Jilted Ex-wife Billionaire Heiress novel Chapter 40

Chapter 40 Return The

Favour

Blanca sighed loudly. I changed the dinner meeting to a morning one, specifically to avoid having to spend more time than necessary with the guy. But he just doesn’t know when to give up. I had to have lunch with him. But I got what I wanted out of him.

She sat up straighter. ‘Kemp Industries is in big trouble.”

‘Do tell‘ Darya wasn’t surprised.

“You know the company’s been around for a long time, but its growth has plateaued. Its sales revenue and profit figures look impressive on paper, but the company’s bleeding cash. Banks who’ve caught wind of this are trying to distance themselves from Kemp. No more credit lines, no more loans with below–market interest rates. Long story short, the company’s going down.”

‘Sounds serious.‘ Darya processed the news. ‘Isn’t Hunter worried? His family owns the business, after all.‘

‘Nah.‘ Blanca waved a hand, dismissive. ‘He’s never interested in the business anyway. But he did tell me that his father’s trying to divest the energy business. They are making an effort to break into the hospitality industry.‘

‘So Kemp Industries is a sinking ship. Darya drummed her fingers on the desk. ‘Ha, no wonder Sharon tried so hard to get me to go with Kemp. She’s digging a trap for me.”

‘I asked Hunter about her,‘ Bianca said. ‘He’s never heard of a Sharon Hoyles from Paragon. But then, he’s just the CEO in name. Most of the work is done by the management team. Maybe Sharon approached someone else in his company. He said he’ll look into it and let me if he finds out something.‘

‘Good to know.‘ Darya wasn’t worried.

Bianca’s phone beeped.

She tapped on the screen. ‘Speak of the devil. Hunter just texted me.‘

‘He works fast.‘

‘He has nothing else to do anyway. The guy just sits around the office playing Grand Theft Auto all day.‘ She showed the message to Darya. “This proves Sharon’s a Judas. What do you want to do?‘

The evidence Bianca gathered was enough to prove Sharon’s misconduct and conflict of interests, both of which were grounds for dismissal.

‘She dug a trap for me.‘ Darya smiled. ‘I’m going to return the favour.‘

Darya mulled it over, then shot a quick message to Glen Chasey. ‘Help me arrange dinner tonight with Kemp Industries‘ VP, Howard Banks.‘

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‘Not necessary barys patted her friend’s arm 1 can rande guy like Band

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At her request, ten chose a private club for the dinner

Two people were slready sitting inside the cortiet room on the second for when Darys arrived

Sharon’s presence came as no surprise to her–Darys had instructed Glen to ispload her work calendar for the week onto the company’s intranet, accessible to all employees

Howard Banks belched as he set down a wineglass

He rose to his feet, both hands outstretched. ‘Miss Miller! What a pleasure to finally meet you?

Darya nodded at him and made no effort to shake his hand.

Sharon crossed her long legs, clad in black stockings.

The heavy makeup she wore was more suited for a date night than a work dinner.

But Howard Banks didn’t seem to mind.

He withdrew his hand, wiped his sweaty palm on his pantleg, still smiling. ‘Welcome. Sit down, please. Would you like a drink?

‘What are you doing here?‘ Sharon asked sarcastically. ‘I thought you weren’t interested in working with Kemp Industries.”

‘I could ask you the same thing.‘ Darya picked an armchair on the opposite side. ‘I don’t recall requesting your attendance at this dinner.‘

Sharon darted her eyes around.

As soon as she saw Darya’s calendar, she knew her chance had come.

She contacted Howard three hours before and struck a deal.

‘I invited Miss Hoyles.‘ The man came to her rescue. ‘I’ve been liaising with her before you joined Paragon, so I thought it would be good to have her here.‘

He rubbed his palms. ‘I hope you don’t mind.‘

‘Not at all.‘ Darya waved away the apology.

The lighting in the room was set deliberately dim.

Even so, Darya didn’t miss Howard’s meaty left hand caressing Sharon’s thigh.

‘Shall we order?‘ Howard pressed a call button to summon a waiter.

Meanwhile, his gaze travelled over Darya’s body.

Unlike Sharon, Darya wore almost no makeup.

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Her slim figure was clad in a tailor misde busines wait, which eventuated her curves

Already tipsy, Howard smacked his lips.

He had heard of Darys Miller before, but this was the first time they met face to face

I puzzled him why Miesh would want to divorce a stunner Wke her.