news online? It's driving me crazy. I argued with them all! But they are so shameless. They deleted my posts and even insulted me!"
Evelyn asked, "You argued with them?"
She hadn't seen the posts that Laura had made. It seemed that Liam had hired someone to control the comments. He really went through some trouble.
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