Chapter 37 Smoke, Mirrors, and Strategy
Every time Henry came home, he flew into a rage.
Through the audio recordings Fiona had sent, Wendy could hear his furious voice nearly breaking through the speakers.
“Why hasn’t Wendy announced her divorce from Chase? Why is she letting everyone think I’m the one breaking up a marriage?”
Zynn had attended several dinners lately, and everyone seemed eager to gossip. She did her job well, repeating exactly what Wendy instructed–making her relationship with Henry sound as ambiguous as possible.
The gossip spread like wildfire. Online rumors surged again. But this time, Wendy didn’t pull Chase in to play along.
She didn’t want him dragged through the mud.
Love or not–it was clearer than ever where the line stood now.
“Henry’s about to crack, but Bruno’s feeding him incentives. There’ve been more contracts. landing on his desk, while the projects Larry was handling? All canceled. Each for a different reason,” Sammy said, crossing her legs and spinning her chair with a grin.
“Henry really is ruthless. He’s using Wendy and Quinn Group to get back into the Harrison. family, while quietly tanking Larry’s deals to make their parents think Larry’s incompetent. Leaving them no choice but to rely on him.”
“Men,” Zynn muttered. “Absolutely vicious.”
Then Sammy added, “Dawn’s staking out that woman at Cloud Hotel.”
“Keep a close eye on her. Don’t let her slip away. I’ve got a feeling Henry won’t let her live much. longer either.”
Zynn’s eyes widened. “Come on, seriously? That’s his daughter’s birth mother. You think he’d actually go that far?”
A marriage with no love couldn’t be salvaged by a child. And Henry was never the merciful type.
“Get ready. You’re headed to Townsville. One week for a joint consultation. It’s an important case. A patient under two years old–very rare. The files have been sent. Read them when You’ll confirm the surgical details on arrival, and operate the next day.”
you can.
Chase’s name was on the team list, along with Mr. Lance and Blanc.
Mr. Lance would lead the second surgery. Chase was his first assistant, and Blanc. still an intern.
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A few veteran specialists were also listed. Both hospitals clearly treated this seriously.
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It was rumored the child had extremely powerful connections–so powerful, no one even dared to name them.
That night at home, Chase told Wendy about the trip. He thought she’d be upset, but she surprised him.
“Just make sure you rest well.”
“You’re not mad?”
Wendy looked amused at his caution. “Why would I be? I didn’t want you going abroad because our relationship isn’t stable yet. But if we remarry one day, and you still want to study overseas, I won’t stop you. This is just a work trip. I get it.”
It was rare to see Wendy so understanding. She was almost a different person these days.
Chase felt relieved and smiled.
But in truth, Wendy thought the timing was perfect.
Thanks to her and Sammy’s efforts, the Harrison family had finally agreed to let Henry return- and were even planning a birthday banquet for Joy. The invitation had already arrived at Quinn Group.
It specifically requested that Wendy attend with her husband.
But Chase clearly didn’t want anything to do with the Harrison family. If she didn’t bring him, people would think their relationship had soured again.
A business trip was the perfect excuse.
Wendy quietly let out a breath.
“No need to prepare a suit for Mr. Chase. He’s going on a trip. Leaves tomorrow.”
Later, in her study, Wendy called Sammy on video chat. “He’s leaving for ten days. Perfect timing to avoid the Harrison family banquet. Pick a good gift for Joy–make it extravagant. Useless, but expensive.”
“Got it,” Sammy replied, scrolling through luxury gift sites. “I found a diamond princess gown. Every diamond is hand–set. Price tag: three million. Definitely useless and expensive.”
Wendy didn’t hesitate. “That’s the one.”
This was a gift for the Harrison family. It had to be lavish. The more she spent, the more it would look like she valued Henry and Joy.
There were important guests scheduled for the evening too.
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know why and didn’t ask. He went to the kitchen to pour some herbal tea. But just as he reached. the study door, he heard Wendy’s voice on the video call.
“Yeah, I’m worried Chase might overthink it. I don’t want him around the Harrison family either -there’s not a single decent person among them. They ruined our wedding once, and now they want to humiliate him again. His trip makes it easier. Saves me from making up an excuse.”
“Pull the three million from my personal account. Don’t touch company funds.”
Chase stood in the hallway for a moment. Now he understood why she’d agreed so quickly.
But she wasn’t wrong. He really didn’t want to see any of them..
Once it went quiet inside, he knocked on the door.
“Don’t stay up too late. I’ve got an early flight.”
“Okay, I’m heading to bed now.”
Joy’s birthday banquet was also Henry’s grand return to the Harrison family. It was bound to be a spectacle.
What Wendy didn’t expect was for the entire Harrison family to line up outside greeting guests like it was a wedding-
The moment she arrived, someone grabbed her hand and pulled her to the front, forcing her to stand at the entrance and greet guests alongside them.
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