He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 436

*A man who wrongs his wife invites ruin; a man who cherishes her invites prosperity.*

He used to scoff at that saying, genuinely believing that a woman played an insignificant role in a man's professional success.

But looking at the desolate ruins of his life now, he finally understood how deeply true it was.

But clearly, it was far too late.

"I..." Yardley's spirit was broken. He opened his mouth, prepared to resign as CEO.

But suddenly, the boardroom doors burst open, and his secretary rushed in, looking breathless and ecstatic.

"Mr. Chairman! The CEO of Thorne Industries and his daughter are here! They said they have a multi-billion-dollar tourism project they want to discuss with us, and they specifically requested to speak with Mr. Flynn!"

Everyone in the room gasped, their heads snapping toward the glass walls of the conference room.

Standing in the reception area was an impressive entourage.

At the forefront was a man in his early fifties. He exuded power and authority, clearly a man accustomed to being at the top of the food chain.

Standing right next to him was a stunning, curvy young woman with a sharp bob. Her makeup was flawless, and she was staring intently through the glass, her eyes locked onto Yardley with an unmistakably sultry, longing gaze.

"That's the Thorne family from Sutton City! I can't believe they're throwing us a lifeline at a time like this!"

"This is a godsend! But wait, we've never done business with Thorne Industries before. Why would they randomly show up to pitch us?"

The board members were completely floored, erupting into excited whispers.

Watching the young woman practically undress Yardley with her eyes through the glass, Franklin instantly connected the dots.

The Guild controlled multiple massive conglomerates and held heavy sway over international businesses run by expats. Their influence across the country was monolithic.

For years, the Flynn Group had tried to partner with Thorne Industries on major developments but had never gotten a foot in the door.

No one could have predicted that the CEO himself would show up with his daughter to beg for a partnership.

It didn't take a genius to read between the lines.

Adjusting his tie, Yardley strode out of the boardroom.

Watching his son leave, a shrewd light gleamed in Franklin's eyes. It seemed Yardley had a secret ace up his sleeve after all. He wasn't as useless as Franklin had feared.

Right at that moment, Franklin's phone rang. It was an international call from Country A.