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.

parents and relatives. Who am I if I

all. She had always intended

been preoccupied with other tasks

1. Now that Henri had brought

indeed a pressing

sort it out. Just hurry up and win her over!”

won’t let her get

from Collin. On the phone, he told her that, although the project had been signed

research institute–CureX Pharmaceuticals.

this matter went much more

on Collin to ensure he wouldn’t sign anything over to Henry if negotiations failed.

promote the drug. This wasn’t something that could be done in a day or two.

Collin, she called Shane and asked his subordinates to

effective. Professor Braun’s team has already tested it on a small scale in several

he asked thoughtfully, “Aren’t you worried that