No Wife, No Life Chapter 230

Years ago, when Alex first saw Harper, his heart skipped a beat. But he was still hung up on the girl who had once saved him, so he pushed his feelings aside.

Later, through a series of unexpected events, they ended up getting married.

If it had been just a marriage of convenience, he could have avoided making love to her.

Their sexual relationship was not just driven by physical needs.

Alex wasn't the type to be emotionally reckless. He was rational; if he didn't genuinely care for someone, he would have ignored them completely.

However, he could tolerate Harper's closeness, share a bed with her, and accept her embraces and kisses.

So, before all this, he must have already fallen in love with Harper.

He just didn't understand it back then. He mistook gratitude for love, which ended up hurting her and ending their marriage

Just now, in a corner outside the Lavien Group building, a reporter who had been tailing Harper decided to try his luck, hoping to catch some juicy news. To his surprise, he really did.

The video captured Harper and Caden embracing and kissing with the car windows down, while Caden cast a provocative glance toward Alex, who, as Harper's former husband, stood not far away, his countenance displaying an unpleasant pallor.

The reporter thought this face-off photo would make for a sensational news story, so he quickly logged into his account, uploaded the video, and added the caption: [Elikin Group couple vs. Lavien Group showdown.]

The video quickly caught the internet's attention.

[I don't get it. Harper already left the Lavien Group, so why go back? Is she showing off or retaliating?]

[You really don't get it. Ms. Orsini can go wherever she wants. How does it concern you, someone earning $3,000 a month?]

[Anyone can guess. Ms. Orsini must be there for Travis. You must know the Lavien Group's three pillars. It was said that Travis and Harper were the closest. Harper is very protective of those she cares about. I bet she went to the Lavien Group for Travis.]

[According to reliable sources, Travis is a very upright person, so the Lavien Group probably set him up as a scapegoat.]

The netizens continued to argue and speculate.

Harper ignored all this. Back at her company, she directly requested a meeting with Stephen, hoping he could arrange for her to meet government officials.

Stephen nodded. "I understand, so I've arranged for you to meet the Director of the National Security Agency."

Hearing this, Harper was taken aback. "Travis's issue has escalated to involve the NSA?"

Stephen didn't elaborate, simply replying, "There are other matters. You'll know when you meet him."

Stephen led Harper out of FusionX Company and drove to a hotel room.

As the door opened, Harper saw a tall, imposing man with a stern expression. Even from a distance, he exuded an aura of authority.

This was clearly a man in a high position, because only those who had been in power for a long time could give off such an oppressive vibe.

"This is Director Dominic Hall," Stephen introduced simply.

Harper didn't flinch. She walked over with her usual composure and smiled slightly. "Mr. Hall, nice to meet you. I'm Harper Orsini."

Dominic gestured for her to sit and explained, "You might not fully understand your position. You are Alvina's daughter and in a partnership with Manuel, and furthermore, the innovations you've currently developed are significant enough to warrant our utmost attention."

Although Harper's research wasn't in the military sector, her work in medical equipment and emerging technologies was world-class.

Harper decided not to waste time and got straight to the point. "Mr. Hall, I'd like to discuss Travis's situation with you."

Dominic didn't beat around the bush either. He nodded and said, "Before we get into that, do you know that Travis has been accused of hiding contraband?" Harper was stunned. "That's impossible."

Travis would never do such a thing.

Dominic didn't argue, continuing, "It is unlikely, but contraband residue was indeed found at his residence."

Harper was about to speak when Dominic continued, "Don't worry. There were hidden surveillance cameras in Travis's room that can prove his innocence."

Dominic had already met Travis in private, and upon learning of the surveillance, he promptly arranged for someone to obtain the recorded footage.

The video showed several groups of people rummaging through Travis's place, smashing things in frustration before leaving.

Then, a man wearing a baseball cap and a black mask sneaked in and hid the contraband in ten discreet spots.

He didn't notice that one of the spots had a hidden camera, which captured half of his face. His sparse eyebrows and narrow, drooping eyes were clearly visible.

It was obvious that this person couldn't be Travis.

Hence, the contraband was clandestinely concealed by someone else during Travis's absence, which thoroughly vindicated his innocence.

Dominic showed the video to Harper.

Harper was surprised and puzzled about who could have done this.

Even if Quinn wanted to frame Travis, it wouldn't be with such underhanded tactics.

Could it be Jeremy?

After learning that Travis took the fall for him, did he arrange for someone to do this to completely ruin Travis?

That made sense.

Thinking this, Harper felt a chill in her heart.

Fortunately, the surveillance in Travis's room could prove his innocence.

"Since this proves Travis's innocence, can he be released?" Harper asked.

Dominic paused, thinking, and then looked at her.

"The Lavien Group's charges against Travis—can you provide evidence to prove his innocence?"

Harper shook her head. "I don't have evidence, but I can vouch for Travis. Given my current position, my word should carry weight, right?"

"I want to bail him out. What do I need to do, or what do I need to offer?" Harper was straightforward.

As a businesswoman, she understood the concept of cost. No cooperation came without a price.

Dominic smiled. "Driving Luminary Innovations Inc. out of the country was a significant achievement. Using that to secure Travis's freedom is enough. However, I need you to make your stance clear."

Harper was momentarily confused, not understanding his meaning.

Her green eyes flickered as she waited for him to continue explaining.

What exactly did Dominic want her to do?