"If Kenneth has been exposed, things will get more complicated." Javier's face darkened as he asked, "You showed up in front of him?"He thought Kenneth, as the eldest son of the Pettersons, should have known better—when to act and when not to.Chase shook his head and explained, "Mr. Hernandez, it was only me who went. I had an encounter with Eric, but Mr. Petterson didn't go, and they didn't see him."Javier frowned and asked, "Then how—"Chase interrupted, "We don't know for sure. It's hard not to be noticed with advanced surveillance technology everywhere nowadays."Javier was at a loss for words. He sighed and said, "For the time being, don't go back to Salt City. You should all stay at the villa and not roam around. We'll make arrangements once the situation calms down."This unexpected situation disrupted Javier's plans. He hadn't anticipated that Kenneth's visit to Salt City would almost expose him. Under Eric's vigilant watch, Kenneth's chances of success were nearly imp
Eric always brought Sylvia with him to work. The Innova Group was continuously expanding. After changing its name to the Innova Group, the company also relocated its offices. At this point, all the key figures at the Innova Group knew that Sylvia would eventually join the group.On the other hand, Andy was growing impatient."Eric, when will you let Sylvia take over to free me up?" he asked, rubbing his hands together.Sylvia had excellent suggestions, but Andy found it challenging to implement them. Although he could hire someone for the work, Andy didn't fully trust outsiders. After all, family was different from outsiders. In his eyes, he already considered himself part of Eric's family due to his relationship with Elly."Why are you in such a hurry? Sylvia hasn't had enough rest yet," Eric replied.Andy looked frustrated upon hearing that. "Eric, Sylvia, don't you want to see me happy? The house is almost renovated. Now I need a wife!"He chuckled and added, "I secretly added
Henry suddenly realized that Alexander and Grace, who had come that day, were his in-laws. One was already an in-law, and the other was soon to be. This was indeed a fortunate turn of events.Amelia said, "Victoria, Grace, since you're here in Salt City, why not extend your stay and enjoy your time?"Alexander chuckled. "Our girl doesn't want to leave Salt City. If she's not eager to return, we'll have to spend more time here."It was a common belief that a married woman would leave her family to join her husband's. Alexander understood this principle and wanted both families to handle this matter together. He was quite pleased with Sylvester and the others.Aside from Grace, Alexander and Victoria were visiting Salt City for the first time. They engaged in conversation with Henry while Sylvia consulted Grace about the Innova Group. With the change in leadership on the agenda, it was time to start implementing it.Listening to Sylvia's thoughts, Grace nodded and said, "Very good.
Eric had to step into the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a specific focus on technological advancements in related areas. Andy's workload had significantly reduced as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), evident in his more relaxed demeanor.Once all matters were resolved, Sylvia went into overdrive. She and her accompanying assistant worked overtime to chart the Innova Group's future and its path to rapid growth.Regardless of how late it got, Eric patiently waited for Sylvia to finish work before heading home together. Sylvia's leadership had injected new vitality into the Innova Group.-At King City.The Innova Group had become a renowned company with its products entering the market to positive reviews. Even three international giants had purchased the Innova Group equipment for in-depth research.The change in the Innova Group's leadership didn't go unnoticed, reaching the Hernandez family's ears. For Sylvia, this was her debut in the public eye.Javier remarke
A few days later, Kenneth felt fully prepared and visited the Montgomerys to find Grace.However, Grace and the others had just returned from Salt City after spending a lot of time there. Although the wedding date for Seraphine and Sylvester was not confirmed yet, they had strengthened the bond between the two families.When Kenneth showed up, he looked exactly like Eric, with no noticeable differences. Even his behavior and mannerisms were strikingly similar to Eric's.Unfortunately, Grace and Alexander couldn't be fooled. They had returned from Salt City just a few days ago and knew that the Innova Group was very busy, about to launch their new products.This wasn't the right time for Eric to visit. Besides, there was Sylvia. Every time Eric came to the Montgomerys, Sylvia would accompany him. Even though Kenneth looked just like Eric, Grace noticed too many differences.Impersonating someone in this era was no easy task. Nonetheless, Grace pretended not to see through the decep
Alexander said, "Considering his actions, Javier has most likely orchestrated this. What could his ultimate goal be?"Alexander couldn't fathom why Javier would do this. What could be gained from having someone impersonate Eric? Was it solely to halt the business war between the Montgomerys and the Hernandezes?In his view, there were several ways to end the business war without resorting to such a foolish plan if that was indeed Javier's sole purpose.Grace pondered and then suggested, "Alex, what if Javier's intention is for that person to completely replace Eric?"Alexander's expression changed. It wasn't entirely out of the realm of possibility. He could only conclude that Javier was taking extreme measures."If that's the case... Isn't Eric in danger?" Alexander expressed his concern.After all, it was clear that Eric would likely have to be eliminated for someone to take his place.Grace nodded. "I've already considered that, so I've sent Vince and Matthew back to Salt Cit
The Bikmans were not wealthy. They lived in a newly built two-story house in the village, which was considered better than most local homes.Andy hailed from a rural background and maintained a simple and humble demeanor. His parents were aware of Andy's visit and had been busy preparing lunch since early morning.Around 10:00 a.m., an Audi A6 and a Mercedes-Benz parked in front of the Bikmans' yard, attracting the attention of many villagers.Typically, the villagers would discuss Andy's success, mentioning that he had made a name for himself by owning a big company in the provincial city."Dad, Mom." Andy assisted Elly with the luggage.Eric and Sylvia had also brought numerous gifts for them.Colin Bikman and Lily Turner hurried over to help. "You're here now. Why did you buy so much? No need for extravagance! We can't spend money recklessly!"The elderly couple was careful with their finances.Eric and Sylvia politely greeted them and entered their house.Colin brewed tea
Elly sighed and glanced at Andy. The elderly couple's reactions, especially Lily's words, matched Elly's expectations.Andy had anticipated this as well. "Dad, Mom, times have changed, and who we marry doesn't matter that much. Besides, Elly is pretty good."Let's not even consider other factors. She can significantly help in my career. Moreover, there's something I've been hesitant to tell you. In fact, I've been married and divorced."Lily and Colin were both taken aback."When did this happen? Why haven't we heard about it until now?" Colin asked.Andy sighed. "This happened before we founded our company. I had planned to introduce her to you, but she thought I was too poor. We got married, but the marriage didn't last long because I couldn't earn much."He adapted Eric's story and made it his own, putting in a lot of effort to persuade his parents. Colin took another sip of wine and remained silent. Lily, however, had teary eyes and appeared somber. During the latter part o