The Day I Kissed An Older Man

'I've paved the way for her, yet she doesn't want to walk it. Instead, she wants to take the traditional approach of winning him over! Doesn't she realize just how much of a difference there is between them? There's no way her passion alone could win Sherman's cold heart!' thought Vince.

Fortunately, he had already hidden the original documents, so even if Rita found something in his study, it would only be a copy.

Unfortunately, Rita was completely unaware of that when she sneaked into her father's study. She did not expect to find the USB flash drive so easily. Thinking she was lucky, she silently apologized to her father in her heart when she held the small chip in her hand.

'I know the family business needs the Parr family's investment, but don't worry, Dad. I'll help you raise capital after apologizing to Sherman. I stand with you, no matter what.'

At the end of the day, Rita was still a member of the Russell family and Vince's daughter. She had enjoyed so many benefits from her family over the years, so it was natural that she would help her father at such a critical juncture.

However, she believed that money should be earned in a 'clean' way. She absolutely would not allow her father to use the USB drive to harm or threaten Sherman, nor did she want to see such an outcome. After obtaining the evidence, Rita immediately contacted Sherman. Afraid he might not want to hear her voice, she sent a text message instead, telling him he must come see her.

Meanwhile, Sherman was sitting at his desk, pondering the question his mother had asked him—did he truly have no feelings for Rita? Otherwise, why would he agree to such a ludicrous marriage arrangement?

To be honest, he had not taken Vince's threats seriously at all. What he cared about was whether Rita was involved in this situation. He did not believe Rita was that kind of person.

From their first encounter, where

they argued, to their second meeting, where they could sit and

chat, he realized that her personality

much more generous than he

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had initially thought. She did

dnot

seem petty at all, contrary to his

initial impression.

Moreover, she was the daughter of the Russell family. Despite enduring so much, she still managed to maintain a positive attitude, which was truly commendable. It was precisely because of this that Sherman was continually drawn to her.

She was also a reporter, and they had gone through many things together for various reasons. He just wanted to know if Rita's approach was premeditated or if their initial contact was intentional on her part. After seeing Rita's message, Sherman was hesitant about whether to meet her again. He feared hearing the news he did not want to accept.

Meanwhile, Vince observed Rita's stealthy movements through the surveillance footage. About 10 minutes after she left the study, he made a call to the family driver.

"Yes, that's correct. Miss Rita just drove away in a hurry. I think she's going to meet someone. She didn't even ask me to take her," the driver reported.

Vince scoffed coldly. 'Who else

would be meeting other than

Sherman bet she can't wait to give

the USB flash drive to him. She's so eager to offer herself up, that she'll even betray her own father. What an ungrateful child I've raised!

With these thoughts in mind, Vince realized that he needed to intervene and put an end to Rita's schemes. He could not allow her to continue dwelling in the past or thinking she was still the heiress of the family while neglecting her basic needs to solely pursue her dreams,