Alex turned his head.
The butler walked over, and beside him stood an exceptionally beautiful woman.
She was tall—about 1.7 meters—with an elegant figure. A fitted black skirt and a purple blouse enhanced her refined temperament.Fair skin, flawless features as if carved by hand, soft chestnut curls, and fashionable black-rimmed glasses.Cold and intellectual, yet with an undeniable hint of charm.
Alex knew her—Rachel Liu.Sophia Song's closest friend. Not the female lead, but a critical supporting character.
She excelled in beauty, education, and ability.Compared to Sophia, the only thing she lacked was luck.
In his previous life, offended that Sophia pursued him, she had accepted Alex's father's offer and became his personal secretary.Her intention was clear—get close, gather evidence, expose him, and force Sophia to leave him.
Yet later, she had been the one drawn into his world.She helped him plot against protagonists, step by step.
And now, reborn, she still appeared by his side—right on schedule.
Alex smiled, nostalgia in his eyes."Rachel… long time no see."
Rachel's expression instantly turned cold.
"Hmph. As expected of a playboy—your gaze sticks the second you see a beautiful woman. Disgusting."
She straightened her posture, face serious."Hello, Mr. Lin. I am Rachel Liu. Master's degree in Management, Harvard University. Two years at Blue Mountain Investment Bank. Your father hired me as your personal secretary to assist with your work. Nothing more."
"Nice to meet you, Miss Liu," Alex said with a pleasant smile.
"I am not happy to see you," she snapped. "I will only handle work. Don't expect me to tolerate your nonsense. And if you fail to meet my standards, I will resign immediately."
"Of course," Alex replied lightly. "You're free to do as you like… Mimi."
Rachel froze."What did you call me?"
"Mimi. You have the character 'mei'—beauty—in your name. And you're quite the beauty, so the nickname suits you."
Rachel looked like she'd been stepped on."That is not a compliment! Don't call me that! My name is Rachel Liu!"
"Understood, Mimi."
"You can call me Rachel, Miss Liu, or Secretary Liu!"
"I understand perfectly, Mimi."
Her chest rose and fell with anger. She looked ready to hit him.
The butler quickly interjected."Miss Liu, young master was simply joking."
"I'm not so petty," Rachel said through clenched teeth. "Young master, it's already late. Shouldn't you begin work? If you slack off, I will report directly to your parents."
Alex nodded. He did need to start handling business.He needed resources and a foundation to deal with the future protagonists.
"What position will I take?"
"You may select any department as deputy director," the butler explained, "or become vice-president of a subsidiary and build results. Promotion will follow."
The privilege of a wealthy heir—beginning where others struggle their whole lives to reach.
Alex nodded."In that case, I choose Lin Investment Group."
Investment was easiest.With future knowledge and rebirth advantage, he would rise even faster this time.
"Very well, young master," the butler said happily. "You will serve as Vice-President. The company will provide a car, secretary, driver, and personal bodyguard. You already have a car and secretary. Shall we assign a driver and bodyguard, or will you select them yourself?"
"I'll choose," Alex replied.
He remembered a loyal expert from his previous life in the security department—someone who had followed him faithfully.
He would bring that man back to his side again.
A new chapter was beginning.
And all the key players were falling into place.