Mason chuckled mockingly upon seeing Eric, his tone dripping with sarcasm."Well, well, well, look who we have here," Mason remarked, a condescending smirk playing on his lips.He took his hands off Emily, seemingly nonchalant, but the glint in his eyes hinted at a simmering tension. Nonchalantly, he tucked a strand of her hair behind her ear, a gesture laden with possessiveness.Eric entered the office with deliberate calmness, his piercing gaze fixed on Mason."Keep your distance, Mason. Emily is with me," he declared, his voice carrying a subtle warning.Mason found amusement in Eric's stern warning and decided to challenge him, his confidence unfazed."Oh, is that so? Let's see what you've got," Mason retorted, a mocking grin playing on his face.Meanwhile, Emily, who was uncomfortable in Mason's oppressive presence, found solace when Eric showed up. She rushed behind him, seeking refuge, using him as a shield against the unsettling energy radiating from Mason."Eric, I was so unc

"You never bothered to call or check on me after the divorce. Now you're here when you need help?" Eric crossed his arms while glaring at Me. Johansson."I apologize, Eric. I should have reached out," Mr. Johansson shuffled uncomfortably.As a sudden idea formed in Eric's mind, he leaned forward, "I'll see if I can talk to the director of the movie production company on Claudia's behalf."Relief washed over Mr. Johansson's face, "Thank you, Eric. I appreciate it, but how will you—"Eric raised his hand, cutting him off, "I'll help Claudia, but on one condition."Eagerly, Mr. Johansson asked, "What is it?""Emily will come to kneel in front of me and apologize for all the terrible things she's done to me," Eric declared.Confusion clouded Mr. Johansson's expression, "Why do you—"With a sense of power, Eric interrupted, "That's my condition. Take it or leave it.""Claudia is strong-willed. She won't kneel and apologize." Mr. Johansson who was defensively protecting his daughter, made t

Eric rushed to the hospital after learning from the doctor that Calvin had woken up. As he entered the room, Calvin stared at him with wide eyes, memories of the night Eric saved him flooding back."You... you were supposed to be my enemy. Why did you go through such lengths to rescue me?" A puzzled Calvin asked in utter disbelief."Life is unpredictable, Calvin. Circumstances change, and sometimes, enemies become allies. It's not always black and white," Eric maintained a calm demeanor while he let this out.Calvin, still processing the revelation, nodded slowly, realizing that the lines between friend and foe weren't as clear-cut as he once believed.Eric began with a serious expression, "Calvin, I did some findings about the people who sent those hitmen after you that night."Calvin's eyes widened in their sockets from shock, disbelief etched across his face. "My brothers?" he exclaimed.Eric, maintaining composure, moved to stand by the window as he continued, "Yes, both your elde

Simon, Emily's elder cousin and the eldest grandson, interjected, "Did you hear the news? Mr. Radcliffe just bought Eclipsa Studios for a whopping $30 billion!" He turned to Emily, a mocking tone lacing his words, "How do you plan to secure a collaboration with Enermig when our family doesn't even stand a chance?"The room fell into an uneasy silence as Simon's words hung in the air, casting a shadow over Emily's ambitious plans.Caught off guard, Emily couldn't find the words to respond to the daunting challenge. The weight of her grandfather’s task pressed down on Emily, and she struggled with the reality of securing a collaboration with a powerful company like Enermig. Managing her responsibilities within the Walter Group was one thing, but this new endeavor seemed like a mountain.Emily's father, trying to sway Mr. Walter, argued, "We have a deal with the Hargraves, Mr. Walter. Pursuing Enermig might jeopardize our existing commitments.""Grandfather, securing a collaboration with

Simon sneered, "Emily, you haven't even finished dealing with your small job in the Walter Group. Where do you get the nerve to approach Enermig, let alone see the face of their president?"The rest of the family, convinced that Emily was spinning a tale, completely ignored her, their skepticism overshadowing any belief in her unexpected accomplishment.Eric's eyes narrowed as he observed the skepticism in the room, realizing that convincing the family of Emily's achievement wasn't going to be easy.Ignoring Emily's attempt to share the news, the family continued their conversation. Frustrated, Emily slammed her fist on the table, silencing them. Holding the documents high, she yelled, "Enermig just agreed to collaborate with the Walter Group, offering us $50 million!"As she passed the documents around, a shocked silence enveloped the room. Wide-eyed, Mr. Walter asked Emily, "How did you manage this?""It was all luck," Emily responded, her expression a mix of relief and amazement.