She Left She Thrived She’s Worth Billions novel Chapter 801

Melanie's long eyelashes fluttered upward, her gaze landing on Dominic's increasingly smug expression.

"I've heard all about the Royce Group's little predicament," Dominic said, leaning back in his chair. "Apex Organics abruptly severing your supply chain is a heavy hit. Without their fertilizer, you won't be able to cultivate Arctic Burdock Root with the necessary medicinal potency."

"Word travels fast, it seems," Melanie replied coldly.

Missing the biting sarcasm in her tone, Dominic waved a hand dismissively. "I'm the Vice President of Lockridge Health now. Naturally, my intelligence network is vast. Which brings me to my point..."

He leaned across the table, invading her space as he searched her face for any sign of desperation or newfound respect.

"I recently acquired a massive stockpile of that exact bio-fertilizer."

"Perhaps you're underestimating the Lockridge Group," Dominic continued, his chest puffing out with pride. "We may not monopolize one single industry, but our reach is global. We cast a wide net across countless sectors."

"I'm sure you haven't forgotten that the Lockridge Group was a major sponsor of the Medicinal Gastronomy Championship. Lockridge Convalescent Home places immense value on Advanced Bio-Pharmacology. What I'm saying is... Stellaris PharmaTech isn't your only option."

At the mention of Stellaris, Melanie subtly shifted her gaze toward Preston. He met her eyes instantly. A silent, mutual understanding passed between them.

*So this was Dominic's real endgame.*

"The Lockridge family is aggressively expanding its health and wellness division, and the Royce Group is our ideal partner," Dominic declared smoothly. "Instead of letting a corporate giant like Stellaris suffocate you with their demands, align yourself with us."

"If you agree, I have the absolute authority to transfer the entire shipment of organic fertilizer directly to the Royce Group."

"What is this supposed to mean, Melanie?"

She offered a nonchalant shrug. "It means exactly what it looks like. I'm passing on your offer."

"Why?!" Dominic snapped, his composure breaking.

"The Apex Organics fertilizer only affects the cultivation of our Arctic Burdock Root. The Royce Group manages a vast portfolio of medicinal crops. We'll survive."

"But you're banking everything on the burdock root to finalize your anti-diabetic supplements with Stellaris!"