"We'll see. Who will win this game for now?" Jill pressed the enter button on her laptop, trying to post a clarification about Shannon and Arthur's relationship, not going down the aisle. She smiled, especially when she imagined some of the social sanctions that Tom Cobb would receive after his controversial statement surfaced. "Not only will he be sacked from JF Groups. But he will also get the worst attacks from many parties who will try to protect Shannon. Then, JF Groups will be in my hands. And Arthur, I can get rid of him as soon as he is no longer useful in my life." As she continued to smile, Jill closed her eyes tightly. She listened to the music that accompanied the victory that was in sight. Unfortunately, she frowned in surprise when she heard hurried steps coming from outside. Annoyed, he turned up the speakers even more. Once again, she absorbed every note of the victory song that was a

"Enough!" Smith's right hand pounded on the table, while the other hand grabbed the files that should have been handed out in peace. "I didn't come here to see this. Arthur, anyway. Tom and I only met once. He only came to visit me in the hospital. After and before that, we never met in person. But to be honest, even though we've only met, I can already deduce how Tom has been behaving all this time." Arthur got up and laughed. He reached for his file on the table as he showed it to Smith and grinned. "You're good at judging now? Just because he visited you in the hospital doesn't mean you can judge him easily, right?" "Never mind, Arthur. Can't you just not make a big deal out of this?" Arthur glanced at Tom, who was trying to keep him calm. But he refused. He ruffled his feathers as he chuckled. "Because it's in your favour, isn't it? What if he judges me better than you? We've known each other for

"Don't mess with me, Shannon! What do you really want? You're unilaterally breaking up with Arthur and suddenly trying to throw your own engagement party with Tom? Stop being a foolish one! He's not the right person for you!" Shannon looked down in silence. She hadn't even eaten half of her dinner when she tried to make a wish. Meanwhile, on the other side of the table, Camellia seemed to be eating quietly. Her eyes glanced sharply at Shannon, who had not reacted to her mum's rejection. Jill threw her fork on the table with a bang. She had lost her appetite. "Haven't I told you over and over again? If not marrying Arthur, you should marry a man who will benefit Reynolds industries. So please don't even think about your own feelings! Think about the feelings of those of us who have encouraged you to do everything on your own to help me take control of your dad's company." Shannon remained silent. She

Jill paced back and forth in her room. Several times, she called her messenger just to make sure. Unfortunately, her calls went unanswered. In the living room, Jill continued to fidget. Her teeth wouldn't stop biting the tip of her thumbnail, which was still trembling. She looked at the elegant-looking digital clock on the wall. It had been an hour. But she hadn't heard anything yet. Jill's phone rang loudly, breaking the silence of the night in the grand Reynolds residence. Quickly, Jill picked up the toast. Unfortunately, it wasn't the call she had been waiting for. "What's up, Mrs Reynolds? Sorry I was in my room earlier," Arthur greeted from the other end. Jill let out a long breath. She closed her eyes, then pressed her temples slowly. "Forget it, Arthur. I'm waiting for a call from someone else. So don't bother me again after this." Jill had almost disconnected the call whe

Jill and Arthur turned their heads when they heard someone approaching. Both of them clamped their mouths shut with their hearts pounding. "Mum, are you awake? Why are you two looking so awkward?" Arthur shook his head and stood up from his chair. "No-nothing. How was the operation? Did it go well?" Jill sat up slowly. She tried again to remove the IV from her wrist. "Tell me, Shannon. What's wrong?" Shannon shook her head slowly, then pulled Jill's hand away to force the IV from the vein. "You can carry the IV pole, mum. Both you and Camellia need extra care. You're exhausted, shocked, and have high blood pressure. So please, don't push yourself." Jill gave Shannon's hand a quick squeeze as she lost patience. She grabbed the IV pole and glanced at Shannon sharply. "You satisfied? Now tell me, how about Camellia's condition?" "The operation went well, mum." S