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
Jonathan, Ryan and Jeremy exchanged glances. The three men of different generations seemed to imply questions from their eyes. Diana is back?Diana, the only daughter of Jonathan and Julie who had been living abroad on RN Group business, how could she suddenly come home without any prior notice? Did Julie ask her to?All this time, every action Diana took, she would have confirmed it with her father and grandfather. She never did anything outside of their instructions, even if it was just to go back to the mansion."Hi Dad! How are you? I see you're doing well, even better than before." Diana greeted her father with a sarcastic smile.Jonathan was unable to utter a single word when he received such a greeting from his only daughter.However, there was one thing that Jonathan realized at that moment. That Diana's return here was indeed impromptu and it was because his only daughter had found out about the current situation."Grandpa! It's good to see you again. It turns out that Grand
Seeing that Ryan was still very adamant about making Bill the heir, Julie was determined to end it all. To hell with Mrs. Rainer's status. Why should she have that status if her life was going to be miserable and miserable.Julie dragged one suitcase, and Diana helped carry the other. They waltzed towards the main door of the mansion ignoring Jonathan's calls. "Julie, where are you going?" Jonathan tried to keep up with her accelerating footsteps. "Don't act like this. Please endure, it won't be as bad as you think." Jonathan suddenly stopped walking when Julie stopped. Seeing that, Diana also stopped."Diana, where are you taking your mother?" Jonathan asked again in desperation. This time to Diana who looked no less furious than Julie. He couldn't believe what he was seeing. The two women he loved were about to leave him. "No kidding!" Jonathan's breath caught a little."Why, Daddy?" Diana asked. She stared at the man in front of her with a bright red face. "Does my and Mom's di
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.