She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 565

When Nathaniel heard that the Royce Group's most stable clients had issued statements declaring exclusive partnerships with Aria's Creative Studio, his mind buzzed as if struck by a blunt object.

Furthermore, today, Aria announced her studio's joint venture with the Hale Group to establish the Goldencrest Botanical Reserve. She published sample efficacy data matching the Royce Group's standards, but priced at a mere third of theirs.

The approved VitalBreath Fortis also hit the market today, flooding the major hospitals and pharmacies across Averin.

After all, in the short term, their production capacity couldn't support a statewide or nationwide rollout.

Almost instantly, Aria's Creative Studio and the Hale Group became the hottest topic in the pharmaceutical industry.

To aggressively promote VitalBreath Fortis, Aria hired a massive online army of marketing accounts, influencers, and celebrity streamers.

She was determined to make a splash.

Overnight, the joint product from Aria and the Hale Group became a viral sensation, with countless patients eagerly buying it and leaving rave reviews.

The Royce Group's original clients and partners gradually defected to Aria's studio.

Within days, the Royce Group was thrown into absolute chaos.

Everyone waited for Nathaniel to return and make a decision on their next move.

However, Nathaniel was still confined to the hospital.

Preston wouldn't allow him to be discharged.

"This is a mission from my girlfriend, and I have to follow her orders."

To distract Nathaniel, Preston specifically asked for a chessboard to be brought in.

Most men of Nathaniel's age enjoyed a good game of chess.

Initially, Nathaniel felt not only targeted by Aria's schemes but also placed under house arrest by Melanie.

"Melanie is now the COO of the Royce Group. Don't you want to see how she handles a sudden crisis like this?"

Preston's calm demeanor surprisingly eased Nathaniel's burning anxiety.

"Sigh! I really am getting old," Nathaniel lamented.

They were brothers who had gone through hell together, and their families had been close for generations.

Nathaniel let out a heavy sigh.

To say he wasn't disappointed, heartbroken, or sad would be a complete lie.

"If you don't start focusing, I'm going to win," Preston said evenly.

Snapped back to reality, Nathaniel watched as Preston's white-gloved hand picked up a knight and placed it firmly on the board.

"Checkmate."

Nathaniel was stunned.

He had always prided himself on being a decent chess player.

His gaze involuntarily fell onto Preston's hands. Those white gloves always stood out, no matter the occasion.