The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell novel Chapter 429

Millie rubbed her temples, trying to fend off the headache pressing in on her.

All of this chaos was wreaking havoc on her reputation—and disrupting the entire company’s operations. Her assistant had already called earlier, voice tense, to report that several partners had canceled their contracts. The news only made Millie’s headache worse.

Everyone seemed convinced that Jake was pulling strings behind the scenes, but in truth, he hadn’t done a thing—other than publicly acknowledge his daughter-in-law at the company’s anniversary gala, and then kick Millie out. That said enough. People weren’t stupid; they could read between the lines. At a time like this, anyone still rushing to partner with AetherX Dynamics would be branded a fool.

So, every partner who could terminate their agreement did just that. A handful of companies, lured by the promise of Millie’s innovative technology, still called to discuss potential collaborations—but the terms they offered were pitiful, as if they were circling for scraps. Vultures, the lot of them.

Millie’s hands shook with anger. All her hard work undone by a single moment at that gala! Even her groundbreaking technology was being dismissed as worthless, with people trying to buy her out for pennies on the dollar. Did they think she was desperate? She had never been cheap, and she wasn’t about to start now.

Worn down and weary, her voice was barely more than a whisper. “Mom—please, I can’t handle another problem right now. I’m working on it.”

Leanne, watching the company’s stocks plummet, was frantic. They’d already drained most of their working capital subsidizing AetherX Dynamics. How much more could they lose before the whole operation collapsed?

“You think I’m just making things worse?” Leanne shot back, voice sharp. “You’re about to take the whole family down with you! What are you waiting for? Call Alexander! If you can’t fix this, at least let him see you need help—show a little vulnerability for once!”

She paused, taking a long, shaky breath. When it came to money and the company’s future, nothing else seemed to matter. “I’ve always supported you when your company’s in trouble, but you can’t drag us all down. If you have a problem, go to him. What’s the use of this stubborn pride? Do you expect to keep your dignity and the benefits, too?”

Leanne knew her daughter far too well. Millie was all iron will, never one to beg for anything. If she hinted at needing help and someone offered, she’d accept, but she’d never lower herself to plead.

Millie’s expression darkened, but she said nothing.

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