No Wife, No Life Chapter 216

As dawn broke, Caden finally stopped pacing. Harper had just drifted into a deep sleep.

Watching Harper sleep in the soft morning light, Caden's eyes were filled with deep emotion as he held her tightly in his arms.

She had given him the most resolute answer.

She chose him. Since she chose him, he would never let her go.

She was his now.

Meanwhile, the rumors online were spiraling out of control. The comments were filled with insults directed at Harper.

[Harper is such a disgraceful woman. How many lovers does she need? Look at all those men surrounding her like crazy.]

[Yeah, her lover includes the Lavien family heir Alex, the Elikin family heir Caden, and the Cruz family heir Mason. Harper must be targeting these heirs. I don't get it. Aren't these men supposed to be shrewd? How did they all get bewitched by Harper? What do they even see in her?]

[Can we focus on the real issue here? Who cares about her personal life? I just want to know if Harper really stole those trade secrets.]

The mocking and jeering grew louder, showing no signs of stopping.

Just when everyone was targeting Harper, Caden, who had been silent until now, posted something on social media.[She is mine.]

He shared a photo of their hands intertwined, with kiss marks visible on her wrist and a diamond ring on her finger.

No matter how much people insulted Harper online, Caden continued to express his love in the calm of their private moments.

After officially confirming their relationship, Harper could clearly feel that Caden had become more clingy.

He wanted to be close to her all the time.

Because of this, Harper had been resting in her apartment for several days.

Early one morning, Harper received a call from her assistant.

These past few days, Harper had been absent from FusionX Company, leaving certain individuals there in a state of profound agitation. Their frustration stemed from their inability to confront Harper and subject her to verbal abuse as they had intended, a circumstance that had rendered them increasingly discontented.

The assistant called to inform her that Luminary Innovations Inc. was holding a test drive event at Devil's Racecourse today, and it would be live-streamed. The news had already spread all over the internet.

Both domestic and international audiences were very interested in this test drive and had high expectations.

Hearing this, Harper wasn't particularly surprised. She had already guessed that Luminary Innovations Inc. would strike first.

They wouldn't stop until they bankrupted FusionX Company.

This technology could only be controlled by one company, so Luminary Innovations Inc. would definitely try to bankrupt FusionX Company.

"Have the entire R&D department gather in the conference room this afternoon. We'll watch the live stream together." Harper gave the order calmly.

"Watch the live stream together?" The assistant hesitated. "Ms. Orsini, is that really a good idea? It might upset everyone."

"Inform everyone. Attendance is mandatory." Harper's tone was firm.

The assistant had no choice but to agree.

"Are you going to the company now?" Caden asked reluctantly.

"Yes, I've rested enough."

She kissed him lightly on the lips. "Wait for me at home."

Caden asked, "Are you sure you don't need me to come with you?"

Harper shook her head gently. "I want everyone at FusionX Company to know that I can handle this without you."

Caden nodded. "Alright, I'll watch the live stream from home. Call me if you need anything."

At 2:30 PM, the entire R&D department gathered in the conference room, including Neal.

As Harper had predicted, the police couldn't find any evidence of the stolen trade secrets, so they had to release Neal.

Logically, Neal should have taken a leave of absence to rest, but he didn't. He truly had a strong mind.

He wasn't interested in seeing Luminary Innovations Inc. succeed; he harbored an ardent desire to witness Harper's ignominious downfall and utter humiliation.Just imagining that scene made Neal feel delighted.

Before the live stream started, Harper and Manuel were quietly discussing something when someone cautiously interrupted them.

"Ms. Orsini."

It was Neal.

Harper didn't look at him but scanned the room, spotting Lillian in the back row.

Lillian looked pale and haggard, her eyes filled with intense hatred as she stared at Neal.

She was smart enough to realize that Neal had used her.

She knew that even though Manuel hadn't confronted her or asked her to resign, her job was as good as gone.

No research institute would dare hire someone involved in stealing trade secrets, so her life was ruined.

But Neal was different. Even if FusionX Company fired him, he could go abroad.

Besides, he must have received a hefty reward for selling those secrets.

Seeing Neal's face made Harper feel nauseous, but she maintained a gentle smile.

"Neal, what is it?"

"Ms. Orsini, I want to clarify that I didn't steal any company secrets. Lillian and I are in a normal romantic relationship."

Neal's cheeks flushed slightly. "The emails I sent her were love letters, not malware. The police have checked, and we are innocent. Ms. Orsini, please believe us."

Harper knew he was acting, and Neal knew she knew, but he didn't care. FusionX Company was in dire straits, and Harper couldn't turn the tide.

Neal bowed his head, humbly bowing, pretending to be innocent.

Harper leaned against the conference table, arms crossed, watching him with an unreadable expression.

She remained silent, forcing Neal to keep bowing.

Everyone watched, their faces filled with confusion and tension.

"That bow is quite standard. You must have learned it from overseas," Manuel remarked curiously. "According to the police, you went abroad as an exchange student in college, and your mother went with you. She married a foreigner there. So, are you still a citizen here?"

Neal didn't respond, just straightened up, gave Manuel a deep look, then bowed again, even more precisely.

It was a silent defiance, indicating he was now a foreign national.

It was a clear provocation.

Harper could tell Neal had covered his tracks well; otherwise, he wouldn't be so brazen.

The police likely wouldn't find any incriminating evidence.

Cybercrime was the hardest to prove.

Harper looked up at the screen, her voice calm. "Let's watch the live stream."

Neal straightened up, looking at Manuel. "Mr. Bailey, if I've upset you, you can fire me."

His mission was complete, and he could leave with ease. If fired, he would even get severance pay.

It was blatant provocation.

Manuel's face darkened, but before he could respond, Harper spoke first. "Neal, do you think you've won?"