The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell novel Chapter 1336

After an indeterminate amount of time, the crisp click of heels against the pavement drew near, stopping right beside her.

Kirsten squinted as she looked up, finding Ella standing right in front of her.

The woman’s gaze swept over her in an unapologetic, calculating appraisal.

"Ms. Delaney, enjoying the evening, are we?"

Ella’s voice dripped with fake warmth as she sank into the lounge chair next to Kirsten, waving a waiter over for a glass of red wine. "Drinking all by yourself—don't you get lonely?"

Kirsten furrowed her brows.

She and Ella weren't exactly friends; in fact, they were fierce rivals.

Ever since Ella acquired Vanguard Technologies, she had been eyeing Ninesky Technologies' market share like a hawk. Their previous encounters at industry summits had always been fraught with tension, completely devoid of this sudden, pleasant small talk.

"I'm fine,"

Kirsten replied coldly, taking a sip from her glass and making it clear she had no desire to chat.

But Ella acted as if she didn't notice the icy reception. She casually swirled the wine in her glass, her tone light and breezy. "You're a core figure at Ninesky, Ms. Delaney. You must hold a lot of decision-making power when it comes to their core tech."

"I also heard you're one of the lead directors for Ninesky's joint project with The Davidson Group?"

Kirsten shot her a sharp look. "You didn't come here just to make small talk, did you?"

"Of course not."

Ella finally turned to face her. "I want to propose a business deal."

"I'm sure you are well aware of the overseas distribution channels Vanguard Technologies controls."

"If Ninesky is willing to partner exclusively with Vanguard Technologies and cut The Davidson Group loose, I can offer you the best possible terms. I could even grant Ninesky exclusive agency rights in the European market."

Kirsten scoffed inwardly. So it was about business after all.

Ella was trying to sow discord and sabotage the partnership between Ninesky and The Davidson Group.

Setting her glass down, she kept her tone frigid. "You must be joking."

"The collaboration between Ninesky and The Davidson Group is a long-term strategic alliance. A few sweet words from you aren't going to dismantle it."

"I suggest you give up on this little scheme."

"Give up?" Ella let out a mocking laugh, as if she had just heard a hilarious joke. "Don't be so overly confident."

"Alexander is completely obsessed with Danielle right now. He might not actually care about helping Ninesky."

"Think about it. Ninesky is Danielle’s life's work. At the end of the day, any help he provides is just a way for him to win her favor."

"And what about you? You’ve poured your blood, sweat, and tears into Ninesky for years. Are you really content just playing second fiddle?"

Kirsten’s expression darkened. "Watch your mouth, Ella."

"I'm just telling the truth."

Ella stood up and strolled over to the edge of the pool, her back turned to Kirsten. Her voice took on a manipulative edge. "I've heard the rumors about your relationship with Gian, too."

"It's a fake marriage, isn't it? He is certainly a catch—young, successful, and undeniably handsome."

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