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

r 15 " This project , " he began , his tone strictly business , " was evaluated by headquarters as strategically important . Why was it repeatedly rejected ? " " Based on our review , there were three main issues . One , the technical solution was too standardized and didn't account for the local government's legacy systems . Two , the proposal showed an insufficient understanding of local data security regulations . And three , it failed to align with the district's dual priorities of ' industrial digital transformation ' and ' refined public services . " " " And the new team's approach ?

" " According to Ms. Shaw's office , the focus is on rebuilding the proposal around local adaptation . Tomorrow's meeting will be their first formal presentation based on their new research . " " Change of plans . I'll be attending that project meeting . " Marcus wasn't surprised . " Of course . I'll notify the project team and Deputy Director Will immediately to adjust the agenda . " " Don't , " Ronan cut him off . " No advance notice . Keep the original schedule . I'll sit in as an observer . " Marcus nodded . " Understood . Shall I prepare the project background materials for you ?

" " Send them to me now . " Ronan pulled his gaze from the window and took the second tablet from Marcus , beginning to scroll through the file on the " Smart Government " project - the rejected proposals , the client's feedback , and the summary of Wren's team's recent research . The next morning at 8:50 , Wren and her team arrived at the conference room , ten minutes early . The clock on the wall ticked steadily toward nine . The door remained shut . There was no one there but them . 9:05 . Still quiet . Just the sound of the rain outside and the occasional muffled footstep in the hall .

Her junior associate , Felix , glanced at his watch , then at her . Wren's face was calm . She gave him a slight shake of her head . * Be patient * . At 9:30 , the door finally opened . A secretary entered with a practiced smile . " So sorry to keep you waiting . Mr. Will was pulled into an urgent meeting . He asked me to let you know it will be just a little while longer . " " And how much longer will that be ? " Wren asked , standing up , her voice even . 09:48 Dumping My CEO Husband AND His Annoying Little Heir Was the Best Career Move I Ever Made !

82.4 % Chapter 15 The secretary's smile didn't waver . " Mr. Will also said that for young people working with the government , patience is very important . Good things come to those who wait , " Felix . young and hot headed , flushed red . " They're just making us wait on purposel " he muttered . " Who does business like this ?! " The senior manager , William , was more experienced . He sighed . " It's a power play . The project had a rough start . Now that we've taken over , they want to see what we're made of . " Wren listened to the rain .

It seemed the deputy director was cashing in the debt from their teahouse meeting , right here and now . " Panicking won't help , " she said quietly . " We'll just have to wait . " The clock now read 10:10 . Outside , the rain was coming down harder . At 10:30, distinct footsteps finally approached . Felix's eyes lit up , and he straightened his back . The intern , Steve , quickly put down his papers and adjusted his seat . Manager William let out a soft sigh of relief . The door swung open , and Ronan's gaze swept over the room , finally landing on Wren . She looked up .

Their eyes met , distant and calm . Ronan's eyes lingered on her for a fraction of a second longer than on anyone else , but that was it . Wren stood . " Mr. Grey . " " Mm , " he acknowledged , giving her team a slight nod before walking to an empty seat on the other side of the table . " Has the meeting not started yet ? " He glanced up at the clock . 10:35 . Before anyone could answer , a flurry of footsteps sounded in the hall , and the door was pushed open again . Deputy Director Will entered , followed by three or four other men in government - issue slacks .

Deputy Director Will's face was plastered with a slick smile . " Mr. Grey ! You're gracing us with your presence , and with no advance notice ! Please forgive our terrible manners , we are so very sorry . " Ronan stood up slowly and shook the director's outstretched hand . " Not at all , Mr. Will , " he said , his voice low . " An unannounced visit is the best way to see a project team in its natural state , and to get a direct understanding of a client's needs . The fault is mine for being so abrupt .

" 09:48 Dumping My CEO Husband AND His Annoying Little Heir Was the Best Career Move I Ever Made ! 84.3 % Chapter 15 The director's smile nearly faltered . A fine sheen of sweat appeared on his forchend , " No , no , of course not ! It was our failure to prepare that kept you and your team waiting . My sincerest apologies . As he spoke , he ushered his own people to the seats across from Ronan , carefully avoiding his gaze . Ronan sat back down .

his posture relaxed but his eyes sharp as they scanned the faces of the new arrivals , his gaze finally settling on Deputy Director Will , as if to say : " Let the show begin " . ( 0 ) ( 0 ) 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. Cedella's storytelling style is immersive and addictive-perfect for fans of heated romances and heart-pounding twists.