Dumped My Cheating Ex. Now I'm Sleeping Next to a Billionaire CEO novel Chapter 1176

Emmy was gripping her phone, just about to shoot off a snarky reply—something like, You really are freakishly good at predicting stuff.

Suddenly there was a sharp knock at the passenger window.

She turned to see Harlene outside, bundled up in a puffy coat, waving at her with a grin.

Emmy rolled the window down, and a blast of cold air rushed in.

Harlene leaned against the frame, eyebrows raised in mock annoyance. “Hey, Lin. You’re leaving so fast, I didn’t even get to give my two cents.”

Those words were like a spark in Emmy’s chest, reigniting hope where she’d just felt completely defeated.

Her eyes lit up. “Harlene, wait—do you mean…?”

Harlene shrugged, her whole vibe relaxed. “So, the university wanted me to stay and teach. You know, Harvard. The name’s impressive and all that.”

“But the salary…” She shook the box of gold jewelry in her hand. “Let’s just say it’s not enough to tempt me.”

She tilted her head, grinning. “You, on the other hand, are generous. Janus Sphere Technologies might be new, but you’re not shy about investing in people. That’s what matters to me.”

“So… I’ve decided. I’m joining your team.” She winked, suddenly all business. “If no one else is stepping up to run the project, I’m in.”

“Well, boss? Am I hired?”

The relief and joy hit Emmy so hard she forgot she was even in the middle of a call. She shoved her phone into her coat pocket, pushed open the door, and wrapped Harlene in a huge hug.

“Yes! Of course you’re hired! Harlene, thank you, thank you!”

“I swear, Janus Sphere Technologies is never going to let you down!”

Harlene laughed, giving her a quick squeeze before nodding over Emmy’s shoulder. “Don’t just thank me. Look over there.”

Emmy turned and spotted John jogging over from the lab.

He was a little out of breath but determined. “Lin, I’m in too. I haven’t graduated yet, but I can sign an intent letter.”

He looked at her, his eyes burning with a kind of hope only the young have. “Once I get my doctorate, I’m joining your company. I want to work with you, make the brain-computer interface project a reality.”

For a second, Emmy’s eyes stung with tears. The disappointment she’d felt in the lab just washed away.

She looked at the two of them—a seasoned expert and a gifted young prodigy. That was all she needed.

With them, Janus Sphere Technologies finally had a real heartbeat.

“Thank you, John,” she said, meaning it.

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