Chapter 240

Just when I felt completely hopeless, Xander Lewis’s assistant walked in with the ointment he bought for me. Once the assistant left, Xander took my hand and started applying the cream. While doing so, he suddenly said, “Actually, there's still a way to save Smith Corp. Depends on whether you can seize the chance.” “What way?” My eyes lit up right away. Hope rushed back into my chest. I trusted Xander wasn’t the kind of person who’d throw me empty words like Henry Smith. “Join the design competition and go for first place.” “Why?” I couldn’t imagine how a one-million cash prize would be enough to turn things around, but I also knew Xander wouldn’t just mess with me for fun. “Remember when I told you why Gavin Knight, son of the chairman of YouJia Youshi, decided to fund this competition?” “Because he’s obsessed with Ella Reid and wants a chance to meet her?” “That’s just some random gossip, meant to give people a laugh. You're probably the only one who took it seriously.” Xander chuckl