Chapter 10

Margot sat by the window overlooking Southbridge Harbor, staring out at the sea with an unreadable expression. Just then, a pair of hands placed a document in front of her. "This is what I promised you." Margot was slightly surprised when she saw the 50% profit share listed in the document. "I thought our deal had changed to getting revenge on Cameron." Nathaniel Ashford smiled slightly and sat down across from her. He said, "Since we've decided to work together, I need to show my sincerity. After all, you're someone I spent five years trying to recruit." Five years ago, Nathaniel, head of the Ashford family, had approached her, hoping she would collaborate with him on developing a new influenza drug. However, their lab was in Northbridge. At the time, Margot was unwilling to leave Cameron. Without any hesitation, she'd rejected Nathaniel's invitation. Margot held the document in her hand, then lifted her right hand toward Nathaniel. "I assume you've heard about what happened