Chapter 222 A Surprise for Her
Malcolm ignited his cigarette with a flick of his lighter, a sharp spark illuminating the darkness of his eyes. "I hear you're looking to develop a robot project, Adam," he casually mentioned.Adam, taken aback, regarded Malcolm with a hint of surprise. "Are you interested, Mr. Flynn?" he inquired."It's my wife's interest, actually," Malcolm replied nonchalantly.The response left Adam reeling. "So, you came here just to find out about it for her?" he asked, his tone laced with incredulity."Is there a problem?" Malcolm retorted, failing to understand why this would be an issue. It was a matter of course for him to accommodate his wife's needs. If she desired to stir things up or had a request, he would go to any length to fulfill it.Adam was familiar with Malcolm's reputation; a legend in the business world, renowned for his decisive and ruthless actions. Most wouldn't dare cross him, and it was a mystery when he had taken a wife. Malcolm's sudden involvement still took him by surprise. How could such a successful man go to such lengths for a woman? Moreover, this was no small endeavor. From what Adam had heard, it would require a substantial investment of time, manpower, and money. He felt the need to make things clear to Malcolm to avoid any future misunderstandings."Mr. Flynn, let me be upfront. Nobody has started developing this project yet. It's going to require significant resources. Perhaps you should give it some more thought?" Adam suggested, attempting to dissuade him.Undeterred, Malcolm responded with unwavering confidence. "No problem. If you believe in this project, I'll provide the funding and muscle. You use your connections and see how we can get this off the ground."Adam was perplexed. "What makes you think I can pull this off, Mr. Flynn?" he questioned."My wife mentioned your interest in developing this robot project," Malcolm replied, his voice imbued with endearing affection each time he spoke of her. Adam, still single and without prospects, couldn't help but feel a pang of envy hearing Malcolm's words. It was as if Malcolm was subtly flaunting his blissful married life.Shaking off the feeling, Adam refocused on the matter at hand. "Mr. Flynn, if you're set on this project, I'm on board. But we'll need to discuss who'll get the credit and what we'll name it if we manage to develop it." Malcolm stroked his chin, deep in thought. "I'll think of a name when I get back, but it's definitely gotta have something to do with the missus." Adam was taken aback once more. This Mr. Flynn seemed completely smitten, never missing an opportunity to mention his wife. Not long ago, being single didn't seem like an issue, but now Adam began to feel the sting of solitude. It was about time he found a girlfriend.He offered an awkward smile, at a loss for words, and nodded in agreement. "Alright, I'll give you a call when I have the proposal ready.""No problem. Just keep it in mind, Mr. Adam. Our companies' potential collaboration depends on this," Malcolm stated, having his reasons for choosing Adam's company, appreciating their burgeoning domestic growth and their international reach—qualities not easily found. Trying to secure resources on his own might be a bit of a hassle.Adam opened his office door just as Reese was passing by, and he walked Malcolm out. They shook hands. "Mr. Flynn, I'll leave you here.""Sure, you go ahead with your business." Malcolm released his grip and turned to Reese. "Got paid?""All settled," Reese replied, her face calm but inside she was flustered. She had no clue what had been discussed inside the office and whether any of it concerned her.She liked to be in control, but with Malcolm, she realized sometimes things were beyond her reach, especially now with the unpredictable turn of events. If she hadn't touched base with Calvin in advance, she would have been clueless and probably exposed by now. Malcolm wouldn't just casually inquire if she got the money; he'd confront her about lying. But he hadn't said anything, which meant he likely knew nothing. That was a relief.She had always felt capable, yet now she was inexplicably overwhelmed, even she didn't understand why. Perhaps it was the way he treated her so kindly, contrasting with the many secrets she was keeping from him that made her uneasy.Malcolm turned back to Adam and said, "We'll be off then.""Take care."After they departed, Reese found herself consumed by curiosity about the lengthy conversation between Malcolm and Adam. But asking might reveal her own insecurities, like a thief with a guilty conscience. After much thought, she decided not to ask. As long as he didn't question her, she would act as if she knew nothing. There shouldn't be any issues.Once they were in the car, Malcolm took Reese's hand, speaking with sincere earnestness. "You don't need to work part-time anymore. If you want extra cash, I can find you some gigs that suit you."He was willing to let Reese be. Even if he did find her a job, he'd never choose anything too grueling; he simply didn't want to limit her freedom. Yet, Reese perceived it differently. She was determined to rely on her own abilities, not on Malcolm's charity or pity. She wouldn't accept that.Besides, she wasn't truly seeking part-time work. With any free time, she'd rather launch a few more ventures. Why not? That seemed much more appealing."No need, I can find something suitable on my own. Besides, I don't do it often. Surely, your little chat with Mr. Adam inside wasn't about my side jobs?" It was a smooth deflection. Her response didn't raise any suspicions.Malcolm glanced at Reese with a knowing smirk. "Do you really think your husband would need that long to talk about a part-time job for you?" That put the ball back in Reese's court seamlessly. She couldn't keep inquiring without careful consideration of every word spoken to Malcolm. This man wasn't as easy to handle as the average Joe.But then again, it seemed only natural. The man Reese married had to match her wits, didn't he? That thought restored her sense of balance somewhat.Back at the Flynn family estate, Malcolm summoned Justin to his study, but kept Reese in the dark about the reason. She couldn't shake the feeling that they were plotting something.
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