A Vengeful Ex-Wife novel Chapter 338

Maria didn't know what to say. After all, she didn't want to talk about women scheming against each other.

If she hadn't been deeply involved, she would have stayed away from this.

She tugged at James' arm and changed the topic. "Our company is going to release a new product soon. Shall we hold a product launch event?"

"Sure."

"I'm a little worried, though." Raising her head, she looked at James' chin. "Won't it be a shame if the sales figures are low?" Many people in H City would love to see her fail, so she wanted to release the new product quietly.

After all, she was now associated with James, sharing weal and woe with him. She didn't want to embarrass him.

"Why are you so unsure of yourself?" This was so unlike her.

Maria looked up into his deep, dark eyes. For a moment, that steady regard made her feel confident again. She sat up straight and said simply, "Then we'll hold an event for the new product launch!"

James' smile reached his eyes. "Of course."

"But..." Maria returned his smile and threw her arms around him.

With an eyebrow, he waited for her to speak.

"Can you lend me some space in your company?" It had been on her mind for a while now to hold the product launch in the HL Group headquarters, but she was too embarrassed to ask James.

James nodded. "I'll tell Summer to handle it." As long as she stayed by his side, he could give her anything she wanted.

His immediate agreement surprised Maria. However, considering that James wasn't a narrow-minded man, his decision actually made sense.

Later that night, James carried Maria into the bathroom after a particularly vigorous round of lovemaking.

Leaning against the edge of the bathtub, she watched the water cascade down James' back under the shower and asked in a listless voice, "What time will you leave tomorrow? For how long will you be gone?"

"Morning, two days, and I'll be back in H City the day after tomorrow at the latest."

'Two days?' "Okay."

Finally clean, the two of them lay back and hugged each other. Unable to resist the urge, James asked, "Is there a grudge between you and Colby's wife?" He was a perceptive man, and he knew that whatever the issue was between the two women was not simple. There were some vague rumors about Colby having an affair with Maria, but those weren't true.

Even so, it was normal for Rosa to misunderstand and possibly get back at Maria.

However, Maria was not cut from the usual mold.

After asking him for help, she chased after Rosa for retribution. He was aware that Maria asked him to connect her to Mr. Zhao. Her plan was just in the beginning stage.

In the darkness, Maria slowly opened her eyes. Her voice was soft when she answered, "It's not a grudge. She's my enemy."

Rosa was her sworn enemy.

James was confused. It seemed like there was a long history between the two women, and he couldn't figure out what the bone of contention was. "You approached Colby just because of her?"

"Yes.” She was glad that he could understand.

James didn't ask any more questions.

Hugging the arm around her closer, Maria confirmed, "You will help me, won't you?" 'After all, Rosa is his enemy, too, ¹ she thought.

"Of course." He would do what he had promised.

Moreover, he couldn't just ignore the enmity between the two women.

Satisfied, Maria gave his arm a final squeeze. James stroked her long hair, thinking about how greedy he was to have Maria rely on him.

The next morning, James left while Maria was still asleep.

After doing some last-minute packing, he bent over and pressed a kiss on the sleeping woman's lips and then turned to leave.

After his meeting in the afternoon, James received a call from Gary. "Mr. Xi, I'm almost done investigating the thing that you asked me about."

"Go on."