Jilted Ex-wife Billionaire Heiress

Chapter 47 Know Your Enemy

'Yes, I can do that!' Sharon nodded. 'I can be your spy at the office!'

'I can find someone else for that,' Darya said. 'Any intern can do just as good a job as you.'

'But there's something an intern can never get you. Sharon took a deep breath. 'It's not just Kemp Industries who offer kickbacks. There are plenty more companies. I know their names! I'll give you a list!'

Darya nodded. 'Okay. You got your second chance.'

'Really?' Sharon almost couldn't believe her good luck.

'Give me that list. And stop playing games behind my back. Then I'll consider keeping the recording to myself. The board will never see it as long as you do what I say.'

'Will you...will you destroy the tape?'

Darya scoffed. 'Do you think I'd be stupid enough to destroy my leverage?'

Sharon bit back a sigh. 'Okay. I'll...I'll get started on the list. Thank you for giving me a second chance.'

'I hope you remember what you promised me today. No more games. No more kickbacks. Got it?'

'Got it.'

'You are dismissed.'

Sharon left the office with her tail between her legs.

Darya knew she couldn't trust the woman's word.

A leopard can't change its spots.

Sooner or later, Sharon would revert to her old ways.

But at least she wouldn't dare make any more waves at the moment.

With the troublemaker temporarily out of the way, Darya could focus on the Solaro project.

After spending two hours going over Solaro's statements for the past decade, she formed a clearer picture of the company's financial health.

Solaro was doing reasonably well.

It had a healthy bottom line, but its cash reserve was running dangerously low and it had almost tapped out credit lines with banks.

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market

Word on the street was, solers, despite having its main focus on the energy sector, was working on a new gershon of personal heroux comperson robots.

They promised to offer a much more comprehensive list of functions, we could be customised to cater to the elderly or datdien.

One of their killer features was Solwo's patented nickel metal hybrid battery, which allowed the robots to function continuously for up to a month without recharging

Kemp Industries was rumoured to be working on a similar prototype, but Bianca's conversation with Hunter Kemp told Darya that it was just that- rumour, with no basis in reality.

There was no way Paragon would work with Kemp for this project.

Solaro had the technology

Paragon had the money, the distribution channels and the marketing network.

The two companies would be a perfect fit.

Darya was confident that Solaro's boss would agree to the proposal

That was, as long as Zenith did not make a move.

Darya's personal feelings about Micah aside, she had to admit that the man was a wizard at business.

He seemed to have the Midas touch, turning whatever venture he was involved in into a huge success.

If Paragon's advantages were its long history and ultra-deep pockets, then Zenith's was Micah's business

acumen.

Absently, Darya spun a pen in her hand as she mulled over the possibility of Zenith joining the fight.

Though there had been no signs that Zenith was interested in Solaro, she should put out some feelers and see what she could find out.

Meanwhile, it was best to be prepared.

Darya rose, stretched her legs, had a simple lunch of angel hair pasta with herbs, then went back to work.

This time, she focused on Zenith's financial statements.

As Dad once taught her from 'The Art of War,' know yourself and know your

enemy, then you can win a thousand battles.

When she looked up again, the sun had sunk below the horizon.

It was way past clock-out time.

Early stars peeked at her out of a velvet sky, competing against the luminance

emitted by countless lights shops windows and office buildings.

Downtown, restaurants were doing brisk business.

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This was where Paragon could come in

The proposed joint venture was Paragon's first attempt to break into the healthcare market

Word on the street was, Solaro, despite having its main focus on the energy sector, was working on a new generation of personal healthcare companion robote

They promised to offer a much more comprehensive list of functions, wh could be customised to cater to the elderly or children.

One of their killer features was Solaro's patented nickel metal hybrid battery, which allowed the robots to function continuously for up to a month without recharging

Kemp Industries was rumoured to be working on a similar prototype, but Bianca's conversation with Hunter Kemp told Darya that it was just that—a rumour, with no basis in reality.

There was no way Paragon would work with Kemp for this project.

Solaro had the technology.

Paragon had the money, the distribution channels and the marketing network.

The two companies would be a perfect fit.

Darya was confident that Solaro's boss would agree to the proposal.

That was, as long as Zenith did not make a move.

Darya's personal feelings about Micah aside, she had to admit that the man was a wizard at business.

He seemed to have the Midas touch, turning whatever venture he was involved in into a huge success.

If Paragon's advantages were its long history and ultra-deep pockets, then Zenith's was Micah's business

acumen.

Absently, Darya spun a pen in her hand as she mulled over the possibility of Zenith joining the fight.

Though there had been no signs that Zenith was interested in Solaro, she should put out some feelers and see what she could find out.

Meanwhile, it was best to be prepared.noveldrama

Darya rose, stretched her legs, had a simple lunch of angel hair pasta with herbs, then went back to work.

This time, she focused on Zenith's financial statements.

As Dad, once taught her from 'The Art of War,' know yourself and know your

enemy, then you can win a thousand battles.

When she looked up again, the sun had sunk below the horizon.

It was way past clock-out time.

Early stars peeked at her out of a velvet sky, competing against the luminance

emitted by countless lights from shops windows and office buildings.

Downtown, restaurants were doing brisk business.

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Near the waterfront, pubs and clubs were just warming up for the night.

If she was still married to Micah, she'd be putting the finishing touches on a carefully prepared dinner right

about now

The dishes would be ordered by judy and felicia, and sometimes by Micah's

father, Morton, if he happened to

be in the house.

But Micah always stayed away.

Darya learned cooking from one of the best chefs in the world, but no one could

teach her how to win over a

man's heart.

A gentle knock on the door interrupted Darya's reverie.

'Come in.' She moved away from the glass wall and took her seat behind the

desk. Tim! What are you doing

here?'

She was expecting a report from Glen Chasey, her executive assistant.

'I'm here to take you out to dinner.' Timothy strolled in, hands in pockets. 'You are working yourself into the ground, dear. Half the building's already empty.'

"How did you know I'm still here?'

'Avery called. Said you've been practically living at the office for the past week.'

Darya's brother was away on a business trip, but he still found a way to keep an eye on his little sister.

Touched, Darya saved her work and shut down her computer. 'All right. Let's go. Do you have a place in mind?* Timothy touched his nose. 'A friend recommended

a new place downtown. I'll drive.'

One of the benefits of leaving the office late was not having to battle the rush hour

traffic.

Sixteen minutes later, Darya stood in front of their destination, gawking.

She took in the flickering candlelight, the small round tables with just two chairs,

the sultry music, and the restaurant's name-Amanti, which meant 'lovers.' The romantic vibe was too strong to be ignored.

Darya turned to Timothy, who was tossing his car keys to a valet. 'Are you sure

you got the right place? This is clearly a restaurant for couples.'

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