Chapter 1053
The next morning.
As Eleanor drove out, she noticed Lanny’s car following behind her. She didn’t reject the protection. While she could have hired her own bodyguards, lan’s team had been with him for years and were highly responsible and capable.
With Gina Quinn undergoing treatment with the new drug, Eleanor didn’t have the time or mental energy to arrange her own security.
At noon, Eleanor found time for a video call with Joel Kingsley to discuss several civilian projects. Goodwin & Co.’s civilian sector was now far ahead of other companies’ standards, backed by the Neural Interface Project and producing top- quality products.
Eleanor had to admire lan’s judgment in people and his investment direction. As the helmsman who had kept Goodwin & Co. standing strong and growing, lan certainly had the courage and capability.
Just then, Joel said from the other end, “I have to go to a meeting. Mr. Goodwin is here p>
Eleanor nodded. “Okay, go ahead p>
In the large conference room at the research facility, lan had come to hear a progress report.
He was surrounded by Byron Chase and a few other executives. Faye Yeaton, carrying documents with two assistants, walked down a corridor and her heart leaped with joy when she saw lan.
She hadn’t seen lan in a while. Even though she considered him her future brother- in-law, she found herself captivated by his charm time and again.
“Ms. Yeaton, is something wrong?” an assistant asked, looking back at her.
“Wait here for me. I’m going to go say hello,” Faye said. She straightened her clothes and walked toward lan with a sweet smile.
The two assistants behind her watched with envy. The rumor that Faye was Mr. Goodwin’s future sister-in-law was widely circulated privately.
Faye’s mind raced, wondering how to greet him. Should she call him ‘brother in law or ‘Mr Goodwin? Considering the professional setting. she stopped a few steps away from him and greeted with a smile, “Mr. Goodwin, long time no see.
lan was listening to an executive’s report when he was interrupted. He turned his head, gave Faye a brief indifferent glance, and asked coldly “Is there something you need p>
Faye’s smile froze on her face. She blinked quickly. “N-No, nothing p>
lan turned back to the executive. “Please continue p>
The executive, also annoyed by the interruption, shot a glance at Faye before continuing his report on the project’s progress.
Faye swallowed hard. Seeing that lan didn’t spare her another glance, she felt utterly humiliated. She bit her lip and walked away resentfully.
Returning to her group, Faye looked back at lan. A bitter taste filled her mouth. She hadn’t expected him to be so distant.
It just didn’t make any sense.
Had he and Vanessa had a fight? Honestly, sometimes Faye felt that Vanessa didn’t deserve a man like lan at all.
But the things lan had done for Vanessa made her believe he did care for her otherwise, why would he take her everywhere? He had even invested in her father’s company and helped it go public.
Faye had to believe that lan did all this for the Yeatons because of Vanessa. And wasn’t it lan who gave Vanessa all the expensive jewelry and gifts she frequently showed off?
The more Faye thought about it, the more wronged she felt. Ian had completely disregarded her feelings.