She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 1233

"Don't be nervous!"

The voice drifting through the receiver was accompanied by a soft chuckle.

However, Aria wasn't entirely sure if the Bennett heiress was fighting off a cold or if her voice naturally sounded like that.

It sounded incredibly raspy, grating on the ears.

Miles away in Quillborne City, Quarevia.

Inside a sterile hospital room.

Elara Bennett lay in her hospital bed, her grip tight around her phone.

She was nowhere near ready to be discharged!

They said severe injuries took months to heal, and she had suffered extensive external and internal trauma.

Naturally, her voice reflected that damage, scraping like rough sandpaper.

"Director Royce, you're currently the head of the Gavin Lockridge Medical Research Institute, correct?"

"...Yes, I am."

"Here's the deal. I have a project I'd like to discuss with your institute. I wonder if you might be interested?"

As Elara spoke, a chilling, calculating smile spread across her face.

Hidden within that expression was a storm of dark, volatile emotions.

Such as—

Bitter resentment.

Such as—

Agonizing pain.

Such as—

Mocking self-deprecation.

And lastly—

Pure, unadulterated hatred.

Back in Averin.

The friendly basketball match had wrapped up, and Dominic Hale had eagerly offered to host a celebratory dinner for everyone from both companies. He had already booked the restaurant.

Gavin Lockridge stood behind him, shooting a glance at Dominic before shifting his gaze to Melanie Royce.

It was glaringly obvious that Dominic was using this as an excuse to get more face time with Melanie, desperately hoping to win her over.

"Mr. Hale, do you happen to know where Aria went?"

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