Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby novel Chapter 88

Chapter 88: The Choice Among Contracts

After Aisha left the room, Eleanor listened carefully to the reports from her assistants, Teresa and Lily. Maya, who was currently busy with the Indian site, had sent her updates via online reports. Everything was progressing as planned, and for the moment, all her operations were running smoothly.

"Teresa," Eleanor said, setting her pen down and leaning back in her chair. "It’s time to visit Russia. Start making arrangements for my visit next week. I’m not sure how long I’ll need to stay there, so you will remain here to oversee the operations at headquarters."

She paused briefly, then added, "Cassandra Blanc will be accompanying me on this trip. Make sure she’s prepared for the kind of business tours we conduct. I’ll also be taking five guards. That should be sufficient."

Teresa stood up promptly, her notepad in hand. "Understood. I’ll begin the arrangements immediately."

Lily also stood. "Boss, I’ve got nothing more to report for now. I’ll take my leave as well."

Once both assistants had exited the room, Eleanor found herself alone in the quiet, sunlit office. She pulled out her mobile phone and tapped into the live stream of Freya’s classroom.

The screen showed Freya sitting attentively among her classmates while Miss Cooper, their teacher, stood at the front of the class narrating a story. It was the well-known fable of the lion and the mouse from Aesop’s collection.

After finishing the story, Miss Cooper looked around and began asking the students what they had learned.

"Seraphina Ashford," she called out, "what did you learn from this story?"

Seraphina stood up and said thoughtfully, "Don’t underestimate small animals... I guess?"

"Good," the teacher replied with a warm smile. "Next, Paisley. What about you?"

Paisley stood and offered, "Little animals can help big animals."

"Very good. Freya, your turn. What did you learn?"

Freya stood up confidently. "Even the smallest of us can make a big difference."

"Excellent," Miss Cooper praised.

Eleanor smiled faintly as she watched her daughter. Then she sighed and placed the phone down, turning her attention to the piled-up documents that needed her review. The only sound left in the room was the quiet tapping of her fingers on the laptop keyboard.

***

Meanwhile, Grayson Marsh was adjusting his suit and preparing for a crucial meeting at the Purplebricks headquarters, scheduled for 11 a.m. sharp. The day before, when he had visited the office, Chairman’s secretary Mr. Jack Brown had handed him documents detailing three potential projects. Grayson was told to pick one.

He had spent the entire evening poring over the proposals. The first was a large-scale project that required heavy investment... far beyond what his company could afford at the moment. The second was a short-term project, more within their financial capacity and promising a good profit within three months. The third, however, was a five-year project with small but consistent investments, offering a steady stream of long-term returns.

After long discussions with his family, Grayson had made his decision. They would go with the third option.

Florence, his wife, helped straighten his tie as he got ready. "Did you follow the news about the Baxter family?"

Grayson nodded. "Yes. Their stock is still dropping."

"I saw something on social media. Someone claimed the patriarch is in the ICU," she said in a hushed voice. "But I couldn’t find it in any news."

"Of course, they’ll hide it," Grayson said. "A lot of their connections depend on the old man’s influence. If he dies, their empire could collapse."

Florence looked pensive. "I never imagined two days ago, they’d be facing bankruptcy. Now, we’re being offered partnership opportunities by the number one company in the region. Just by standing on the right side of a young woman... Everything changed."

She sighed. "Why is she helping us to this extent?"

Grayson shook his head. "I don’t know. But her power far surpasses my imagination. I’ve heard people say Ethan Raynor is the most ruthless businessman in Greater Manchester. I think Eleanor Raynor’s ruthlessness far surpasses his."

He added, "No one really knows her. At the banquet, aside from the Heimdall and NexaByte executives, nobody recognized her. She might be a level above the people we consider tycoons."

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