On top of that, it was unnecessary for the company's president to come for a bid. If their company had a good plan, one of their employees could do it for them.However, Fabian shook his head and looked at Maria. "You don't understand anything! Do you know why Alexander went abroad? According to one of the sources, something happened to his factory in Burnwken.“There's some sort of poisoning among his staff. Regardless of whether it's something he can deal with or how chaotic Burnwken is, once he leaves, who knows when he’ll come back."Fabian hoped that Alexander would not return. It would be even better if he died there. Once Alexander died, La Beaute Group would be in chaos. Following that, the company's market share would drop, which would be when Fabian would step in and buy a large portion of the company. Then he would take advantage of this opportunity to surpass them.Even the thought of this made him laugh out loud."It's so chaotic in Burnwken. Why does he have to go th
"Ree, do you know what time it is? Why are you still experimenting? Even though you're back, you're rarely at home. You stay out so much that I barely see you," Maria said.However, the voice on the other end was calm. "Even if I'm home, how often would you see me?""I…" Maria was at a loss for words.Rhea was right because Maria was rarely home herself. She would go out to play cards with her friends or go shopping every day. Recently, she had been occupied with this miracle doctor and would always drop by Cameron's house."Then let's go shopping when you’re back. Don't spend your days stuck in the lab. What's there to do there? How can you find a boyfriend if you lock yourself up in that place? You're not young anymore; if you don't start thinking for yourself, I'd have to step in! Are there any boys chasing you right now?"Sure enough, Maria brought up this topic again.The call went silent, and Maria thought the call had gotten disconnected, so she checked to see if Rhea was
Unexpectedly, Rhea said, "I know! You're talking about Mr. Dominic's secret apprentice. Is there any proof of it? As far as I know, he has never disclosed who his apprentice is. Could he just be a fraud?""No, no!" Maria quickly defined. "I heard about this from an insider. It took me a lot of effort to find that informant. I'm sure the news is reliable! Mr. Austin has never publicly declared that he is Mr. Dominic's secret apprentice. He's not a liar. He took excellent care of my friend's cousin's grandson!"Rhea was speechless at her mother's feeble attempt to convince her."All right, now. Let's not talk about this. It's making me angry! That brat doesn't even appreciate my efforts!" The more Maria talked about this, the angrier she became. In the end, she waved around and stopped talking."Did you say that Anastasia doesn't want to be cured? That she doesn't want to lose weight?" Rhea asked again after returning to her senses."Who knows?! I think Mrs. Russell is brainwashing
The lights in the institute’s laboratory were on all night. Austin yawned at the crack of dawn as he removed his mask and washed his hands. He rubbed his worn-out, swollen eyes as he left the lab.He had not stayed up for two nights straight in vain. They were already at their final stage. He did not think the problem was that serious.Over the past two days, he had carefully pondered the issue at hand. Since Lily could do it, why couldn't he? How was she any better than him? She was only a part of this project earlier than him and had more experience than him.Since she had more opportunities for practice, she would be further along than he. He must have been too impatient these days to have overlooked this.With this new point of view, he let himself get caught up in the project and worked long hours. He wanted to spend more time narrowing the gap between him and Lily. He needed to achieve something.If he failed to overthrow this woman, he would have to reevaluate himself.Aus
Even if the woman did not stay up, it was still early for her to be here."Hold up, Professor Thompson. I have a quick question to ask." With that, Austin quickly turned around and went downstairs.However, as soon as he reached the first floor, he realized that Thompson was alone. The woman seemed to have left."Austin, what's the matter?" Thompson asked with a smile, apparently waiting for him."It's just a little bump I've encountered during the experiment." Looking over his shoulder, Austin asked, "Professor Thompson, who was that woman just now? Is she also from our institute? Why is she here so early?""Oh, she is, but she's working on another project," Thompson answered lightly. "That's why you haven't seen her much. So, what is it that you want to ask?"Ignoring his question, Austin nodded. "Oh, I see. I never knew we were doing other projects. I've never heard you mention anything about them. What project is it?""Austin, you've been here long enough to know that you sh
Thompson smiled, unimpressed. He was expecting to hear this.Seeing his smile, Austin felt shame wash over him. Although he never explicitly stated that he was Dominic's secret apprentice, others were spreading the word for him. Austin did not correct them either. Therefore, this smile that Thompson had was as if he could see right through Austin's charade."The old man hasn't felt very good for the past few years, so he doesn't want to meet outsiders. However, if you have any questions that you need me to ask him, maybe I can help you with that," Austin added after clearing his throat.These words implied that he was close to Dominic. Although Austin couldn't bring Thompson to see Dominic, he could still offer to help solve a problem or two."Really?" Sure enough, this piqued Thompson's interest. "If that's the case, great! There are a few problems I've been trying to figure out. Austin, if it’s no trouble please help me ask Mr. Dominic.""Of course!" Austin straightened his back
The woman ignored his anger, and her lips' corners curved upward slightly. "I don't know you, but we will once we talk."Austin did not know what to say.‘The world has changed! When did women become so bold and crazy?!’Before this, there was Lily, who was always there to condemn him everywhere he went. Now, this woman also happened to be from the research institute.‘Are all the women from this institute insane?!’At that moment, Austin suddenly remembered that she was a part of the research institute and that Thompson said she was working on another project. With that in mind, he toned down his temper."All right, but this isn't a suitable place to chat. Let's go somewhere else." Austin glanced around and suggested, "There's a nearby—""Here is just fine," she interrupted him. "Let's just talk here.""Here?" Austin looked around. They were close to the laboratory building, and although it was still early, it was almost time for work. There would be people coming in and out f
The woman’s gaze was sharp as her eyes focused on him. Her thin lips moved, spitting out a name. "Rhea Moore.""Rhea…Moore," Austin repeated after her. He ransacked his brain, attempting to match a face to that name, but to no avail. Then he nodded. "Are you from the research institute too? Professor Thompson mentioned that you're in charge of another project. What is it?"Rhea looked at him with squinted eyes. "Are you the one who will be treating my cousin?""Who?!" Austin was startled by her question."Anastasia Rollins," she replied, "Didn't you promise my mother?"Only after Rhea mentioned Anastasia's name did Austin remember what had happened. "You mean that fat—" Just as he was about to finish his sentence, he quickly corrected himself after feeling like it was inappropriate. "So, you're Mrs. Moore's daughter.""Do you know how?" Rhea ignored his words and asked directly."Of course I do. Isn't that girl just obese? It's as hard and as easy as it can get. The important th