Chapter177
Downstairs, Sam reported to Chase, Dad, Mom’s already eating. She won’t come down.”
Ethan raised an eyebrow. She was surprisingly considerate..
Zark remained silent, eyes downcast.
Tanya, however, offered a subtle smile. She knew Ashley wouldn’t dare come down. No one here genuinely welcomed her. If she did come down, she’d only face ridicule and exclusion. It was better to stay upstairs, a recluse in her own room.
Shase said, “Okay, Dad understands.” He didn’t push it, saying to the others, “Let’s eat. No need to
wait.
Tanya’s smile widened as she gracefully settled beside Chase.
Upstairs, after dinner, Ashley continued working. Mark had also arrived. She had more ideas, and after he saw what she’d sent, he exploded.“Damn! Genius! Your insight, little sister! You are a natural! I knew you could do it!”
Before she could respond, he groaned in self–reproach, “Seven years! Seven whole years! If you
would be world–famous by now! hadn’t
our married, gotten
company
Ashley moved her phone away; his outburst was a bit much.
Mark realized he’d struck a nerve. He cleared his throat and got to the point. A project of this scale needed more than two people. He immediately contacted Su Yuquan and the others at Chang Mo. They weren’t there just for a paycheck, they genuinely wanted to learn. He explained their findings. While they hadn’t grasped the core concepts immediately, after Mark’s explanation, they became excited, happy to work late, and joined the team.
