"Let them in, Madam Baresi," Eric said.After a while, Felicia brought a woman. Eric and Sylvia recognized her. It was Jessica, the one who had visited the Williams in Salt City."Have you had breakfast?" Sylvia asked. "If not, come and join us. Madam Baresi just prepared it."Jessica smiled faintly. "Thanks, but I've already eaten."Sylvia nodded and quietly sat down for breakfast. Eric occasionally shared tasty morsels with Sylvia. Jessica observed in silence without saying much.After breakfast, Eric approached Jessica. "Is someone in your family unwell?"Although Jessica and her family had attended Orion's funeral in the past few days, she had not spoken much with Eric. Even now, Eric did not know much about Jessica's identity. However, he did not really care about those he was not interested in.He could not see any signs of illness from Jessica's healthy appearance. It was likely that someone in her family was sick.Jessica smiled and said, "It's not my family. It's me."
Jessica stomped her foot in frustration as Eric vanished on the second floor. She believed she outclassed Sylvia, be it in her background or beauty. She believed that Sylvia's face would only repel people.Realizing she might have stirred up trouble, Jessica left the villa. She noticed the water tank near the entrance. The yard boasted some flowers and plants, and the tank served to avert water shortages.Approaching the tank, Jessica gazed inside. It held only her reflection, making her realize something suddenly. She exclaimed angrily, "Eric! You bastard!"At that point, she would be foolish not to understand Eric's insinuation. He hadn't asked her to look in a mirror but to check the water tank. Wasn't he implying her inferiority to Sylvia?-Meanwhile, on the second floor.Sylvia had just finished making the bed. Spotting Eric, she remarked, "Why did you rush up here instead of helping a beautiful lady? You're not needed anyway."By the way, what illness does Ms. Watson have
Eric and Sylvia awoke this morning feeling a bit nervous. It marked the ninth Blossom Needling session, which held the promise of potentially eliminating the scars on Sylvia's face.Grace, Alexander, and a few other relatives arrived early in the morning. They were genuinely concerned about the procedure, driven solely by their care for Sylvia.Grace looked at Eric with concern and asked, "Eric, everything will be fine, right?"Eric nodded and commenced the treatment. Each needle brought forth excruciating pain for Sylvia, but she endured it, maintaining a determined gaze fixed upon Eric.Eric took a deep breath, reminding himself that his primary motive for becoming Orion's apprentice was to cure Sylvia's scars. He firmly believed in the treatment's success.He calmed his emotions and delicately inserted each needle. As the final needle was placed, everyone's eyes remained fixed on Sylvia's cheek, awaiting a miracle.Eric remained seated, outwardly composed but inwardly anxious.
Sylvia rushed into Eric's arms, crying. She had come to terms with the fact her face could never be restored. But when the scars vanished, tears of joy streamed down her cheeks, and suddenly, everything looked beautiful.They embraced each other for a long time.Alexander glanced at Grace and sighed softly. He felt Eric's destiny differed from his mother's. Fortunately, Grace had Alexander to protect her, while Eric proved highly capable.Eric gently wiped away Sylvia's tears. In the end, he fulfilled his promise to her.-King City was livelier than Salt City. After a few days there, they bid farewell to Grace and returned to Salt City. Grace had played a significant role in Sylvia's healing, yet their home was in Salt City, and they preferred it.Sylvia and Eric kept their return a surprise to the Williams.In the evening, they arrived at the Williams residence.The Williams were having dinner, with Connor also present.Amelia missed Sylvia the most and remarked, "I wonder w
Everything was on the right track. Eric didn't really care about his appearance.Amelia sighed and asked, "If you can cure Vee, why not yourself?"All eyes turned to Eric. While all the scars on Sylvia's face had vanished, Eric still bore numerous scars. He grinned and explained, "It's quite challenging, given the precision required."A collective sigh filled the room."Don't worry." Eric chuckled, "I'm a guy. I don't really mind my looks. Even if I can't heal myself, it's okay. As long as Sylvia doesn't leave me."Although his words carried a hint of playfulness, Amelia felt a twinge of discomfort. She declared, "If she ever dares to leave you, I'll disown her. I mean it!""Mom…" Sylvia protested, "I'm not that kind of woman…"Eric laughed, understanding that Amelia was joking. He had no intention of leaving Sylvia, and he was sure she felt the same way.Sylvester chimed in. "Now that your scars have healed, it's time to take back your CEO position. The company's recent perfor
The Innova Group was steadily progressing in the right direction. After some conversation, Sylvia and Elly came downstairs.After days of treatment, Melinda's illness had fully recovered, and she no longer needed daily medication. This meant they didn't have to spend a fortune each month on her medicine.Eric briefly considered branching into pharmaceuticals but quickly dismissed the idea. They needed to focus on their current endeavors.Leaving the nail salon, the two visited the orphanage. Several months had passed since Sylvia's last visit, and the children had missed her greatly.Although she had sent plenty of toys and treats, she hadn't visited in person. She loved the kids, and they loved her back. When they saw Sylvia, they cheered and rejoiced because she brought them many tasty treats.She played with the children, and laughter filled the air.Eric smiled. He knew Sylvia adored children, but sadly...As he lost himself in thought, a little girl ran over and gave him a
Eric said, "Andy doesn't understand any of this either, but he still managed to build the company. There are people who understand how all of this works, and you just need to oversee the company's operations."As the Innova Group grew larger, Andy also felt overwhelmed. After all, he had come from being an employee, and for their company to succeed, experienced individuals were needed.Eric added, "Moreover, this matter is not urgent. Let's see how it runs first."Eric didn't dare to guarantee unconfirmed matters. They had set up several test lines, with three of them having their firewalls. The rest were products from international giants with years of profound experience.Andy also arrived and felt somewhat excited. The transition from Innova Tech to the Innova Group marked an important phase for the company. If their first product succeeded, the future path would undoubtedly be much smoother.He and Eric believed some challenges might be ahead, but they were confident in the In
After discussing work, Eric and Andy shifted the conversation to their personal lives.Eric asked, "How's it going between you and my sister?"Andy chuckled. "Very well! Setting aside everything else, I'm now the one sending the kids in the morning. That's a significant improvement!"Andy was clearly quite content, thinking things were going well with Elly. As she had moved on from her previous failed marriage, she seemed more likely to accept him now. Plus, with his own company, he was no longer inferior to Craig as he once was.Sylvia chimed in. "Andy, have you ever thought about the future? Elly is older than you. When the Innova Group reaches its peak, your value will also rise. By then, Elly will be a middle-aged woman with two kids while you'll be in your prime. Will you still be interested in her at that time?"Before Andy could respond, Sylvia interrupted, "These are the challenges you'll face in the future. Besides, has your family given their consent? After all, Elly has