The new novels offered to the reader, written in a purely “Chase” style, tell of intricate intrigues, countless murders, chases, shootouts, etc. All this is flavored with subtle humor, keen observation and excellent plot development. (book summary) Chad Winters is a bank clerk who dreams of a luxurious life and wealth, but does not have much success at work. His boss, an old friend of his father, gives him one last chance to curry favor and appoints the eccentric millionaire Shelly Vestal to the position of personal attorney, with whom it is very difficult to work with. Chad managed to interest her in his candidacy and earn her trust. Over time, she falls in love with Chad, and everything would be fine if she weren't so ugly. However, he decided to step over his tastes and pride and marry her, but this is not so easy to do, and soon he already hated his wife. And then such an alluring and seductive personal secretary Shelley gives ambiguous signs of attention in his direction... (annotation from fantlab) Published under the titles: The Path to Wealth; Beginner's Strike; Newbie Feint; Insidious blow; The never-ending path of hatred; A trap for simpletons.