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
"Why should I believe you? I'm still working here as a director, and I don't have a company of my own. How can I trust what you're saying?" Nagid's question surprised anyone present, but he was not easily swayed by sweet words from someone he barely knew, someone trying to make him think she trusted him. He had been through a lot in the past and couldn't believe such a turn of events. Anna looked at him, puzzled. Anyone else would have agreed without hesitation, but Nagid's reaction was surprising. He was so smart that it caught her off guard. Others would have jumped at the opportunity, but he couldn't be swayed by mere words. "I do admire your intelligence and how alert you are, Mr. Nagid. Your words show your competence. I wouldn't be surprised to see you become the most successful man ever. But I want you to consider what I've said. Take some time to think about it. I hope the answer will be positive," Anna replied, hoping to convince him. Her answer stunned him. Was this the sa
Anna returned home in a fist when Bella noticed her and wondered what had happened to her at the meeting to provoke such a reaction. Without uttering a word to Bella, Anna proceeded straight to her room and locked the door. Just as she locked it, her grandfather called her. "Please don't tell me you had someone following me," she asked her grandfather. "No, I just had a feeling that your meeting would be over by now," her grandpa replied. Anna felt like crying and confiding in her grandfather about everything that had happened at Nagid's office. However, as someone who had spent years in the military, she felt the need to maintain a façade of strength and keep her emotions in check. How could she explain her tears? Should she reveal that Nagid was married, or that Emma was Nagid's wife? It was all too complicated. Deciding to put it all behind her, Anna chose to forget about her emotions and why she had reacted so strongly to the encounter with Emma and Nagid. "Grandpa, I'm done wi