The introduction was awkward for Bill. He didn't even know how to introduce himself to Jonathan. Coupled with Julie's reaction, she didn't seem happy about his presence. Actually, Bill didn't care much about that either, but it might become a problem in the future."I'm Jonathan Rainer." Unexpectedly the man reached out first. For a while Bill stared at the hand in silence. For the relationship between a son and his biological father, it was really strange to shake hands in such a formal way. Compared to the meeting of children and parents who have been separated for a long time, Bill felt that this introduction was like a business introduction. However, Bill didn't mind too much because he himself also felt a great deal of awkwardness. "Nice to meet you." That was all the answer Bill could come up with. Ryan could only let out a long sigh. He didn't expect such a touching meeting between father and son either. But it was enough to make him feel good.Meanwhile, Jonathan did not as
Ryan looked at Julie with a slight sigh. He understood very well what his daughter-in-law was currently feeling. However, Ryan couldn't just focus on Julie's feelings alone. The future of the Rainer family and RN Group was what mattered now."If you could give me a grandson, then I wouldn't have to bother bringing that illegitimate child here, Julie. I need an heir," Ryan told Julie.Julie's chest seemed to rise and fall irregularly and her breathing was labored. It was obvious that the middle-aged woman was trying her hardest not to shed tears."Why does it have to be a grandson? Why don't you just leave the family and the RN Group to Diana?" asked Julie unhappily. Diana is the child that Julie gave birth to. Unfortunately, after giving birth to Diana, Julie had problems with her womb and could not give birth again."Passing on the position of head of the family to a daughter has never happened in the Rainer family. My ancestors would curse me if I did that," Ryan said.Julie clenche
More than thirty years ago, a scandal shook the Rainer family to its core. At the time, Julie Rainer, the family's daughter-in-law, was pregnant with her first child. She was already in her third trimester when a girl came to the Rainer mansion with a confession that shocked everyone.The girl's name was Bella. She was so young and had such a beautiful face that Julie was envious of her. Bella claimed to be Jonathan's lover and was pregnant with his seed. Bella also said that Jonathan had promised to marry her, but later Jonathan disappeared and could not be contacted, so Bella was desperate to come to the Rainer mansion to find Jonathan's whereabouts.Of course, everyone in the mansion was shocked to hear Bella's confession, especially Julie and Ryan. Julie even fell unconscious and was immediately rushed to the hospital. Meanwhile, Jonathan himself was abroad on business.Bella was immediately secured by Ryan's men. Jonathan was also immediately informed of all the chaos that had oc
"How has your life been?" It was the first sentence Jonathan uttered when he and Bill were in Ryan's office, where a father figure wanted to find out more about the son who had been neglected. There was no expression of curiosity or even regret. His face and body language remained as steadfast as when he first saw Bill some time ago."What do I have to tell you? Nothing interesting other than the suffering I've been feeling," Bill replied.Outdoors, after the back garden, Jeremy took Ryan to meet Jonathan and Bill. Until the man pushing Ryan's wheelchair arrived at the door of the room where Bill and Jonathan were inside."Don't knock," Ryan said, preventing Jeremy when the young man's hand was ready to knock on the door. "Slowly, just open the door a little. I want to know what they're talking about.Without saying much, Jeremy nodded and went about his task. He opened the door slowly, revealing a small gap where the father and son pair who had never known each other were having a s
Bill's burly hands trembled as he took the photo with the red background that Jonathan had given him. Although he never said anything to anyone, he was a child who secretly wanted to know what his parents looked like."Beautiful." That one sentence escaped Bill's lips when he saw the photo of his mother as a young boy. The beautiful blue-eyed woman with wavy hair was the woman who had given birth to him. Deep inside, Bill's heart warmed. There was a feeling that was difficult to express when he saw the woman who had given birth to him for the first time in his life."Yes, you're right. She is indeed beautiful. That beauty made me fall in love with her until I forgot that I was a husband who had a pregnant wife," Jonathan said.When that sentence left Jonathan's lips, there was no expression on his face. Everything was flat and there was no guilt at all.Seeing Jonathan's reaction like that made Bill dislike him even more."Why should I have a bond with someone who has no conscience l
Bill was relieved that Jonathan seemed to be more cooperative than Ryan. If indeed his position in the Rainer family was that important, then this would be a little favorable for him. Inevitably, Jonathan and Ryan would comply with his wishes. With a note, Bill should not be easily intimidated, but the party that should provide intimidation.After that day, Ryan also did not give any instructions to Bill or to other family members. It was probably because the situation in the mansion was not so conducive. Julie also seemed to be still angry about Bill's presence there. Since returning, Julie has not once come out of her room. Even during breakfast, lunch and dinner, Julie only asked the waiter to bring the food to her room. Apparently, this time she really felt angry and disappointed, perhaps even more betrayed than what Jonathan had done to her in the past."Is Julie not going to join us at the table this time?" Ryan asked Jonathan as they ate breakfast together. It had been almost a
In the end, Ryan allowed Bill to return to Zigga Company, but on the condition that Bill keep in touch with the Rainer family even without people knowing. After all, Bill was still a potential heir even though he had not yet been confirmed. It's just that, at this time, Ryan didn't want to be too restrictive and gave Bill a little freedom. On the other hand, Ryan also wanted to give Julie time to accept all this. That's what's best for now, Ryan thought."Can I go back to my apartment today?" asked Bill enthusiastically as Jeremy was about to push Ryan's wheelchair out of the dining room."You can go tomorrow. You still have to eat lunch and dine here today," Ryan said."All right," said Bill. Although he was looking forward to going back to his apartment, he had to hold off until tomorrow.Jeremy pushed Ryan's wheelchair past Bill when Bill called out again."Grandpa!" This time Bill called out to Ryan a little too eagerly, until he became clumsy himself.Ryan motioned for Jeremy to
Julie stopped her footsteps right in front of the bedroom door, the woman who was still beautiful at her age turned around, looking at her husband who was stunned like a fool for hearing her words. There was no pity or compassion, let alone canceling her plans to leave. It was enough that thirty years ago Julie had given in and swallowed her own pain. Now, as the wound slowly healed, the person she trusted, the father-in-law who had always been there for her now brought the source of the wound back, scratching the almost-healed wound once again."Congratulations, Jonathan. The family finally got an heir despite the affair," Julie quipped.Jonathan worked on his eyes, regained his focus and looked at Julie with a look that could not be described in words. What exactly did Julie want to do? Why had she turned into such a mysterious person? However, for now Jonathan chose to put aside his suspicion of Julie. Because, now all Jonathan needed to do was persuade his wife not to leave becau