Chapter 199

Seeing Lydia Moore stay quiet, Henry Hawthorne went on talking like he hadn’t noticed. “Heard you took over Snow Manor. The word is your shares in the Moore family went up a couple points?” Lydia raised her glass, took a sip casually, and slightly lifted her brow. Her delicate features carried a hint of effortless charm. “What, you came here tonight just to fish for compliments?” Henry chuckled. “Just thought I’d let you know—once I secure my spot in Hawthorne Corp, the benefits will naturally come your way.” “Team up with me, and we both win.” Lydia swirled the wine in her glass slowly, watching the red liquid ripple against the glass. “I might consider working with you, but right now, your status isn't quite up to my standards.” Henry paused, then offered, “What if I told you I was the one behind Alice Sterling’s current suspension and investigation—would that count as more sincerity?” That sparked real interest in Lydia’s eyes. “Alice got suspended and investigated? Edward Hawthorne