She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 136

“Yes,” Preston admitted without even looking up.

The swift, calm response caught Gabriel by surprise.

As far as he knew, neither the Whitmore family nor Stellaris PharmaTech had any particular grudge against Novarison Pharmaceuticals.

Yet this move from his brother was aimed at completely destroying them.

Gabriel was utterly baffled.

Normally, despite his intimidating appearance, his brother was a good person and wouldn't take things to such an extreme.

It couldn't be…

Did Novarison Pharmaceuticals mess with his brother’s future wife?

Gabriel shrugged.

He didn't think Novarison Pharmaceuticals would be that reckless.

“Bro, people in our circle are starting to suspect you’re the one behind this…”

“So?”

“Aren't you worried they'll all get paranoid, band together for protection, and no one will dare do business with Stellaris PharmaTech anymore?”

Finally, the pen in Preston's hand stopped moving.

He slowly lifted his gaze, his eyes meeting Gabriel's for a brief moment.

Gabriel felt a shiver run down his spine.

He heard Preston speak calmly, “They can try.”

***

At the Hale Group.

The meeting had ended long ago, but Evelyn hadn't seen Dominic emerge.

She pushed open the door and found Dominic alone in the conference room.

He sat with his head in his hands, the weight of his failures finally bowing his shoulders.

Evelyn cleared her throat, walked over, and gently placed a delicate hand on Dominic’s shoulder.

“Dominic, don't worry about it anymore… What’s done is done. Worst case, we just don't partner with Novarison. Their problems won't affect us…”

Smack!

Dominic suddenly slammed his hand on the table, making Evelyn jump.

The more Dominic thought about it, the angrier he became.

Melanie was so much better…

At least Melanie was a help to his career.

After repeatedly canceling Melanie's projects only to fail himself, Dominic felt he owed her.

“I have to make it up to her…”

Sitting in his car, Dominic suddenly had an idea. He took out his phone and called Gavin.

“Gavin, where was that auction you mentioned before?”

***

A grand auction was being held tonight aboard the massive cruise ship, the Silver Horizon.

Melanie followed Dominic inside and they took their assigned seats.

“If you see anything you like later, just bid on it. I’ll pay,” Dominic’s voice murmured in her ear.

Melanie remained silent.

She had no idea what had gotten into Dominic tonight. He had suddenly announced he was taking her to an auction and said she could buy whatever she wanted.