A SUBSTITUTE BRIDE

Without hesitation, Director Huet nodded.

– Congratulations, research director Lyana Dubois.

– Congratulations, Director Dubois!

– The director Dubois really deserves her reputation!

…

The others congratulated her hastily, showering her with compliments.

Seeing this, Ines found the situation extremely ironic.

These people were simply fence keepers! What a capricious fate.

Hatred shone in Ines’ eyes. She didn’t know how Lyana, that wretch, could be so lucky.

Lyana was clearly inferior to her in every way.

She couldn’t stand this!

She just couldn’t!

Meanwhile, Collin had never expected the project he had been bullish on to just disappear like this.

If he could secure this big project, he would be able to take the Perrot family to greater heights.

Moreover, before his arrival, he had already sworn to his family that he would get this project without fail. But now that project had been ripped off by Lyana.

Collin’s chest burned with rage and his mind raced. Suddenly his eyes lit up.

– Director Huet, research director Dubois will not be able to provide medical equipment. Shouldn’t you find another partner?

Collin’s thought process was simple. Even if he couldn’t be the leader of this project, he should find a way to join the project. That way he would have something to say when he returned to his family.

Director Huet looked at Collin with a complicated expression, but remained silent.

Lyana stood to the side and sighed.

– Why are you sighing?

Collin asked in confusion.

Lyana gave Collin a dismissive look.

– I just think your skin is thicker than the city walls.

Collin’s anger was evident. He clenched his fists so hard that his fingernails dug into his palms. Blood coated his fingernails, but he didn’t seem to feel anything.

– YOU …

Lyana cut Collin mercilessly. Her gaze fell on her face as she raised an eyebrow.

– Are you an idiot?

Collin’s face flushed with embarrassment. Being humiliated by Lyana in public!

– Lyana, you’ve gone too far! Collin bellowed.

– Please watch your manners.

Lyana smiled at Collin and continued,

– I’m the first partner. As to who is willing to provide us with medical equipment, the choice is mine. Monsieur Perrot, do you think I’ll let you work with me? Do you think I’m a fool, or are you stupid? Do you think I will allow someone who slanders me to work with me?

Without waiting for Collin to respond, Lyana continued,

– With all the mud you threw at me just now, how can I be sure that you won’t betray me in the future?

Director Huet stood to the side and nodded seriously.

Lyana is now the director of the research institute. From now on, she will be in charge of everything concerning the institute.

Director Huet’s words implied that he agreed with Lyana.

How could Collin not say that? His expression was livid, but he had to get the medical equipment contract. Otherwise, his life in the Perrot family would now be terrible.

He knew very well that Lyana was angry with him mainly because he was protecting Ines. Lyana was probably filled with jealousy and resentment.

After a while, he would say nice things to Lyana. With Lyana’s fondness for him, it wouldn’t be difficult for her to find the partnership.

Collin was about to take the opportunity to leave when he heard Lyana speaking.

– Second Young Master Sanchez, I remember you also mentioned the collaboration earlier. Are you still interested?

Lyana approached Vincent and looked at him carefully.

Vincent caught Lyana’s gaze, his gaze lingering on her cherry red lips. His eyes darkened a few shades, the expression they held indefinable.

Everyone turned to him, waiting for his response.

Collin gritted his teeth and looked at Vincent with a fierce expression.

Vincent’s thin lips parted slightly.

– It will be my honor to work with director Lyana Dubois.

His voice was colder than ever, carrying a refined kindness.

Many of the women present were watching Vincent speak affectionately to Lyana, one by one, their hearts were full of emotion.

Oh my God!

This man was so handsome!

His voice was so pleasing to the ear!

How great it would have been if he weren’t sick!

– It doesn’t matter that he is sick. I’m ready to continue taking care of him! I am ready to give birth to her child!

Collin was livid when he heard the full voices of the women.

It was the first time he tried to enter the business world, but he suffered a huge setback and was even completely humiliated.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he grew. He turned around and walked out

By then, Ines had already stopped crying. Although she was also very angry, she bowed respectfully to everyone before following Collin out of the room. Lyana watched them go, her lips curling slightly.

Who did Collin think he was? How could he think he had a chance to work with Director Huet?

If she wanted something, she never let anyone else have it.

Like this pot of Suranne weed. She would rather ruin him than let Ines have him. She refused to let Ines take advantage of her in any way.

The grand opening ceremony has begun.

The new director of the research institute, Lyana Dubois, as well as Vincent Sanchez, who represented the third-party collaborator, took the stage. The firecrackers that followed were a perfect conclusion to the prank from earlier.

This is how the opening ceremony ended. Lyana glanced at the clock and was about to leave when she was stopped by an old man.

– Miss Lyana Dubois, please wait a moment.

An old man approached Lyana and arrested her!

She turned to look at the old man. She had a good impression of him.

Previously, when everyone criticized him relentlessly, only this old man had refrained from attacking him personally, despite his doubts about him.

– Sir, can I help you?

Lyana asked with a smile.

– I am the dean of the second Academy of Medicine. Our school will be holding a conference soon, and I would like to invite Miss Dubois to be a speaker. Would the second young mistress Dubois be free? said the old man with a benevolent smile.

The Second Academy of Medicine was a famous university. She was ranked second in the country, and was also renowned internationally.

No wonder this old gentleman is completely different from the other viewers. He was actually the famous Director Schmitt.

Lyana quickly reached out and said politely:

– Director Schmitt, it’s an honor to meet you.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Director Schmitt asked:

– Miss Dubois, can I ask you if you have time to give a lecture to the graduate students of our hospital this year?

Lyana suddenly remembered that Julie seemed to be a student of the second Academy of Medicine.

Those who had the opportunity to lecture at the Second Academy of Medicine were mostly high-level students who had graduated from that university, and most of them would go on to become bigwigs in that field.

For Director Schmitt, inviting him to give a lecture was a sincere affirmation of his medical skills and a supreme honor.

Even though Lyana didn’t really care about public opinion, she couldn’t turn down Director Schmitt’s invitation, especially if it came directly from the big man himself. Smiling, she said:

– Thank you for your invitation, Director Schmitt. I will be there for sure!

– I should be thanking you!

Lyana smiled and said:Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

– Director Schmitt, you’re too polite.

She said a few more words to Director Schmitt before leaving.

She had just left the research institute when Thomas, who had been waiting at the side, ran after her.

– Madam.

Lyana stopped and turned to look at Thomas.

– Are you going to go back to the Sanchez family villa? Thomas asked respectfully.

Lyana nodded, humming in agreement.

– So I’m sending you back first. Thomas said.

– And him ? Lyana asked.

Thomas explained:

– The second young master still needs to discuss some things with Director Huet. He asked me to send you home first.

She turned and looked down the hall. She saw Director Huet talking to Vincent. Both men had smiles on their faces. It looked like they would be able to reach an agreement on the medical equipment contract very soon.

Vincent seemed to sense something. He looked up, looking in Lyana’s direction. Their eyes met. Vincent’s eyes were like two bottomless pools of water. His gaze was fascinating.

Lyana quickly looked away, to look at Thomas instead. Pretending to be calm, she said:

– Alright, let’s go!

She woke up early today. After getting into the car, she closed her eyes to rest.

After resting for a short while, her phone suddenly started ringing.

She didn’t even bother to open her eyes. Eyes still closed she picked up the phone and said lazily

– Who is this ?

– Wretched girl! Come back here, right away.

Olga’s hysterical roar went through the phone.