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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"JF Travel is ready for operations again, Aland. Are you going running the proposal?" asked Pete, who had just come out of the guest room where he was staying. He gave a report on the JF Travel project, which only involved changing the façade. It would only take five days to complete everything according to the requested design.Aland, who was busy with his laptop watching JF Moulding's new designer and production manager work on the first day, just threw his hands up, trying to accept the report revealed by Pete, who had just arrived and was standing right beside him. "I'll start today. So is JF Load. I also have to meet with Mr White after this to talk about the project that started today. Also about our enormous project with Meggie."Jill, who had been busy walk slowly in front of the treadmill on the side terrace connected to the living room, tried to continue listening even though her ears were covered with earphones as a disguise. In fact, she heard everything Aland an
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Arthur was getting anxious. He kept looking at the documents Eddie had sent him last night, one by one. Unfortunately, he couldn't find anything meaningful in the hundreds of documents that Eddie had directly scanned to send to him."If it's just an old agreement, why was she so scared when I approached? Why did she try to hold me back while trying to confirm something that night?"Arthur shook his head slowly. He was still curious. He opened one by one the documents he had retrieved from the top drawer of the nightstand in Jill's locked study that he had never seen Jill open. Unfortunately, despite dozens of attempts, he couldn't find anything in the files."Shit! How can this be called confidential and must remain locked if it's just Reynolds' employee agreement documents? What the heck! Okay, let's make sure."Arthur reached for his phone quickly. Even his breakfast didn't taste special, despite being in the middle of a five-star restaurant. He shook his head slow
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"Who do you think rifled through mum's desk drawer, Aland?"The question from Shannon, who was sitting in the rear cabin, made Aland glance up from the mirror above the cabin. Shannon's gaze made him even more certain that it was not his wife who rummaged through his mother-in-law's desk drawer."Your mum suspects us, Shannon. Firstly, because you have proof of the sale of the company's overseas subsidiaries that happened years ago. Secondly, because we got in first at the party the other day. I'm also not sure which one of us has other interests in her room."Pete, who was sitting in the front accompanying Aland, could only look out the window. "According to Jill, she installed the CCTV camera before nightfall. It only happened between midnight and before dusk yesterday. Meanwhile, you guys brought me home when it was already late. If it wasn't you, it was most likely the other residents of the house. There are only two questions. Who and why?"Shannon chuckled. For
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"How is that possible?" asked Jill with wide eyes. She shook her head in disbelief and followed Arthur behind the desk. "I'm sure I heard right. Her name is Meggie Osborne. She's even come back with a proposal for two buildings at once, Arthur."Arthur showed his search results while shaking his head slowly. Nothing came up on the search page. "Something must be wrong. Or she could be suddenly wealthy after meeting someone. Just like what happened to me."Jill paused. She tried to think of another way to find the woman mentioned by Pete and Aland."They'll meet her, Arthur. I know it very well. They're trying to offer a piece of land at a fantastic price in order to realise the shopping malls and apartments she wants to build. We must find out soon before we lose the opportunity, Arthur."Unfortunately, Arthur did not agree with Jill's haste. His hand restrained Jill's hand from going anywhere."No, Mrs Reynolds. Stay here. Lemme do the work this time. You just h
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