After leaving the registry building, Joana didn't want to go straight home. She drove Bill to a place that turned out to be an amusement park."Are you serious about coming here?" Bill asked with some surprise."Yes. You remember when we were kids, we often wanted to go to amusement parks, but we never did." Joana said.Bill was silent for a moment. Memories of their childhood in the orphanage flashed through his head, like a movie playing back."But weren't you adopted by a well-established family after that? There's no way your foster parents never took you to an amusement park, right?" Bill asked."Of course they did. But it would have been different without you," Joana said."You speak as if I were your soul mate, Jo." Bill said.A crunchy laugh immediately came out of Joana's mouth."That's true, too. People who hear it can misunderstand." Joana confirmed with a chuckle. "Never mind, let's go and have fun!"Joana got out of the car excitedly. Bill couldn't help but follow his fri
Bill and Joana's walk that day ended with them having dinner together at a simple roadside restaurant. This time, they both ate a Chinese dish, soup dumplings with special spices."That was really fun. Before, I thought my week-long leave would be very boring, but luckily I met you. Thanks to you, I got to do a lot of interesting things," Joana said as she munched on her dumplings."Is coming to the registry office also on that list of interesting things?" asked Bill."Hahaha... it could be." Joana replied casually."Didn't you say you were going to tell me about your life after adoption? I'd like to know why you never showed up at the orphanage once, when you promised me and the caretaker that you'd visit often."Joana paused for a moment, then quickly finished her food in silence. Bill who saw the change in his friend's face became a little uncomfortable. He felt like he had said the wrong thing."Finish your food first. Before I tell you, I want to take you somewhere." Joana finall
"I don't think I can live in your apartment anymore, Jo. I've caused you too much trouble." That night Bill expressed his desire to move out of Joana's apartment.It had been almost a month since Bill joined Zigga Company. He had learned so much. Joana had even trusted him to be in charge of the planning department. It felt very uncomfortable to continue living with his friend. Especially since they were of different genders."I don't feel inconvenienced, though. Let's just say we're housemates." Joana responded casually."I still have to find another place to live." Bill insisted."Why, you're not comfortable living with me?" Joana asked."It's not like that. I'm perfectly comfortable living here. I don't have to think about rent, electricity bills, water bills. I don't even have to think about spending money.""What did you say? Why do I feel used?" Joana gave Bill an annoyed glance.Bill responded with a light laugh. He deliberately said that so Joana wouldn't hold back any longer.
This weekend Bill didn't accept Lee's invitation to go somewhere because he had his own plans. He also wondered why one of his coworkers always asked to be accompanied by him if he wanted to go out. Ronie said that Lee had a trauma of traveling because he had been attacked suddenly while visiting a relative. Maybe Lee feels safe when accompanied by Bill because Bill is quite big and tall, so Lee's subconscious says Bill can protect him.Bill wanted to move out of Joana's apartment as soon as possible, which was why he had taken the time off to renovate the room on the roof of Zigga's dormitory. He had arrived early in the morning with some carpentry tools. He also bought a few cans of paint to make the roof look brighter."Hi, Bill." Ginna appeared and greeted Bill who was scanning his surroundings."Oh, hi." Bill said."I heard you said you wanted to live here. Is that true?" Ginna asked as she sat down on a worn-out bench."Yeah. I don't have enough money to rent a comfortable place,
Thanks to Ginna's help, Bill was able to finish his work on time. The roof of the previously abandoned dormitory building now looks cozy. The former warehouse room there has also been turned into a very livable place. Even the place was now very suitable as a gathering place."Thank you very much, Ginna." Bill thanked her sincerely as he was about to return to Joana's apartment. He needed to pack and shop for a few things to bring to his new home."You're welcome." Ginna replied as she took one more look at the results of their hard work today."If I don't get your help I won't be able to finish it before nightfall," Bill said again."Then next time you should invite me to dinner at your place as a thank you," Ginna replied."Yes, of course. When I'm done moving, I'll definitely invite you.""I was just joking, not serious. But if you really want to invite me, that's fine too." Ginna still showed an indifferent expression.Bill smiled. Behind Ginna's often unfriendly demeanor, he coul
Joana was shocked to wake up in Bill's arms. They were both lying on his bed with Bill holding her tightly.Joana immediately got out of Bill's embrace and immediately sat up with an expression that was difficult to describe, while Bill himself only squirmed and changed his sleeping position."Bill, wake up! Why are you sleeping in my bed?" Joana shook Bill's body."Bill! Wake up!" Joana raised her voice an octave.Of course Bill was surprised and woke up immediately. Bill's open eyes immediately met Joana's eyes, which were also staring at him."Why are you here? What's going on?" asked Joana with some concern."Oh, no, no. Don't think anything!" Bill immediately jumped up from his lying position."Explain to me why you can sleep on my bed and ...." Joana dangled her question. The image of her awake in Bill's arms filled her head, making her chest pound a bit."Last night you came home drunk. I helped you into your room and laid you on the bed, but then you started crying like you we
Bill had left for work first, while Joana was still sitting pensively at the dining table thinking about the words Bill had said earlier. All this time, Joana was used to keeping things to herself. She also always solved the problems she faced by relying on herself, without asking for help from others. It wasn't difficult for her to reach out to others, but when it came to asking for help, it felt so heavy.Joana wants to try to be strong and resilient like before, but it seems that this time she really needs the help of others. Should she involve Bill in this complicated matter?Joana sighed deeply. She still didn't know what to do. Even though she intended to help Bill, she herself was currently experiencing difficulties."Ah, never mind. We'll see how it goes," Joana said to herself later. She then got up and got ready to go to work.Joana slung her briefcase over her shoulder and stepped out of the kitchen area. As she passed Bill's bedroom door, she suddenly stopped her steps and
That day, after coming home from work, Bill took the time to shop for a few things for his new home. A folding mattress, a portable cabinet and some kitchen utensils for him to cook with. All of these items were immediately placed in his new place of residence to be organized."Need some help?" As before, Ginna showed up while Bill was cleaning up.Bill turned around and found Ginna carrying pillows and blankets."I have some unused pillows and blankets. You can use them," Ginna said as she put them down."Oh, thank you very much." Arthur smiled at the girl. He hadn't bought the pillow and blanket when he bought the futon earlier, forgot to buy them more precisely. It was a very fitting coincidence that Ginna had brought those two items for him, as if the girl knew exactly what he needed."So when will you start living here?" Ginna asked."Probably tomorrow." Bill said as he continued his work. The man seemed to be assembling the portable cabinet he had bought earlier."Is the kitchen
Everyone went back to their busy lives. Bill spends most of his days on the company. He no longer controlled it, but it was the kind of responsibility Bill had taken on when Ryan was alive. Under Jonathan's leadership, RN Group survived the threat of trouble that had been brewing for some time. About the betrayal of three big families, as well as the abandonment of a very influential person, Ryan Rainer. It's possible that these issues triggered a rift in the connections between shareholders. There was also the small matter of investors' lack of confidence in Jonathan because Ryan himself had never directly mentioned the change of power.No problem, Jonathan thought at the time. He faced it all with the perspective that these problems were challenges that would one day make his position stronger and more recognized. And he did get that. Not only that, Jonathan has made a huge contribution to RN Group. The company has flourished and managed to rise above the threat of yesterday's tro
Before Joana could say a single word, Bill rushed over and hugged her tightly. Joana could only freeze with a suddenly blank mind. Bill hugged Joana for a long time as if he was unaware of what was happening around him. The people in the hall seemed quite surprised by the romantic situation. "Oh my God, why are they that cute?" Ronie, who was originally about to approach Bill, suddenly retreated again and now tears of emotion came out at the end of her eyes. It wasn't just Ronie, Lee and Ginna looked emotional seeing the couple. While the other employees were still dumbfounded by Bill's sudden arrival and the romantic moment without warning."Are you okay?" asked Joana while tightening the hug because Bill gave no sign of letting go. The question wasn't just an idle one, of course. Joana had been following the news about Rainer's family, the RN Group and everything. Joana wondered what if she was still in contact with Bill at that time and might be a hindrance or trouble to Bill.
The funeral went smoothly. Compared to most funerals where there is a lot of crying, the Rainer family's home was quieter and quieter. This did not mean that there was no sadness and loss, but rather that their gazes showed a stifling emptiness. Diana cried all night after hearing Jeremy's confession. Ryan wasn't that bad and he loved his family very much, it's just that the way Ryan did it wasn't justifiable. Diana felt lost and regretful, though she wasn't sure what she regretted. If only her grandfather could have spoken frankly to her or the others, maybe Diana wouldn't have had time to hate Ryan.However, all of this was Ryan's choice for the good of the Rainer family. Diana, as well as the others, could only accept this fact."I didn't expect you to go this far." Julie let out a long breath. She had heard a lot about what had happened. Between shock and deep sorrow. Heading to the cemetery, Julie and Diana walked hand in hand dressed in all black. Bill and Jonathan were in fro
Bill felt that he was only dreaming. He had just arrived with the antidote he had managed to get from the Salomon family. He drove as fast as he could, running red lights, speeding down the highway as fast as he could. The only thing Bill feared was his late arrival, and that was exactly what happened. Bill was late.Bill's body refused to show how he was feeling at the moment. Even Bill didn't know what to do, what reaction he should give to this astonishing news. The doctor was still busy checking Ryan's condition, as if they were trying to confirm the condition and try to restore the old man's consciousness. Nevertheless, the screen showing Ryan's vital organ activity had stopped, giving rise to a deafening buzzing sound.Bill and the others were outside the room, watching from the window with a mixed feeling. Minutes passed and nothing had changed in Ryan's condition. The doctor stopped his efforts. That's when the family members entered. Bill went first, while Diana followed and
The indebtedness that entangled the Rainer family business in the past was the beginning of the three extended families' relationship with the Rainer family, especially the Salomons. During that difficult time, the Rainer family asked the Salomons for help to protect their business from interference from others."How ignorant!" cursed the head of the Salomon family, who was currently behind bars. The man and his two colleagues looked frustrated. Various parties including their lawyers have been contacted, but no one knows what will happen to them. "The Rainer family should have had the courage to do this to us!" Marson growled with pent-up emotion. "It's all because of that damn kid!" Family patriarch Edmund cursed Bill repeatedly. "We should have just shot him in the head and even if we ended up in jail, at least one of them would have died! We're in jail anyway."The head of the Salomon family exhaled harshly. Although in reality it was the Salomons who had taken advantage of thei
"What the hell?" shouted the head of the Edmund family. He looked hysterical as armed troops came from the opposing side. They all wore protective vests and police insignia that were familiar to his eyes."Are we being set up?" The head of the Marson family stared in disbelief as his hands were handcuffed. "Asshole! Let go! Hey, what are you guys doing?" Meanwhile, Family Head Salomon was still trying to escape. The look in his eyes was full of wrath. He was trying to escape the clutches of the special forces. "No! Let go!" He even pointed the gun that was originally embedded in his coat. However, it was clear that the special forces could easily incapacitate him. The heads of households of three families had been secured. However, this chaotic situation was still hard for them to believe. The troops that arrived were so numerous, they were no match for the number of the three families' men. The joint police team consisted of dozens of snipers and skilled fighters who raided the pl
Bill felt a pain in his chest as a kick went off. His head was still wrapped in the black bag, making it difficult for him to breathe. Another blow hit him in the face. There was definitely a bruise on Bill's face. Jonathan felt the same way. His body was still lying on the cement floor with dust now dirtying his black suit. He was stepped on, kicked repeatedly and mercilessly. Until he felt a shod foot slam into the side of his face, knocking him back to the floor. Bill tried to stay conscious because Diana was among them. He had no idea that Diana would be included in this mission. "Bastard!" Bill cursed, but no one heard him. He was worried that his sister was an easy target for these rotten criminals. "Diana!" shouted Bill who, despite trying to make his voice as loud as possible, could only make incoherent mumbles, like a delirious sleeper. Diana was half-awake. She received a hard slap as she was sat on a wooden chair with her hands tied. As soon as the black bag covering h
In the end, Bill, Jonathan and Diana had come up with a plan that would be used to counter the evil plans of the three big families. After that, Bill went back to work as usual as if nothing had happened. So did Jonathan and Diana. They moved in their respective places without showing any attention at all to the three big families, there was only Bill who occasionally met with his enemy in the meeting room or simply crossed paths with one of them.Occasionally Bill would also engage in conversation with them, and as of now Bill was dealing with two people, one from the Salomon family and the other the Marson family. "Look, it looks like you're getting comfortable in this place." The Marson family member quipped with a dismissive smile. "Did your actions yesterday already make you feel like a hero?" This time it was the Salomon family members who spoke.The auditing people were still conducting checks, but it was clear that the three big families were currently becoming a byword as t
Jonathan frowned, still not understanding Ryan's sudden behavior. He knew the meaning of the object now in his hand. "Dad, what's going on? Why did you give me our family seal?" Jonathan asked with a frown. "Because now you are the owner." Ryan said. "What does that mean?" Jonathan still didn't understand. If power had been transferred, it must not have been for something trivial. Ryan had never talked about this before either. What was going through Ryan's mind was completely out of Jonathan's reach. "My condition does not allow me to continue to be in the company and take care of this family." Ryan held back the pain that throbbed in his chest. "All the problems in the company I can't handle anymore, and neither can this family." "I know you're sick, but haven't you been able to handle it all this time? There's Jeremy who always helps you, right?" Jonathan still demanded further explanation. "Is my old age not enough of an excuse for you?" he asked with a flat look in his eyes.