Chapter 473

During lunch, Bianca called Forrest to ask about the relationship between Minister Brooks and Padgett Novak.
“I’ve never heard of any connection between them,” Forrest said, equally puzzled.
His answer only deepened Bianca’s suspicion. When she had been set up with Padgett, Yvonne had also looked into his background and found nothing remarkable. But the matchmaker was no ordinary person-she was the wife of a municipal party secretary, Forrest’s superior at his previous post.
Bianca had found it odd at the time. Why would the wife of a party secretary in one city know a department-level official in another?
Desperate for an answer, she sent a message to Henry.
“Are you in Rivercrest City?”
Usually, Henry replied to her messages instantly. This time, there was a long silence. Bianca didn’t think much of it, assuming he was busy. ɪꜰ ʏᴏᴜ ᴡᴀɴᴛ ᴛᴏ ʀᴇᴀᴅ ᴍᴏʀᴇ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs, ᴘʟᴇᴀsᴇ ᴠɪsɪᴛ.net
In reality, Henry saw the message the moment it arrived. He stared at it for a long time, but the usual flutter of excitement was absent. Since his trip to Rivercrest University, where he learned Bianca had come between Noreen and Seth, his feelings for her had become a tangled, complicated mess.
“By the way,” Sanford Brooke said, suddenly looking up from his work, “a friend told me the Centribo acquisition is in its final stages. Does that mean Brooke Group is completely out of the running?”
Henry’s lips tightened. He gave a slight nod, forced to admit defeat.
Sanford sighed with regret. “The tech industry is booming. Getting a piece of that pie would be immensely beneficial for Brooke Group. Take that InnoCore project in Rivercrest, the one Winrich invested in. It’s been less than four months, and they’re already preparing for an IPO. There’s a lot you could learn from that.”
His words silenced Henry.
When he didn’t get a response, Sanford looked up from his papers. “Why aren’t you saying anything?”
“I know about that project,” Henry said, his voice strained. Padgett Novak and Matthew Cole had both tried to connect him with it, but he had tumed them down. He never
imagined InnoCould
So successful wave of disappointment washed over him. Since returning to the country, he hadn’t accomplished a single thing.
“The Centribo acquisition,” Henry added after a pause, “is also being led by Winrich.”
Now even Sanford was surprised. “What’s the name of Winrich’s boss? She must be incredibly capable.”
“Noreen.”
Sanford frowned. “That name
sounds so familiar.” He thought for a
of
moment. Ah, she’s that friend o your senior, Dylan. He had met her once. A striking young woman, and surprisingly talented, it seemed.
“Since you’re in Rivercrest City often, you should try to learn from her,” Sanford advised. “Padgett Novak is there too, isn’t he? He’s well-connected. Networking with him would be good for you.”
“I know,” Henry mumbled.
“And remember to visit your mentor more often, Sanford added. “He has a wide network and can help you. Also try to find out from him who your little senior is. The Brooke family still owes her a massive favor.”
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The weight in Henry’s chest lifted slightly at his father’s words. That was right. No
matter what, the Brooke family owed his senior a huge debt.
With renewed purpose, Henry picked up his phone and replied to Bianca. “I’m in Northcrest.”