She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 148

“Absolutely not!”

In the general manager’s office at the Hale Health Center, Dominic rejected the project proposal Melanie had submitted without a second thought.

Melanie stood before him, her expression stern, her hands clenched into tight fists behind her back.

“Dominic, this project is about the future of the company. If you’re doing this because of Evelyn…”

“What does this have to do with Evelyn?” Dominic slammed his hand on the desk. “Evelyn has never said a bad word about you behind your back. I’m disagreeing because your proposal is far too aggressive!”

Dominic barked at Melanie, his face contorted with unbridled rage.

In fact, Melanie wasn't wrong.

It was entirely because of Evelyn.

Ever since the last auction, his dissatisfaction with Melanie had been growing.

Evelyn had whispered in his ear a few times, saying that Melanie, buoyed by a little success, was becoming too eager for quick profits.

And now, here was this new proposal about a new anti-cancer drug.

The research and development for a new cancer drug required huge investment and came with high risks.

His Hale Health Center had already failed once; he wasn't about to go down that road a second time.

Melanie took a silent, deep breath.

Dominic’s reaction was not unexpected.

Getting the Hale Health Center to invest in new anti-cancer drug research was the first and most crucial step in the divorce trap she had designed for him.

It wouldn’t be easy.

But she was determined to succeed.

After his tirade, seeing Melanie remain silent, Dominic began to wonder if he had been too harsh.

He was still stewing over the last auction.

It wasn't as if no one there knew who he was, or that Melanie was his wife.

Yet, in front of all those people, Melanie had brazenly accepted Gabriel’s bid item.

Never mind that she had no use for it.

Melanie deliberately lowered her voice, adopting a mysterious tone.

“You know I have a wide network. I have inside information that Adrian Mercer, the most talented protégé under Elias at the Carter Group… he’s gone independent and opened his own studio, right here in Averin.”

At the mention of Elias and Adrian Mercer, Dominic’s expression clearly shifted.

Melanie knew he wouldn't be able to resist.

“The rumor is that Adrian Mercer and Elias had a falling out, which is why Adrian left, taking his own team with him to Averin… I think if we can seize this opportunity and partner with Adrian Mercer, the company’s future will reach a whole new level.”

Melanie’s words left Dominic in thoughtful silence.

It was an opportunity.

But he hadn't been wrong to call her aggressive.

It was a huge risk.

“You can go. Let me think about this.”

Dominic waved his hand, impatiently dismissing Melanie from his office before calling Evelyn in.