Chapter 315 Leverage and Leverage
“Double your bonus,” Wyatt said.
Laurie froze.
She rubbed her forehead like she was tempted but too proud to admit it.
Wyatt glanced at Yunice, then added casually, “How about Mr. Jameson as your mentor?”
Mr. Jameson. One of the top figures in pharmaceutical research.
Laurie felt the threat instantly.
“I’ll take her,” she said quickly.
Wyatt smirked. Too easy.
Yunice looked down, feeling for a moment like she was being… kept.
+8 Pearls
HR got to work finalizing her paperwork. Laurie left to assign her a workstation and probably smooth things over with the rest of the lab staff.
Yunice finally got a moment to speak to Wyatt. “Does this count as abuse of power?”
Wyatt chuckled. “If I can’t even give my wife a little special treatment, what’s the point of being CEO?”
He said “wife” so naturally. Yunice had found it jarring at first, but she was starting to get used to it.
Wyatt’s tone turned serious. “But don’t take the lab lightly. Three months ago, there was an explosion. If you mess up too many times, I’ll revoke your clearance.”
Blunt, but fair.
Yunice nodded earnestly. “Okay.”
Then she added, “Thanks… for doing all this for me.”
Wyatt glanced at her, and after a pause, asked, “Do you feel like you might love me a little more now?”
His gaze was intense, unwavering.
Yunice didn’t dodge. She answered honestly, “A little.”
His lips lifted into a slightly smug smile.
He stood, still holding her hand. “Let’s go eat.”
Yunice followed him, teasing, “So… you married me to repay a debt?”
“I did.”
“And your way of repaying kindness is marrying me? Why not marry Elianna?”
Wyatt said, “Because I’m a mama’s boy, and you’re the daughter–in–law my mom picked.”
Yunice burst out laughing. “That’s not how ‘mama’s boy‘ works.”
He was clearly messing with her.
In the elevator, Wyatt said, “Your SAT’s in two weeks. Want to pause lab work for now?”
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Chapter 315 Leverage and Leverage
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