Chapter: 721

The previous system failure of Iker's computer was merely the tip of the iceberg and it would be resolved in due course.

Norah minimized the window, her attention shifting to the files she had slyly transferred from Iker's computer.

Most of the files were details regarding Iker's properties. However, one file in particular caught her eye.

It was a survey of all her father's properties, containing comprehensive information about each one.

As the successor to her father's properties, Norah was well-informed about their details.

She speculated that after her father's death, Iker might have assumed he could inherit all of her father's properties, but he never expected her return.

Examining all the files, she questioned whether vital information was being concealed, or if perhaps Iker was simply out of the Loop.

With a steely resolve, Norah's gaze hardened. She was prepared to unearth any secrets buried beneath the surface.

The next day, Norah found herself in the polished confines of Jamison's office, grappling with an unexpected revelation.

"I'm the chosen one for the exchange program?" Her voice echoed a mix of surprise and skepticism.

Only half a month remained before the exchange program date, and it seemed that the selection had already been finalized.

But she hadn't anticipated her name would make the cut, especially after she had declined Jamison's offer.

With his signature grin, Jamison revealed, "You were intent on passing the torch to another. But once I shared your credentials, they saw your worth and granted you a spot."

Norah was a Linchpin in their department, esteemed and indispensable.

Omission was not an option. Although the only spot had been given to Baylor, Jamison, with Josiah's aid, had put Norah's candidacy into play.

Her sterling reputation had caught the eye of the decision-makers, an undeniable lure.

"The truth is, I'm not into it."

The timing was less than ideal-it was mere days after Derek's nuptials.

Norah harbored a conviction that the program had little to offer her.

Her confidence in her own expertise left her questioning the value of the exchange.

Confusion etched across Jamison's face; Norah's reluctance was an enigma. He pondered what held her back.

This opportunity, he believed, was a crucial rung on the ladder to her career advancement.

Baylor, in contrast, welcomed such an opportunity with open arms, reveling in the prospect.

Yet Norah stood her ground, viewing the repeated offers not as opportunities, but as burdens.