Chapter 109
Just as Cynthia was basking in her own self-satisfaction, Wendy’s shrill voice exploded through the phone. “Cynthia! You manipulative witch! If you hadn’t pushed me to go after Miss Kensington and Mr. Winslow, I never would’ve insulted the person who saved Academician Chatham’s life! You snake-why don’t you just drop dead p>
“Just wait. I’m not letting you off the hook for this p>
Cynthia froze, her smile vanishing as she scrambled out of the bathtub, water dripping everywhere. “Wendy, what are you talking about? There must be some kind of misunderstanding, right p>
“Misunderstanding, my ass! You’ve ruined me! Just you wait—if I lost my job, you’re not getting away with this either p>
Before Cynthia could even begin to make sense of what was happening, Wendy hung up.
Staring at the silent phone, a ripple of unease spread through Cynthia. She dialed back, but Wendy declined the call without hesitation.
Cynthia narrowed her eyes, mind racing.
Had Wendy mentioned something about a lifesaver?
And Academician Chatham?
Could Caitlin actually be the one who saved Academician Chatham?
But no, Cynthia quickly dismissed the idea as absurd. Impossible. Caitlin was just
a kid-how on earth could she have saved someone as esteemed as Academician Chatham?
Trying to calm herself, Cynthia wrapped a towel around her body, drying off as she resolved to track down Wendy tomorrow and figure out what was really going
on.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Cynthia had just changed into her pajamas when someone started pounding on her door.
Who the hell is that? With an attitude like that, can’t they at least use the doorbell? Why hammer on the door like they’re out for blood?
Click.
She’d barely cracked the door open when Wendy stormed in, eyes blazing. “Wendy, what are “
Cynthia didn’t even get the words out before Wendy slapped her hard across the face.
The blow left her stunned, but Wendy wasn’t finished. She shoved Cynthia to the floor, straddled her, and kept raining down blows, screaming, “You did this on purpose, didn’t you? You knew Caitlin was Academician Chatham’s lifesaver, and you still sent me to mess with her! Now I’ve been thrown out of the lab, are you happy p>
“You vicious bitch! I could kill you p>
Wendy’s fury was relentless-slap after slap landed until Cynthia’s face was swollen and bruised. Worse still, Wendy didn’t even give her a chance to explain.
In seconds, the two women were wrestling and shrieking, locked in a wild, desperate fight.
Meanwhile―
At Chandler Group headquarters.
When Julian got the news that Caitlin and Victor had been thrown out of Academician Chatham’s research facility, he let out a dry, mocking laugh. “I knew
it. Apex never had a shot at playing in the big leagues p>
They thought they could get an audience with Academician Chatham? What a joke.
Turning to Dalton, he asked, “Any progress tracking down the person who saved Academician Chatham’s life p>
Dalton looked troubled. “Nothing concrete yet p>
He hesitated, then added, “Julian, whoever managed to save Academician Chatham must be some kind of legend. People like that don’t exactly leave a paper trail. Even Academician Chatham’s team can’t find her, let alone us.” Julian’s gaze sharpened. The less progress Academician Chatham made, the more important it was for Chandler Group to get there first.
That was the only way to make Academician Chatham owe them a favor. “Keep digging. I don’t care what it takes-find this lifesaver p>
“Understood, Julian.” Dalton nodded.
“And Caitlin?” Julian asked. “Has she tried to reach you p>
Dalton shook his head. “Not yet p>
Julian’s eyes narrowed, a look of cold disdain flashing across his face. “She’s holding her ground, huh p>
But she wouldn’t be able to keep it up for long.
After all, tomorrow night at eight was his engagement party with Sophie.
Thinking of this, Julian looked up at Dalton. “Is everything set for the engagement party p>
“Everything’s right on schedule,” Dalton replied.
Julian continued, “Make sure there’s plenty of security, just in case Caitlin tries to crash the party. I don’t want her anywhere near Sophie p>
Dalton glanced at him. “Julian, honestly, I doubt Caitlin will show p>
Julian snorted, lips curling in a sneer. “You really think she’d stay away while I’m getting engaged to Sophie? Don’t give her that much credit p>