NovelApexChapter 667
Everyone froze. No one thought Tanya had it in her to be the manager, but when | started clapping, they
awkwardly joined in.
Standing next to me, Tanya soaked up the mix of shocked and half-hearted applause. | could tell she was holding
her breath, like this was her big moment-the one she'd been waiting forever for.
She was the comeback queen, climbing up only to get knocked down again and again. But here she was, finally
at the top. | could see the fire in her, the need to prove herself. That drive was exactly what | wanted-needed,
actually. But only if | could control it. | wanted to push her until that fire burned too hot, until she'd take risks
that'd play right into my hands.
"Let's hear from Ms. Twain," | announced, nudging her into the spotlight.
Tanya hesitated, nerves clear as day, but she wasn't stupid. She pulled herself together and gave a solid speech.
Once the ceremony wrapped up, | led her to the manager's office. Of course, | took the main seat, leaving her to
stand. A few minutes ago, I'd let her have her little victory. Now, | was reminding her who really ran the show.
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| was going to mess with her-build her up, then tear her down-until she hatedwith everything she had.
"Tanya, the bar's all yours now," | said, leaning back. "Think you can handle it? If not, speak up-I'll find someone
else."
No way she'd back out after that speech.
"You're not trying to humiliateand take it back, are you?" she shot back, testing me.
| laughed. "Relax. I'm not that petty. But if you're in charge, there are rules."
She stood there like a student about to get lectured. It was almost funny how different she was now-money really
does work wonders.
"lI won't micromanage," | said. "How you run the bar is your call. Just treat it like it's yours."
Her eyebrows shot up. She clearly didn't expectto hand her that much control.
| locked eyes with her. "When | work with someone, | go all in. Sas a relationship: trust completely, or don't
trust at all. | chose you, so | trust you."
The way she looked atthen, like | was skind of CEO handing out golden tickets, was priceless.
In that moment, | realized how much fun it could be to mess with someone like her.
"But," | added, "one non-negotiable: everything has to be legal. If something shady happens, I'll take the heat-
but so will you."
She nodded quickly. "Got it."
"Great. Let's make it official." I slid a contract across the desk.
Tanya took her treading it, her serious expression making it clear she wasn't about to get played.
I just chilled, scrolling on my phone while she went through every line.
Ten minutes later, she finally signed. Just as she pushed it back, | tapped the signature line. "Fingerprint too."
She rolled her eyes but pressed her finger onto the ink pad and stamped it.
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| flipped through the contract, pretending to check it, before standing. "That's it. I'll only look at the monthly
financials-profit or loss, that's all | care about."
As | headed for the door, | spun the chair tically. "Oh, and this chair's comfy. Enjoy it."
Tanya stiffened, but | just smirked and walked out.
With the signed papers in hand, | went straight to the police station. | wasn't about to set a trap for someone
else and end up caught in it myself.
While | waited for the desk officer to process everything, a familiar voice rang out from the entrance.
"Officer, I'd like to report a crime."
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