Travis smiled at what Joanna said and he replied, "Be patient, I'll definitely help you get ten percent of the company shares and the position of general manager."Joanna said with her eyes sparkling. "Really? And I also need the subsidiary company in City North. I want it back. Can you make that happen?"Travis nodded. "Of course. Madame Emma will have no choice at all."Seeing Travis being endowed with intellect and confidence in handling matters, the gloominess that has lingered inside Joanna started to slowly dissipate.She smiled and looked away, still finding it unbelievable that she was about to go back to her comfort life – all thanks to Travis.All the good news she has received for the day alone calmed her completely. It was like a heavy burden was lifted off her.Swiftly, they arrived at the hospital.However, Travis seems to have judged wrongly.Alison and her father did not come to apologize genuinely. As Joanna and Travis arrived at the ward, they could hear James' arrog
Madame Emma frowned and interrogated, "James, Alison, have you apologized like I told you to and reinstated the family?"Alison nodded and said, "We did. Daddy and I had apologized sincerely and even almost kneeled before them, but they're been so arrogant! They refused to let us off the hook!"Madame Emma looked at Joanna and then at Travis. She placed her hand on her forehead exhaustedly, wondering what was wrong with her son and his daughter.Do they not care about the family's problems and status? And here, once again, Alison was lying just like she lied in the past about Joanna and now she expects her to believe? Even in the past, she knew Alison and her father were lying, she wanted Alice and her daughters out of her house because she never approved of Alice to the family.Well, like father, like daughter, right?She looked at James and –SLAP!James was shocked as his mother's hand landed on his face."Bastard!" She screamed at him. "You're supposed to be the adult around here
Madame Alice left the hospital leaving only Joanna and Travis sitting on separate chairs in front of their daughter's bed.Joanna sighed for the umpteenth time, it became so obvious that she was in deep thought. She shook her head with a scoff escaping her, "I still can't believe this is really happening. I still feel like I'm dreaming."Travis lowered his gaze and looked at her. "Well, it's not. Except we are both dreaming the same thing which is not possible, right?"Joanna nodded in agreement. "Indeed, it's not possible. You amazed me today, to be honest, Travis. I feel like everything wouldn't have happened because of you.""Well, I owe you, right?""I should probably just take it as your obligation. You're lucky you didn't turn out completely useless." She said, shaking her head. "I'm the one who's gonna pay for all the debts anyway. This VIP ward, money for the bone marrow, and the hospital bills."Travis sighed and looked away from her. "Whether you believe it or not, you won'
Travis stood up and walked out of the room in shock and he asked quietly, "How the hell do you get my number?""I have my ways, Travis. Anyways, news went around like wildfire that you've signed the succession contract, is that right?" Bianca asked."And what's that to you?" Travis questioned."I thought you left and you're never coming back. You should have just stayed lost and stayed to your principles that you're never coming back or taking your inheritance. I thought that was the plan."Travis shrugged. "Well, plans have changed. I never even needed to sign a succession contract before I took what belongs to me. It was all mine from the beginning."The line was quiet for a while then Bianca sighed. "Wow, is that so? You're no longer angry at your father?! You should have just stayed angry instead of coming back and ruining everything. I thought you didn't want it." Travis hung the call up in anger, his teeth gritted and his fists tightened. He couldn't believe that the overall la
Joanna was confused at the mockery oozing out of Alison had William. She could tell something was wrong and it scared her.Then Alison answered, "I'm just laughing someone avaricious who overrates her own abilities."Matthew also let out a laugh. "You are just a bunch of kids. Do you really think that Bloom Constructions will transfer seventy percent of the subsidiary company shares in City North to you? You think we're that stupid? Gosh, you're too naive. Keep on dreaming!""What?!" Joanna exclaimed in shock. "This contract is fake?"Madame Emma cackled, finding it funny. "Of course it's fake. The Bloom family doesn't need ungrateful people like you! Joanna, you're too ambitious. How dare you try to dominate the subsidiary company in City North?! You were just running that malodorous mouth of yours! You have no qualifications to take what belongs to me, who gave you that courage? Is it trash you call a husband?! You know what, just get out! You're no longer needed!"Joanna was on the
Everyone wasn't sure they heard right."He signed the contract?""The useless son of a bitch signed the contract?""How could he of all people have such power?"Travis sighed, getting fed up with how they were wasting too much time. He looked at his watch and announced, "Five minutes is far gone! I'm not sure you guys are taking things really seriously. Also, I could sign this and you can't because I know Mr. Pattinson and he owes me a favor."Alison once again immediately started yelling, "There's no way! Stop trying to bluff your way out of this! How can you – a joker and a loser – sign something as important as that?! You're a nobody. A cheap bastard who only eats out of the hands of Joanna. You're no better than a street rat! You would have been starved to death ages ago if you hadn't met Joanna! You're overestimating your worth!"Travis's cold gaze landed on Alison but before he could act –SLAP!Joanna threw a slap at Alison's face with a daring expression. "You just keep runnin
Sharon had heard the news from around the company as well. She scurried to the window to see it herself, her heart rising at every step she took. However, Joanna and Travis had already entered the building. Something didn't sit right with her and her heart standing pounding nervously.She remembered that Alison hadn't been to work since yesterday and she hasn't received any calls from her as well. She was feeling extremely uneasy.She was especially anxious cause she has a lot of loans to pay and has an entire family to take care of.Cold sweat trickled down her forehead as she thought of what to do.She tried calling Alison's phone but it kept going to voicemail. "Why the hell isn't she picking?!" She lamented after trying numerous times.Beep… "Hi, you've reached Alison Bloom. If I'm unavailable then I'm too busy to take your call right now, you can just leave a message if it is urgent and I'll get back to you as soon as possible. If this is too urgent, please send me a text message
A week later, it was a new day.Travis woke up early in the morning, feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead. He tiptoed out of the bedroom so as not to wake his wife Joanna and their daughter Maya, who were still fast asleep. He went to the kitchen and started preparing breakfast for the family.He put on some music, humming along to the tunes as he diced up vegetables for an omelet. The smell of sizzling bacon filled the kitchen, and soon the aroma of fresh coffee joined in. He poured himself a cup and took a sip, feeling the warmth spread through his body.As the omelet cooked, Travis set the table with plates, silverware, and napkins. He arranged a vase of fresh flowers in the center of the table, a small touch that he knew would make Joanna smile when she saw it.Being back home, all he just wanted was to put them back on good terms.Finally, the breakfast was ready, and Travis went back to the bedroom to wake his wife and daughter. He gently nudged Joanna, whispering in he