The Wife You Buried Is Back from Hell novel Chapter 998

The news of Project 07 was like a bombshell that not only shook Northridge City's tech scene but also brought Harold to Alexander's door.

In the top-floor conference room, Alexander sat at the head of the table, his fingers tapping idly on the surface as he looked at Harold across from him.

"Mr. Davidson, restarting Project 07… that takes guts," Harold said with a smile, holding his coffee. "Vanguard Technologies has considerable experience in aerospace materials. Perhaps we could collaborate."

Alexander looked up, his eyes devoid of any warmth, a faint, mocking smile on his lips. "Mr. Chapman, Vanguard Technologies doesn't have what it takes."

The simple sentence was like a bucket of cold water, extinguishing the hope in Harold's eyes. He paused for a moment, then smiled without another word, placing his cup on the table and rising to straighten his suit. "Since you put it that way, Mr. Davidson, I won't disturb you any longer."

The moment he turned to leave, the smile vanished from Harold's face, his eyes turning as dark as night. He knew Alexander's temperament and that this collaboration was a long shot, but the direct refusal still sent a chill down his spine. This man was even harder to deal with than he had imagined.

After leaving The Davidson Group, Harold didn't return to his company but drove to a secluded café. Jake was already waiting in a private room, the coffee before him long since gone cold.

It was dismissal time at the school, and children with backpacks chattered and laughed as they left with their parents. Alexander stood in the shade of a tree nearby, searching the crowd for a familiar little figure. After waiting for a long time without seeing Niki, he went to the security booth, explained his purpose, and asked to see the principal.

In the principal's office, Alexander sat on the sofa, greeted respectfully by the man. Alexander cut straight to the point. "I'd like to know how a student named Niki Davidson is doing in school. How are her studies recently? Is she adjusting well?"

“You mean Niki Crawford, right? She is a brilliant child! Her parents enrolled her together. In just a few short months, she's won first place in the school's math and physics competitions. She's incredibly gifted; so many schools are trying to recruit her!"