In a way, this was better.
Just finding time to see each other once a day was already enough.
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Wendy headed into the study to look over documents, while Chase started tidying up the couch. He was about to turn off the TV–when the sudden appearance of a familiar face froze him in place.
He didn’t like the house being too quiet. That was a shadow left from the past five years.
He liked background noise, liked the sound of people around him.
Even with the TV on, it never distracted him from work.
And there on the screen–was Henry.
Henry had come back to China?
“Yes, this time I’m returning not as a representative of the Harrison family, but as a representative of Moses Group,” Henry said to the camera. “There may be some prejudice against this company, but the fact that I’m here proves that I’m a law–abiding citizen. People shouldn’t judge based on outdated views.”
Chase stared.
He prided himself on being calm and rational, but even he nearly rolled his eyes at how shamelessly Henry spun it.
He already knew most of what there was to know about Moses Group–from Waylon and Wendy. No explanation from Henry could change the facts.
Chase instinctively glanced toward Wendy’s study.
As expected, the next moment, a reporter asked Henry about his love life.
“My love life?” Henry smiled mysteriously, staring straight into the camera, as if trying to see someone through it.
“I’ve had a failed marriage and I have a child. I also had a childhood sweetheart. But I gave her up for the sake of a business alliance. That was my mistake. If I get another chance, I’d definitely want to reclaim that love.”
“Mr. Henry, are you referring to Madam Wendy of Quinn Group?”
Henry chuckled. “You all know too much.”
“But Madam Wendy is already married. Isn’t this… inappropriate?”
“There’s no such thing as ‘first come, first served‘ in love. Sure, I’m six years late, but who’s to say that doesn’t mark the beginning of a new chapter? It’s too early to say more–so let’s leave i
hat.”
This was Henry’s declaration of war.
He likely knew Chase would hear it–whether through Lemon, a secretary, or somewhere else.
Henry had returned, and he was officially drawing battle lines.
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In business–against Wendy. In love–against Chase.
Now, it seemed everyone had become Henry’s enemy, like there was no escape.
Chase clenched the papers in his hands.
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So what if it’s a declaration of war? He was no longer alone. He no longer doubted their relationship. As long as he and Wendy stood together, no one could beat them–not in love.
And as for business…
Chase looked down at the documents in his hands.
They wouldn’t lose there, either.
By the next morning, news of Henry’s return had spread across the entire business world.
Wendy didn’t find out until sh
got to the office. When she glanced at her phone, the interview had already been transcribed into article format.
“Guess what Henry’s up to?” Sammy asked.
“Do I even have to guess? He’s mad at the world–and now he’s dragging me into it,” Wendy said flatly, tossing her phone aside and picking up her files again.
Sure enough, Chase showed up at Quinn Group with a team in tow–including Bernard.
When they stepped out of the car, Bernard pulled Chase aside and whispered, “You brought us to Quinn Group for this meeting? Does the board know about your relationship with Madam Wendy?”
Well, not really.
There would always be people who didn’t care about his personal life–as long as he brought in value. Who he was married to didn’t matter.
Chase reassured him, “Don’t worry. Sammy and Melody booked the room. I was actually going to host you all at home, but things are a bit messy at the hospital lately. Didn’t want to have the conversation there.”
Bernard nodded. “Makes sense.” He glanced around the unfamiliar building. Despite working with Wendy for so many years, he’d rarely set foot in Quinn Group. Usually, he went straight to her office and nowhere else.
Now, seeing the full scope of the company–how vast it truly was–left even the other department heads and Blanc wide–eyed.
One of them leaned in and whispered, “Chairman, I know the hospital’s not short on funds, but….. isn’t this a bit much just to discuss a surgical plan? What if finance hears about this–will we get reimbursed?”
Chase couldn’t help but laugh at the old Dr. Meyer’s concern. He stepped forward. “Don’t worry. No reimbursement needed.”
The group followed behind. Aside from Bernard and Blanc, the rest were clearly uneasy, half–expecting to be stopped at the door.
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But the security guard saw them and opened the door for Chase with a respectful nod.
He even whispered something that made Chase nod in acknowledgment.
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