The Woman From Hell

A few days later, news came from the industry that Grant Corporation and Yard Group had partnered up to bid for the land in North Courts.

Shannon looked at me admiringly when she learned the news. "You're probably the first person to convince their ex-husband to partner up with their enemy."Belonging to NôvelDrama.Org.

"It's just a matter of digging up the past for Theo. Whatever he decides is his business." I lowered my head and continued to process the documents. Even so, I could not help but smile. He should be calling soon.

Just when I was thinking this, my phone started ringing.

I eyed the number. Sure enough, it was him.

I deliberately waited for a moment before answering the call. "Mr. Nibel, hello."

"You're the one who facilitated Grant Corporation's partnership, no?" Nibel was blunt as he cut to the point straight away.

It just so happened that I also could save myself from beating about the bush with him. "Is my sincerity enough?"

Nibel's laughter sounded across the receiver. Shannon's attention was focused on what was happening on my side, and she narrowed her eyes at me.

"I've felt your sincerity, President Lane. I think our partnership will be a pleasant one."

"I hope nothing else will interfere with it," I said in an obscure manner, but Nibel was a smart man. He understood what I meant.

He laughed when he heard that and then answered, "Rest easy, President Lane. I never treat my partners poorly."

"Then I await your plans."

I hung up the call, and Shannon immediately dashed to me. "How did it go? Did he believe you?"

I nodded. "I think so."

"Yes! But Wanda, I still don't really get it. Why are you pretending to work with Nibel?" Shannon asked curiously.

Pursing my lips, I replied with a meaningful gaze, "If we really want to take down the Yards, the shortcut would be to work with powerful people. Of course, there's also Grant Corporation." "Didn't you join forces with the Wagners and the rest to defeat the Yards too?"

"It's not enough to rely on them alone. The Yards are not as simple as we imagine them to be. I must find us a stable backer to make sure nothing happens."

Shannon immediately understood and snapped her fingers. "Is Nibel this backer?" "That's right." I smiled slowly.

"What about Grant Corporation? Do you want to take them down too?"

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My smile disappeared when she mentioned this. Holding back my anger, slowly replied, "We have to make some sacrifices to achieve a certain goal."

Shannon looked at me as if she sensed something off. "Wanda, are you—"

"Since Theo and I have nothing to do with each other anymore, whatever happens to him isn't important to

me either, no?" I looked back at

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Shannon and raised a brow.

Her body faltered slightly, and she returned to her senses after a moment. "Do you not feel bad at all?"

"You don't need to worry about him. It's Theo. How could he ever have his guard down?" I could not help but laugh.

Even if Nibel were to lose in the end, Theo would not.

Suddenly, my phone rang. Shannon had wanted to say something but swallowed her words as I answered the call. "Professor Logan?" "Are you up for dinner tonight?" Don's voice sounded low and lifeless.

My brows furrowed. "Did something happen?"

"We can talk about it when we meet."

"Alright, I'll see you tonight."

I put down the phone and looked at Shannon. "Did you want to say something?"

She shook her head, likely already figured things out. "Was that Don?"

"Yes. Something might have happened. He didn't sound right. He asked to go out for dinner tonight to talk about it."

It just so happened that I also wanted to meet him.