Tom walked quickly. His hand clutched a copy of the JF Moulding yearbook that was stuck in the middle of the street. His eyes were red, burning, like an unquenchable flame.
Pete was just coming out of the servants' quarters when he saw Tom coming up the stairs. He knew full well that Arthur's room would be Tom's prime destination now.
Quickly, Pete moved to join Tom on the stairs. His laboured breathing couldn't keep up with Tom's steady pace.
Tom had arrived on the second floor. His hand was about to knock on the door of Arthur's room when Pete greeted him breathlessly. Not to forget, his shoulders were gripped firmly, as if Pete could no longer stand on his aged knees.
Surprised, Tom looked back. He helped Pete to sit up when he saw his dad's confidant looking so tired. The anger in his eyes turned to anxiety. "What's wrong, Pete? What's going on? Are you sick?"
Pete shook his
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"Shut your mouth, Tom Cobb! You've gone too far in slandering me! After this, what will you do? Spread the rumours? Bring me down and humiliate me in front of everyone?"Tom laughed and stepped to stand closer to Arthur, who was enjoying the last bite. "Do I look like someone who spills the tea in public?"Arthur twisted his head and laughed dismissively. He pushed the empty plate to the centre of the table before finally getting up and moving. He pushed Tom's shoulder away with a fingertip. "You don't look like that, but I'm sure you'll make trouble with this. But this time, I will also prepare myself better, Tom. Luck won't always be on your side. You should know that."Instead of answering and warning Arthur about his recklessness, Tom just nodded as he approached the dining table. His stomach was in knots, and he didn't have time to think. He invited Pete and the maid to join him at the table."D
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"What do you want to talk about, Shannon? Why did we have to meet outside? Couldn't I have met you at home?" asked Arthur curiously. He looked at every table in the restaurant, trying to be aware of someone's arrival.Shannon looked down slowly and picked up an old photograph from an album she had hidden in a cupboard. "Do you remember this moment, Arthur?"Arthur frowned, then sniggered. He took the picture Shannon gave him while nodding firmly. "Of course. We were in my old house at that time. I think you've asked this before. Why are you asking it again?""I'm just curious, Arthur."Shannon's short answer made Arthur clamp his lips tightly together. He knew that something was bothering Shannon about the photo. "Maybe you're confused. That's okay, it's normal. You're just being influenced by what someone said."Arthur took Shannon's hand to hold it, not forgetting to stroking t
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“What the hell is going on?” asked Jill Reynolds. She had just arrived at the storage warehouse of the JF Groups’ service subsidiary. The director’s office, which should have been neat, was in shambles.In the dark, Jill tried to grope around. Luckily, she found a light switch that brightened the room. She looked at Arthur, who was sitting on his haunches with a cigarette in his left hand.Seeing Arthur’s messy condition, Jill guessed right. “Oh, look at this foolish one! Lemme guest. You lost again? I can’t believe it. Yesterday, you rejected me again for the umpteenth time. You spoke with such fiery fervour as if your victory was in sight. But look at you now. Where was the fire in your eyes yesterday, huh? Why are you destroying your own workplace?”“Shannon dumped me.”Jill laughed even more. She approached with cautious steps. She appro
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"We'll see. Who will win this game for now?"Jill pressed the enter button on her laptop, trying to post a clarification about Shannon and Arthur's relationship, not going down the aisle. She smiled, especially when she imagined some of the social sanctions that Tom Cobb would receive after his controversial statement surfaced."Not only will he be sacked from JF Groups. But he will also get the worst attacks from many parties who will try to protect Shannon. Then, JF Groups will be in my hands. And Arthur, I can get rid of him as soon as he is no longer useful in my life."As she continued to smile, Jill closed her eyes tightly. She listened to the music that accompanied the victory that was in sight.Unfortunately, she frowned in surprise when she heard hurried steps coming from outside. Annoyed, he turned up the speakers even more. Once again, she absorbed every note of the victory song that was a
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The frenetic sound of the music that never diminished made Tom shake his head softly. He looked round the bar. Unfortunately, he couldn't find Arthur anywhere.Not at a loss for words. Tom began combing the bars that were open until the early morning. He looked for Arthur in the photo he had seen.Arriving at one table, Tom realised one thing. Arthur was no longer there. The table was cleared of the many bottles of high alcohol that had been the backdrop for the photo that some people had taken and posted.In a hurry, Tom searched the entire bar. He combed every corner of the bar, even though his ears were beginning to feel uncomfortable. The noisy and loud sounds made his ears ring even louder."Are you looking for someone, Mr Fischer?"One of the girls' question made Tom stop and look back. The greenish-coloured eyes Tom quickly recognised. He gripped the girl's arm questioning
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"Enough!" Smith's right hand pounded on the table, while the other hand grabbed the files that should have been handed out in peace. "I didn't come here to see this. Arthur, anyway. Tom and I only met once. He only came to visit me in the hospital. After and before that, we never met in person. But to be honest, even though we've only met, I can already deduce how Tom has been behaving all this time."Arthur got up and laughed. He reached for his file on the table as he showed it to Smith and grinned. "You're good at judging now? Just because he visited you in the hospital doesn't mean you can judge him easily, right?""Never mind, Arthur. Can't you just not make a big deal out of this?"Arthur glanced at Tom, who was trying to keep him calm. But he refused. He ruffled his feathers as he chuckled."Because it's in your favour, isn't it? What if he judges me better than you? We've known each other for
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"What's the rush, Ms Reynolds? Sorry, I didn't mean to reject this plan. It's just that we just met again. What if you feel uncomfortable and not quite right with me? I mean, we can get to know each other better before we decide to take this relationship to engagement, right?"Tom's question was answered with a nod by Shannon. She smiled, then looked at the picture of James Fischer hugging her and Tom as toddlers. "Did you think the same thing when you found out about your dad's unfulfilled wish, Aland?"Tom shook his head, not understanding. He, who was standing by the window, came over and sat down opposite the sofa occupied by the daughter of the late William Reynolds. "What do you say, Ms Reynolds?""Just call me Shannon. After all, I like you. Maybe even since the first time we met again after twenty years."Shannon paused her sentence as she turned to Tom in front of her. Her smile disappeared,
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"Don't mess with me, Shannon! What do you really want? You're unilaterally breaking up with Arthur and suddenly trying to throw your own engagement party with Tom? Stop being a foolish one! He's not the right person for you!"Shannon looked down in silence. She hadn't even eaten half of her dinner when she tried to make a wish.Meanwhile, on the other side of the table, Camellia seemed to be eating quietly. Her eyes glanced sharply at Shannon, who had not reacted to her mum's rejection.Jill threw her fork on the table with a bang. She had lost her appetite. "Haven't I told you over and over again? If not marrying Arthur, you should marry a man who will benefit Reynolds industries. So please don't even think about your own feelings! Think about the feelings of those of us who have encouraged you to do everything on your own to help me take control of your dad's company."Shannon remained silent. She
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