"Mr. Kalmien, I... I really didn't know that Miss Eileen had your backing. I was wrong. I'll personally find Miss Eileen and apologize. Please, you must give me this chance."

Rafael tapped the tip of his shoe, his tone icy. "Do you know who the largest shareholder of this bank is?"

President Boyd shivered as he bit his lip. "The Kalmien Group."

Rafael's smile deepened, but the coldness in his eyes could freeze President Boyd into an ice sculpture. "As the bank's chief executive, how could you not know that this bank became mine three days ago? Why do you think I should give you a chance?"

President Boyd's face...