Marrying

Chapter 657

Owen snorted coldly, put away the receipt, and turned with Malih to leave..

The crowd dispersed as well, and everyone had to wait a few days to see the result, which promised to be lively.

Some opportunistic individuals had already filmed the incident, eagerly awaiting the reveal,

In the car, Matthew remained silent. Valerie looked at him and asked, “Do you think I was too impulsive?” Please check at N/ôvel(D)rama.Org.

Matthew, puzzled, replied, “You could have avoided this. Why did you agree to it? Owen is cunning and has ulterior motives.

“If we lose, the money is one thing, but the brand of wine you’re working on is at stake. This could be a significant blow for you!”

Matthew was concerned that Valerie might not handle the pressure well. He believed in her, but the outcome was uncertain. Valerie nodded and said, “I understand, but the pearl necklace felt so familiar.

“When I saw it, something flashed in my mind, I agreed to the bet just to win it back. That necklace might help me recall memories from before I was five.

“I’m sorry, honey, I was too impulsive. I hope it won’t affect the Noria Group?”

Matthew understood now, patting her gently. “It won’t affect us. I’ll make sure to increase security to protect you from any

interference.”

Matthew was determined to prepare for both outcomes. If things went awry, he planned to negotiate with Owen to ensure they got the necklace.

Valerie leaned into his embrace and said, “I understand. Don’t worry, I won’t lose.”

Valerie was confident. Even the best stolen goods were worthless Rowan’s intentions were far from pure, unlike Dannye’s straightforwardness. She was confident Danny could win.

After Owen obtained the receipt, he returned with a grin.

Maliah frowned. “Dad, can we really win? What if we lose?”

Owen interrupted her, “It’s impossible to lose. Don’t worry. I have an ace up my sleeve!”

Maliah didn’t understand his meaning, but as long as he said they could win, it was a good opportunity to show Valerie that even if she climbed the social ladder, she was still a lowly woman.

Owen eagerly went to find Rowan. Upon seeing him, Owen clapped him on the shoulder, “Rowan, I’ve got a great opportunity for you to make a name for yourself. You must seize it!”

Rowan was momentarily stunned and said, “Mr. Anderson, what does this mean?”

“I’m telling you, I’ve bet with Valerie. Whoever wins the next wine selection will come out on top. This will make your name known far and wide! You must win! Your opponent is Danny!”

Rowan’s heart sank, but he forced a smile and said, “Thank you, boss. I’ll definitely win!”

Without the formulas, Danny might struggle to compete, but Rowan was still uneasy. Danny was an experienced senior, and while he couldn’t use the old formulas, he might develop new ones.

To ensure he didn’t fail, Rowan needed to act preemptively.

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Chapter 657

The winery was quiet. Chloe, and Danny had been in the lab for most of the day. As the wine fermentation process concluded, Chloe sighed with relief. “Now we just have to wait. I almost foresee that we’ll succeed this time!”

Danny nodded. “That’s right. I have a good feeling It’s been years since things went so smoothly. The raw materials are excellent, aml everything is perfect!”

“Ms. Foxx, thank you for your hard work!” Danny said.

Chloe smiled at Danny. It’s nothing. I’ll step outside to get some fresh air. Valerie will be here soon, so don’t tell her!”

Knowing Chloe had a smoking habit and didn’t want Valerie to know, she always chose times to sneak away.

Danny didn’t mind. People had many ways to relieve stress, and Chloe’s smoking wasn’t a big deal.

Chloe left the lab and found a secluded comer. She needed not only a smoke but also to get rid of the smell before Valerie arrived.

I had to hide from people when I smoked. How pitiful, she thought.

She sighed deeply, just lit her cigarette, and then saw a familiar figure.

Valerie had arrived.

Chloe quickly hid behind a vine rack, watching Valerie enter the lab with a food container, and breathed a sigh of relief. Valerie occasionally brought them food, which was quite thoughtful given her pregnant state.

Chloe felt a pang of sympathy, brushed off her clothes, and was about to extinguish her cigarette when she heard rustling

noises.

She looked around, searching for the source of the sound.

Coincidentally, Rowan arrived at the estate carrying gasoline. He planned to act first by burning their raw materials to prevent Danny from competing with him.

After all, winemaking required time, and missing even a single step or a slight increase in temperature could ruin the process.

So, when Owen didn’t pay attention, Rowan secretly came here at night.

As a first–time offender, Rowan was nervous.

He unscrewed the gasoline bottle, trembling as he tried to pour it, but his fear made his entire body tense, causing his hands to shake.

The next moment, a strong force hit him, and Rowan lost his balance, crashing to the ground and spilling gasoline all over himself!

“Ouch!”

“I’m sorry, I’m sorry! I didn’t mean it!”

Chloe was startled. She had not noticed and tripped, accidentally knocking him down. She quickly helped him up and patted his clothes. “Are you Okay? I didn’t mean to.”

Unbeknownst to her, the still–burning cigarette ignited gasoline on Rowan’s clothes. With a whoosh, his chest was immediately engulfed in flames.

He screamed in agony as the flames quickly spread to his hair. Rowan frantically slapped at himself and rolled on the