She Quit Her Family and Found Herself novel Chapter 268

Just then, one of the society ladies murmured loudly enough for the group to hear.

"Didn't Professor Valery's daughter-in-law just say they were on the verge of locking down a partnership with that institute? Something about a 'win-win situation'? Because it sounds to me like they're still stuck in the bidding phase."

Sylvie's face flushed hot with humiliation.

That woman's offhand comment felt like a physical slap across the face in front of the entire room.

She had spoken with such absolute certainty just an hour ago. Now, her lies were being dragged into the harsh light, and she didn't have a single word of defense.

Right on cue, Valery's eyes darkened menacingly. She whipped her head around, shooting daggers at Sylvie.

Valery didn't know the actual business details. All she knew was that Herbert had been moving heaven and earth to secure a deal with the Conrad Atherton Institute. Herbert never discussed the nitty-gritty of the negotiations at home.

Because of that, she had blindly trusted whatever Sylvie—who worked as his right-hand woman—told her!

Pale as a ghost and panicking, Sylvie quickly sidestepped behind Herbert, trying to use his broad shoulders as a shield against Valery's furious, interrogating glare.

Wade watched Hulda walk back toward Joanna, his expression shifting through a dozen different emotions.

He knew exactly how much blood, sweat, and tears his son had poured into trying to secure this partnership.

Seeing the CEO of Zenith Data practically groveling at Hulda's feet sent another devastating shockwave through Wade's chest.

He turned to Herbert, desperate for answers. "Herbert, what on earth is going on here?"

Why was the CEO of Zenith calling Hulda 'Director'? What kind of connection did she have with the Conrad Atherton Institute?

"Exactly, Herbert. Isn't Hulda just a..." Valery cut herself off abruptly.

VERIFYCAPTCHA_LABELVerify