A Farewell After Being Reborn

Chapter 189

“Forget it. Something came up,” she said coolly.

“What the hell happened?” Henry fumed. “Didn’t you say that he adored his granddaughter the most? He’d hand over the distribution rights without a fuss and

ree to cancel the investment deal with Holcomb Corporation as long as we threatened him a little.”

Her expression darkened. “This matter is already set in stone. It can’t be changed. If we make another move, we’ll arouse suspicion from others. All we can do is switch

O another project.”

“Well, you’d better hurry up and find one! I need to prove my worth with a successful career, or Layla won’t give me the time of day!”

“Didn’t you brag about how skilled you are with women? I thought you said no woman could resist your charm. It’s been days, and you’ve made zero progress. Yet, here you are, making demands. Do you think I’m a fool?” she sneered as she listened to his demands.

“Of course not! I just need to work on a project to help you achieve your goals. Women these days have become astute. No matter how much of a smooth–talker I am, if I don’t have any accomplishments, it won’t fly,” he argued persuasively.

to get past her parents and relatives. Who am I if I just fool around

understood the logic behind it all. She had always intended to play

but she had been

1. Now that Henri had brought it up

was indeed a pressing

it out. Just hurry up

you. I won’t let

received a call from Collin. On the phone, he told her that, although the project had been signed over to her, the

research institute–CureX Pharmaceuticals.

agreed to this. After all, this matter went much

had already planned to keep an eye on Collin to ensure he wouldn’t sign anything over to Henry if negotiations failed. Sage hadn’t expected Ian to give up on the distribution rights

to promote the drug.

subordinates to come up with a plan for the promotion of the

assure you that the drug is effective. Professor Braun’s team has already tested it on a small scale in several hospitals, and the results have been positive,” she said confidently.

“Aren’t you worried that