Chapter 226: The Disappointment
“Malcolm “Tarit, thesis Malcolm. She doesnt require your presence for her birthday celebration. She’s a wedded woman now. If you’re in need of a companion, I can arrange an infondation, he stated family, reminding Tait that Reese was no longer available, but his wife. It would be inappropriate for her to celebrate her birthday with another man, woulda ten? Tut never harbored any particular fondness for Malcolm, Hed andently pound Reese for several years to no avail, while Malcolm had seemingly won her affections effortlessly Natural, Tartt was fat from pleased Did Malcolm expect Tant to treat him with civilay! That was a far fetched notion “Malcolm, despite Reese being your wife, she isn’t your possession. The manner in which the chooses to celebrate his birthday is het prerogative: “However, Malcolm was not one to retreat without a fight, his tone turned frosty. The no intention of allowing my wife to orlebrate her bithday with another man. Having said his piece, Malcolm abruptly ended the call. On the other end, Tart was practically boring over with rage, beteringen the brink of stamping his foot m sheer frustration as he commanded his assistant. Arrange a ticket for tomorrow I must be there immediately!“His assistant appeared concerned. But securing a beket for temor might be too late. Tatt’s countenance grew even more stormy Reese observed the childish squabble between the two men over a simple birthday disagreement with mild amusement. It was hardly worth her intervention. She reclaimed her phone. “If you can afford to squander time on such trivialitim, why not close a few more deals” Ear some extra income–doesn’t that sound more appealing? The mere mention of money elicited a smirk from Malcolm, reminding him of Reese’s earlier concerns and instantly lifting his spirits.Seizing a moment when Reese was distracted, Malcolm playfully pinched her cheek, his eyes twinkling with mischief ‘My dear wife is quite the frugal one, isn she? Perhaps you should manage our finances henceforth, Mrs. Accountant Reese was not one for sentimental exchanges like Malcolm, whose flirtatious remarks often set her heart aflutter, even though she maintained a composed exterior. Only she was prive to the rapid pace of her heartbeat Despite her lack of reaction, Malcolm’s words resonated deeply within her. The fad was, their manlage was still in its infancy. Initially, the had entered it with a specific goal in mind, but she had found herself gradually growing fond of this man by this point, his words had the power to influence her mood–a state that left her feeling incredibly exposed Emotions were the most complicated when one was deeply invested, and she dreaded the prospect of having to disengage if the need arose. Her obstinate nature meant that once she committed to something, it was challenging for her to reverse course Rese remained silent, her expression laced with indifference as she tersely informed Malcolm, “Im returning to my room. Malcolm watched her retreating back, his gaze laden with complexity. Although shed shown signs of change, there were moments when he fell the old Reese creeping back–the sharp thorns of her defenses still intact, not fully lowered, fearful that she might revert to her old sell at any moment He placed a call to Justin, his eyes filled with worry. ‘Delve into Reese’s childhood for me. Investigate if she’s had any traumatic experiences or tough times, Malcolm instructed.Justin shuddered at the mention of Reese; probing into her past was not an easy task. They suspected her, yet lacked evidence.It was akin to having a suspect night before your eyes–certain of their guilt, yet utterly incapable of proving it.It was a feeling of helpless impotence, Reese was like a fortress of secrets, and what could they do? They were utterly baffled by her
Malcolm hung on the line, the silence from Justin stretching on for so long that he began to wonder if the call had been disconnected. “Did you hear what I said?” Malcolm demanded, his patience thinning Understood, Mr. Flynn, I’m on it,” Justin assured him, though his voice held a note of uncertainty. But what if I come up empty?” This wasn’t their fint rodeo; they d hit roadblocks before Malcolm rubbed his temples, the tension of the situation radiating from his every gesture. “If you can’t find anything through the usual channels, tap into our inside connection. There was a pause on Justin’s end, a hesitation that spoke volumes “Mr. Flynn, constantly pulling strings with our contact could backfire. If they trace it back, your real identity, not to mention the Flynn family, could be in jeopardy. “Tustin privately questioned the necessity of delving into Reese’s past. It didn’t seem important enough to justify such risks But Malcolm was adamant. Despite his best efforts, Reese remained an enigma, her heart a fortress that no one could penetrate. The old saying came to mind. “You made the mess, you clean it up. He hardened his resolve. Do it. Start the search now! Recognizing the futility of further argument, Justin capitulated. “Alright. “After the call ended. Malcolms gaze drifted to the second floor. Reeve stood at the window, their eyes meeting for a fleeting moment before she quickly looked away and closed the curtains, her expression seemed troubled Malcolm s prying had clearly unsettled her. Without any signdicant leverage, stripping away her layers of privacy would indeed be a daunting task. If Malcolm found something substantial, it would suggest that he was no ordinary man, perhaps even on par with Reese Yet, the enigma that was Malenim remained largely unsolved Later that afternoon, Reese received a message from Calvan Their robutics project had been snatched up without hesitation, Rease dialed the provided number. “Who snagged the project? No idea, it’s all hush–hush. I heard they re going public with the project in a week, that’s when we’ll find out who,” Calvin relayed Reese’s expression hardened. So, you can’t get any information now?“Calvin sounded apologetic. Reese, it’s not for lack of trying. The information is under lock and key. Reese decided not to push further. Her concern shifted from the project to the person behind it; someone capable of gathering such detailed robotica data in record time was clearly no ordinary individual. She had been gathering information for mer half a year, utilizing various channels, yet the other party had secured the project for development in mere days One week…In a work’s time, it would be Valentine’s Day–a day the now awaited with a sense of intrigue, curious to see who had the audacity to claim a project she had set her sights on.It seemed someone was biting off more than they could chew, taking on a project without considering if they had the skills to see it through In the past few days, Reese hadn’t seen much of Malcolm. Sometimes he wouldn’t come home at night, but he always made time for I on his days off Deep down, Reese was content with being busy with her own pursuits; she deared that spending too much time together might lead to her becoming dependent on him
