There's No Turning Back (Elara and Harvey) novel Chapter 74

"If Elara had continued her PhD and pursued a career in research, she would have achieved far more than I have today," Jasper stated.

"What a top-tier case of throwing away a brilliant future for love!"

"She might as well have written 'foraging wild vegetables for seven years' on her résumé."

"The heavens gifted her an extraordinary mind, and she used it to be a housewife and raise kids."

"But why did Ms. Jones suddenly decide to compete in a math competition?"

Jasper couldn't quite figure it out either. He could only sigh and say, "I hope that one day, I'll have the chance to work alongside her."

The elevator doors slid open, and Jasper stepped out. The employees continued their discussion.

"For Elara Jones to suddenly enter a math competition… Her marriage must have hit a rough patch."

"It could also be that her husband is the one supporting her participation in ALI's competition?"

"If her husband really supported her from the start, why did he only let her study up to a bachelor's degree?"

"Alas! Women shouldn't revolve around men! No education, no love, and in the end, you have to earn your own future!"

As they exited the elevator, one of them muttered, "Damn, the air conditioning in there was freezing."

Now, only Harvey and Cyrus remained in the elevator. Cyrus didn't dare meet Harvey's gaze the entire time.

The one who had taken first place in the ALI Math Competition was undoubtedly the boss' wife, yet these employees had no fear, blurting out every inconvenient truth that came to mind!

Harvey shoved one hand into his trouser pocket and strode out of the elevator, heading directly toward the conference room.

Fisher Corp's shareholders had been waiting for him for quite some time. As soon as he arrived, they eagerly came forward.

"Mr. Fisher, congratulations! We read that your wife took first place in the ALI Math Competition!"

"Mr. Fisher, your wife has caused a media sensation! I heard that Gingham TV reporters have already gone to interview her."

"Harvey, keep talent within the family! You should bring your wife into the company immediately! I never imagined she was such an expert in mathematics.

"If she joins the tech department, it would strengthen our reputation even more. The CEO of Nexus Global Technologies Group already caught wind of this—he's now even more confident in Fisher Corp!

The NGT Group's CEO seemed intrigued. "Sounds good. Please cast Mrs. Fisher's interview onto the conference screen. I know a little Euconian—I can understand what she's saying."

Harvey's lips parted slightly. He realized that his first instinct was to stop them, yet he hesitated as there was an unfamiliar feeling creeping in.

How ridiculous. What was there to be afraid of?

Elara had simply entered the ALI Math Competition to prove herself to him. Many past top 20 ALI competitors had gone on to hold key positions at Fisher Corp.

She was still waiting, wasn't she? Waiting for Harvey to lower his pride, to beg her to return to the Fisher family, and to plead for her to join Fisher Corp.

A scoff escaped his throat. Then, Elara's voice from the interview echoed from the speakers in the vast conference room.

"Your daughter took your last name?"

"Yes."

"Then may I ask about your husband…"

"I'm divorced. My ex-husband isn't even worth mentioning."