Chapter 328 Ethan didnât believe Alice was the chief engineer. He suspected Andrew Yates had given her shares for his own reasons. If Alice embarrassed herself, it would benefit Windham Corporation.
Mary, overhearing this, texted Alice to be careful during her presentation. Alice smiled after seeing the message. She wasnât worried worried about the Q&A. âLittle Lemon.â Andrew Yates arrived. âWhere is she?â
âShe got Î call from the hospital about his grandmother. She went there.â Andrew Yates sighed. âThe old lady hasnât been well these past few years. Her only wish is to see Jack get married, so the Garcia family spread rumors, trying to use his filial piety to pressure. Him.â Jack had gone to City A, possibly to say goodbye to his past. But then he met Alice, and things spiraled out of control.
Alice paused. âIs Grandma Wilson very ill?â
âYes. But sheâs recovering. Her only wish...â Andrew Yates looked at Alice.âIf, and this is a big if, something happens to Grandma Wilson, and Jack wants you to visit, please donât refuse.â This stumped quietly, âGran Alice. She remembered Jackâs kindness and Madam Wilsonâs affection. She said Wilson will be fine.â
Alice remembered Grandma Wilsonâs death in her past life -next year. The Wilson family had been scammed by PZ, and some said she died from the shock. She had to warn Jack not to work with PZ. Maybe that would let Grandma Wilson live longer.
Andrew Yates didnât press further; some things needed to be resolved between them. He saw the Windham family, Mrs. Parker, and Mary. He frowned. âWhy did my aunt bring Mary? Is she announcing Maryâs fiancé is Ethan?â
âProbably. Your aunt partnered with the Windham family on the Al project. Does she know youâre behind Maple Leaf?â Alice knew Mrs. Parker was Andrew Yatesâs aunt. Andrew Yates smiled wryly.âI just found out.ââBut the partnership has been ongoing;
it only came to light recently.â Ethan couldnât hide it anymore, needing the Parker familyâs influence.
Andrew Yates was unhappy.âIâll talk to my aunt. Ethan isnât suitable for Mary.â
Alice nodded. With Andrew Yates on Maryâs side, breaking the engagement shouldnât be difficult.
The exchange began. Alice went on stage, took a deep breath, and spoke clearly and confidently, She was the only young woman among the mostly older. male engineers.
People in the audience discussed her.âThatâs Maple Leafâs chief engineer, a top student, a genius.â âMore than that. Maple Leaf gave her shares.â
âBut sheâs so young. Is she really that capable? I heard sheâs having an affair with Maple Leafâs owner, so heâs promoting her.â
Chloe felt a pang of bitterness. If things were different, she could have been speaking. Alice stole the spotlight.
Finn was angry.âBig Brother, Alice knows about our Al project, yet sheâs sabotaging us! Why didnât you stop her?â
Ethanâs face was grim.âHow could I stop her? Sheâs digging her own grave.â The Parker family 1 Chapter 12 would deal with Alice.
The reporter pressed.âItâs A reporter asked a difficult question. Alice said, âThatâs beyond the scope of my presentation.
simple technical question. Canât you answer?â
Mrs. Parker came from the VIP room. âYour sister was once so highly regarded; now sheâs falling. âSheâs arrogant because someoneâs backing her.â Ethan wanted to reach Alice a lesson. Mrs. Parker said, âI thought youâd stop after knowing the truth.â
She worried that Ethan would Ause Alice to connect with Jack, jeopardizing her investment.
âThatâs separate. She needs a lesson.â Ethan thought Alice only had Andrew Yatesâs support. But soon, Mrs. Parker and Ethan werenât smiling. Alice answered the question, and the reporter didnât even understand if it was correct. The engineers nodded.
âExcellent answer. We didnât even think of that.â
Mrs. Parker was unwilling.â Ask another question.â
Alice answered two more difficult questions effortlessly, but the reporter couldnât understand. The applause from the industry professionals showed Aliceâs skill.
Mrs. Parker exclaimed, âWhatâs going on? Was the question leaked?â
Mary said calmly, âAunt, maybe Alice is truly capable.â
Ethan refused. âImpossible. These questions are too hard.â
âIs it so hard to admit someone is capable? To admit your sister is capable?â Maryâs sarcastic tone angered Ethan, but he didnât dare to retort in front of Mrs. Parker.
Mrs. Parker accused Ethan.âYou two are working together to fool Mrs. Parker, I wouldnât do that. We depend on you.â
âI canât bear the the me, right?
responsibility. You have new backer.â She meant Jack. Ethan was flustered.âMrs. Parker, I donât understand. Isnât Alice backed by Andrew Yates? Her boyfriend is a penniless doctor.â
âDonât you know whoâs backing her?â
CIL âI thought it was Andrew Yates. Is there someone else?â Ethan looked at Mrs. Parker and there was another backer besides Andrew Yates. Who?
guessed