Chapter 32
I froze, a bitter smile forming on my lips. Of mrse. I already knew the answer but had asked anyway, only to humiliate myself.
When Melody finished introducing herself, I didn’t hesitate. “Ms. Morgan, what do you think are the core challenges of international aerospace consulting? How would you handle conflicts between research priorities and commercial demandor
My question went straight to the point, blunt and unforgiving. Melody paused, then flashed a confident tile. “Having worked with European space agencies for five years, I understand that success requires Joslancing innovation with practical market applications.”
She raised her gaze to meet mine, a hint of meaning in her eyes. “Theard that Reed Aerospace has grown tremendously under excellent leadership. I’m excited to come to that contined grinth”
Hell silent. This was exactly what Telix wanted in heat–someone who understood that Reed Aerospace was no longer about pure research, but about profit and market dominance.
When returned to the present, Melody had already left,
The following day, the announcement came through company channels. Felix had made the decrion himself, appointing Melody directly as Senior International Comesltant with a substantial salary package and equity options. That very day, she was already accompanying him to investor meetings.
I was stunned by the news. It had taken me five years to work my way up to Felix’s right hand. But Melody? She only needed her history with him and perfect timing.
I felt a pang of bitterness twist in my empty heart.
A week later, Felix finally returned from his East Coast investor tour. I prepared the quarterly reports and headed to him for rettew. I had been working on this high stakes satellite project, worth nearly two billion, for over eighteen months, and only final approvals remained. Completing the project successfully was supposed to secure my promotion to Vice President of Research Operations. Perhaps, as people say, career success often comes when romance falters.
As I passed the break room, I overheard some gossip
and stepped.
Emilia’s indignant voice echoed, “Oh my god, did you guys hear? They say Melody is Mr. Reed’s former girlfriend
Another colleague chuckled. “Sounds like a reunion is in the works.”
“But at Mr. Reed married?”
“Oh, it’s a typical business marriage, all for appearances. 1 heard from the investor meetings that Mr. Reed even arranged private dinners just for her
“Tiktik, was that a business trip or a romantic getaway? And where does that leave Mrs. Reed.”
Each word stabbed at my heart, Iclutched the project folder tightly, my throat constricting as every breath brought a stab of pain. Aher a moment. I regained composure and carefully smoothed out the crumpled pages.
It’s fine. I had already decided on divorce, their actions no longer concerned me
Calming myself. I headed resolutely toward Felix’s office. Just as I raised my hand to knock the door opened from within Melody stood in the doorway and smiled at me. There was something in that smile that made my heart sink
Slowly, I stepped into the office. Felix, bead down, has busy reviewing financial projections, not even glancing up.
Without wasting words, I said quickly, “Mr. Reed, the Titan satellite project only needs final approval. If you could review it, I’ll need you placed the documents on his desk
Felix finally looked up, his eyes briefly scanning the papers, but he made no move to sign.
I was puzzled until his words struck me like a thunderclap.
i now on. Melody will be taking over this project. You’ll transfer all materials to her.”
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