A Farewell After Being Reborn novel (Sage and Ian) novel Chapter 189

"Forget it. Something came up," she said coolly.

"What the hell happened?" Henry fumed. "Didn't you say that he adored his granddaughter the most? He'd hand over the distribution rights without a fuss and agree to cancel the investment deal with Holcomb Corporation as long as we threatened him a little."

Her expression darkened. "This matter is already set in stone. It can't be changed. If we make another move, we'll arouse suspicion from others. All we can do is switch to another project."

"Well, you'd better hurry up and find one! I need to prove my worth with a successful career, or Layla won't give me the time of day!"

"Didn't you brag about how skilled you are with women? I thought you said no woman could resist your charm. It's been days, and you've made zero progress. Yet, here you are, making demands. Do you think I'm a fool?" she sneered as she listened to his demands.

"Of course not! I just need to work on a project to help you achieve your goals. Women these days have become astute. No matter how much of a smooth-talker I am, if I don't have any accomplishments, it won't fly," he argued persuasively.

"Besides, it's not only about winning her over. I also need to get past her parents and relatives. Who am I if I just fool around without a solid background?"

Of course, she understood the logic behind it all. She had always intended to play the long game to reel them in.

Ivy had always planned for Henry to start a business, but she had been preoccupied with other tasks recently and hadn't had a chance to arrange it. Now that Henri had brought it up himself, it was indeed a pressing issue.

"I'll sort it out. Just hurry up and win her over!"

"I hear you. I won't let her get away."

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Sure enough, Sage received a call from Collin. On the phone, he told her that, although the project had been signed over to her, the drug would still be promoted under the name of the research institute—CureX Pharmaceuticals.