The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress novel Chapter 524

It was obvious now: Scales had no intention of paying up.

A subtle shift ran through the crowd as everyone turned their eyes on him.

The Glenwood family might be the wealthiest in Crestwood, and the Glenwood Group certainly ranked among the city’s top businesses, but Crestwood was a place teeming with hidden talents and powerful, low-key enterprises—like C. Corp and Stellaris Group.

Stellaris Group wasn’t just powerful; its chairman also happened to be the head of the Shadow Syndicate. Even the mighty Glenwood family had to tread carefully around them.

So when Scales spoke so bluntly, it came across as downright arrogant.

Someone finally broke the tension and reminded him quietly, “Scales… he’s the chairman of Stellaris Group.”

What? He’s the chairman of Stellaris Group?

A flicker of disbelief crossed Scales’s face. For a moment, he couldn’t quite process it.

Almost instinctively, his sharp gaze zeroed in on Kali.

Kali felt a chill run down her spine, but she nodded honestly.

Scales’s expression darkened.

Damn it. Of all the people to cross, why did it have to be him?

Regret washed over him—he should’ve cut ties with that idiot Kali ages ago.

Quickly composing himself, Scales forced a smile and turned to Sebastian, offering an apology. “My apologies, President Vesper. I was blind to your status.”

Sebastian didn’t even bother to look up. His voice was cold, indifferent. “According to the rules—double compensation. Not a cent less.”

Sebastian froze, silent for a long moment.

Scales forced a bitter smile, finally giving up the charade. “President Vesper, I can’t give you the formula.”

“As for the NecroBlitz Tablets, since you’ve already won the bid, they’re yours.” Even as he spoke, a flash of pain crossed his eyes.

If only Mirage Cay had kept a better watch on that girl all those years ago, the NecroBlitz Tablets would have been perfected by now, and the Glenwood Group would be swimming in profits.

But that person was gone.

For years, Scales had held onto the half-finished NecroBlitz Tablets, hoping that someday, someone could complete the research. He’d contacted countless labs, but none had managed to crack it. And now, after today’s disaster—and after offending President Vesper—it was time to let go.

He shot Kali a look, his eyes cold with finality. “Kali was the one who messed up. Our family already cut all ties with her. If you have any issues, take them up with her. Do whatever you want.”