Ch. My previous life 26 My previous life 26

Just as she was about to stand, I reached out, placing my hand in front of her to stop her. 

away by 

I looked at her eamestly, “Miss Quinn, I’m willing to provide all the funding and resources you need for your research. In return, all I ask is a small favor from you once the final product is complete. 

“Your work will still belong to you. History will remember your name. Your achievements will be yours alone. Dues that sound acceptable?” 

The day I retuned home, snow fell gently, blanketing, the ground in white. 

Dragging my suitcase out of the airport, I immediately spotted a nearly billboard. 

Plastered across it was none other than Linda’s impeccably made up lace. 

While I spent 

the past few years abroad building my company and preparing to po toe–to–toe with Shawn, he had been busy as well. 

After failing to get her accepted through special admissions and her disastrous interview rejection, Shawn still managed to get Linds into a film academy. 

She had successfully debuted in the entertainment industry. 

She really was nothing if not consistent 

1 scoffed at the sight and climbed into the waiting car 

As we drove through the lightly snow–dusted traffic, the car pulled up directly outside my company building. 

Three days later, we had a critical bidding g event. It was a pivotal moment. 

Zoe and 1 spent three full days at the company, perfecting the proposal until it was flawless. 

At the public bidding event, it was clear to everyone that we had secured the contract. 

When the winning company was announced, I stood up from my seat, meeting Shawn’s shocked gaze from across the room. 

“You! Sierra Wood!” 

lips into a slight smile. “Long time no see, brother.” 

Icurved my lips 

After the event ended, he chased me all the way out and comered me in the hallway. 

His tone carried traces of disbelie 

You owned Lancrest Corporation? And Zoe disappeared because you hid her, didn’t you?!” 

“You seem awfully anxious, Shawn,” I said with a laugh, unable to hold it in. 

“What do you mean “hid her? You didn’t even know her. Why are you so fixated on finding someone who’s very 

I paused, then smirked. “Unless, of course, you’re planning something… illegal?” 

I left, laughing, as his eyes turned sharp and menacing. 

much at 

alive?” 

This time, I made my return to the country with bold fanfare. 

After winning the contract, I dove headfirst into networking, meeting some of the most prominent figures in the business world. 

With the exclusive rights to Zoe’s patent and a major project recently taken from the Wood Corporation, everyone treated me with utmost respect and overwhelming friendliness.