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Isabella could see that Howard’s leg had recovered nicely, appearing completely normal. His return to his usual gentle and cheerful self was clearly evident, which was reassuring for Isabella. After showing her around that floor, Howard led Isabella out to the company’s garden.
The wealth of the Klein Group was on full display in this exclusive garden located in the urban core, where space was a luxury. This garden, however, was unique.
“I’ve upgraded the irrigation system here. It’s fully automated now, managing watering and pest control by itself. We just get to enjoy the flowers without worrying about bugs,” Howard explained cheerfully.
Isabella watched as robots navigated the garden, making her feel as though she had entered a scene from the future.
“Howard, you’re truly remarkable,” Isabella complimented, offering him a thumbs up.
“These are just minor innovations,” Howard responded modestly, dismissing the praise with a smile. “They’re hardly noteworthy.”
Hardly noteworthy? Isabella was impressed by his brilliance. While robots were common, finding ones as charming and smart as these was unusual. Her admiration for Howard deepened. The more she learned about him, the more she appreciated his exceptional talents and humility, a stark contrast to Courtney, who seemed eager to flaunt even minor achievements.
“By the way, I heard you visited Uncle Rowan. How did that go?” Howard inquired, showing his concern.
“Um…” Isabella paused, struggling to find the words. Howard quickly grasped the situation. “It sounds like Uncle Rowan’s family is still challenging to deal with.”
“That’s right,” Isabella replied.
“Then forget about them,” Howard advised softly. “There’s no point in trying to get along with people who are incompatible with you.”
Isabella agreed with a nod. After the tour, Isabella headed back upstairs while Howard resumed his work.
Returning to the CEO’s office, Isabella encountered someone else inside.
“Andrew, I know this must be stressing you out. Our research is a step ahead of yours and will be hitting the market soon,” the man in a black suit stated, his back turned to Isabella. He exuded respectability, yet his tone carried an arrogance that was somewhat grating. Isabella raised an eyebrow, her gaze sharpening. Corbett clearly relished his role as the tough talker.
Tatiana was practically glued to Corbett, always by his side wherever he went. She was the first to spot Isabella entering the office. Raising an eyebrow, she inquired, “Isabella, why are you here?”
“Do I need your permission to be here?” Isabella retorted coldly.
As soon as Andrew caught sight of Isabella, his usual cold demeanor melted. He gestured for her to come over, and she moved to his side. It was only as she drew closer that Isabella realized the office was not just occupied by them. A group of apparent company executives were seated on the sofa. Among them was a man dressed in a traditional suit, his composed gaze settling on Isabella.
Andrew, unaffected by the scrutiny, slipped his arm around Isabella’s waist and asked softly, “How was your tour around the company?”
“I saw Howard. It went well,” she answered.
“That’s good,” Andrew responded.
As they showed affection openly, Tatiana’s eyes widened in surprise. She had presumed Isabella and Jared were a couple, yet here was Isabella with Andrew. Tatiana’s mind was spinning.
Corbett, on the other hand, appeared completely unfazed. Squinting slightly, he offered a sly smile. “Andrew, it’s heartening to see you and Isabella love each other so much. It’s admirable how you chose a girlfriend without regard to anything but love. Such pure affection is quite rare these days.”
Corbett’s insinuation was clear—he deemed Isabella unhelpful and insignificant. The man in the traditional suit looked at Andrew, contemplating.
“Is this your girlfriend, Andrew?” he asked.
“Yes,” Andrew replied. “I haven’t had the chance to introduce her to Grandpa yet. I’ll take Isabella to meet him soon.”
The man in the traditional suit responded, “Andrew, your grandfather has high expectations of you. Make sure you live up to them.”
From their exchange, Isabella could discern the significant stature of these individuals.
“Of course,” Andrew responded. Isabella was momentarily speechless at Corbett’s triumphant and defiant look. Despite his elite appearance, Corbett was mean-spirited and sharp-tongued. Andrew’s gaze shifted slowly to Corbett. “Corbett, it seems you like to rely on others to achieve your ambitions in your career.”
“That’s not true. Tatiana and I genuinely love each other, and it just so happens we are both quite capable,” Corbett retorted, looking at Tatiana with an affection that somehow sent a shiver down Isabella’s spine. Tatiana’s heart fluttered; she hadn’t realized she held such a dear place in Corbett’s heart.
Corbett smirked. “Andrew, you might not know Mr. Cooper well, but he’s quite familiar with Tatiana. He’s even expressed interest in investing in us.” In fact, it was Tatiana who told him that. To charm Corbett, she had boasted about her connections. She only knew Jared but had convinced Corbett that her relationship with him was strong enough to secure an investment. However, she hadn’t anticipated Corbett would say it so confidently now.
Tatiana, maintaining her facade, cast a defiant glance at Isabella and Andrew. She saw herself as a capable woman. What did Isabella have besides her looks? Even though Andrew was set to inherit the Klein family’s business, with her influence, Tatiana was confident she could propel Corbett to the top.
“Really? Jared expressed interest in investing in you?” Isabella asked, her eyebrows arched.
Tatiana replied, “Yes. Mr. Cooper and I have known each other for years, and he holds Corbett in high regard. Naturally, as Corbett’s girlfriend, I do everything I can to secure investments for him. A woman should bring more to the table than just beauty. She should help her man succeed. That’s true love.” Then she took a look at Corbett. The two looked at each other in an intimate way.
Witnessing this, Isabella felt her eyes sting. Could these two stop being so unbearable? Yet, their words clearly impressed the man in the traditional suit. “Securing an investment from Mr. Cooper is no small feat. He’s known as the best in the investment industry.”
The others in the room looked contemplative. It seemed Corbett might indeed have a chance to outshine Andrew in the competition this time. When Corbett saw their reactions, his smile widened. “I’ll make Grandpa proud.”
The man in the traditional suit nodded. “That’s good to hear. Your grandfather is also eager to see what you can do.”
“Yes, Corbett has always been smart, even as a young boy.”
“Corbett, we have high expectations for you.” The group’s compliments were not subtle. They might be senior executives or even board members of the Klein Group. A shadow flickered across Isabella’s eyes. Yet, Andrew laughed lightly. “You’re being quite childish.”
Corbett’s eyebrows arched. “What do you mean by that, Andrew?”
He assumed Andrew was envious. A smug certainty gleamed in Corbett’s eyes. He had been overshadowed by Andrew for years, and now he saw his chance to reverse their roles.
Andrew pulled out a document and laid it on the table. “Take a good look at this.”
Corbett’s expression tightened, and he signaled Tatiana. She stepped forward and picked up the document. When Tatiana saw the first page, her expression shifted dramatically. How could this be? It was an investment contract from Homelight Enterprise!
Corbett’s reaction was the same as hers, his eyes widening in shock. Their astonishment piqued the interest of the others seated on the sofa. Andrew directed his assistant to offer a copy to them and stated, “Mr. Cooper and I finalized this contract yesterday. I wonder why you claimed that he was looking to partner with you. To my knowledge, Mr. Cooper only invests in one company within an industry.”
Andrew’s words struck Corbett like a slap. Corbett had been brimming with pride moments ago, but now he looked utterly humiliated. The others who read the contract shifted their gaze toward Corbett, their expressions filled with disappointment.
In an attempt to salvage the situation, Tatiana quickly interjected, “Mr. Klein, perhaps you should inquire how your girlfriend secured this partnership for you. I saw her shopping with Mr. Cooper a couple of days ago. I assumed they were dating. It’s surprising to find she’s with you. So why was she so intimate with Mr. Cooper?” She stared at Isabella angrily, as if she was about to devour her.
She deeply despised Isabella, blaming her for all the complications. What a tramp!
“Are you saying that I obtained the contract by flirting with Mr. Cooper?” Isabella questioned.
“I didn’t say that explicitly, but your connection with Mr. Cooper certainly seems unusual,” Tatiana retorted sharply.
“I merely went shopping with Jared. The mall has cameras everywhere, which anyone can check at any time. But what about you? Why have you been seen in hotels with many actors?”
“Nonsense! We were just rehearsing our lines!” Tatiana shouted.
Isabella shrugged nonchalantly. “I didn’t accuse you of anything. Why are you so emotional? Whether you did anything wrong, only you would know. It’s strange how seeing two people together in a mall led you to assume an affair. Perhaps that’s a scenario you’re familiar with?”
“You—” Tatiana was so infuriated she couldn’t muster a response. Corbett’s expression was dark, almost sinister. He realized he had been thoroughly defeated this time, with many of Klein Group’s senior leaders as witnesses. His grandfather’s friend was also present. His grandfather would undoubtedly hear about today’s events. Staying would only add to his embarrassment. Corbett shot Tatiana a look and remarked, “It appears you have the upper hand today, Andrew. I need to address some matters within the company, so I must leave now. Farewell.”
With that, Corbett left. The others seated on the sofa got up and exited one by one. As the man in the traditional suit left the room, he dialed Andrew and Corbett’s grandfather, Damari Klein. “Corbett still lacks composure and maturity…”
After everyone else had left, only Isabella and Andrew remained in the office.
“Who were those people?” Isabella inquired.
“Those were board members of the company. The man in the traditional suit is an old friend of my grandfather. We were supposed to discuss some business, but then Corbett showed up unexpectedly.”
“It looks like he came just to challenge you. Corbett really believes in himself,” Isabella said.
“Indeed, but he didn’t manage to get the upper hand,” Andrew replied with a smile, his eyes radiating warmth. “After all, there’s only one person I want as the wife of the group’s CEO, and that’s you.”
Isabella felt her heart skip as she looked at him. “You—“
Curiously, she asked, “But don’t you think Corbett made some valid points? You need a partner who can help you, and I…”
“You being by my side is helpful enough,” Andrew interrupted, his gaze intense. “Did you know you’re my anchor?”
Isabella’s heart fluttered, and she nodded slowly. After Andrew wrapped up his work, he took her out for dinner.
Meanwhile, after leaving the building, Tatiana and Corbett headed to the parking lot. Tatiana walked a few steps behind Corbett, too nervous to even breathe too loudly. Holding her bag tightly, she finally mustered the courage to say, “Isabella and Jared must be having an affair.”
“Then why didn’t you tell me earlier?” Corbett whirled around, his eyes seething with anger. “Shouldn’t you have informed me sooner that you are not that close to her?”
Tatiana was taken aback. “I’ve known Jared for years, but I never thought Isabella would…”
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