"How is that possible? Pete didn't say anything about this."
Aland's surprise at the news that had just been revealed made Shannon nod in understanding. Even she herself had only learnt about the truth from an overheard conversation.He was so shocked that Aland, who was driving a car, slowed down and had to pull over to calm his mind."At first I didn't believe it either, Aland. But when I remember how enthusiastic Mum was about making Arthur the main owner of JF Groups for a long time, and how yesterday Mum's words that echoed during Arthur's death were heard, it all makes sense."Aland closed his eyes. He looked up and leaned his head. No wonder Jill was so adamant about all of JF's wealth going to Arthur that she had to kill him."I wonder. Was Arthur's abandonment of me also provoked by Jill? She went too far if Arthur's behaviour back then was really because of Jill's words."Shannon took Aland's hand in hers and looked at
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Hand in hand, Shannon and Aland entered the house after much deliberation. The two entered without wearing masks like everyone else who was attending the celebration. But strangely, the lights shone right on the two after entering the fence.In the glare, Shannon quickly looked away, hiding her face in the crook of Aland's neck. Aland did the same. To cover his eyes from the blinding light of the lamp, his arms were raised as if he was shading himself from the light that came from nowhere."You see, don't you?" asked Shannon quietly. She glanced at Aland with concern. "They just want to embarrass us."Who would have thought that while Shannon and Aland were still glancing at each other because of the ignored warning, the applause suddenly echoed so loudly? The roar of applause suddenly made the two of them wonder."Because of our new mate, Arthur and I are more certain of our feelings. Arthur and I, in fact, have loved each other since we first me
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The clock was still pointing to eight in the evening when Shannon and Aland walked into their room on the second floor. Shannon let out a long sigh and flopped onto the bed with her head spinning. She chuckled in annoyance, then looked up at the ceiling in resignation."You saw it, didn't you? They really humiliated us. I can't believe it, but they never think properly, Aland. All they can think just about is how they can surpass us."Aland smiled softly as he looked at his watch. He loosened his tie before taking off his elegant shirt."You saw it too, didn't you? I can still turn it around, Shannon. There were more than a dozen journalists there. They must have made our statement under the headline. Isn't our well-being more important than anything else?"Shannon twisted her head. She frowned and began to rest her head on her right hand while tilting to the right, watching her husband, who was changing his clothes. "How did you get that evidence
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"Just like you wanted, right? We're going to make Cobb lick our boots for his arrogant behaviour. We will bring him to his knees in defeat. He who so brazenly deprived you of everything James gave you must have his comeuppance. Isn't that right, Arthur?"Jill reached over and tapped Arthur lightly on the shoulder. She smiled while hiding her nervousness. She almost let Arthur know the truth if she wasn't so clever.Unfortunately, Arthur was still squinting, looking at Jill curiously. He still doubted Jill's words, even though his head nodded, confirming. "If there's something bothering you, Mrs Reynolds. You can tell me. You know it well, don't you?"Jill looked at Arthur with her characteristic smile, then nodded slowly as she turned to gaze at the family photograph taken when she first came to William Reynolds' family eighteen years earlier. "Of course, Arthur. I will tell you all my worries. And so will you. Since I've officially become your personal co
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Together with Aland, Shannon, and Camellia, Jill arrived just before the inauguration ceremony began. Helped by Aland, who carried his mother-in-law out of the car and into a wheelchair, Jill still wore a beaming smile in front of the journalists and reporters who came from various media outlets.Assisted by Lia, who pushed the impromptu wheelchair she had bought on the way, Jill spoke up when one journalist asked how she was doing. "No, please don't worry. I just feel dizzy. There's nothing wrong with me. Maybe after this inauguration event, I can rest as much as possible for the sake of my health."Behind Jill, Shannon and Aland, who were about to enter the US Foods area, were not spared by the media. Especially about the statement that was being talked about by many articles from several mass media outlets."Can you please say something about your statement last night, Mr Fischer? Are you sure Reynolds Industries sends five per cent of its profits to so
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Aland walked quickly away from the US Foods building inauguration area as soon as possible with Shannon. His hasty steps were noticed by several journalists who had come to cover the US Foods inauguration from outside the continent.For the first time, Aland ignored the questions of the many journalists who greeted him. Without nodding or apologising, he walked away with Shannon, who also looked anxious. His other hand was raised to chest level, and he stretched his fingers as if he was saying, I don't have time to answer your questions, sorry.Shannon ran around, trying to keep up with Aland, whose strides were so wide. He took Shannon to the parking lot and drove away from the US Foods building, which was no less grand than the famous JF Groups.Along the way, Aland tried to focus on the road. His eyes looked teary even though he had wiped his face roughly several times. Occasionally, his elbow would rest on the window, and he would express his worry by
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"What if it's Arthur, Aland?"Aland, who was busy monitoring his work from the hospital room where Pete was being treated, let out a long sigh. He knew that Arthur's statement was something to be wary of. But even Pete himself admitted that he collapsed on the road because he was no longer as active as before. Even the doctor had asked him to encourage Pete to be more active."No, Shannon. He can't possibly be thinking about Pete when he's busy with the grand opening of the first US Foods building. He'll be more preoccupied with image than thinking of ways to get revenge."Shannon had returned to her room at Reynolds Industries two hours earlier, escorted by Aland, after confirming that Pete was fine. Nevertheless, she felt anxious about Pete's safety, which might be in grave danger."I heard it myself, Aland. He whispered to Lia that he would make you go back alone for daring to interrupt his special inauguration. Mum agreed to it, too, as if she
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"Are you sure?" asked Jill once again. She was still in a wheelchair, as suggested by Aland when she dislocated her leg, but she was still doing well. Even goofing off with her best theatrics.Arthur, who was sitting across the table, just nodded in affirmation. He chuckled in annoyance before finally chuckling softly. He sipped the coffee that was made using the most expensive coffee machine imported directly from where it came from."I had asked him to stab Pete with a hidden penknife, right into the kidney. Or at least, somewhere else vital. But Pete still survived only because he fainted first. Goddess of luck still wanted that old man to live, apparently."Jill snorted, then grinned. She thought of another way to get back at Aland, who had brazenly toyed with her. Jill's gaze lowered, then turned to her ankle, which was still sore. "Forget about Pete. I think they'll tighten the guard for the old man. But can you drive me to the hospital?"Ar
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"W-what am I looking at?"Jill approached the main door upon seeing Aland and Shannon, along with one other person, Pete. She, who was still using a wheelchair as an aid as her ankle was still painful, trudged over while making a dirty cotton swab from her grasp."Why is he here? Should I also accommodate one more person who will trouble me half to death? Do you think this is a shelter for the homeless?"Aland approached and knelt down to align himself so he could have a heart-to-heart talk with his mother-in-law. Unfortunately, Jill was reluctant to be approached by him.Yes, in just an instant, Jill backed her wheelchair away from Aland's reach. Her eyes stared intently as if she was ready to challenge anyone without fear of an opponent.Aland looked down slowly before finally glancing at Pete, who was trying to stand up straight, even though he had to be helped by Shannon, who held Pete's old arm to keep him from falling unconscious. O
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