Chapter 978 Eunice’s Instigation
Meanwhile, Eunice felt dejected for a whole two days after she learned that Nicholas had returned to Xerthania.
On the contrary, Tessa was full of passion as she trained. When Eunice saw such a drastic difference, especially when she considered Tessa her love rival, she couldn’t help but feel that Tessa’s presence was an eyesore.
So, she figured she needed to do something to turn the tables. Therefore, she planned to find Wanda to gather information about Nicholas’ whereabouts. However, she didn’t expect Wanda wasn’t in the hotel.
Hence, she instantly whisked out her phone and called Wanda, ”Where are you now? Why did you check out of the hotel?”
On the other end of the phone, Wanda frowned at Eunice’s demanding tone. It was only natural for her to feel displeased to be ordered about by someone she didn’t even know that well. So, she retorted, ”I have gone back to Xerthania, so naturally, I have to check out.”
”You’ve left?”
Eunice was momentarily stunned by Wanda’s odd behavior. Still, she was an intelligent woman, so it didn’t take her long for her to figure out what had happened. Unfortunately, the conclusion she arrived at was rather shocking, so she blurted out the truth, ”Mr. Sawyer just left, and you went back shortly after. So you’re chasing after him, aren’t you?”
Even though Eunice hit the nail on the head with her exclamation, Wanda didn’t intend to discuss this matter with her.
”What is it that you want? If there’s nothing else, I’m hanging up.”
Due to the time difference, it was already midnight in Xerthania.
Likewise, Eunice could sense Wanda’s impatience, and she couldn’t help but feel snubbed. Thus, when she replied, her voice became a tad colder.
”Miss Muller, considering we have reached an alliance, I’m not pleased with your attitude.”
Wanda pulled the corners of her mouth into a sneer. Ridiculous! How can I agree to reach an alliance with a woman who covets my future husband? Of course, I merely said that to her because she was still valuable. I didn’t expect her to really take herself as more than a mere pawn in my hand.
Even though she despised Eunice, Wanda didn’t let her distaste for the woman show through her tone.
Instead, she restrained her temper and asked with slightly more patience, ”What is it that you want from me exactly?”
Eunice only felt satisfied and started spilling her intentions after hearing Wanda’s attitude change.
”I’m here to relay a message to you, of course. I didn’t know you would actually return to Xerthania.”
”Get straight to the point. I’m exhausted, and I don’t have all night.”
Wanda immediately cut Eunice off as she didn’t want to waste time listening to her nonsense.
Eunice pouted before finally cutting to the chase as she suggested, ”Tessa is going to release an album here in Vienna. She’ll have both reputation and status if she succeeds. I think you probably don’t want to see her become famous, right?”
Frankly, Wanda truly didn’t want to see Tessa reaching better heights, for that would only shave down her chances to compete for a place in Nicholas’ heart.
Even so, Eunice failed to instigate her. Wanda chuckled lightly and refuted, ”I think it’s not just me who doesn’t want to see Tessa succeed. You probably don’t want to see it, too, right?”
”You’re right. I don’t want to either.” Eunice admitted.
Wanda snorted at that before she added, ”Speak your mind. What is it that you want to do?”
”I think this is a good chance for us to act. After all, reputation works both ways. If she succeeds, it can bring infinite glory to her career. But, on the contrary, if there’s a scandal, it will drag her reputation down to the mud. Think about it, will the Sawyers, a notable family, accept a young lady with a tainted image?” Eunice said, trying to enthrall Wanda into doing her bidding.
Wanda naturally sensed the hidden meaning behind Eunice’s words. In an instant, her facial expression turned frigid. The audacity of this woman to come up with such a ‘well-thought’ plan. She thinks I have no idea that she wants to provoke me to scheme against Tessa and reap all the benefits. It’s too bad that I’m not going to grant her wish. Now, all I want to do is plot against her. Besides, she’s also a competitor for Nicholas’ heart, and I don’t necessarily need to scheme against Tessa to prune off the competition, as it were.
”Your idea is pretty good, but I’m currently in Xerthania, so I’m afraid I won’t be able to get involved in this.”
”As long as you have the determination, I’m sure you’ll be able to pull it off!” Eunice continued to persuade Wanda.
Obviously, she wanted to use Wanda as a pawn.
Little did Eunice know, Wanda had the same intention too.
”I’m only capable of successfully pulling off a plan if Tessa is in Xerthania since this is my home turf. But Tessa is currently in the same orchestra as you, so logically speaking, your chances of succeeding are higher.”
Although Wanda sounded calm over the phone, she was a little anxious after ending the call. Eunice clearly has great confidence in winning Nicholas over. It looks like I have to do something soon.
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The next day, Wanda asked her assistant to inquire about Nicholas’ schedule for the past two days after she arrived at the company.
It didn’t take long for her assistant to report back to her. ”President Sawyer has been working overtime with the employees of the entire company for the past two days to follow up on a project. It seems that he attaches great importance to this project.”
”Project? What sort of project?”
”I heard it was a project they’d developed with the underdog company that emerged a few years ago, Reinhart Enterprise.”
