Chapter 809 Let’s Make A Bet

It was only with an unintentional glance that Gregory Graham remembered where that familiarity came from. Shimon Flinders, the President of the Jinzhou Chamber of Commerce and the Current Head of the Overseas Flinders, had a wife who had died 8 years ago due to an illness. Yuliana Lynch actually bore a striking resemblance to that wife of his. After Gregory discovered this, he secretly looked into it. Originally, he did not hold out much hope, but unexpectedly, once he investigated, he found out that Shimon Flinder’s wife was also from China. The Flinders and Gregory had always had business dealings and used to have a pretty good relationship. In recent years, with a power shift from both sides, their positions began to change. Their current business relationship was more hostile than it was amicable. It was only because they had known each other for too long and understood each other too well that they still maintained a good relationship on the surface and did not tear each other apart. However, Gregory knew that in this profit-oriented circle, it was only a matter of time before they would be at each other’s throats. Therefore, he had to be prepared. Time was passing by bit by bit. Yuliana clenched her fingers and had not given her answer. Gregory did not rush her, but let her consider her options. He knew that the woman in front of him was far from being as pure and infatuated as she appeared to be. In these matters, she knew better than anyone else how she should choose. As expected, 10 minutes passed and Gregory glanced at the watch on his wrist and said, "It's time." Yuliana shivered slightly. She raised her head and met his cold gaze. Her heart seemed to be filled with bitterness. She thought of this man's coldness as well as his tenderness, and all kinds of mixed feelings swelled in her heart. In the end, she was still clear about her reality. The hurt and pain on her face were gone, and in its place was indifference. "Okay, I’ll do it." She said softly, and at that same moment, she heard her heart shatter. All this time, she had been trying hard to please and fawn over Gregory. She did covet his power, position, and wealth before and wanted to climb up the social ladder. Nevertheless, who could say that she did not have even a touch of sincerity? It was just that the man in front of her was too calm and too emotionless. All of her infatuations could only be silently kept in her own heart, unseen by anyone. She took a deep breath and continued, "But under one condition." Gregory narrowed his eyes slightly. Without hesitation, he said, "State it!" "I can approach Shimon Flinders as you wish. Even if you want me to do anything else for you, I’ll do it. After it's done and dusted, however, I only want one thing." Gregory looked at her. His face unfazed and asked, "What is it?" "The title of Mrs. Graham." The room was quiet. For a moment, it seemed as if even the air had stopped flowing. There was an invisible net in the air that trapped them and made them unable to breathe. It was only after a while that Gregory sneered. A slight chill seeped out through his voice. "That’s a pretty big ask, Yuliana. Aren't you a little too naive? Do you really think anyone can become Mrs. Graham just by doing a few things for me? If you don't want to do it, I can still send someone else." Yuliana smiled slightly. "There’s no one else. It can only be me." At this moment, her face was also blossoming with confidence, and it was even more attractive than her previous pleading face. "If someone else could, you wouldn't have asked me. After all, a stupid, arrogant, and also a dirty woman like me is nothing in your eyes, so this person can only be me." She paused then continued, "Why don't I guess why Mr. Flinders is interested in me?" Her eyes wandered for a moment, then she raised her eyebrows and smiled. “I know! A woman like me, although my looks are outstanding, I’m still not considered an astonishing beauty. At least, it's hard for people like Mr. Graham and Mr. Flinders to be impressed by. As for my personality...Ha! I don't even know Mr. Flinders well, and the only time we’ve ever met was when Mr. Graham introduced me, so he can’t be attracted to me because of my inner self. "A man that’s attracted to a woman, not because of the outside nor the inside, that would only mean...it's because I look like someone he once knew and probably also loved deeply." Yuliana's words caused Gregory's eyes to deepen slightly. She craned her neck, looked at him, and continued, "You’d already discovered this from the very beginning when you rescued me. This Mr. Flinders might be your friend or rival, and to bribe him or to get something from him, you resorted to saving me, and then found an opportunity to offer me up to him as your spy. Did I guess it right?" Admittedly, if she really wanted to be smart, no one could stop her. Gregory smiled coolly and did not care that she had guessed all of his intentions. He just said in a deep voice, "That's right! Since you already know all about it, you should understand that you won't get the slightest benefit from staying by my side, because from the beginning, I brought you back with impure intentions." Yuliana froze slightly. Even though she already knew this, when these words actually came out of the man's mouth, she still could not help but feel dejected. However, what kind of person was she? A heart like hers, even if it was sad, it did not have much value in front of the real benefits. She nodded and said, "Then I agree to do this, but I’ll take all the benefits that are due to me.” After a pause, she suddenly smiled to herself. "I know why you won't take me. Isn't it just because of Vickie Thomas?" Gregory's eyes were cold. It was as if he was only willing to look at her squarely when that name was mentioned. Yuliana lifted her face slightly and said, "Why don't we make a bet? Let me be your woman. If she truly cares, she’ll naturally make a move. If she doesn't care at all, then Mr. Graham, after I’ve done my part, isn’t it all the same who you marry? I can give you much more than any other woman can. I'll help you and be your most capable assistant. As long as you're willing to teach me, I'll be the most loyal person by your side!" Gregory's face sank. After the woman in front of him finished speaking, she looked at him with stubborn determination, as if she would turn around and leave if he did not agree with her terms. He suddenly smiled faintly. This was the first time he saw her reveal this side of her. Very good, just like that wife of Shimon Flinders. He nodded and said lightly, "Okay, I agree." After a pause, he added, "If she really doesn't care, I'll marry you after everything is settled. If she cares…”