The Billionaire Heir Fell for the Wrong Girl (Hathaway Whitmore) novel Chapter 86

Chapter 86

Chapter 86

When Jeremiah arrived at Whitmore Group, he missed Hathaway.

She wasn’t there.

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Meanwhile, at the nail salon, the lighting was soft and the music gentle.

Hathaway was lounging on the sofa, sharing some sweet fruit with Evelyn as she watched the ‘nail technician carefully work on her nails.

For once, she let herself relax, finally letting go of all the tension she’d been carrying.

Suddenly, her phone buzzed; it was a call from Aurelia.

She picked up, and Aurelia’s voice came through. “Ms. Whitmore, Mr. Blackwood came by looking for you.”

Hathaway straightened up briefly, then sank back into the sofa. “Got it. Next time he comes, say I’m not here. And make sure he doesn’t go to the R&D department to see Killian or Ian.”

“Understood, Ms. Whitmore. I followed your instructions and didn’t let him get in touch with Killian,” Aurelia replied.

“Good job,” Hathaway said softly.

After hanging up, Evelyn caught the look on Hathaway’s face and couldn’t help but ask, “What’s wrong?”

Hathaway glanced at her freshly manicured nails, their gentle shine reflecting the light. A barely noticeable emotion flickered in her eyes.

No one understood this better than Hathaway.

Even if Killian and his R&D crew were gone, if a few projects got snatched away for now, Blackwood Tech was still a mountain no one could shake.

That massive business empire was never built on one patent or one team.

It all came down to Jeremiah.

All along, the one irreplaceable, core figure at Blackwood Tech had always been Jeremiah.

That was something nobody could ever steal.

From now on, Hathaway would have to steer clear of Jeremiah whenever she could.

As Hathaway was about to say something, three women passed by the doorway. It was Jessica, Elaine, and a woman she didn’t recognize.

Jessica and Elaine both noticed her at the same time. Elaine’s lips curled into a mocking smile as she said with a frosty edge, “Let’s take this room. There are seats open.”

The nail technician quickly came in to show them to their seats, and the three of them sat down to get their nails done.

Margot Fletcher, who didn’t know Hathaway, had barely settled in before the conversation shifted to investments.

She was obviously here to cozy up to Jessica, hoping to score some points.

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Everyone in their circle knew Jessica was Jeremiah’s woman, and getting close to her could mean big things for Margor’s

husband’s business.

These days, all the wives were scrambling to get in with Jessica.

As Margot started talking about the latest investment trends, Elaine jumped in right away, her tone full of pride. “Jessica invested early in Seraphine Beauty. She’s an actual shareholder now.”

“That’s impressive!” Margot praised. “I know you need real clout to become a shareholder in Seraphine Beauty. Ms. Kingsley, you’re obviously a cut above the rest.”

“Naturally,” Elaine said smugly. “Jessica isn’t like some people who are all talk, no substance.”

As she spoke, she shot Hathaway a dirty look.

Evelyn saw Elaine acting all high and mighty, full of herself. She was about to call her out, but Hathaway gently squeezed her hand and shook her head.

Hathaway knew Seraphine Beauty was going to tank.

Jessica would end up taking a huge loss, bleeding money. But Hathaway would sit back and enjoy the show. No way she’d give her a heads-up.

The thought made Hathaway’s lips curl into a subtle smile.

Jessica, who’d been keeping an eye on her, caught that smile. Her heart dropped, and unease crept in.

Maybe Hathaway was in on some insider info.

“Hathaway, what are you smiling at?” Jessica’s voice suddenly sharpened. “Do you know something about Seraphine Beauty? If you do, spill it.”

Her smile vanished as Hathaway feigned innocence. “I really don’t know anything.”

“Jessica, what could she possibly know?” Elaine scoffed. “She’s an Uriwlish major, knows nothing about business. She can’t compare to you, a PhD from a top Monarcia university.”

Margot looked surprised. “Wait, you all know each other?”

Realizing they all seemed to know each other, she was about to say something to smooth things over.

“Who says we know her?” Evelyn retorted. Their nails were finished, so she grabbed Hathaway’s hand. “Being around them for a second is a waste of air. Let’s get out of here.”

Jessica didn’t have time to care about Evelyn’s attitude right now.

Once they were gone, Jessica hesitated for a moment, then tried calling someone, but nobody picked up.

Margot, ever the observant one, noticed Jessica’s unease and said, “Ms. Kingsley, if you want to know more about Seraphine Beauty, I actually know someone who could help.”

Jessica nodded. “Thanks, Mrs. Fletcher. I appreciate it.”

After some effort, Jessica finally got the real scoop. Seraphine Beauty might look flashy on the outside, but the company was hollow.

Their cash flow was tight, the products hadn’t built up a good reputation yet, and they kept burning through money. Holding onto those original shares for the long haul was no guarantee of profit,

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Jessica’s face went stiff, but she still wasn’t ready to give up. “Seraphine Beauty looks like it has a bright future. How could there be a problem?”

The person on the other end said, “It’s a friendly warning. Don’t wait until you’ve dumped all your money in and can’t get it

back.”

Jessica froze. She didn’t want to lose face, especially not in front of Jeremiah. She couldn’t let herself look bad in his eyes. Without a second thought, she got up and left, not bothering to finish her manicure.

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After they left, Evelyn ordered two low-caloric meals and asked Hathaway, “So, is Seraphine Beauty really/going to flop

Hathaway nodded. “Yeah.”

“Couldn’t you have held back that smile? Now you’ve basically tipped her off!” Evelyn grumbled. “Wouldn’t it be better if she lost money?”

Hathaway flashed a mischievous grin. “Relax. Once she dumps her initial shares, that’s when the company will actually take off.”

After that, Seraphine Beauty soared to the top ranks of the beauty industry, its market value exploding. It became a publicly traded giant that nobody dared to look down on.

“Honestly, Jessica does have some real instincts,” Hathaway said.

In her previous life, Jessica sold off her shares. Hathaway made her pull the trigger sooner this time around.

Evelyn suddenly laughed. “She’s the kind of girlfriend who helps her man win, but you’re the type who guides your enemies straight into a trap.”

They both shrugged and burst out laughing.

Evelyn asked, “If you know this is a money-maker, why don’t you invest in it yourself?”

Hathaway glanced up, a confident smile tugging at her lips. “I’m already invested in projects that bring in way more money than this one ever could,”

Right now, she was sitting on nearly ten billion dollars.

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