Chapter 10

Evelyn sat by the window at a private airport somewhere in Nordia, staring out at the scenery with an unreadable expression. A moment later, a hand appeared, placing a file in front of her. "This is what I promised you." Evelyn's eyes widened slightly as she looked at the document, stopping at the 50% equity listed on the first page. "I thought our deal was supposed to be revenge against Howard!" Adrian smirked faintly as he sat down across from Evelyn. "Since we've agreed to work together, we need to show full commitment. After all, you're the one I spent five years trying to recruit." Five years ago, Adrian Carrington, head of the Carrington family, had approached her with a proposal to collaborate on developing a new anti-cancer drug. However, their lab was overseas, and at the time, Evelyn had no intention of leaving Howard. She had refused him without hesitation. Evelyn held the files in her hand and raised her right hand toward Adrian. "I suppose you already know about my