For a moment Arthur was stunned, not expecting at all that Eve would dare to call him like this. He didn't know what to do because he was honestly disgusted with her. But when he remembered the revenge mission he was currently on, he finally decided to accept the phone call.
"Yes, hello." Arthur greeted.
"What took you so long to answer the phone, Artha?" Eve asked.
Oh my. Arthur couldn't even believe what he was hearing. That woman actually called him Artha. It was truly extraordinary.
"To be honest, I don't know whether to answer this call or not. I don't usually communicate closely with a woman who already has a partner, except for business matters." Arthur replied. Although he said it in as polite a tone as possible, but of course his words just now were too blunt.
"Well, let's just say that we're talking right now on business." Eve replied shamelessly. Even after listening to a sarcastic sentence like just now, the woman was still unyielding.
Arthur smiled asymmetrically. Is this the true nature of this woman who was once his fiancée? Was all the graceful and classy demeanor Eve had shown all this time just camouflage?
"What do you mean?" Arthur pretended not to understand what Eve was saying.
"Aren't you interested in working with the Great Food Company?" Eve asked back.
"Of course I'm interested. But isn't that entirely at the discretion of Mr. Greens?" Arthur again pretended not to understand.
The sound of Eve chuckling could be heard on the other side. Her laughter sounded seductive. You could even say flirtatious. Arthur shook his head repeatedly. He still couldn't believe that Eve's real face was like this.
"Artha, formally all the control is in Dave's hands, but I'm actually the one in control. Besides, Dave is currently in a position where he can't refuse anything I want. If I ask for it, he will definitely grant it even if he has to work hard to do so." Eve explained.
"Really?"
"Yes. I will do you a favor."
"Why would you do that for me? Don't we know each other?" Arthur asked again.
"Because I like you." Eve answered straightforwardly and without hesitation.
Arthur was stunned for a moment, then laughed crisply. He was again surprised by Eve's frank confession. It was obvious that she was a skillful player. Arthur had really been fooled all along.
"You like me?" repeated Arthur again.
"Yes. It may sound cliché, but I liked you right away after you helped me this afternoon," Eve said.
"Gosh hahahaha ...." Arthur couldn't hold back his laughter anymore. He was completely amazed at Eve's words just now.
"Why are you laughing all the time? Do you think that I am joking right now?" This time Eve's voice sounded a little less happy.
"Oh, sorry. I couldn't help but feel that this was a bit of a shock."
Arthur didn't know how to respond to Eve. If only he didn't have the goal of approaching the Great Food Company, he would have already sworn at the shameless woman by now. But Arthur had to restrain himself. He needed Eve's help. It seemed like taking advantage of her liking for his current figure was the right thing for him to do.
"Are you interested in working with the Great Food Company, Artha?" Eve asked then.
Arthur seemed to think for a moment, even sighing heavily. Only then did he open his mouth again.
"That's a tempting offer. How could I refuse." Arthur finally answered.
"I will get you a contract with the Great Food Company. But before that, you must also show me your sincerity, Artha."
Arthur narrowed his eyes slightly. Now he sounded like a virgin being preyed upon by a playboy. How cute.
"What do you want from me?" asked Arthur.
Silence. Arthur didn't hear an answer from Eve for a few moments.
"Be my man." Eve then answered with emphasis.
"What?"
"Be my man, Artha. Then I will get you the contract from Dave without having to go through a tender. I will also help you to get other contracts." Eve's tone was reassuring.
"Does that mean I have to be a gentleman?" asked Arthur.
"Whatever you want to call it." Eve didn't even try to amend her request.
Of course this was an insult to Arthur. But of course he couldn't pass up this great opportunity. He had to take it. In fact, if necessary, make Eve really fall in love with him, then dump her cruelly when she's on her knees. Make her break, as badly as possible.
"Alright, I accept your offer." Arthur replied.
"Good choice. I assure you, you will not regret accepting my offer." Eve said with satisfaction. "In that case, how about celebrating tonight too?"
"Huh?" Arthur looked a bit surprised.
"Dave had to leave suddenly because of an urgent matter. I'm not far from the hotel where you're staying...can I come to your hotel room now?" Eve asked, again in a teasing tone. "Wouldn't it be better if we talked about this in person?"
Incredible. Again Arthur felt like he was about to be devoured by a wild beast.
"Artha? How is it? Can I come?" Eve repeated her question.
"Yes, of course. You can come if you want to." Arthur agreed. He also gave the room number of the hotel he was currently staying in.
"Then, I'll come over right away." Eve said that excitedly before finally disconnecting the phone call.
Arthur immediately threw his cell phone on the bed in annoyance. Could be Eve's mistress now, that immoral woman.
Before long, someone came knocking on the hotel room door. It wasn't room service, so it was Eve.
Arthur immediately opened the hotel room door, even though he was reluctant.
"Hi, Artha." Eve immediately greeted when Arthur opened the door for her. The woman immediately entered without even waiting to be invited first.
"Oh, hi." Arthur responded awkwardly. How could it not be awkward, now they were alone in a hotel room. Not to mention, Eve's current outfit looked different from the one she wore at dinner last night. Much more revealing and sensual.
"I can sit down, right?" Eve asked.
"Yes, please sit down. Sorry for forgetting to say hello." It was hard for Arthur to be casual with the shameless woman in front of him right now.
However, Eve didn't seem to care much about Arthur's welcome. She sat down on the sofa and crossed her legs.
"Artha, don't you know how to treat me?" Eve asked later while lowering one of the straps of the dress she was currently wearing.