His Housewife Had Secret Identities novel Chapter 624

She was there to see Michael Burton.

“You should know, I personally want to help you very much…”

Sitting in Michael’s office, Niamh heard those words and knew immediately that his hands were tied.

“It’s obvious The Thomas Group was targeted. This happened so suddenly that The Burton Group doesn’t have enough liquid capital on hand… and the board isn’t particularly interested in your line of business… It’ll be difficult for us to step in as a white knight.”

“Yes, I understand…” Niamh lowered her head.

“However…” Michael’s large hand rested on top of her head. “While those old fossils on the board won’t let me touch company money, I can do whatever I want with my personal assets. I can pull together 180 million, no problem.”

Niamh lifted her gaze and met his eyes, which were smiling like a fox’s from behind his gold-rimmed glasses.

180 million… That number didn't sound like it was plucked from thin air. It meant that before she had even come to ask for his help, Michael had already gathered as much cash as he could for her. A warmth spread through Niamh’s chest, like a hot water bottle pressed against her heart.

“Michael, I… I don’t know how to thank you…”

“Give me a kiss.”

Michael’s words stunned Niamh into silence. Seeing her terrified expression, his heart sank a little. “It’s just my cheek! Do you have to look so scared?” he grumbled, pointing to his face.

Niamh pressed her lips together, still hesitant.

“Fine, fine! I’ll kiss you then!” With that, Michael leaned in and stole a quick peck on her cheek. Seeing her fair skin flush red, he cleared his throat. “Don’t tempt me, or I might do something I’ll regret, and it’ll be all your fault.”

“If you think so, then all the credit goes to my wife.”

Niamh looked into his eyes and knew for certain that his old infatuation with her was gone.

A day later, Niamh made a grand announcement that several major corporations were partnering with and investing in The Thomas Group. Right now, what the company needed most was good news.

But Joker wasn’t idle. His people were constantly meeting with shareholders who were dissatisfied with Niamh and the board. The entire business world was watching this silent, bloodless war, and it was anyone’s guess who would come out on top.

The sun set, painting the sky the color of blood.

At Maki & Roll—widely considered Port Solaris’s most beautiful Japanese restaurant—a serene Zen rock garden created a profound sense of tranquility. The rhythmic clack of a bamboo fountain added a touch of life to the quiet private room where Jonathan and Elmer sat facing each other, their food not yet served.