Chapter 124 Set Henry Off
Anyone smart should have realized by now that he no longer had any place in the Quinn family.
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By the time Christmas Eve dinner rolled around, Mandy kept the young couple busy playing cards. Chase was exhausted and used the excuse of helping the chef cook to sneak away. That gave Mandy and Wendy a moment to talk business.
“You’ve done really well; balanced and steady,” Mandy said, never one to hold back praise for her daughter. “I’ve heard a few things from the board too. Rumor has it Henry secured the Quinn Group jewelry endorsement deal because of you. That kind of talk shouldn’t spread too far.”
Wendy peeled an orange and handed a slice to her mother. “I know what I’m doing. Right now, the Harrison Group still needs exposure. Giving Henry this opportunity keeps him on a leash. As long as I have Mario in my pocket, Harrison Group’s leadership won’t stay the same for long.”
Mandy thought further than Wendy did. She gave her daughter a sharp look. “Are you sure Mario can be trusted?”
Wendy never truly trusted Mario; who she trusted was Caesar.
“I’ve known Caesar for years. Without me, he wouldn’t have solidified his position as head of the Meyer family. I don’t trust people easily but I do trust mutual interests.”
Mandy stared at her quietly for a few seconds, then nodded. “Good. Looks like you’ve learned everything I taught you. That’s excellent. I won’t interfere anymore. The Quinn Group is yours to run now.”
Dinner was prepared by the chef with Chase helping out. Before that, Sammy had called t Franklin wanted to change the post–holiday shoot schedule.
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It seemed Henry, after being turned away from Quinn Group, really wasn’t happy. And Henry, being who he was, always let personal frustrations bleed into his work.
Wendy found it funny. The Quinn Group could replace Franklin anytime. Their lower–end jewelry line didn’t even require a spokesperson; it was like the IT department, useful but not essential. The jewelry division’s focus had always been high–end luxury.
Standing in the backyard, Wendy paused a few seconds. Through the large glass doors, she saw Chase waving at her.
After thinking for a moment, she said, “Alright then, let’s postpone it indefinitely. If Franklin’s not cooperating, then when he finally has time, we won’t. It’s not our problem to worry about.”
Once Quinn Group’s entertainment division got fully operational, there wouldn’t be a place for Harrison Group in the entertainment industry anymore.
“Got it. I’ll pass that on,” Sammy responded immediately.
It was the holiday season so no one was really working, and even if they were, no one would remember a casual instruction like that.
“Henry used to get moody when he dated you. Still does. I don’t know how he developed that habit,” Sammy said with a sigh, chatting casually.
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what he’s doing is out of bounds.”
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Back when they were dating, Wendy might have humored him. But now, with no personal connection, Henry’s actions in the business world were downright adversarial.
“Handle the rest however you see fit. Wait–aren’t you supposed to be home? Why are you still dealing with work stuff?” Wendy asked.
Sammy sounded totally exasperated. “What can I do? If I don’t talk about work, my family starts dragging me to blind dates. I make a six–figure salary as an executive assistant, and they want to set me up with some guy who makes three grand a month–and he thinks he’s God’s gift. It’s disgusting. I said I had work and escaped to get coffee.”
None of the Quinn Group executives really had personal lives. Zynn once had a boyfriend who dumped her because he couldn’t stand her work ethic–said she cared more about work than him.
Sammy had it worse; her whole life revolved around Wendy, twenty–four hours a day.
A love life? She barely had time to eat lunch. Six figures didn’t come easy.
“Once the entertainment division’s on track, I’ll personally screen your dates. Let’s leave it at that.”
Chase came out in his loungewear, sleeves rolled up. When Wendy didn’t come back after a while, he came looking.
“Sammy said Franklin wants to delay the shoot,” Wendy said, putting her phone away. “Looks like you really did piss Henry off earlier.”
Chase wondered, Is Henry really that petty? He’d actually held back when he spoke, and this was all it took to set Henry off? A man like that thinking he’s good enough to stand next to Wendy? Not even close.
Back when Henry and Wendy were in the tabloids and people called Chase a cuckold, Henry still insisted on showing up with food for Wendy, playing the doting suitor for everyone to see.
“What are you thinking about?” Wendy noticed Chase zoning out and asked curiously.
Chase replied, “I was thinking… No one ever found out who was behind Aimee’s case. The two hired hands never revealed who paid them. Looks like Waylon’s not going to have a good Christmas. How about we visit. the Fred family on the first day?”
“Sure. The Fred family is deeply rooted in Gennemont. Building a solid relationship can only help. I actually need to talk to Lemon anyway.”
Right now, Lemon was in charge of Fenon International. In the Fred family, everything still went through Waylon and Lemon.
“Go wash your hands.”
As they stepped back inside, a few more guests had arrived, probably when Chase left to look for Wendy.
