Chapter 179


    The news of Hamilton Corporation and Lynch Corporation''s coboration traveled fast.


    It caused quite a stir.


    Everyone in the corporate world knew about it.


    At the start, as they had yet to sign the contract, Desmond was worried that Hamilton Corporation


    would be angry with him, but it was as if Hamilton Corporation had never heard about the rumors at


    all. They continued to engage in talks for the deal. Once they began discussing the details of the


    contract, Desmond became more at ease.


    Most importantly, numerous businesses began offering an olive branch to Lynch Corporation once


    the news was out. Even the hosts of the cocktail parties that he would never get a chance to attend


    back then began sending him invitations to their parties. The business owners that he came across


    were all polite and respectful to him. Although they were all indirectly trying to get to know Hamilton


    Corporation, the feeling of having others curry favor with him thrilled Desmond.


    He felt as if he had turned into a member of the upper-ss social circle. He loved that feeling.


    Desmond knew that Hamilton Corporation was the one who brought him all these benefits. That


    was why he ced even more value on their coboration—he had to make sure that their


    companies became business partners.


    Natasha did not pay much attention to the news of the corporate world. She continued living her life


    and going to the office. One day, while she was working, Ross said, “Have you heard about


    Hamilton Corporation working together with Lynch Corporation?”


    Thomas lifted his head. “That news caused an uproar, so how can I not have heard about it? I just


    don''t understand why Hamilton Corporation is suddenly coborating with a mid-sized business. It''s


    quite strange.”


    Natasha did not raise her head at the conversation, and their words were just like background


    music to her.


    Right then, Ross turned to Natasha. “Ms. Watson, do you know about this?”


    Natasha finally tilted her head upward to look at him. “What?”


    “About Hamilton Corporation and Lynch Corporation''s coboration. Do you know any secret details


    about it?” Ross asked.


    It was then Natasha registered what they were talking about—the coboration between Keh''s


    company and Zachary''s father''spany.


    The next thought she had was about the incident at Infinitium.


    With how protective Liam is of the younger ones, he would most probably tell it to Keh, right? If


    he did, why is Keh still working with Lynch Corporation? Unless...


    “Ms. Watson?” Ross waved his hand in front of her face. “What are you thinking about?”


    Natasha snapped back to her senses and narrowed her eyes. “Why would I know any secret details


    about it?”


    At that, Thomas and Ross shared a look before leaning closer to Natasha. “Ms. Watson, are you


    still trying to hide that from us?”


    “Hide what from you?” Natasha returned her gaze to her screen.


    “Your rtionship with Hamilton Corporation...” Ross trailed off before narrowing his eyes


    mysteriously. “Don''t assume that we don''t know anything about this. We''ve already guessed it!”


    Natasha stiffened. “Is that so? If you''ve guessed it, you should know even better that I''m in no way


    rted to Hamilton Corporation.”


    Rossughed. “So, Ms. Watson, are you admitting to it?”


    Natasha did not answer him.


    “I''d say you shouldn''t keep holding the grudge. Why do you have to draw a line between you and


    Hamilton Corporation? You''ll get part of Hamilton Corporation after Keh takes over the


    company.


    Even a little bit of Hamilton Corporation will be more than enough to fund the rest of your life!”


    Natasha picked up the ss at the side and calmly sipped the water in it.


    Ross continued, “At the very least, you''re siblings. Anyone could see that he''s nice to you at the


    hospital. I doubt he won''t leave anything for you at all...”


    Natasha instantly spat out the water right on Ross'' face.


    Ross froze.


    When Thomas saw that, he could not hold back hisughter.


    “Ms. Watson, is this the reward for my right guess?” Ross muttered in a daze.


    Natasha then took a piece of tissue and shoved it on his face.


    She then looked at him and asked, “Who told you that I''m siblings with Keh?” “Are you not?”


    Thomas queried. “This is a topic that the people in our office have been fervently discussing. This is


    the most reasonable answer we cane up with.”


    Natasha blinked in silence.


    At that moment, she began fearing for thepany''s future.


    The intellect of the people in thispany...


    After Ross calmly wiped his face, he turned to her and uttered, “Ms. Watson, don''t deny it anymore.


    Although I don''t know what happened between the two of you, don''t worry, we won''t look down on


    you for this. No one can decide which family they''re born into, but we''re impressed by your


    character. That''s why I''ll be on your side forever!”


    Natasha still did not speak.


    All she did was give him a nce. She was not in the mood to waste her breath on him.


    She thought that they really had figured it out, and she was not nning to hide it from him.


    However, with the level of intelligence they seemed to possess, Natasha did not wish to exin the


    matter to them anymore.


    After all, her time with Keh was nothing to be proud of. Thus, Natasha shed them a smile and


    said, “Wow, thank you.


    “Of course. We''re good friends!” Ross thumped his chest.


    It took Erin a long time to find Zachary.


    After countless calls, Zachary finally picked up.


    “Where are you?” Erin asked without beating about the bush. “Why don''t you just speak what''s on


    your mind? Go back to the Lynch residence with me right away. Tell your father that you''ll go on with


    the marriage alliance with the Lenoirs and apologize to him!”This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    “Wasn''t I clear enough previously? I won''t marry, and I won''t go back to the Lynch family!” “Zachary


    Lynch!” Erin yelled in fury.


    However, after a survey of her


    surroundings, she lowered her voice again. “What do you want? Even if you''re not thinking about


    your own future, think about mine.”


    “There''s nothing I can say if you''re adamant about joining the Lynch family, but if you don''t, I''ll make


    sure that you live lifefortably for the rest of your life. Mom, I just wish that you can respect me


    this one time. Just this one time. I wish to be the one to decide my own marriage.” Zachary spoke


    over the phone.


    Erin narrowed her eyes. “At the end of the day, you just want to be with that woman?”


    Zachary did not speak—he did not deny her words.


    “Who is that woman? How did you bewitch you to this point? I''d like to find out who that woman is!”


    “Mom, you won''t meet her until you let go of this. Let''s talk again when you''ve thought things


    through.” At that, Zachary hung up.


    “Zachary. Zachary!” Erin cried out into the receiver, but the man had already ended the call. She


    tried to call him again, but the call no longer went through.


    Livid, Erin threw her phone on the table.


    Meanwhile, at a nearby table, Thea was sipping on her coffee. After overhearing Erin''s call, she


    grinned.


    She then rose to her feet and walked over.


    “Excuse me, are you Zachary''s mother?” she asked with a smile.


    Erin narrowed her eyes at the other woman in front of her. “You are...”


    “Hello, I''m Thea Jarman, Zachary''s friend,” she introduced herself, still smiling. “I only dared to


    come and greet you after hearing your call earlier. Can I take a seat?”


    Erin nodded after giving Thea a once-over.