No Wife, No Life Chapter 240

Frank's eyes were calm as he poured himself a cup of tea and downed it in one gulp.

"Harper, you gotta take back the Wood Company, or the Wright Group's gonna think FusionX is easy pickings. Once they snag the Wood Company, they'll come after FusionX next. Remember, you're still the president of FusionX. If you can't protect it, employees there are gonna blame you."

"Yeah, I know."

Harper was well aware of the situation.

She gently rubbed the teacup with her hands, her eyes fixed on him. "You're Alex's friend, yet you're telling me this. Isn't that betraying Alex?"

"I'm not spilling any secrets. You'll find out soon enough. Besides, the Wright Group going after FusionX has nothing to do with the Lavien Group, so it's not like I'm betraying Alex."

"Either way, thanks." Harper nodded slightly at him.

At this point, Frank stopped discussing the matter.

He sipped his tea slowly, chatting about trivial things.

When the atmosphere seemed to lighten, he suddenly asked, seemingly casually, "Can Caden really walk again?"

As a doctor, he knew that if Caden's legs could have been healed, it would have happened by now.

If Caden remained in his current state, was Harper's choice really the right one?

If Harper fell ill or fainted, he wouldn't be able to carry her like a man should.

Harper lowered her eyes and smiled softly, her voice firm. "I said I would make him walk again, and I will. So, I believe my choice is the right one."

By now, Frank fully understood Harper's resolve. He didn't say more, but his face showed a hint of relief.

"Alright, as a friend, I respect your choice and sincerely wish you the best."

With that, he stood up, ready to leave without lingering.

As he passed through the side hall, he saw Caden sitting there, basking in the sun.

Frank nodded politely at him and then left.

After he was gone, Harper walked over, sat on a cushion, and leaned into Caden's arms.

She told him everything Frank had said.

Caden gently stroked her hair, his tone soft. "I'll go to the auction with you."

Harper said, "You don't need to face the Wright Group directly. I've already arranged to go with Manuel."

"It's not a big deal. Manuel and I can handle it."

In truth, she didn't want him to overexert himself.

Harper added, "I have information that Chloe is interested in. If she knows about it, she'll go easy on us at the auction. Even if she doesn't want it, HoloSphere Technologies will at least support FusionX Company at a critical moment. The worst-case scenario is FusionX Company and HoloSphere Technologies facing off against the Wright Group and the Lavien Group, resulting in a stalemate where no one wins."

Harper wasn't just worried about him being tired; she also considered that others might mention Caden's legs, which would bother him. Especially the Wright Group, who might deliberately use his legs to attack him. She didn't want him to endure that.

Before Caden fully recovered, she didn't want him to appear in such situations.

They both understood each other's concerns. Finally, Caden sighed and said, "No matter what happens, remember I'm always behind you."

Harper laughed, "Shouldn't I be the one saying that?"

...

Finally, the day of the auction arrived. The big players in the manufacturing industry gathered at the auction house, including Noah, the president of the Wright Group.

He blended into the crowd, sipping champagne occasionally, his sharp eyes scanning the bustling room, trying to spot Harper.

Lucas, sitting next to him, leaned in and whispered, "Noah, you think Harper's gonna show up today?"

"She'll be here," Noah said confidently.

Even though they had only met once, Harper had left a lasting impression on him. She was smart, resilient, and fearless. Even if it seemed like a losing battle, she wouldn't back down.

As soon as he finished speaking, Harper walked in with Manuel by her side.

Today, she wore a red dress, her glowing skin shimmering under the lights, her eyes clear and bright like stars.

As soon as she entered, she drew everyone's attention.

People whispered, "That's Marvin's daughter-in-law and she's very capable. She might take Marvin's place in a few years."

"I heard she doesn't get along with Marvin and has already kicked him out of FusionX."

"Whether she's capable or not, she has good character. She stabilized the stock price during FusionX's toughest times and is now handling this tricky situation. Truly impressive."

All eyes were on Harper with admiration.

Manuel followed behind her. They moved to a spot near the wall, away from the crowd.

As soon as they sat down, a waiter approached with a glass of juice, speaking softly, "Ms. Orsini, this is from Mr. Wright."

Harper looked in the direction the waiter indicated and saw Noah raising his glass in a distant toast.

Harper smiled lightly and didn't refuse his gesture.

She took a sip and mouthed a silent thank you to him.

Noah watched her smile gently, staring at Harper for a moment before turning to talk to someone else.

Manuel, watching Noah's back, felt a pang of unease. As a man, he sensed something off in Noah's gaze towards Harper.

"Watch out for Noah. He might be interested in you," Manuel couldn't help but warn her.

Harper chuckled softly, "How could that be? I know he has a fiancée."

Manuel said no more. It was just a man's intuition. So far, Noah hadn't made any obvious moves.

At 10:30, the auction officially began.

The Wood Company, which had split from FusionX, had gone bankrupt due to poor management. But it still had valuable assets, especially some famous brands that were hotly contested. Winning the Wood Company's shares at the auction meant taking over the company.

Noah, with his sharp eye, ignored the earlier items, waiting silently for the Wood Company's shares.

Harper did the same.

They were seated at opposite ends of the same row, requiring merely a slight turn of the head to catch a glimpse of one another.

Noah couldn't help but glance at Harper from the corner of his eye. Harper, however, kept her eyes fixed on the auctioneer, not looking at him.

Finally, the auctioneer announced, "Next, we have 45% of the Wood Company's shares, starting at $200 million, with each bid increasing by $10 million. Now, guests, you may start bidding."

Immediately, people began to bid frequently.

Lucas thought Harper would be eager to bid, but she remained seated, not raising her paddle.