She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 366

As Aria asked Dr. Hayes, she kept batting her eyelashes at Preston.

The constant flirting was enough to make Melanie sick to her stomach.

She realized Aria had genuinely taken a liking to Preston; otherwise, she wouldn't be subtly trying to get him a spot on a major project.

While Melanie didn't know Preston all that well, she was certain his family background was impressive.

There had to be a personal reason he chose to transfer to a branch office instead of working at Stellaris PharmaTech’s headquarters.

But it was clear Aria didn't understand any of that.

She probably just saw Preston as a pretty boy with nothing but looks and saw herself as the wealthy heiress who could give him a leg up in his career.

Dr. Hayes hesitated for a moment before reluctantly agreeing.

“Well, since you’ve put it that way, Aria, the next time I meet with the contact from Stellaris PharmaTech’s head office, I’ll ask about it. We’ll see if we can get him transferred to our project.”

Dr. Hayes nodded at Aria with a cheerful smile.

Aria beamed back with a fawning expression.

“Then I’ll thank you on Mr. Whitmore’s behalf, Professor.”

“That won’t be necessary.”

The entire restaurant suddenly fell silent.

Preston’s voice was deep and magnetic, but it cut through the air like a sharp knife, sending an involuntary shiver down everyone’s spine.

“I’m not interested in your project. And, Ms. Royce…”

Preston’s gaze shifted to Aria, his eyes fierce.

“We don’t know each other.”

Aria immediately looked down, flushed with embarrassment and at a loss for words.

Dr. Hayes was clearly displeased with Preston’s rejection.

“Young man, you shouldn't be so overly ambitious. Do you have any idea how many people would kill to get into our project? We’re researching a revolutionary new cold medicine, initiated by Aldoria University here in Averin, in collaboration with Stellaris PharmaTech, Nathaniel, and my own Cyranth University.”

Dr. Hayes adopted the air of a seasoned academic.

“But most importantly… we’ve brought on the pharmaceutical genius, Schrödinger’s Pill, as a consultant.”

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