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A life like this really wasn’t much fun.
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“For now, put the Harrison family’s collaboration on hold,” Wendy said. “Focus on the partnership with the Tourism Bureau instead. That’s where the real priority is. And we need to accelerate Cloud Hospital’s preparations for going public. If we don’t get everything on track by next year, Chase’s chairman position won’t hold much weight.”
“Madam Wendy,” Maggie knocked at the door, “Ms. Lemon is here.”
Ms. Lemon?
For a second, Wendy didn’t react.
They usually called Waylon by his first name. Ms. Lemon must mean Lemon.
“Bring her to my office. I’ll be right there.”
Wendy rarely met with Lemon. They had no real personal relationship, only exchanging polite nods and a glass of wine at business events.
For Lemon to come in person meant something important.
The Fred family was a major force in the entertainment industry–way beyond what the Harrison family could ever hope to match. When it came to choosing a spokesperson for Quinn Group’s luxury jewelry line, anyone with a brain knew where the smart choice lay.
“Madam Wendy.” Lemon was already sitting there, typing away on her phone. She didn’t even look up when Wendy came in. “Had dinner with Chase the other day. Your name came up. My brother doesn’t hand out compliments easily, but he went on and on about you. Chase almost got jealous.”
The second Chase was mentioned, it shifted from business to personal.
Wendy walked around to look at Lemon.
She’d heard they used to be neighbors. Lemon calling Chase “gege” sounded more like the way you’d call someone you liked–not a real brother.
So Lemon had once liked Chase?
Wendy felt a twinge of lingering anxiety. Thank god she’d moved fast. Otherwise, Chase might not have become–well, her ex–husband.
Wendy sat down and smiled. “Really? Chase often talks about you too. Said you were a little troublemaker back then, not half as pretty as you are now. You could pass for one of your own
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I’m here. I think we’re on the same side.”
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“Oh?” Wendy feigned innocence, waiting for Lemon to lay her cards on the table.
Lemon didn’t mind. She knew Wendy’s reputation. Her brother had warned her repeatedly before she came—not to bring any diva attitude, because Wendy was just as much a highborn lady as she was. If they both acted spoiled, there’d be no partnership.
But Lemon was no fool. She had ruled the Fred family branches for years–no one dared to challenge her authority. She wasn’t going to mess this up.
“Fine,” Lemon said. “Let’s work together.”
Wendy nodded with satisfaction. “Good. But there’s something I want to know.”
She leaned forward, locking eyes with Lemon. “Do you like Chase?”
Lemon paused.
For years, people said Wendy didn’t really love her husband, that she and Chase had divorced because she was having an affair with her crush, Henry. Lemon herself had privately criticized Wendy’s taste.
But now, seeing Wendy’s sharp reaction at the mere mention of Chase, it was clear–Wendy cared deeply.
Lemon admitted it straightforwardly. “Yeah. I liked Chase when we were kids. I always thought we’d end up together. But when I came back from studying abroad, he was already your husband. Don’t worry though. I’m not the type to interfere. Chase loves you. Now I just see him as an older brother.”
Wendy hadn’t expected Lemon to be so open. It made things easier.
Since Lemon was Waylon’s sister, it was obvious she knew about the investigations too.
“I’m sorry to ask something so personal,” Wendy said, extending her hand. “But I believe we’ll work well together.”
Lemon smiled and shook her hand. “I believe that too.”
“There aren’t many women in business. And men always look down on us.” Wendy leaned back. “Henry thinks I’m an idiot. Thinks that a little affection would make me forget the Harrison family’s schemes against Quinn Group. Let’s show them how wrong they are–show them what women in business can really do.”
“Agreed.”
Henry and Franklin had visited Quinn Group several times already, but the contract never got finalized. Meanwhile. Lemon only had to show up once–and immediately secured their ton
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That was the difference between them.
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At the hospital, Chase saw the news blow up online. The Fred family’s entertainment division had landed the deal first–not the Harrison family.
He thought about it, then sent Lemon a congratulatory message.
Lemon replied: “Thanks to you, Chase. If it weren’t for your connection, Madam Wendy wouldn’t have agreed to work with me.”
Chase: “The Fred family has always been at the top of the industry. Wendy isn’t someone who acts out of personal feelings. You earned it.”
Lemon: “Wendy even asked today if I liked you. I said you’re just my brother now. But honestly? I should’ve said I still like you.”
Chase tensed up and quickly replied: “Don’t joke like that. Wendy’s pretty stubborn.”
Lemon: “Relax. I’m not getting between you two. Anyway, gotta run–meeting’s starting.”
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