Chapter 838

Jayde later overheard Ethan was also contending for Pearl Harbor.
“Isn’t that Mr. Lepage’s project?” she asked, frowning. “Two leads?”

The assistant leaned in, voice low. “Old chairman’s orders.”

A chill settled in Jayde’s chest. Bonian’s recent distance—was it indifference or strategy? And why was Mr. Lepage meddling again?

She confronted Bonian in his office. He looked up, eyes narrowing.
“Good timing. I’m heading to Bincheng tomorrow for Party B’s end of Pearl Harbor. Two days. Arrange care for Lele.”

“So soon?” she asked, taken aback.

He nodded, the decision firm. She wasn’t surprised to join him—her position required it—but her thoughts turned to Lele and her mother.
“I’ll ask Aunt Lepage to take Lele,” she said, hesitating. “But my mom…”