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No Wife, No Life Chapter 224
Harper just flashed a cold smile and set her phone back on the table.
After finishing her lunch, she checked the time. "Alright, let's roll. Time to head to the event."
Caden hesitated. It had been a while since he made a public appearance. Despite Harper's efforts to keep FusionX Company afloat and even merge it with HoloSphere Technologies, rumors about their relationship still swirled.
And in his current state, he really didn't have the courage to face the public.
"You promised, no backing out now. Otherwise, we're sleeping in separate rooms tonight." Harper pretended to warn him.
Caden could only smile helplessly. "Okay, okay. I want everyone to see how great our relationship is."
Harper smiled and nudged Caden towards the walk-in closet.
This was Harper's apartment, and since Caden moved in, the closet had become shared.
Harper picked out a khaki suit for herself and a matching one for him.
Standing together, it was clear they were a couple.
Harper then drove them to the event.
When they arrived, the place was already packed with luxury cars.
As soon as they got out, they saw Ronald, wearing sunglasses, striding over.
Seeing them, Ronald walked up and stared at Caden in amazement. "Harper, you actually brought him."
Harper placed her hands on Caden's shoulders and smiled, "I'm his fiancée, so he listens to me."Soon, Arthur and the others arrived.
It was time for the event to start.
The square was packed with people, all waiting for the show.Harper pushed Caden's wheelchair forward.
Coming towards them was Caden's nemesis, Connor.
His face was grim, eyes flashing with danger.
Harper fearlessly pushed the wheelchair forward. As they strolled by the president, Ethan Thomas, hailing from the domestic sector of Luminary Innovations Inc., she caught the faint murmur escaping his lips. "Of all the men, she actually chose a cripple. The women's taste in Majestic City is truly weird.""
Hearing this, Ronald's smile vanished, and Arthur's eyes turned cold. But Harper's face remained calm and smiling.
She gently pressed her hand on Caden's shoulder and coldly said, "What right does a soon-to-be loser have to say that?"
"I don't understand how you still have the courage to confront me. Luminary Innovations Inc. stands utterly worthless; how could it possibly compare to FusionX Company?" she remarked with evident disdain.
"Besides, I love my man no matter what. I'll help him stand again, and together we'll take more from you. I hope you have the courage to compete with us then."
Ethan said, "Harper, don't be so smug. The Thomas family has been researching bionic organ regeneration for decades, way before you."
Harper casually responded, "Are you sure the information your family has is genuine?"
Ethan trembled slightly. Could it be... Would their fate be the same as Luminary Innovations Inc.?
Seeing Harper's confident smile, he didn't dare say more.
He glared at Harper and walked away.
By then, the live broadcast had started.
On the screen, executives from Luminary Innovations Inc. stood in a line, apologizing.
Then, FusionX Company took over Luminary Innovations Inc.
At that moment, a master of ceremonies handed the golden scissors to Harper. With a smile, Harper cut the ribbon, surrounded by enthusiastic applause.
She stood on the platform, shining like a star.
Below were representatives from major domestic companies.
Alex watched Harper from afar, his gaze intense.
As Harper basked in the spotlight, someone suddenly stood up with a megaphone, shouting angrily, "Harper, are you trying to drive all foreign capital away? Do you know what that means? Your actions will deter foreign investment; you're ruining us!"
His voice carried far, and many people heard it clearly.
Alex's face changed, while Emily, hiding in a corner, couldn't help but laugh.
She thought Harper was an idiot. If she wasn't, why would she drive Luminary Innovations Inc. away? Such a big company could easily set up elsewhere. Harper was brainless!
Luminary Innovations Inc.'s executives' eyes lit up, maliciously watching Harper, and they waited for her response.
"Harper, why aren't you saying anything? Are you a foreign spy? Trying to ruin our market? What are you up to? How many people will lose their jobs because of you?" The furious middle-aged man shouted.
The emcee appeared awkward.
In the live broadcast, comments exploded.
Everyone speculated about the man's identity and intentions.
Finally, Harper picked up the microphone, her voice calm but mocking. "What do you want me to say? That you're an idiot?"
The man was furious.
"Who's the idiot? This is an open economy. What are you trying to do? Monopolize our market?"
"Luminary Innovations Inc. left because they stole our trade secrets, and their new smart car had safety issues, causing an explosion at the test drive. They had no choice but to leave."
"You think I drove them away? They couldn't handle losing. Their shareholders couldn't handle losing."
"Their exit was inevitable due to their own issues, not because of me."
Harper paused, then continued, "Do you think Luminary Innovations Inc. represents the entire foreign market? You're overestimating them. They're just a failed company, not representing the whole international market. We welcome any legitimate foreign investment."
Harper's argument was irrefutable.
The man turned red, unable to respond.
Knowing he had nothing to say, he dropped the megaphone and fled.
Luminary Innovations Inc.'s executives looked grim but couldn't get mad, waiting for the ceremony to end in a daze.
Once it was over, Luminary Innovations Inc.'s president and executives quickly left.
This time, they truly lost, defeated by Harper. She was like a force of nature.