Cold Husband Burning Regret: The Divorce He Couldn't Handle novel Chapter 597

Back in her car, Charlotte filled Vera in on the current situation at Rayburn Group. She needed a favor: could Vera look into a six-month-old joint project between a Rayburn subsidiary and a company called Nexum? Since Vera wasn't in Eldermere City, her inquiries wouldn't raise any suspicion.

"Of course, Charlotte. It might take me some time, though," Vera agreed without hesitation.

Charlotte smiled softly. "That's fine. Thank you."

"Don't mention it. You helped me out, so this is the least I can do. I'll never turn you down if it's something within my power."

As she pulled out of the parking lot, Charlotte put on her headset. "Sounds like you didn't just change departments—you got a promotion, too."

"I only got the chance because you recommended me to the director before you left. The daytime work is a bit tedious, but at least I don't have to work night shifts anymore."

"I only suggested you for the supply department. I didn't tell him to promote you. You have the experience and the skills, so you earned it on your own."

Vera had been transferred from the ICU to the supply department and was now the head nurse. It was a perfect fit, given her background in computer science and her familiarity with the programming and operation of various medical devices—a talent Charlotte had noticed back when they were in The Capital.

"I know, but your recommendation opened the door for me," Vera said sincerely. "You're the one who discovered my potential!"

Quincy fell silent. He had heard the news about Howard Enterprises. He toyed with his coffee cup, wary of Ilse but keenly aware of his lack of options. He had thrown his lot in with Shane, exposing his sordid affair with Hulda. While it had successfully shifted the blame to her and gotten him out of immediate trouble with the Rayburn patriarch, the old man now refused to even see him. He knew he was out of the running for the inheritance. And Shane… he hadn't heard a word from him since the scandal broke. He was beginning to suspect that Shane had either used him or deliberately set him up for a fall.

Backed into a corner, Quincy was desperate. His only move was to secure a future for himself now.

"Fine, I'll work with you," he said, raising his coffee cup. "But don't disappoint me, Mrs. Howard. Otherwise, I won't mind taking you down with me." His agreement came with a clear warning: if she broke her promise, he would make sure she paid dearly.

Ilse hadn't expected Quincy to be so cautious, but for now, securing his cooperation was all that mattered. The future could be dealt with later. "Agreed."