Chapter 159

Angeline tucked strands of her messy hair behind her ear. She cleared her throat.
“Is Fletcher Corporation in a rush?” she asked.
“They are quite eager,” came the reply.
“Even though they are eager, tell them not to rush. At Vitality Biotech, we always offer domestic partners prices much lower than international rates. We do this to benefit our own country with our technology. I don’t want a repeat of what happened with Zenith Ventures. If they disagree with our terms, we’ll keep pressing them,” Angeline stated.
Vitality Biotech had a partnership with Zenith Ventures previously. However, they raised their prices to be higher than international medical centers. Angeline would have preferred Vitality to deal with the hospitals directly if not for the complicated process involved in working with domestic hospitals that ultimately delayed usage.
“But Tyler said business is about making money
“We’re not cutting Fletcher Corporation out from any profit margins. We simply don’t have one for ourselves. If they can’t accept that, then no partnership is needed. Tell Tyler this is my decision. No exceptions, Angeline insisted.
The other party didn’t press further at the firmness of her tone.
“Okay, I understand. Focus on your work and leave the rest to us.”
“Alright
After hanging up, Angeline held her phone and gazed at the sparkling lights of Krontos. She then called Yasmine.
“Mommy!”
Yasmine’s cheerful voice came through.
“Mommy, I’m playing with clay with the beautiful Mrs. Lawson. She said my little cups, once baked, can hold water! I made cups for you, brother, and Daddy! I even drew you on them! Mrs. Lawson praised my drawings!”
Angeline’s lips curved into a gentle smile.
“Good. Enjoy your stay with Mrs. Lawson and Mr. Lawson Senior.”
“Don’t worry, Mommy! I’ll take good care of them!”
After ending the call, Angeline tried calling Xavier. She felt that he might still be upset and didn’t pick up. So, she spoke with Paul. She felt relieved when she heard Xavier was doing fine.
By the time Angeline calmed down and returned from the balcony, Sean was no longer in the living room.
She spotted the hangover medicine and car keys Sean had left on the dining table. After some thought, she poured a glass of warm water and placed the medicine on the coffee table. Just as she opened the bedroom door, she saw Sean coming out of the bathroom wrapped in a towel.
Angeline froze, quickly closed the door, and bit her lip. Her face was flushed with embarrassment.
“Sorry, I thought you were in the master bedroom.”
Sean slept in the master bedroom with Yasmine the previous night. Angeline had assumed she would stay in the guest room. However, Sean most likely intended to leave the master bedroom for her, which explained him showering in the guest bath.
Sean came out in his casual clothes soon after. His damp black hair was messy on his forehead. Without glasses, his features appeared even more striking.
“You can sleep in the master bedroom,” Sean said.
“I’ve poured water for you. Take the hangover medicine and rest early,” Angeline said as she closed her laptop.
“I’m going to Oceanford tomorrow. I’ll return after I sort a few things out.”
“Alright. I’ll be waiting for you! I’ll be visiting the old Lawson residence often to be with Yasmine. Don’t worry too much,” Sean said.
As his gaze fell on Angeline’s bitten lip, he said, “Wait. Take a seat first
“Hm?”
Angeline was puzzled.
Sean retrieved a first aid kit from under the TV cabinet. He pointed at Angeline’s lip.
“There’s a wound on your lip.”