Chapter 316
"Is this your company?" I blurted out as I shut the door behind me.
Katherine grinned, "Yep, you got it. Jenny and I started this."
Wait, what?
I was floored, "What's the deal here?"
If Katherine was the big boss, why was her deadbeat dad showing up broke?
After racking my brain, I could only think of one thing. She was flying under the radar. If that jerk found out Katherine had a huge company, he'd be all over her, causing drama.
"This place has been up and running for two years. We started prepping two years ago, and now we're pulling in over fifty million bucks a year!"
"To be clear, that's revenue over fifty million dollars, and in terms of profit, we're talking a turnover of two hundred million dollars or more."
She said with pride, the light in her eyes betraying her emotion.
I never would've guessed Katherine and Jenny were running a secret empire, let alone starting a company on the down-low.
"Everyone thought I was fighting for shares in Skyliho Group, but they were dead wrong. I never wanted anything from Skyliho Group, not even the external development department!"
Katherine smirked, "Back then, Steven used Skyliart Group's resources to build Skyliho Group. A lot of those resources came from Jenny. Instead of helping Skyliho Group, we figured we'd use them for ourselves."
I walked over and hugged her. She gave me a look and went on, "You're probably wondering why we did this. It's simple. Visionary Media Group is our backup plan. Plus, Skyliho Group is a cover. If we went solo, Joseph wouldn't leave Jenny alone, and Steven wouldn't leave me alone either."
I asked, "So, you used your positions to secretly start Visionary Media Group?"
I was curious, "But why call it Visionary Media Group?"
"To throw people off, duh!"
I nodded, "So why bring me here now?"
"Leave Skyliho Group and help me run this place."
My smile faded, "Not unless you leave Skyliho Group too."
"I will, but not yet. The timing's not right."
Katherine said, "Trust me, leave Skyliho Group."
Leave? No way!
Seeing me hesitate, she said, "Worried Ms. Smith won't agree?"
That was definitely on my mind.
"She's the one who asked me to bring you here."
I was shocked. She wanted me here?
"Why?"
"Don't be mad. She's tough on the outside but has a soft heart."
"Infinity Peak Building is on the edge of Sevan City. Even if Joseph wants to find you, it won't be easy!"
I scoffed, "Why should I hide from him? Besides, Skyliart Group is struggling. Does Joseph even care about me?"
"The trouble Skyliart Group is facing is temporary. The Garcia Family is huge with lots of connections. They'll bounce back soon!"
"The Garcia Family is made up of three families. Joseph is just one part. The other two families are loaded too."
Really?
Did I underestimate The Garcia Family?
I rubbed my chin. In a project worth three hundred billion dollars, were there any signs of the other Garcia Family members?
Even if there were, a project worth two trillion dollars isn't something one person can handle.
"That's not necessarily true."
I held her hand, "This game has started. There will be winners and losers!"
She said impatiently, "Next month, they're getting engaged again. Who do you think will win?"
"What are you saying?" My mind went blank.
"Why are you freaking out?" Katherine's eyes flashed dangerously, "Your reaction is weird. Do you have something going on with Jenny?"
"Secrets? What secrets could we have?" I tried to hide my shock and put on a regretful face, "It's all on me. If it weren't for me, she wouldn't be stuck in this mess."
"That's not your problem to solve. Things might change."
"What do you mean?"
I looked at Katherine. She was way too calm. As her close friend, I knew this was unusual.
Katherine gave me a look and snorted, "Some secrets are better left unsaid!"
"You're killing me with these half-truths. It's driving me nuts."
I was seriously anxious. Knowing just half the story was torture.
I wrapped my arm around her waist, "Just spill it!"
No matter what I said, she kept her lips sealed, "You'll find out when the time's right!"
I was speechless. 'Why tease me if you're not gonna say anything?' I thought.
Frustrated, I took matters into my own hands. I kissed her, then slid my hand into her intimate area, teasing her until she was on the edge, then stopped.
Her face was flushed, showing how much she wanted more.
She bit her lip lightly, "Why'd you stop?"
I snorted, "Changed my mind."
Her expression shifted, and she pushed my hand away, "Then don't touch me!"
I snorted back, then unbuttoned her clothes and leaned down.
She was panting, holding my head, as I used my tongue to pleasure her until she climaxed.
The room was filled with a sensual vibe, and her face was flushed.
She collapsed into my arms, softly moaning. I suddenly realized it had been a while since I held her like this.
I looked at her with a smirk, "You didn't bring me here earlier or later, but only when Mrs. Foster isn't around. You must've missed my kisses and embrace."
She turned her head, closed her eyes, and stayed silent.
In my heart, I thought, indeed!
She was truly a beauty. I sniffed her hand, letting out a satisfied sigh, which startled her, "What are you doing?"
I grabbed her hand, gently kneading it. Her hand was soft, white, and tender.
"When can I openly hold you in my arms?"
I lightly sniffed the fragrance in her hair, the scent spreading on her neck, making her blush.
"That day will come sooner or later."
I smiled, helped her button up her clothes, covering her tantalizing intimate area.
I thought to myself, 'Should I take her to visit WY Media Company?'
She brought me here, which meant she truly considered me one of her own. Keeping this from her wasn't right.
"There's something I haven't told you yet."
"What is it?"
"Well, I..."
Before I could finish, my phone rang. I checked and saw it was a call from Linda!
I made a hushing gesture, and Katherine hugged me, resting her head on my shoulder, quietly listening to me answer the phone.
"Hello, Mrs. Foster, what can I do for you?"
"Come over and pick me up right now!"
With that, she hung up.
I sighed, "She wants me to go pick her up."
"Then go!"
She took a wet wipe and cleaned the lipstick off my face and mouth, then helped me straighten my clothes.
"By the way, what did you want to tell me just now?"
I stood up and smiled, "You'll find out soon."
"John, stop right there!"
I heard Katherine's angry voice behind me, so I quickened my pace.
Half an hour later, I arrived at Oakwood Meadows.
I skillfully made my way to Room 801 in Building 3!
I knocked on the door, and after a few minutes, Grace came to open the door in a sexy nightgown.
She didn't look well, as if she hadn't fully recovered from a hangover.
I stared at her for a while, but couldn't discern anything from her face.
I breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed like she had forgotten everything after drinking. She didn't remember what happened last night.
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