Chapter 158 The Enemy of My Enemy
According to Wendy’s investigation, there weren’t any relatives left on Mario’s mother’s side.
But… she’d still have to ask Mario directly to be sure.
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“For now, forget everyone else,” she said. “Let’s talk about us. We’ve beeti so busy lately, even lunch is a rare luxury. When is it ever going to slow down?”
“Cliff Haven’s about to break ground. Once it’s up and running, I’ll hand everything off to Maggie’s team. Then I’ll be free. What about you?”
Chase gave her an apologetic look. “The patient’s condition is worse than we expected. The scans really don’t tell the full story–I need to see her in person to make the final call. As a doctor, I have to give it everything I’ve got. That said… the success rate just dropped by another five percent.”
It wasn’t high to begin with, and now it was even lower. That wasn’t exactly encouraging.
Wendy ran a hand through her hair and sighed. “It’s fine. Just do your best. I’m thinking of having Typhoon Corp do a teaser livestream for the surgery–kind of a soft promo for Wellinges Pharma. If it succeeds, we’ll celebrate the IPO. If it fails, we can’t let it damage anything. The board won’t let you off the hook that easily.”
No doubt about it.
Thankfully, Typhoon Corp had always been firmly in their corner.
Chase dropped Wendy off at the front gate of Quinn Group. Before she got out, she leaned in and gave him a quick kiss on the lips. “I’ll try to get home early tonight.”
“Alright.”
Van
The car sped off. Wendy was about to head up the stairs when she heard a couple beeps behind her. She turned and saw the tinted window of a black slowly rolling down, revealing a face that was both familiar and jarringly foreign.
Henry.
His driver was already standing by the open rear door. Henry smiled and waved. “Wendy, I’ve been waiting a while.”
Wendy hesitated. This was the front entrance to Quinn Group. If she got into that van and someone from the press happened to catch it…
Henry seemed to read her mind. “Relax. I’m no longer in charge of the Harrison Group’s media division. I don’t bother with setting up tabloid shots anymore. I just want to talk.”
Different status, different rules.
This time, Wendy didn’t hesitate. The driver opened the door, and she climbed in.
“I’ve got a meeting this afternoon. If you have something to say, make it quick.”
Henry couldn’t stop thinking about the smile she had when she stepped out of Chase’s car. Now, the way she looked at him–so cold–made his chest tighten painfully.
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Chapter 158 The Enemy of My Enemy
Five years late. Is it really too late to fix things?
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“So, what do you think of the new me?” Henry asked, glancing over with a casual smile. “You don’t look too surprised to learn who I really am.”
“Wasn’t much of a surprise. I had my suspicions,” Wendy said calmly. “Still, congrats. You played the long game–marrying into the Hudd family, letting yourself be used as a pay pretending to be obedient for the Harrison family… and now look at you.”
“I knew you’d understand. You always do.” Henry seemed genuinely pleased. “You know what that marriage really meant to me. I never had a choice.”
“So, what is this? You called me in just to brag?”
“No,” Henry said, shaking his head. “I wanted to ask if you’d be interested in working with me.. to bring down the Harrison family.”
Wendy really did make it home early that night.
Chase, for once, wasn’t buried in medical files. They sat down for dinner, watched a movie–just the two of them. But it didn’t take long for Chase to notice that Wendy’s mind was elsewhere.
Halfway through the movie, he paused it.
“What’s wrong?” Wendy perked up, forcing a smile. “I’m fine. Just tired, that’s all.”
Chase stared at her.
Maybe it was because they’d finally acknowledged their feelings. When two people truly loved each other, any lie–no matter how small–showed in the eyes.
Wendy couldn’t meet his gaze.
Chase gently tilted her chin, turning her face toward him. “Tell me the truth.”
Wendy let out a long sigh and sank back into the couch.
“Right after you dropped me off today, a black van that had been parked ahead of us called me over. Henry was inside. He made me an offer. He asked if I wanted to help him take down the Harrison family.”
Chase was stunned.
He’d assumed Moses Group was still a volatile variable–and that Henry viewed the Harrison family as his last fallback.
But now… Henry was actively plotting to destroy them?
That kind of grudge ran deep.
Even Mario, with all his hatred for the Harrisons, only wanted to take back what was rightfully his. He wanted his family’s legacy and the power that came with it.
But Henry–he was ready to burn the entire house down.
