Second Marriage to Mr. Rich (Ned Fletcher) novel Chapter 139

"Her figure clearly shows years of fitness!" fans of Ingrid, who came to pick her up, remarked.

They couldn't resist pulling out their phones to snap photos of Angeline and her daughter.

Ned's feet seemed glued to the spot. He watched until the black figure almost vanished from sight. Then he snapped back to reality. He pushed through the crowd before him and hurried after her.

Once out of the elevator, Angeline's phone wouldn't stop ringing.

Angeline and Yasmine Emmerson entered a coffee shop. They ordered hot milk and cake. Then she removed her mask.

"Yasmine, sit here for a bit. Mommy needs to take a call," she said.

"Okay!"

Yasmine grasped the milk cup with both hands. She took a few sips, leaving a milk mustache on her lips.

Angeline pulled out a tissue. She wiped Yasmine's mouth while listening to the anxious ramblings on the phone.

"Vitality Biotech Group's founder must attend the hearing in Marvonia. Otherwise, they'll take action against all our projects. They said it would affect our relations with the Marvonia government. Are you still refusing?" the voice on the phone said.

Angeline scoffed.

"They don't have a new trick up their sleeves after all these years! Sending you was already a big concession.

"We've cooperated with many hospitals and universities in Marvonia over these last few years. They clearly want our technology, yet they insist on a hearing to seem fair... Ha!"

"I've heard rumors recently. They've discovered your identity. Be careful," the voice warned.

"If they had found out, they wouldn't be talking to you but directly to me. Lying is the oldest trick in the book!"

Angeline lifted her coffee cup.

"Tell them, if they continue this nonsense at the hearing on the 29th and try to suppress Vitality Biotech like they did other tech companies, we'll cease all projects with Marvonian hospitals and universities and withdraw from the Marvonian market!"

"There's another interesting thing..." the voice chuckled.