"W-what did you say? Didn't I mishear? I mean, he's rewarding you with his subsidiary that starts inaugurating tomorrow? Are you getting crazy? A company as big as US Foods worth three hundred million dollars became yours overnight?"It wasn't only Jill who was shocked to death, Camellia also blinked so fast that she had to hold her breath for a long time. "Th-three hundred million dollars? How could he give up that much money for you for nothing, Arthur?"Arthur smiled triumphantly. He nodded his head slowly as he looked up, gazing at the ceiling of Jill's equally luxurious residence. "I originally only asked her to acquire JF Travel so that I could survive. And to make me an investor in the new project that Reynolds Industries was creating so that I would also have a stake. But apparently, Shannon refused."Hearing Arthur's explanation, Jill shook her head slowly. She blinked rapidly and leaned in quickly. "Wait! Reynolds' new project? Shannon refused? H

"How is that possible? Pete didn't say anything about this."Aland's surprise at the news that had just been revealed made Shannon nod in understanding. Even she herself had only learnt about the truth from an overheard conversation.He was so shocked that Aland, who was driving a car, slowed down and had to pull over to calm his mind."At first I didn't believe it either, Aland. But when I remember how enthusiastic Mum was about making Arthur the main owner of JF Groups for a long time, and how yesterday Mum's words that echoed during Arthur's death were heard, it all makes sense."Aland closed his eyes. He looked up and leaned his head. No wonder Jill was so adamant about all of JF's wealth going to Arthur that she had to kill him."I wonder. Was Arthur's abandonment of me also provoked by Jill? She went too far if Arthur's behaviour back then was really because of Jill's words."Shannon took Aland's hand in hers and looked at

The clock was still pointing to eight in the evening when Shannon and Aland walked into their room on the second floor. Shannon let out a long sigh and flopped onto the bed with her head spinning. She chuckled in annoyance, then looked up at the ceiling in resignation."You saw it, didn't you? They really humiliated us. I can't believe it, but they never think properly, Aland. All they can think just about is how they can surpass us."Aland smiled softly as he looked at his watch. He loosened his tie before taking off his elegant shirt."You saw it too, didn't you? I can still turn it around, Shannon. There were more than a dozen journalists there. They must have made our statement under the headline. Isn't our well-being more important than anything else?"Shannon twisted her head. She frowned and began to rest her head on her right hand while tilting to the right, watching her husband, who was changing his clothes. "How did you get that evidence

Together with Aland, Shannon, and Camellia, Jill arrived just before the inauguration ceremony began. Helped by Aland, who carried his mother-in-law out of the car and into a wheelchair, Jill still wore a beaming smile in front of the journalists and reporters who came from various media outlets.Assisted by Lia, who pushed the impromptu wheelchair she had bought on the way, Jill spoke up when one journalist asked how she was doing. "No, please don't worry. I just feel dizzy. There's nothing wrong with me. Maybe after this inauguration event, I can rest as much as possible for the sake of my health."Behind Jill, Shannon and Aland, who were about to enter the US Foods area, were not spared by the media. Especially about the statement that was being talked about by many articles from several mass media outlets."Can you please say something about your statement last night, Mr Fischer? Are you sure Reynolds Industries sends five per cent of its profits to so

"What if it's Arthur, Aland?"Aland, who was busy monitoring his work from the hospital room where Pete was being treated, let out a long sigh. He knew that Arthur's statement was something to be wary of. But even Pete himself admitted that he collapsed on the road because he was no longer as active as before. Even the doctor had asked him to encourage Pete to be more active."No, Shannon. He can't possibly be thinking about Pete when he's busy with the grand opening of the first US Foods building. He'll be more preoccupied with image than thinking of ways to get revenge."Shannon had returned to her room at Reynolds Industries two hours earlier, escorted by Aland, after confirming that Pete was fine. Nevertheless, she felt anxious about Pete's safety, which might be in grave danger."I heard it myself, Aland. He whispered to Lia that he would make you go back alone for daring to interrupt his special inauguration. Mum agreed to it, too, as if she