All Chapters of Kicking Him to the Curb: Chapter 701 - Chapter 710

This was a perfect opportunity—not only to turn things around, but to completely destroy Aspen's credibility."I'm in." Colin's tone was decisive. "When do we start?""The project bidding launches next week. I'll send you the materials tomorrow." Zac chuckled. "Now sit back and enjoy the show."Meanwhile, on the other side of Fuller Group's headquarters, there was a gentle knock at the door to Aspen's office."Come in." Aspen looked up.Riley entered with a stack of documents in hand. "Ms. Nicholls, here's the preliminary information on the Greenlight Technology new energy laboratory project.""New energy lab project?" Aspen took the documents. "This timing seems awfully convenient.""Yes." Riley nodded. "This project has a total investment of over five billion dollars, excellent prospects, and strong synergy with Fuller Group's existing business."Aren took the materials and flipped through them. "It really is a rare opportunity. Not only would there be significant profits, bu

After hanging up, she turned to Aren, reaching out to gently touch his wrist. "Aren, I need to borrow Aetheris Group's name and resources. I want to set up a counterplay."Aren caught her hand and squeezed it gently. "Of course. I'll do everything I can."The warmth from his palm conveyed silent support, and Aspen felt a comforting warmth flow through her. She met Aren's eyes, and no words were needed between them.…Three days later, in Colin's private office, he received a phone call that made his lips curve upward with barely contained satisfaction."Aspen's team has started preparing their bid based on the proposal we provided," came Zac's lazy voice from the other end. "The fish has taken the bait.""Excellent." Colin turned toward the brightly lit city outside his window. "Contact your person at the environmental department. As soon as Aspen signs the contract, strike immediately.""Don't need you to remind me," Zac replied carelessly. "Just make sure you don't screw up on

Colin seized the moment at a small internal meeting. He looked around at those present with concern and spoke gravely, "Everyone, while Aspen and I have had our differences, Fuller Group's interests come before everything else. This oversight could cost us a major opportunity and even damage the reputation we've built over many years."He stood up, hands pressed on the table, as if bearing enormous pressure. "I'm willing to step in and mediate for Fuller Group's overall benefit. I propose that the group acquire this project that Aspen has been leading, and I'll share the responsibility to resolve the environmental issues."Colin's tone was sincere, as if he were making a huge sacrifice, earning approving looks from several wavering board members.Gwyneth, dressed in an elegant beige suit, stood in the corner of the conference room. During the break, she linked arms with Cecilia Calbry, another director's wife."What's going on with Ms. Nicholls? She usually seems so sharp, so h

Colin fell silent briefly, his mind racing. His personal account didn't have nearly that much liquid cash, and the company accounts couldn't be touched in the short term."Give me three hours," Colin finally said."Fine, I'll call back in three hours." Zac hung up.Colin set down his glass, his expression dark. Gwyneth sensed the shift in mood and cautiously moved closer."Colin, what's wrong? What did Zac demand?""He wants 20 million dollars to reach his account today." Colin stood and walked to his computer. "I need to figure out how to raise that money.""That much?" Gwyneth looked worried. "Do you have that kind of money in your personal account?""No," Colin said coldly, his fingers clicking the keyboard as he logged into the company's financial system. "I'll have to pull funds from the company.""But that would...""Can you think of any other options?" Colin's voice rose, then he forced himself to calm down. "Sorry, I'm not taking this out on you. But we're in too deep

Dense streams of data began flowing across the screen as Aren launched a professional-grade data recovery program, attempting to extract the original battery testing data from the past three months from Fuller Group's backup servers."We need to find out who tampered with it, when they did it, and how they did it." Aren's tone was steady. "It'll be easy to resolve the environmental department issue once we have this evidence."Meanwhile, in Colin's office, he had just moved 20 million dollars from company funds to his private account. The payment that should have gone to a long-term partner had now become his lifeline to plug this hole.Colin tossed his phone onto his desk and sank heavily into his leather chair."Colin, you must be exhausted." Gwyneth walked quietly from the doorway while carrying a cup of hot tea. "Have some tea and relax."Colin took the cup but didn't drink; instead, he let the warm ceramic heat his palms. "Zac's asking price is too high, and he wants it too u