"What?!" Tony shouted in surprise.His outburst caught the attention of the guests at the party, diverting their attention towards the commotion. Realizing his reaction, Tony quickly composed himself, transforming his shock into a pleasant surprise."Well, you came!" he exclaimed joyously."Of course, I would come. It's my brother's birthday, after all. Why wouldn't I be here?" Will replied."Of course, you can be here. Mother has been waiting for you," Tony said, masking his true emotions behind a facade of happiness.Tony was no fool. As a businessman, he understood the importance of playing his cards right, even if he wasn't the most astute in matters of business and leisure. He knew that he had to pretend to be genuinely happy to see his brother."Finally, you're here. I was beginning to wonder if you would be absent again this time," Grandma said, not expecting much from her son.Tony smirked inwardly, feeling satisfied with the way his mother was speaking to his elder brother. He
All the guests in attendance were well aware of the fierce competition between the Thompsons and the Carters. It was a widely known rivalry that extended beyond the families themselves, reaching even the general public.As a result, the guests at the birthday party were eagerly anticipating the nature of the gift Lisa had brought for the Thompsons' grandmother. Would it be something extravagant that would humble the Thompsons and demonstrate the Carters' immense wealth? Or would it be something underwhelming, unworthy of discussion?Both the guests and the Thompsons themselves were filled with curiosity, wondering what Lisa had in store.Lisa, on the other hand, relished in the anticipation and attention she was receiving. This was precisely what she had hoped for—to capture the spotlight among the attendees.With a deliberate pace, Lisa began to open the small box she held, revealing its contents. The room fell silent as everyone held their breath, waiting to catch a glimpse of what l
The guests present were left speechless, shocked beyond words. The atmosphere became filled with noise as murmurs and gasps filled the air. This was not the expected turn of events. The captivating show had taken an unexpected and disturbing twist.Cecilia couldn't contain her emotions and let out a scream, her hand instinctively covering her mouth while tears threatened to spill from her eyes. When Tony looked at his wife, he saw the same look of shock and disbelief mirrored on her face. His own brother and wife had played a cruel joke on him.He glanced at his brother, then at his wife, hoping it was all just a terrible dream. If it was, he never wanted to sleep again.Grandma appeared pale and shaken, her hands trembling visibly. Tony grew even more concerned when he witnessed the trembling. "Mother," he cried out, deeply affected by the change he saw in her.Emma's initial shock quickly transformed into anger. As she observed the smug expression on Lisa's face, she understood why s
The butler's face was filled with shock as he held a parcel meant for his young master. Attached to the gift was a message that caused his expression to freeze in disbelief.Tony, sensing the seriousness in the butler's demeanor, inquired, "What is it? What's going on?"The butler, still unable to find his voice, extended his trembling hand, offering the parcel to Tony. Tony took it, and as he read the message, his own face mirrored the shock he saw in the butler's eyes. Completely engrossed in the message, he failed to register his mother's inquiry about its contents or the presence of the others around him.Emma reached out and took the message from her father, feeling a numbing sensation in her fingers as she read the words. Cecilia, too, caught sight of the message and nearly collapsed under the weight of its contents.Confusion spread across Grandma's face as she observed their reactions, desperately seeking an explanation for the commotion caused by the parcel. Will, upon receivi
Days passed after the birthday celebration, and Grandma remained hospitalized, unable to come to terms with the fact that her beloved grandchild had died in her own home. The shock had taken a toll on her already weakened heart, leading to her immediate hospitalization. This left Tony with no choice but to focus his attention on his ailing mother, leaving him with little time to grieve for his son's illness.Cecilia, on the other hand, faced her own troubles as news of her scandal broke out to the public. She was placed under house arrest, forbidden from visiting her sick mother-in-law in the hospital. Tony's attitude towards her had drastically changed, and he no longer cared about her as he once did. He would leave the house and return late at night, openly displaying his disgust towards her. He no longer bothered to hide the fact that he had a mistress, often calling her affectionate names in front of Cecilia, intensifying her regret for seeking Will's help and being the one whose a
"Grandpa, I thought I was here for a holiday. How can you expect me to go and meet with some director from a crumbling company?" a distant voice argued. "I won't go to a company that won't bring any benefit to us. I only pursue the best opportunities, not some company on the brink of bankruptcy," she added before abruptly ending the call. How could her grandfather even suggest such a thing to her? She was the CEO of a successful business and now she was being asked to deal with this failing company. She had witnessed firsthand how the Thompson family's company had declined after their dirty dealings were exposed to the public. She wanted nothing to do with them, whether her grandfather had already scheduled an appointment with their director or not. She would rather engage in business deals with the Carters, who had consistently demonstrated competence in their work, unlike these wolves in sheep's clothing. Bella entered the room and saw an agitated Anna pacing back and forth. What
Time passed, and the moment arrived for Anna to attend the appointment. As she prepared herself, she had no idea what to expect since she had been against this meeting from the beginning. However, the desire to uncover the truth she had yearned for years pushed her to proceed with it. As she stepped out, she noticed Bella setting the table for breakfast. Bella continued setting the table without acknowledging Anna's presence. It was clear that she was pretending not to notice her. Anna sat down and began eating, and surprisingly, Bella joined her without uttering a word. Anna observed her unusually silent friend, who was usually talkative even during meals. Today, however, she remained quiet, and it seemed she was angry at Anna. Anna pretended not to notice Bella's unusual behavior and continued eating. But after a few minutes, she couldn't let it go on without addressing the issue. "Okay, tell me what's bothering you," Anna said, placing her spoon down and looking at Bella. To her
Nagid was just as confused as Anna about why she was there. They both stared at each other, unable to believe their eyes. Suddenly, Anna remembered seeing a familiar figure earlier, realizing it wasn't a figment of her imagination. He was real, and he was here. But why was he on the same floor? Anna couldn't comprehend it. "Welcome, boss. The CEO of Purity Company in Europe is here for the appointment," the secretary explained, bringing them back from their intense gaze. Anna was shocked to realize that she was supposed to have a meeting with him. How was she going to manage a meeting without getting angry? However, she couldn't just leave. She had to go through with it to uncover what she wanted to know from her grandfather. "Take a deep breath, Anna. It's just an appointment, nothing more, nothing less. Get this done and leave," she reassured herself silently. Nagid also looked surprised to see Anna as the CEO. How did this happen? He decided to treat this as a meeting between