The Best Revenge It Wasn't Even Your Child novel Chapter 696

Celine Logan was fuming. "What is wrong with the people from the Lee Group? We brought two of their project team members in, and now they're refusing to let us through?"

Catherine took out her phone. "It is for the best. We can head home early."

She had only come because she did not want rumors of a rift between her and Adelina to affect their new collaboration. Since Adelina did not care about keeping up appearances, Catherine saw no reason to force it.

Just as she finished messaging Zane Halloway, Celine let out a sudden gasp.

"Is—is that—"

Catherine glanced at her, then followed her line of sight.

Lance strode toward them. He wore a custom-tailored black suit that perfectly accentuated his athletic, predatory build. With his long legs and commanding presence, he practically owned the room.

"Is that Mr. James from SilverLeaf Industries?"

Though Celine was new to the corporate world, she had heard of Lance. She never expected to see him in person today. He was even more striking than his photos. What shocked her more was that he was looking right at them—and walking their way.

Celine was so thrilled she could barely speak, her heart hammering against her ribs.

"Why aren't you going in?" Lance stopped in front of Catherine, his dark gaze entirely focused on her.

Catherine shook off a sudden, uncontrollable flutter in her chest. "We were just leaving."

Lance raised an eyebrow, glancing at Celine. "What happened?"