Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 760

In the CEO’s office of the Moore Group headquarters, Lambert sat with an air of calm indifference. Across from him was Bran, the CEO of Moore—and incidentally, Irene’s ex-husband. Initially, Lambert had not considered Moore Group for this partnership, well aware of the marital ties that once connected the Moore family to the former Harper family.

Even though the relationship between the Harper and Stone families had grown somewhat delicate due to Ariana’s involvement, Lambert had no intention of entangling himself in any affairs linked to the Harpers.

His original target for negotiation had been a different corporation altogether.

But then, an unexpected turn of events led him to cross paths with Bran. After a brief conversation, the two found themselves surprisingly aligned in their thinking—and so, here they were now.

"Sixty-forty. That’s my final offer," Bran said, narrowing his eyes as he studied Lambert. His expression was unreadable—neither friendly nor hostile, but tinged with a certain subtlety. Bran had long been aware of the moderately popular game gaining traction, and as it happened, Moore Group specialized in internet-based industries.

He had already been considering reaching out to the Lamari Group for discussions.

In fact, his recent trip had been precisely for that purpose. But then, the incident involving Irene erupted, blowing up into such a scandal that he had no choice but to temporarily shelve the plan. To his surprise, however, he ended up encountering Lambert again. Seizing the opportunity, Bran broached the subject, and the two quickly found common ground on the project itself. The only sticking point was the division of profits and shares. For what felt like an eternity, Lambert had been skillfully deflecting and negotiating, neither side willing to yield.

Bran was growing impatient. He knew that if this continued, it would lead nowhere.

Moreover…

He had his own reasons for being willing to compromise.

Noticing Bran’s eventual concession, a glint of triumph flashed in Lambert’s eyes, and a faint sense of satisfaction warmed his chest.

*Finally*, he thought, *I can wrap this up and return home sooner.*

A relaxed smile spread across his face as he extended his hand. "Pleasure doing business with you."

Bran let out a cold laugh, but still extended his hand to return the handshake. "Pleasure working together," he said.

Well, this outcome was still within Bran’s acceptable range. So he wasn’t truly that displeased. He had a hunch that this game could bring considerable profits to the Moore Group. A minor loss like this hardly fazed him.

Just as Bran was about to casually exchange a few more pleasantries, Lambert’s phone suddenly rang.

The sound immediately made Bran’s expression stiffen.

In the end, he shot Lambert a half-smiling, half-skeptical look, his face showing clear displeasure.

During discussions of this nature, it was customary to turn off one’s phone or other devices proactively. If such an interruption occurred mid-negotiation, it signaled disrespect toward the other party—much like an employee’s phone ringing during an important meeting.

Of course, if the person you were negotiating with wasn’t particularly influential or high-ranking, you could let your phone ring ten times over, and no one would dare say a word.

But Bran’s status?

Not only was it no lower than Lambert’s—the Moore Group far surpassed the Stone family in stature.

Lambert’s eyes grew intense. "I may need some Rh-negative blood."

Bran blinked. "Rh-negative blood?" A slow, intrigued smile spread across his face. How interesting—he himself happened to have that rare blood type.

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When Lambert and Bran arrived at the hospital, they found Kiara trembling uncontrollably, crouched outside the hospital room with tear-filled eyes, unable to speak. The bodyguards stood nearby, their faces pale and tense.

As soon as Kiara spotted Lambert, she scrambled to her feet, her eyes red-rimmed. "Brother-in-law, I’m so sorry... I had no idea Ariana was injured." It wasn’t until they were in the car and she noticed Ariana’s complexion growing increasingly pale that Kiara began to suspect something was wrong. When Ariana suddenly passed out, she was completely stunned, unable to process what was happening.

It was only after they reached the hospital that she learned the truth: Ariana had been injured on her way to pick Kiara up. The doctor explained that Ariana suffered from severe anemia—a condition that might seem minor to some, but in serious cases, could be life-threatening.

What truly shattered Kiara was the doctor's discovery after testing Ariana's blood: she had the rare Rh-negative blood type, often referred to as "panda blood."

This blood type is perpetually in short supply across all hospitals, and any need for it must be arranged well in advance. An unexpected situation like this was the last thing anyone could have prepared for.

After listening to Kiara, Lambert felt a knot of tension in his chest, but he didn’t let panic take over.

Ariana’s anemia had always been a point of close attention for him. The moment his bodyguard reported she had collapsed from her injury and was hospitalized, Lambert had already considered the possibility she might need a transfusion. Back at Stone General Hospital, her primary physician had repeatedly emphasized that Ariana must avoid any injuries at all costs.

Lambert pressed his lips together, then turned to the composed figure of Bran beside him. His voice was steady as he said, “Bran, I need your help.”