No Wife, No Life Chapter 178

Felix, who had been yammering on, saw the scene unfold and couldn't help but curse under his breath.

Who said Manuel wasn't into women? Maybe the ones before just weren't his type.

Felix watched for a bit, feeling a little miffed, but he had to keep it together because of Manuel's status.

He handed over a business card with a big smile and said, "Mr. Bailey, are you happy with the terms we offered? If not, just let us know, and we'll do our best to meet your needs. Here's my card; you can reach me anytime."

It seemed pointless to keep talking, so he thought about leaving.

Honestly, he was here talking his head off while Manuel was playing with a helicopter and flirting with Harper. Was he making a fool of himself or Harper?

No matter who was being played, Manuel's attention was on Harper, and nothing Felix said mattered because Manuel wasn't listening at all.

Felix bowed slightly, preparing to take his leave. As he turned, he said to Harper, "Let's go."

Of course, they had to leave together. They represented FusionX Company, and he couldn't just leave Harper behind.

He wondered if Harper would refuse. Someone like her would likely stop at nothing, but to his surprise, Harper just raised an eyebrow and nodded slightly.

At that moment, Manuel, who had been focused on his helicopter, spoke up, "Wait!"

Both of them stopped and turned to look at him. "My assistant just told me something interesting."

Manuel handed the remote control to his assistant and said with a playful smile, "I heard from Ms. Orsini that whoever can convince me to join FusionX Company, Ms. Orsini will give up her position. Such a great opportunity and you're just going to leave?"

His gaze swept past Felix and landed directly on Harper.

Of course, he was addressing Harper. From the beginning, it was Felix doing all the talking, and Harper had remained silent throughout.

So his invitation was clearly directed at Harper.

"Mr. Bailey, you seem very busy, so we didn't want to disturb you."

Felix explained quietly, but it seemed like Manuel was not listening.

Manuel's gaze remained on Harper, waiting for her response.

"Mr. Bailey, do you have something to say?" Finally, Harper spoke, her expression calm.

She took a few steps toward Manuel. "Please, tell us your requirements, and we'll do our best to meet them."

Felix quickly chimed in, "Yes, yes, we're willing to provide any assistance you need."

"I heard Ms. Orsini is quite knowledgeable about cars. Coincidentally, I've done some research myself, and I've upgraded Mr. Elikin's car. Would Ms. Orsini like to test it?"

He deliberately mentioned the car Harper had modified for Caden. She remembered having it towed away after the accident, but clearly, Manuel had gotten hold of it.

Harper wasn't surprised.

"So, Mr. Bailey, you got the car data just a few days ago and already upgraded it? Can this car even be driven?"

Manuel laughed, "That's precisely why I say you arrived at the perfect moment; you're just in time to test whether the car truly runs."

Felix's face changed instantly.

How could they test such a car? If something went wrong, it could be fatal. He was really out of his mind! Manuel ignored Felix's expression and pointed to two cars not far away. "I've installed the latest AI system in those cars. Get in, follow my instructions, and don't worry about anything else. Whoever shows the most sincerity, I'll accept their job offer."

He spoke casually as if they weren't people but just test subjects.

After speaking, he looked at Harper with a playful smile and asked, "So, are you going to test the car?"

His gaze was fixed on Harper, completely ignoring Felix.

Harper asked, "Sure, if I complete the task, will you agree to join FusionX Company?"

Manuel stepped closer. "Are you sure you want me to join FusionX Company and not HoloSphere Technologies?"

He clearly knew Harper's true identity. Seeing Harper's eyes turn cold, he pretended to have misspoken. "Sorry, my mistake. Of course, if Ms. Orsini wins, I'll follow her."

Both were smart enough to guess each other's thoughts.

Harper chuckled. "Very well, it's a deal."

With that, Harper turned and walked straight toward the car.

At this moment, Manuel called out from behind, "Remember, follow my instructions."

Harper didn't look back, her voice drifting through the air, "Of course."

As a researcher, the basic principle when looking for test subjects was obedience.

Seeing this, Felix had no choice but to follow.

They got into the cars, one in front of the other, and drove onto the track. Following Manuel's commands, they accelerated, decelerated, and took turns.

Meanwhile, people from other companies started arriving.

Alex, having heard from Quinn that Harper was here, rushed over, only to see Harper speeding around the track.

Sensing something was wrong, Alex's face darkened. "Manuel, what are they doing?"

Manuel smirked. "They're helping me test the car's performance, Mr. Lavien. Isn't it interesting?"

It was related to life and death, yet he spoke as if it were a fun game.

He knew about Alex and Harper's past, making his words sound even more provocative.

Sure enough, Alex couldn't hold back. "You have Harper testing the car? Manuel, you're crazy. If anyone should do it, let her out, and I'll do it."

He seemed genuinely concerned for Harper's safety.

Manuel raised an eyebrow, his gaze cold, but his tone arrogant. "Mr. Lavien, do you think you're qualified?"

To Manuel, the seemingly untouchable Alex was nothing.

Alex wanted to say more, but the roar of the car passing by interrupted him, making him frown even more.

"Manuel, the car is too fast. Let her out, and I'll take over."

Manuel laughed even more wildly. "Mr. Lavien, this is a bet between me and FusionX Company. The Lavien Group can't interfere."

Alex asked, "Which car is Harper driving?"

"The red one. Ms. Orsini likes red, so I specially made a red sports car for her."

Manuel looked at the car and raised his walkie-talkie, giving a heavy command, "See the wall six hundred feet ahead? Drive toward it and accelerate. You can only brake when I say so."