Chapter 11

Ann and Hayley found themselves at odds with one another. They exchanged accusations of being a homewrecking mistress and a shameless adulteress, respectively. Their dissatisfaction with each other led to a one-month bet, leaving Wyatt perplexed by the situation. In the car, Wyatt turned to look at the beautiful woman seated next to him. "Why is the queen of the business world making such childish bets?" he asked with a hint of helplessness. Ann smirked. "You wouldn't understand the rivalry between women." Wyatt shrugged. "I have nothing now, how can I catch up with William in a month? Don't blame me if you end up losing." Ann blinked and said, "We'll win for sure. I have complete faith in you." Wyatt squinted his eyes in confusion. Despite being discarded like garbage by others, Ann treated him like a treasure. As Ann checked her limited edition luxury watch, she announced, "The banquet will begin in two hours. Let's head inside." "I'll wait here for you," Wyatt replied. He didn't like noisy atmospheres. Moreover, he was thoroughly disappointed with Hayley. She had gone too far with her self-righteousness. If it weren't for avenging his daughter, he would've ignored Hayley long ago. Naturally, three years of feelings wouldn't just vanish overnight. However, Wyatt found it impossible to forgive Hayley, especially after the loss of their daughter. While the feelings remained, they were devoid of any tenderness. "Let's go. My grandpa said he would deliver the crimson mushroom to Tivoli Mansion tonight." Ann opened the car door. Her red lips were slightly pursed, resembling a bewitching flame. "Okay," Wyatt agreed, unable to resist the allure of the crimson mushroom. As she was about to get out of the car, Ann said suddenly, "Just a moment," She sat back down. "I need to touch up my makeup.". It took her half an hour to finish her makeup. Wyatt almost fell asleep as he waited. "My dear Wyatt, the lipstick I want is in the compartment under your legs. Can you grab it for me?" Ann nudged Wyatt, who was in the passenger seat. Wyatt tried to open the storage compartment but failed. Despite his efforts, it remained shut. Wyatt was dumbfounded. Why did the storage compartment in a luxury car have to be so complicated? The designers probably wanted to make things difficult for poor people like him who were not accustomed to such vehicles. "Idiot, I'll do it." Ann had no choice but to lean over and open the storage compartment in front of his legs. Her silky black hair cascaded down like a waterfall, its fragrant scent filled his nose. And— As Ann leaned forward to search for her lipstick, her prized assets followed and continued to… Wyatt felt warmth in his heart. marveling at the sight. "Have you found iit?" "Not yet, where did I put it again?" Ann turned back to the compartment on her right and rummaged through its contents. … Wyatt took a while to regain his composure before he entered the Tivoli Mansion alongside Ann. While Ann busied herself with the banquet arrangements while Wyatt took a seat in the main hall. The main hall buzzed with activity. The guests were either wealthy or influential. Naturally, they sought opportunities to socialize with one another. Uninterested, Wyatt leaned back on his chair and closed his eyes to rest. He was waiting for the crimson mushroom to be delivered. With it, he could regain his strength and continue his training journey. Meanwhile, Hayley and her companions also entered the hall. Lucy remained perturbed by the earlier encounter. "That Annette is really blind. How could she be attracted to someone like Wyatt." William, with his teeth clenched, let out a cold huff of frustration. He was annoyed that despite his good looks and wealth, he couldn't find someone as remarkable as Ann. Hayley was also in a bad mood. She was particularly annoyed at how she had been embarrassed by Ann in front of Wyatt when Ann defended him strongly. "Let's forget about them for now. We're here for business. Lucy, please inquire about the finalization of the collaboration results with the person in charge of Toledo Corporation," Hayley instructed. "Hayley, Mr. Calloway mentioned that Ms. Moore holds the final decision in this. Currently, she's at the Tivoli Mansion with all the shortlisted companies' information. The results will definitely be out tonight," Lucy informed after ending the call. "Mr. Calloway also disclosed that they'll select only two out of the six shortlisted companies. Hayley Pharmaceuticals is ranked first among them. There's no doubt we'll be chosen." Upon hearing this, a bright smile broke out on Hayley's face. It was the best news she could hope for. Once Hayley Pharmaceuticals is partnered with the Moores, its journey to success will truly take off! "Congratulations, Hayley. With the Moores' support, Hayley Pharmaceuticals will definitely expand nationwide, and even globally. You might become the next world-class female tycoon," William congratulated her. Lucy laughed in joy. "It's all thanks to you, Mr. Porter!" she exclaimed excitedly. … Ann sat in her office, engrossed with arrangements for the banquet. At this moment, a middle-aged man in a suit rushed in. He placed a hefty stack of documents before her. "Ms. Moore, these are the shortlisted companies for Starlight Pharmaceuticals' collaboration partner," he explained. "There are six in total, ranked according to their strength and development prospects. Please take a look." Ann looked through the documents and noticed that Hayley Pharmaceuticals was ranked first. Intrigued, she examined the information carefully. The documents showcased Starlight Pharmaceuticals' detailed development history. Even Ann, the renowned queen of the business world, found herself impressed by Hayley Pharmaceuticals development history. They had started in a small town with an annual profit of only a few million and frequent losses. Over the years, they had grown into a powerhouse in Yonada with an annual profit of over ten billion! Hayley Pharmaceuticals achieved all of this in just three short years. Their journey over the past three years had been extremely exciting, full of twists and turns. Despite being faced with numerous crises, they managed to overcome the odds and ascend to glory. They punched above their weight and marched toward glory. Their story resembled a captivating television series, truly a legend. Although Hayley Pharmaceuticals had been established for a decade, its true rise to prominence occurred in the past three years. It was truly an exhilarating journey. Even a business prodigy like Ann wouldn't be able to grow a company like Hayley Pharmaceuticals in just three years. She wouldn't be able to achieve such results in a decade! "It seems like there's a divine force guiding them forward…" As Ann read through the documents repeatedly, her keen insight led her to discover potential clues. Eventually, she identified a specific time point. Before this point in time, Hayley Pharmaceuticals was ordinary and inconspicuous. However, after this specific point in time, it soared toward success like it had divine assistance. The significant time point was three years ago on August 8th! She closed her eyes in contemplation until a profound realization struck her. Then, she took out her phone and dialed someone. "Find out the exact date of Hayley's and Wyatt's marriage." With the vast resources of the Moores, she quickly obtained the information. A deep voice traveled from the other end of the phone. "Ms. Moore, Wyatt and Hayley got married on August 8th three years ago." August 8th! In an instant, Ann's eyes snapped open. Everything clicked into place. The date perfectly aligned to the time point she had identified. The divine hand that propelled Hayley Pharmaceuticals toward their success was Wyatt!