"What the holy shit—""Watch your tongue, Arthur! There are a lot of people here!" Jill held Arthur's hand back. Her eyes widened as Arthur tried to break free of her grip. "You're not do anything until I give you instructions, Arthur. Isn't that right?"Arthur paused at the sight of Jill's frightened expression. He swallowed hard before finally nodding, ignoring Stallone, who was still staring at him triumphantly."I think I know what this celebration is when I see those scum sitting in the front row."Arthur nodded and looked around. There were more invited guests than he had imagined. However, he noticed a few people that he had never met."Do you recognise them, Mrs Reynolds?" Arthur pointed to several tables that he had never recognised before.Jill squinted, taking in each scanned face. But she also blinked and shook her head slowly. "I don't think I've seen them either. Who are they? At best, they're rubbish guests who are as useless as Cobb."Camellia, who had been enjoying the
Jill got up restlessly. Her gaze was not to be outdone. Until all the guests turn their attention to her.Aland remained expressionlessly staring at Jill, who had the guts to stand up in the middle of the event. Before finally he actually opened his voice even though his gaze could not escape the respected Jill Reynolds. "As you know, Lark Brown, he is the one who has been trying to harm me lately. I mourn his terrible death. But I am also grateful that one of my enemies has fallen."Hearing Aland's explanation, Jill let out a long breath. She smiled softly before lowering her head and leaving the table for the women's toilet at the back end of the famous JF Groups ballroom.Seeing an intimidated Jill, Aland returned his attention to the guests. "Lark Brown even tried to burn down JF warehouse. I don't know why he was so obsessed with a higher position that he had to put himself, his good name, and his honour at risk. But I also thank him for showing himself that he can no longer be tr
Jill threw her expensive clutch in a random direction when she arrived in her office at Reynolds industries in a fury. Her breathing was ragged as she had been holding back her anger for the past half an hour. She closed all the curtains and doors tightly before shouting at the top of her lungs."What the fuck! Whoever that fucking guy is, Cobb or Fischer, I'm still going to demand a lot for today's humiliating incident! Damn it!"Jill sat on the sofa with her chest rising and falling to the rhythm of her increasingly heavy breathing. She took a deep breath before finally trying to calm down. "It's okay. I was humiliated today. At least Reynolds stock will go up with the success of JF Groups because it managed to keep three other subsidiaries out of bankruptcy."Jill fidgeted again. She glanced at the luxurious black clutch she had thrown. She hurriedly grabbed a phone from inside the clutch to call someone."Come on, Arthur. Pick up the phone! If
Jill blinked softly, trying to make excuses for questions that might be asked by the journalists summoned by Aland. Her smile never ceased to widen because she knew that this news would make her even luckier if she got it right."Ah, you're right. I should have brought it here. But really, I forgot not to bring it here. I think I left it at home. How about talking about this at the family dinner tonight?"Aland was still expressionless. He nodded slowly before finally turning to Jill, who still had her hand on his arm. "How about telling them that Reynolds Industries is not actually yours, Mrs Reynolds?"Hearing Aland's request, Reynolds' smile faded. She swallowed hard as all the journalists within earshot were so curious that they could not stop peppering her with unimaginable questions."What does Mr Fischer mean, Mrs Reynolds?""How could Reynolds Industries not be yours?""If you don't own it, then why are you the chairman?”
Shannon, who had been bombarded with questions from reporters and journalists, had just finished holding a press conference on her switching partners of life. Before leaving, Shannon reiterated a few things."Aland and I have never met before. But we've known each other since we were toddlers. Maybe that's why we have such a strong bond. Thank you for your time."Shannon stamped off the main stage and went into her dressing room behind the stage in the famous JF Groups ballroom. But she was surprised to see Arthur standing at the far end of the room.Slowly, Shannon glanced around. Unfortunately, she found no one there. There was no Pete or Aland that she could rely on. All journalists and reporters had already left the seats provided for them."What are you doing there, Mr Fischer?"Shannon remained standing at the door without taking a step forward. There were one and many things that made her hesitate. Especially when no one else knew
"When are you going to stop being crazy, huh?" asked Jill after slapping Arthur angrily. The two were still outside the area police station when Jill vented her anger appropriately."I just hate it when I hear her keep mentioning that they have had a stronger bond just because they've known each other since they were toddlers. I hate what she says because she's said the same thing to me before, Mrs Reynolds."Noticing Arthur snapping, Jill twisted her head. She gave Arthur a sharp look and twisted to get into the car parked nearby.Arthur understood. Even without speaking, he knew Jill was asking him to get into the car, even if it was only with a gesture. He obeyed Jill's wish and got in hurriedly."You should have restrained yourself and killed her at home if you hate her so much. Why did you have to do it in a crowded place and make a scene? It's lucky that there are no journalists and reporters left! Otherwise, the matter would have been more
The clock had already struck eight when Jill arrived at the church car park. She entered hurriedly after meeting Camellia, who was waiting for her beside the church."What are you doing here? People can see and recognise you!" Jill pulled Camellia away briefly to touch up her make-up."I was just nervous when I found out mum wasn't coming. What about Arthur? Is he okay?"Hearing Camellia's questions that were always focused on Arthur, she widened her eyes and let out a long hiss. She shook her head to emphasise to Lia not to repeat the same thing again."From now on, you will not mention that name outside the house, Lia. He will go as far away as he can for the next few months. And you will keep your mouth shut about this fact from anyone who asks. Did you hear me, Lia?"Camellia was silent. She nodded her head slowly before following behind Jill's back, who was ready to enter the church area that was already filled with many invited gues
Aland made no expression as Jill continued to corner him. Instead of being upset and angry, he turned to face Jill fully. Also, his eyebrows were raised to show an uncommon expression than before."What are you saying, Mrs Reynolds? I'm sorry I can't believe this. But should I tell this to everyone just as I reminded you of your blessing after fulfilling your conditions?"Suddenly, Jill swallowed hard. All the surrounding guests turned their heads at the same time, making her even more uncomfortable. She smiled briefly before giving Aland a questioning glance."Yes, you know, don't you? I no longer have any enormous gifts for Shannon regarding her wedding day." Jill paused her sentence, then looked at Shannon, who was now also looking at her. She waved her hand as if she was calling Shannon from a distance. "So I took another initiative and discussed this with my son-in-law."Shannon smiled and stepped closer to Jill and stood on her left side. Sh