Mae became even angry, ready to slap Gilbert if Iris hadn’t intervened. “You’re insane!” Iris restrained Mae with a low growl.“Move aside, Iris and Azalea.I’ll show you who’s leaving this house today.“Only one of us will stay!” Mae cried and screamed on the floor.“No one needs to leave. Mrs. Cadenn will come and ask Azalea to return,” Azalea stated.Gilbert coldly responded, “Nonsense! Mrs. Cadenn never goes back on her word.“Two years ago, she clarified that if you joined the Cadenn family, we would have no claim to the family’s profits. Everyone knows our family’s situation for the past two years.” Mae pointed at Gilbert, shouting, “You’re wrong!”A car horn sounded outside the door, startling Iris, Mae, and Azalea. A feeling of foreboding crept into Mae’s mind as she heard the sound. Moments later, there was a scream outside, and it was Harold.The Azalea family peered outside, and Mae, giving Gilbert a suspicious look, got up from the ground and opened the door. Harold and As
The audience regarded Gilbert with scepticism as he sat calmly in his wheelchair.“Okay,” Gilbert responded, his expression blank.Observing Gilbert’s demeanor, Mr. Karl coughed and withdrew his hands.“Miss Cadenn, my job is simply to sign agreements. Mr. Kane will determine the company’s direction,” Mr. Karl explained with a polite smile.“Yes, Azalea. Mr. Kane must have recognized the Cadenn family’s potential and wanted to collaborate with us,” he added.“Just sign it,” Mr. Karl urged Azalea, gesturing towards the contract.Azalea hesitated, feeling the pressure from everyone in the room, including old Mrs. Perkins.“Mr. Karl, Azalea is in a lower position within the company.” She may not have the authority to make such a significant decision,” someone remarked.As Azalea prepared to sign, Gilbert interrupted slowly, causing tension among the Cadenn family members.Why did Gilbert always disrupt things? Now that the contract was on the verge of finalization, what was his plan?If
There was always a hint of sadness in his tone."Okay, I understand you want to wait for the general," Azalea said reassuringly."But there's no need to hesitate. Maybe I'll see him when he returns.""You never know. Great people often keep a low profile," Regina replied.Azalea comforted Regina gently, "I know, Azalea.""It's okay. When I return, we can hang out together," Regina assured her.Regina fell silent for a moment before smiling and waving her hand, "No problem. I'm the branch manager now.""When you return, I'll put you to work," Azalea joked proudly."That sounds great. I'll hold you to that," Regina replied, congratulating herself before they ended the call.Azalea set her phone down, reflecting on the events of the past two days. She looked at the door before standing and walking toward it.She softly knocked on Gilbert's door, mustering her courage. "Gilbert, thank you," she said."It's not a big deal. It's all thanks to you," Gilbert said, speaking from inside the roo
Since birth, I have protected my son. No one dared to lay a hand on him. How do I know? Would a cripple's daughter dare to hit him?"I want to make it clear that no one could touch my son," Mr. Levy said coldly as he took a sip from his cup.The boy and his mother also displayed a haughty demeanor.Witnessing the family's authoritarian behavior, the office tutors couldn't help but frown. Their dominant attitude caused resentment among the tutors.Despite their grievances, the tutors had to hold back their complaints against the family due to Mr. Farmer's favoritism towards Mr. Levy."Are you not willing to continue this conversation?" Gilbert asked Mr. Levy in a straightforward manner."Who do you think you are to joke with me?"Mr. Levy sneered as he looked at Gilbert's wheelchair. No one could tolerate Mr. Levy's arrogance and authoritarianism."Fine, then," Gilbert replied with a nod. "There's no need to talk further."After finishing his speech, Gilbert gently pulled Jenny in fron
Gilbert's rule had always been consistent; he liked to reward others in the same way they treated him. When Gilbert echoed Mrs. Farmer's words, the office fell silent, as if they had just heard her say the same words not long ago. They were surprised that Gilbert would respond so quickly to her own words.Gilbert's actions stunned Mrs. Farmer, the teachers, Mr. Levy, and his family. They had wanted to argue against him, but they found themselves speechless. Initially, they thought Gilbert had asked Iris to take Jenny out to spare her the embarrassment of apologizing to Mr. Levy in front of her daughter.However, they now realized that Gilbert's intention was to prevent Jenny from witnessing him hitting others. Despite Mrs. Farmer's anger at her humiliation in front of everyone, Gilbert remained firm, asserting that he hit her because she deserved it, irrespective of her identity. Mrs. Farmer questioned Gilbert's logic, asking if she should sugarcoat herself just because she was a mino
Dude, don't cross the line.Texas City is huge, with a lot of people you can't handle. Get in," Mr. Levy said, his tone threatening.Gilbert remained calm and smiled in response to Mr. Levy's words."Don't lecture me about Texas City. I've traveled the world, and no one can mess with me," Gilbert replied confidently.Gilbert's response surprised Mr. Levy and made him uneasy.Gilbert then addressed the problem, saying, "Your son bit my son like a wild dog." Don't you feel obligated to resolve this matter?"Mr. Levy coldly snorted and asked, "How do you propose we resolve this matter?"Gilbert suggested a resolution, "I expect $200,000 for medical expenses and a public apology to my son in front of the entire school."The office fell into a tense silence after Gilbert made his demands.They finally understood that Gilbert's actions stemmed from a desire for revenge. Jenny, though young,understood that Gilbert was supporting her. Hope rekindled in his eyes. Mr. Levy burst into laughter
Gilbert had been in the Cadenn family for two years, and while some members of the family did not treat him coldly, most thought of him as a waste.Iris didn't believe Gilbert could help solve their problems, but his actions that day left her speechless. Despite his violent tendencies, Iris thanked Gilbert and shook his hand. Gilbert, however, downplayed his contribution, stating that the Cadenn family would have resolved the matter regardless. He mentioned that his mother-in-law believed it was normal for children to fight and didn't want to unnecessarily inconvenience the Cadenn family. Iris sighed, feeling a sense of sadness as she held Jenny.Iris, the daughter-in-law of the Cadenn family, found herself unwelcome after birthing a daughter unexpectedly while her husband was away. Despite this, Gilbert, a seemingly unkind person, remained indifferent to the situation. However, Jenny, a young girl who showed kindness by sharing marshmallows with Gilbert, managed to touch his heart. J
A prominent figure...Why would he visit a small city like Texas City?"It's a shame we don't even know the name of the big shot."A middle-aged man shook his head and sighed softly.These men achieved their current social status because they had sponsors behind the scenes.Sponsors could be powerful consortia or high-ranking officials. Today, their sponsors informed these men of a high-ranking official's arrival in Texas City, directing them to forge a connection with the individual at any cost.However, the person's identity remained a mystery to them. They had only heard rumors from other sources.But even rumors were worth taking seriously."My source shows that the big shot may come to Texas City to visit relatives."Another middle-aged man with glasses spoke softly. Upon hearing the man's words, the crowd was surprised.They wondered if he was visiting relatives in Texas City, but questioned why such an important figure would have relatives there. It was puzzling. The mention of