Chapter 640
No.1
Had three seconds truly passed so quickly?
Nathaniel didn’t dwell on the brevity.
He slowly licked his lips, a faint smile forming.
This marked the first time Isabella initiated a kiss.
It satisfied him for now; more opportunities would arise.
Her heart raced uncontrollably.
She felt a flush of embarrassment at her boldness.
Reflecting on it, the kiss felt excessively forward.
What exactly defined their relationship now?
No.2
Sensing the awkward shift in atmosphere, she reached for her phone.
She intended to browse SilverPeak news.
Instead, her name dominated the trending section.
A post titled [Isabella: The Divine Leader!] ranked third nationwide.
She tapped to view the full content.
[Isabella rescued SilverPeak with her brilliance. She uncovered the truth and presented evidence in their defense. Who wouldn’t want a leader like Isabella?]
The comments section erupted with mixed reactions.
[CEO Montgomery is incredible! I need a leader like her!]
[How do I get assigned under her leadership? Sign me up!]
No.3
[Am I the only one concerned here? Isabella accessed someone’s call history through Vertex Communications! She holds no investigative authority or Vertex affiliation. What right did she have?]
[So wealth grants unlimited power now?]
[This implies she can freely access anyone’s private calls!]
[Vertex’s security team is incompetent! They trade customer privacy for money?]
[Admittedly, Isabella is powerful and capable, but she owes us an explanation!]
[Vertex must also provide answers!]
The discourse shifted from praise to intense criticism.
Privacy concerns dominated the conversation.
Numerous netizens flooded Isabella’s feed, demanding justification.
No.4
Isabella frowned. The situation had initially progressed smoothly.
How did it devolve into chaos? Discussions should have remained focused on SilverPeak’s vindication.
Instead, attention diverted to her actions, accompanied by harsh accusations.
Clearly, someone manipulated the narrative. But who?
Meanwhile, at the Delacroix estate…
Vivienne reclined in her private salon.
Her chief beautician administered a full-body treatment.
Cassandra entered the room. “Vivienne, the narrative is set. TitanTech users will receive notifications shortly. Soon, everyone will know how Isabella abused her wealth for misconduct!”
A mocking smirk spread across Vivienne’s lips.
No.5
Her expression radiated arrogance and vengeance.
What made Isabella believe she could compete? Isabella would pay for terrifying her with those pythons!
Public disdain for wealthy individuals misusing power ran deep. Involving user privacy could escalate into criminal charges!
With minimal effort, Vivienne could land Isabella in jail!
Hah! Isabella should have recognized her inferiority!
That same day, TitanTech users received another system notification.
Headlines previously covering Arabella and Harrison now shifted.
By evening, they screamed: [Isabella Does Whatever She Wants!]
Although Isabella retained supporters, furious keyboard warriors controlled the narrative.
No.6
The situation descended into utter chaos.
Isabella slipped off her heels as she stepped into the Blackwood Estate.
Nathaniel’s gaze shifted toward her. “If you need anything, just say the word,” he murmured, his voice low and compelling.
His tone was tender, layered with unmistakable concern. Before Isabella could respond, her phone buzzed.
Gregory Whitmore, the screen read.
She answered. “Vice President Montgomery,” Gregory’s voice came through, “given the mounting backlash, we’ll need to disclose your identity publicly. Are you in agreement?”
Isabella gave a faint smile. “Do I have a choice?”
“I’ll proceed then, Vice President Montgomery. I’ll handle the announcement immediately.” Gregory ended the call.
Nathaniel’s eyes narrowed. Vice President Montgomery? So she was the vice president of Vertex Communications? He had suspected her connection to the company, but never imagined she held such a high position.
No.7
What other secrets was this woman keeping?
Noticing the curious looks from Nathaniel and Oliver, Isabella explained casually, “Before Eleanor Kensington retired, Vertex was searching for her successor. I happened to assist them in securing the patent for fifth-gen wireless tech. That allowed Vertex to launch the industry’s first cellular tech package ahead of everyone else.”
She spoke with detached indifference, as though it were a trivial matter.
Oliver’s eyes sparkled as he gazed at her with admiration. “Mommy is amazing! Just as amazing as Daddy! Last year, Daddy’s R&D team created the first fully integrated fifth-gen wireless smart home system!”
“Quantum Systems?” Isabella asked.
Oliver nodded eagerly. “Yes! How did you know? It’s incredible! The system can detect incoming storms and close windows automatically! It prepares breakfast, adjusts curtains, and even cleans dust! Most importantly, it can put out fires on its own!” He beamed with pride.
Isabella glanced at Nathaniel. It was the first time she had learned about his work since moving in, and it intrigued her—smart home tech was something she had a genuine interest in.
“I’ve tried similar systems before,” Isabella began, “but many functions still required manual control via phone, which I found inconvenient. Once, I was watching TV and couldn’t find the remote or the power button. I had to use the app, but my phone was missing. It was frustrating. Another major flaw is network vulnerability. If hackers breach the system, they could unlock doors and windows. Has Quantum resolved these issues?”
“What do you think, Ms. Montgomery?” Nathaniel’s tone carried a hint of mature confidence.