Dumping The Ice King His Mini-Tyrant novel Chapter 506

Harrison’s words sent shockwaves through the room, tension rippling across every face—even Gwyneth’s eyes flickered with panic.

She spoke up, her voice tight. “If Vaughn Enterprises pulls out now, there’ll be a financial penalty.”

Harrison shrugged. “Paying the penalty is better than sticking with Selene and losing even more.”

His cold gaze landed on Selene, making her feel as if she’d been transported back to the days before their divorce.

She remembered asking Harrison if she could join Vaughn Enterprises’ IT department. To avoid any suspicion of favoritism, she’d even suggested starting from the bottom.

He hadn’t even glanced her way.

“What’s the point of you working for a measly paycheck? Why not just stay home and look after the kids?”

“Does the Vaughn family need your income?”

“Have you ever seen a CEO’s wife in a high-society family go work for her husband’s company? You’d be a laughingstock.”

Years later, when she brought it up again—

“What company would even hire you? You didn’t finish college. You have zero experience.”

“The Vaughn family has spoiled you. What could you possibly achieve out there?”

And now, that same look—full of condescension and scorn—was fixed on her again. Without saying a word, Harrison’s eyes seemed to mock: “What could you possibly accomplish?”

Selene straightened, her voice all business. “Since Vaughn Enterprises is no longer interested in working with me, I ask that you release a public statement as soon as possible announcing your withdrawal from the partnership with QuanTech Innovations. We’ll seek a new electric vehicle manufacturer to collaborate with.”

“Selene, don’t be so rash!” Harrison snapped, as if lecturing her. “If Vaughn Enterprises publicly announces the withdrawal, who would dare partner with you after that?”

Adrian turned to Selene, his gaze softening. “A good wind lifts you higher. Selene will work with any company that helps her rise.”

Selene picked up the thread without missing a beat. “From now on, the only company I’ll never consider is Vaughn Enterprises.”

Harrison’s handsome face was set like ice, unmoved and unforgiving.

Gwyneth drew a deep breath and turned to Adrian. “Mr. Shaw, how much are you planning to invest in QuanTech Innovations? A hundred million? Two hundred?”

Adrian replied, “I don’t have a budget.”

One of the Vaughn executives snorted. “No budget? What kind of investor are you, then?”

Adrian’s smile never faltered. “I mean, there’s no upper limit. However much Mr. Thompson needs, that’s how much The Shaw Group will invest.”