Evelyn was checking her makeup in the mirror, giving last touches to her cheeks and a couple of rubbings of lipstick. She never put on a jarring amount of lipstick and makeup, but she believed a minimal amount of it would make her look much more presentable, which her position as a PA also required.She put on high heels that kept pinching at her feet. These were relatively new, so there was no avoiding the uncomfortableness, she told herself.“You said you have to attend a special meeting, didn’t you?” Mirabelle asked, standing at the door. “Why aren’t you wearing that dark sparkling green dress that clings to your body better and shows off your curves?”“Mom! I’m not going to impress men with my body!” Evelyn cried out in embarrassment and ran out of the apartment.The school bus that picked up kids just stopped outside, and the driver was giving her a sly smile. She wanted to smile back as a form of courtesy, but she knew he definitely had ulterior motives behind smiling. Whatever

Adam personally admitted Eric in the hospital, even though he could have just called an ambulance.Eric was awake throughout, but he didn’t speak a word to Adam. He didn’t yell or fight, either, because Eric had already received a call from Parul.Parul just said a few words: If your mother was alive, she would always be afraid, thinking you might also pull her into your room one day. Maybe Diane is already living through that fear now for having a beast of a second brother.Eric, who got so enraged he wanted to kill Evelyn and cripple Adam, had to change his plans after Parul’s intervention.Adam stayed there until the treatment was done and Adam’s head was neatly wrapped up in bandages.At some point, the nurse left, leaving only Adam and Eric in the room. Isabella had already heard the news, but she didn’t come to the hospital to see Eric. No one else in the family did, either.Adam was the only one Eric now had for company.“Can you leave?” Eric’s expression was like that of a bit

The board of directors roasted Adam for a full hour.“Do you even realize that we are a national company, sir?” one of them straightforwardly asked. “When we should be expanding world-wide and hone in on our global best practices and look for opportunities that the world economy has to offer, you’re acting like Conreid Lore is a local company and not even a national company. It makes me freaking wonder just what is your career mission? Don’t tell us, it’s to see Eve Canteens succeeding.”His sarcastic remarks garnered a few chuckles and snickers.Adam maintained a straight face regardless, but the same wasn’t the case for Evelyn because some of the directors were looking at her, thinking she was the reason for the project ‘Eve Canteens’ to come into existence.“Look at Mr. Ron from Ferver Lore. He’s now using the internet to teach foreign students from their homes. He’s clearly tech-savvy, but his plans are still giving his company all the momentum he could ask for. He’s like a superh

Adam was in his room, resting on his bed, thinking about what the board of directors had said.“Career mission, huh. Yeah, most CEOs have that, but I’m only a temporary guy. I don’t have the luxury to have such a goal and remain steadfast in achieving it.“Be it the family or the coworkers, they aren’t willing to actively help me achieve the small goals I set. It feels like I’m in a prison even though there are no physical bars restricting my movements. I can only make my moves if those around me agree.“If this is how the children of rich businessmen feel, I can’t help but feel pity for them.”He picked up one of Parul’s books titled ‘Being the Boss.’The quote written on the first page itself made him think.‘Being the boss of any company is a tireless, thankless, and truly jesting job. To be the best of the best, try to bring a great change that benefits many people.’“This sounds so simple, yet brings a great change that benefits many people…” Adam took a deep breath. “It’s anythi

Diane brought her family back to the Conreid mission the next morning. Eric asked her where she went last night, but neither she nor husband told her anything. However, he asked the children secretly, and they said they met their grandfather.Eric was greatly surprised because he didn’t even know where Parul was staying.“She met the old man? How?” he was beginning to feel tense, even though he woke up feeling good, thinking this was going to be a great day. “What did they talk about? Surely, he isn’t thinking of making her the heiress, or is he?” he gritted his teeth. “This old man… why can’t he just die already and give us some peace of mind.”The reason Parul was staying hidden from his sons was because they were meeting him too many times and began asking him about distributing the property, not at all considering the fact that he was unhealthy and that putting unnecessary stress on him could worsen his health.Though the three sons had already asked for their share plenty of time