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 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
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.
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
"Sorry, Mr. Davis. For now, you still cannot join our company. Maybe next time." For the umpteenth time Bill Davis heard the rejection sentence after a job interview. Though initially he felt quite optimistic, but in the end he was still rejected too.Bill left the company building where he had applied for the job feeling uneasy. This was the thirteenth time he had failed in different places. Surely Miranda, his wife, would not be happy to hear this."What should I tell Miranda?" Bill muttered to himself. Still ringing in his ears were the words his wife had spoken this morning."This is your last chance, Bill. If you get rejected this time too. I really don't know what to do anymore. I don't want to be your cash cow for the rest of my life."Miranda had said that before in a low, calm tone, but it sounded so threatening. It felt like Miranda was really going to dump him if he still failed to get a job this time. Ah, just imagining it Bill couldn't bear it. It felt really horrible if
Bill stared at Anne. He really didn't expect that the mother-in-law he had been treating so well was now willing to throw him out, like throwing feces. Bill hoped that this was all a joke, but the expressions on Miranda and Anne's faces didn't say so. Miranda even looked the other way when Bill looked at her, looking reluctant and disgusted just to return Bill's gaze.Bill's feelings were crushed. Clearly the whole thing wasn't as much of a joke as he'd hoped. Miranda really wanted to dump him. Now Bill really felt like trash, or rather trash that was thrown away after all this time being used in such a way. He was stupid for always thinking that Miranda was the home he would always come home to."Do you really want me to leave?" Bill then asked Miranda once more to make sure."I think your hearing is still working fine, Bill. You know very well, I don't like to keep repeating the same words." Miranda replied coldly.Bill smiled wryly as he looked at Miranda. He was disappointed and h
Three days had passed since Bill was kicked out by Miranda. His first day on the streets, he had to sleep on a park bench because he had no place to stay. On the next day, he joined the queue at the homeless building to get a room, so he also needed to sleep while enduring the cold air again. As for his stomach, Bill had to endure hunger all day, until it was time for the free bread distribution near the bakery he was passing by at the time. "How long do I have to live like this?" Bill grumbled to himself as he ate the peanut butter-filled bread he'd gotten after fighting with the homeless people.Bill felt annoyed with his current situation. Whereas before, he had been determined to prove to everyone if he was not a sampau, but if the situation continued like this, how should he change his fate? In fact, just to fill his stomach he had to wait for bread that was no longer sold."If it continues like this, being successful is just nonsense." Bill grumbled again. He chewed roughly, bu
Bill looked stunned for a moment, before he finally came to his senses and recognized the woman who had just called him excitedly and was now in front of him."Joana?" Bill murmured doubtfully."I thought you didn't recognize me anymore." The woman said cheerfully as she hugged Bill briefly.Bill was stunned without knowing how to respond. This meeting was too sudden and unexpected for him.Joana was Bill's childhood friend. They were both residents of an orphanage on the outskirts of Arden. However, when they were in junior high school, Joana had to leave the orphanage because she was adopted by a couple from out of town. Joana went with her foster parents, which meant she could no longer be friends with Bill. The two of them really had no communication after that."How are you, Bill? Gosh, I really didn't expect to see you here." Joana chattered again while continuing to show a cheerful smile."Well. I didn't expect to see you again either. I haven't heard from you since you left th