As expected, a blowhard like Engston, swollen with arrogance, couldn't keep his mouth shut. His lustful demeanor confirmed he'd slept with the secretary.
Beyond trade secrets, Jake also uncovered some scandalous private details that made him blush. He couldn't help muttering, "They really know how to have fun."
The secretary's rich inner monologue could've starred in a Japanese adult film.
Time flew by, and soon it was noon. Engston eagerly invited Manager Mina to lunch, but she declined.
On the way back to the hotel, Mina remained silent until they reached her room. Only then did she ask Jake for his thoughts. He revealed the secrets he'd overheard.
In truth, Aven's contract terms were the same as previous years. Engston had secretly altered them—on the surface, it was a 60-40 split, but in reality, it matched the 70-30 arrangement. He'd even prepared a shadow contract.
Rather than being surprised, Mina looked at Jake with newfound respect. "You knew about this too?"
