Dumping My CEO Husband AND His Annoying Little Heir Was the Best Career Move I Ever Made!

Six months slipped by in the damp , rainy blur of a Southbridge spring turning into summer . Evelyn dropped a live grenade on Wren's desk . The project had potential : use the company's tech to help the Southbridge New District build a " Smart Government " platform . The first project lead , a transfer from headquarters , was drowning . His proposals had been rejected three times by the government , with the feedback getting sharper each time - from " compatibility issues " to " security violations " to " fails to support key development .

" The client's attitude had gone from enthusiastic to ice - cold . " Headquarters hasn't given up yet , but they're close . " Evelyn said . " Go see if you can save it . If you can't , terminate the project and cut our losses . " Wren and the intern , Steve , basically moved into the Southbridge Municipal Services Center . The automated chime of the service windows rang out , * ding - dong * . She shadowed the public servants , watching , listening , and taking notes . When they organized files , she'd help out , using the chance to ask simple questions about policy .

After a week , she had not only figured out the policy direction and budget cycles for the " Smart Government " initiative , but she'd also picked up on the subtle inter - departmental politics and the legacy issues with their systems . Then , using a contact from a senior manager , she visited three other companies to study their data . Once she had enough information , Wren locked herself in her office for two days , restructured the project logic , and then arranged an informal meeting with Deputy Director Will of the New District's Big Data Administration .

They met in a private room at a teahouse . " Ms. Kingston , you've come all the way from the big city . Southbridge may not be able to compete , but we have our own charm , " Mr. Will said with a smile , his eyes lingering on her face . " Let me take you to dinner tonight . A fantastic local spot . We can discuss the project in more detail ? Some things are better discussed outside the office , you know . " Wren's back went rigid . A wave of nausea rose in her throat , and she subtly leaned back , putting more space between them . " Mr. Will , thank you for the offer .

" Her voice was quiet , but laced with ice . " I believe a successful partnership is based on professional alignment and a viable solution . Our company is serious about this collaboration , and we've invested heavily in local adaptation . If you have further questions , we can schedule a formal , professional discussion tomorrow morning , in my office or yours , with our technical colleagues present . " " As for a private dinner , that won't be necessary . My company has a strict policy against accepting entertainment that could influence business judgment . And I'm sure you agree , Mr.

Will , that our collaboration shouldn't be built on anything that could lead to a misunderstanding , correct ? " 09:18 C Dumping My CEO Husband AND His Annoying Little Heir Was the Best Career Move I Ever Made ! 76.5 % Chapter 14 The smile froze on his face . He let out a dry laugh and sat up straighter . " Ms Kingston , you certainly are a woman of principle . In that case , let's make it 9 AM tomorrow , at my office . I'll have all the relevant department heads there for a formal meeting . Wren stood up , gathering her things . " Excellent , Mr. Will . We'll be there on time .

Thank you for meeting with me . See you tomorrow . " Stepping out of the teahouse , the humid summer evening breeze hit her . She took a deep breath and sent a message to her team : [ Formal meeting , 9 AM tomorrow , New District Big Data Administration . Everyone be ready with the latest proposal . Emphasize local adaptation and risk mitigation . Acknowledge receipt . ] Her phone buzzed with a series of " Received " confirmations . She put her phone away and looked up at the distant silhouette of the government building , its lights just beginning to come on .

Ronan stepped out of the Southbridge airport and was hit by a wall of muggy air . He got into the car sent by the branch office , and the AC cut through the stickiness . His assistant , Marcus , handed him a tablet . " Mr. Grey , here's your itinerary . Check into the hotel tonight . 9 AM tomorrow , quarterly business review with the branch office . 2 PM , meeting with the deputy director of the Development Zone committee to discuss long - term investment . Evening , a dinner hosted by the branch GM , Mr. Sterling . " Ronan's eyes scanned the screen .

" Move the business review to the afternoon . Clear my morning . " Marcus paused for a second before recovering . " Of course . Is there something else you'd like to schedule ? " " Tomorrow morning , " Ronan said , his voice unreadable , " isn't there a project meeting with the New District's Big Data Administration ? " " Yes , sir . " Marcus quickly pulled up the file . " The ' Smart Government ' platform . The initial phase didn't go well - proposal rejected three times , project's been on hold for three months . Ms. Shaw's team has taken over . The new lead is ...

" He paused , lowering his voice slightly . " Ms. Kingston . They have a formal proposal meeting at 9 AM tomorrow with Deputy Director Will . " Ronan's gaze remained fixed on the passing city lights , his fingers tapping an unconscious rhythm on his knee . ( 0 ) ( 0 ) 09:48 Cedella Cedella is a passionate storyteller known for her bold romantic and spicy novels that keep readers hooked from the very first chapter. With a flair for crafting emotionally intense plots and unforgettable characters, she blends love, desire, and drama into every story she writes.

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