CEO's Secret Play

Kingsly Scott was conversing with several government officials when Helen approached him and whispered a few words in his ear.

With a confident smile, Kingsly glanced at Rachel Foster standing in the corner but made no response.

Helen returned to Rachel. "I'm sorry, Miss Foster, but Mr. Scott doesn't have time right now."

Her face is stern; Rachel grabbed a glass of champagne from a passing waiter and walked towards Kingsly.

Kingsly had already noticed Rachel's graceful figure approaching but pretended not to see her. He continued to sip his red wine until Rachel arrived at his side with a composed and elegant smile. "Mr. Scott, congratulations on securing the Shallow Bay project."

Rachel's abrupt interruption displeased the officials, causing them to frown.

Kingsly smiled slightly. "Ah, Miss Foster."

"Mr. Scott, you promised me a drink earlier. I hope you don't mind me inviting myself over."

Kingsly glanced at the stiff-faced officials, looking at her with interest.

The officials, recognizing Kingsly's interest in Rachel, exchanged understanding glances and found excuses to leave, giving them privacy.

As soon as the officials left, Rachel dropped her elegance and frowned. "What are you trying to do? Noah is my brother; don't pretend you didn't know. Why did you assign him the Shallow Bay project?"

Kingsly took a sip of his wine, his tone light. "As his sister, shouldn't you be happy for your brother's achievements?"

"Tell me, what is your real agenda?"

Kingsly handed his wine glass to a waiter, his inscrutable gaze casually resting on Rachel. "I'm merely giving a capable young man an opportunity. But suppose the Shallow Bay project encounters issues, and this young man makes mistakes due to inexperience, leading to financial loss or legal troubles. In that case, that's beyond my control."

"Are you threatening me?"

Kingsly chuckled, his hands in his pockets, gracefully approaching Rachel. "How could it be a threat? I'm creating opportunities for us since you've avoided me."

"I've repaid what I owed you."

"If you think a kiss settles the debt for my help, you're mistaken. I'm a businessman; I don't engage in losing deals. That kiss was only the beginning..." Seeing her face turn pale, he smirked arrogantly. "No matter how you avoid it, you can't change the fact that you're destined to be my woman. So you'd better decide quickly. If you wait until you're married to Jasper and our relationship is exposed, he'll surely divorce you, and you'll lose everything."

Rachel glared at him. "Despicable!"

Kingsly looked at her impassively. "Now that's a threat."

Rachel lowered her head, her face drained of color.

"Think carefully. If you stay with me, I promise you won't be mistreated, and your brother will have ample opportunities at Titans Group."