168Glenn stepped off the private jet and walked towards two figures waiting at the edge of the runway. Victor followed closely behind, quickly matching Glenn’s stride."So those are Dao’s people?" Victor whispered.Glenn gave a brief nod. "Yeah, that’s them."Two months after leaving Yuhan, Glenn received an invitation from Dao, who wanted him to return to the city. As Glenn had anticipated, Dao wanted to discuss the vaccine project in more detail and finalize the collaboration contract."Mr. Glenn, Mr. Victor, welcome to Yuhan," greeted Dao’s representative politely."Thank you," Glenn replied with a short nod."Mr. Dao is on his way to the meeting place at the Tang Mien Lan Hotel. We have prepared a suite for you there to rest.""Excellent," Victor responded.They got into the limo that was waiting for them, everything about it exuding luxury. Glenn could feel that Dao's influence was much greater than Mr. Zhang’s, which meant he had to be very careful dealing with this high-rankin
"Come on, sit down quickly, dessert will be served," Dao chuckled as Glenn and Victor re-entered the VIP room.As they sat down, Yuen whispered something to Dao, and they both smiled. Dao cleared his throat and steered the conversation in a more serious direction."So, Glenn, how’s the progress on the vaccine we’re developing?" Dao asked, glancing at Mr. Zhang. "I’ve already asked for his opinion on the potential of your vaccine. He said it’s very promising.""Oh, did he?" Glenn turned to Mr. Zhang. "I wasn’t aware of that.""Is it really that good, Zhang? Don’t fool me," Dao laughed heartily, but his laughter carried a hint of warning for Mr. Zhang not to mess around."I wouldn’t joke about a vaccine," Mr. Zhang replied. "What Glenn is developing is indeed top-notch. He’s shared his noble intentions with me, so why would I lie?"Dao nodded. "Yes, I was just kidding. No need to take it seriously, Zhang.""What percentage of the vaccine have you produced, Glenn? If you don’t mind shari
Mr. Zhang returned home, feeling resentful and vengeful. As soon as he entered his study, he swept everything off his desk with his hands, causing all the items to crash to the floor. Mr. Zhang's subordinate, who was about to enter the study, stood at the doorway, not daring to disturb the angry professor."I will destroy them. Dao, Yuen, all of you! You've always looked down on me!" Mr. Zhang's teeth clenched, and his fists tightened.Mr. Zhang certainly could not match Dao's power or Yuen's wealth, even though he was well-off himself. However, with the virus in his possession, the professor could eliminate both men. He could make them suffer from illness and then disappear from the world forever."Professor," the subordinate called out cautiously."What?" snapped Mr. Zhang, feeling annoyed."There's something we need to show you, sir.""Can't it wait? I'm busy!"The subordinate tried to remain persuasive with a gentle approach. "Sir, this is quite important and concerns Mr. Glenn's
“Hello, Glenn. Sorry to bother you,” Mr. Zhang started the conversation politely, but his tone revealed his anxiety. “There’s something I need to ask you. It's very important.”“What about, Mr. Zhang?”“Did Hazel ever tell you anything? Maybe she overheard something while she was staying here?”“At your place?” Glenn was fishing for information, suspecting Mr. Zhang had finally reviewed the surveillance footage. But Glenn maintained a nonchalant demeanor.“Yes, at my place,” Mr. Zhang replied.“No, not at all. Everything was fine.”There was a brief silence between them, and Victor quickly approached Glenn, curious. The professor’s call was highly suspicious.“Here’s the thing, Glenn. On my surveillance camera, it seems Hazel was eavesdropping. This isn't an accusation, but her behavior was quite clear. Can you ask her what she heard?” Mr. Zhang said. The middle-aged man continued, “I don't want Hazel to hear things that aren't her business. This is just a precaution.”“Wait, you mean
Glenn returned to Eagertown promptly after ensuring with Dao that their partnership agreement would be signed within three months. Naturally, Hazel welcomed him warmly, having missed him dearly.After reuniting intimately, they lay together wrapped in a blanket, with Hazel nestled in Glenn’s embrace.“Mr. Zhang won’t bother you or us, will he, love?” Hazel asked, still looking anxious. “I’m afraid he might keep an eye on us, even here in Eagertown.”“He doesn’t have that kind of reach, Hazel. I think he’s more pressured by Mason. Mr. Zhang must be busy completing his virus and vaccine project.”“Will he report to Mason?”“Hmm… from what I observe, probably not. If Mason finds out, he might cancel the project. Mr. Zhang is more fearful; he’s very cautious. Not the reckless type.”“So, there’s nothing to worry about, right?”Glenn nodded and showered Hazel with sweet, loving kisses. He wouldn’t let anyone touch or harm her again.“What about Yolanda?”“I’ll talk to Yvonne tomorrow.”“Ho
That evening, Yvonne made time to have a serious conversation with Yolanda. After dinner, they sat in the living room, enjoying warm tea before bedtime. Yolanda sensed that her daughter had something important to discuss.“What is it, Yvonne? You must want to talk to me about something,” Yolanda prompted.Yvonne knew better than to beat around the bush, as Yolanda disliked long-winded discussions. So, Yvonne decided to get straight to the point.“Glenn Smith wants to meet with you, Mom. He wants to discuss a business collaboration,” Yvonne said.Yolanda remained silent for a moment, waiting for more details.“He thinks you’d be a suitable sponsor. He can provide more details if you agree to meet with him,” Yvonne continued.“The Smith family is above us. Why does he need me? Is that young man trying to mock me? Is he offering a collaboration out of pity or something?” Yolanda replied.This was exactly why Yvonne disliked discussing business matters with her mother. Yolanda’s paranoia
The friendships among upper-class women, particularly Irina, proved highly beneficial for Glenn. It didn’t take long after his meeting with Yolanda for Glenn to arrange an appointment with Stacy. With recommendations from both Yolanda and Irina, Stacy was eager to meet Glenn to discuss the vaccine business. They met at a common venue frequented by upper-class women, and Glenn arrived there with Victor.Glenn had been waiting for over 20 minutes with no sign of Stacy. Unlike some women who enjoyed being fashionably late, Hazel and Irina were always punctual for meetings. His phone rang, displaying Stacy’s name.“Yes, ma’am?” Glenn answered politely.“Glenn, I’m so sorry, but I’m still caught up at a charity event,” Stacy chuckled softly. “Oh dear, I even said ‘caught up.’ Is it okay if you wait another hour? Or should we reschedule?”Glenn glanced at Victor, signaling that Stacy would be another hour late. Victor’s initial reaction was surprise, but he quickly nodded, agreeing that wai
"Can you believe it, it’s like being involved in a high school conspiracy again. Girls taking each other down over a guy," Victor complained after Beatrice excused herself from their presence.Yes, Glenn couldn’t deny it. Love issues are one of the most crucial things for humans, especially women. When it comes to matters of the heart, women can become the most terrifying beings. Glenn had experienced it before, and he was actually a bit scared of dealing with women.Especially women whose hearts had been hurt, and who had to be patient in executing their revenge. It’s those who stay silent that hold the greatest anger.However, Glenn felt sorry for Beatrice.Revenge, hatred, all of it like a time bomb that would eventually explode at any moment. Glenn wondered how Beatrice could make peace with her heartache, and release all that anger to become a woman who could forgive herself. And eventually, Mason too.Stacy arrived an hour later, and had a serious conversation with Glenn. There