In the study, Otto closed the door behind him and went up to Agatha. "Great-Grandma, what is it?""I found the missing child from back then."Otto's heart sank, but he feigned a casual tone. "Is that so? I guess congratulations are in order. Your wish for many years has finally come true.""Hmm." Agatha sized Otto up and said, "I'm relieved to hear you say that. It looks like I was overthinking before. I thought you, among the entire family, didn't want the child to come back the most."Otto nodded. The frostiness in his gaze faded. "Since I was a child, you taught me that we should help each other out in the family. How could I have any malice toward my own family?""Good. It's good that you still remember what I said." Agatha looked at Otto. "When I see that child once more, I will bring him home. I hope you will care for him and guide him. "After all, he has been away from the family for many years. He isn't familiar with our family at all. If you could do your best to help
"That's right." Otto nodded. "He used Great-Grandma to split me and Calbert up, taking us down one at a time. In the future, I can't contact Calbert openly. I would be easily restricted.""Not to mention that the moment you are caught in contact with Calbert, he can easily use it to snatch away the business' management from you," Yvonne added. She sneered. "Mark played a great move. He cleared the way without having to show up."If Otto had defended Calbert and Yvonne at Carrington Mansion, Agatha would have used it to subdue Otto. By then, when Mark returned, she would also force Otto to compromise.It was a perfect move.Calbert could not keep up with their conversation. "So, what you're saying is that we have no choice but to admit defeat?""Admit defeat? It's still early!" Yvonne smiled. Her eyes gleamed ambitiously. "Mr. Carrington doesn't just have you. He has me too.""You?" Calbert was curious. "What can you do?"Then, Calbert suddenly realized something. "Hold up a se
At the same time, Agatha eagerly called Mark to tell him about the situation."My child, I've done as you said. Things went really well. When are you coming back? I'll come and pick you up.""What's the rush?" Mark held his phone and looked at the blue sky out of the window. His gaze was still frosty."Give me some time. At least, let me get used to my new identity. That way, I can openly return to the family with you."Agatha nodded deeply. "You're right. It must be tough for you to come to terms with your new identity. When you're ready, just let me know.""Okay.""Then…" Agatha was extremely careful when she spoke to Mark. "If you need any help, let me know. Even if I have to sacrifice my life, I'll help you achieve it.""Hmm. I understand." Mark's tone was flat, but Agatha didn't mind one bit. After all, it had taken so much effort to find the child. How could she expect him to be close to her right away?She smiled benevolently. "As long as you know that I care."Then,
Three days later, Yvonne and Edith packed up and prepared to head back to Northerna City together.Otto dropped them off at the airport. As they were about to part ways, Otto suddenly remembered something. He said, "Calbert said he's going into hiding for a while. He wants to secretly look into Mark, so he couldn't see you off today."Yvonne smiled. "It's fine. He did the right thing.""Otto." Edith looked at Otto worriedly. "Will you be alright alone?"Otto hummed in response and smiled gently. "Go with Ms. Miller. I'll come and see you two during the jewelry exhibition. I must attend it. After all, your designs will be on stage for the very first time." Edith felt a little embarrassed. "I'll have to work hard. I don't want to let you down.""You won't. I believe in you."Otto looked at Yvonne and said with a smile, "Sorry to bother you with taking care of my mother again.""It's no big deal."Yvonne heard an announcement at the airport and pulled Edith along. "It's time t
After breakfast, Yvonne, Nicole, and Edith headed to the living area to discuss the stage design.Nicole drew the drapes and turned on the projector to display the presentation slides.Edith came over with a plate of fruits and placed them on the coffee table. She followed Yvonne and sat on the floor.It was dark in the living area, making the stage look even more real on the screen, as if they were right on it.Soon, the presentation slides finished playing.Yvonne hugged a cushion and leaned back on the couch. She furrowed her brows. "Even after seeing it once more, I feel like something is missing.""I think so too, but the stage design team says it's really hard to make any more changes." Nicole turned to Yvonne, looking troubled. "Especially the designer. He's really firm on this decision. He said this stage design was the best design he's ever come up with in his life."If we bring up any more suggestions that don't convince him, he might quit."Yvonne chuckled. "That's
When Edith returned after making the call, Nicole had already left. "Where's Ms. Princeton?""She went back to the office. She has many things to deal with." Yvonne noticed the smile on Edith's face. "Has Ms. Doyle agreed to it?""Hmm. I told her I was collaborating with Miller Jewels, and she was really happy for me. When she heard about our request, she happily agreed to it."Edith smiled even wider as she thought back on her conversation with Lexi. Although she was venturing on a path in life that she had never explored before, thanks to the support of good friends, she had grown less afraid and more confident about it."Ms. Miller, I really want to thank you for this opportunity—""Stop right there," Yvonne interrupted. "If you're always going to be so polite with me, I'll have to thank you for every meal you make for me.""No need." Edith waved her hands. "It'll be so tiring to live together like that!""Oh, so you know it's tiring."Seeing the smile on Yvonne's face, Ed
On the day of the meeting, Yvonne was still uncertain. She didn't know what Stephen meant by that full stop. She'd decided against sending another message to ask about it. Since Stephen had already seen the message, she figured it was up to him if he came or not. Even though she tried to console herself by thinking of it this way, she was still eager to see him.At that point, she could no longer differentiate if she wanted to see him or if she was worried about taking her businesses back. At that moment, she stood facing the night breeze. Her mind was in a mess, and her heart was pounding.When the bell on the glass door to the open-air restaurant rang, she jumped in panic and turned around. But it was just the waiter coming in to serve some wine.Her heart sank.She exhaled deeply. What was going on? They were only just meeting up. Was there a need to be so nervous?The waiter went up to Yvonne and asked, "Miss, should I help you aerate the wine?"Yvonne looked at her wat
"I…" Yvonne was a little unsure. Naturally, she didn't dare state it directly.After hesitating for a while, she looked at Stephen. "Have you been well the past half a year?""What do you think?" Stephen asked in retort. His tone was calm and void of emotion.They were in a spacious, open-air restaurant, but Yvonne still felt a little suffocated. Even the night breeze had stilled.She took a deep breath. "I know it was terrible of me to leave without saying goodbye back then, but—""It's good that you know it's terrible." Stephen looked at Yvonne. "That's in the past. I don't need you to explain yourself anymore."Yvonne was silent. She had never expected that Stephen would be so calm. She would much rather he yell at her and let it all out. Perhaps then she would feel better."Aren't you curious how I lived for the past six months?" Yvonne blurted without realizing it. She looked into Stephen's eyes with a hint of eagerness.It was a pity. At that moment, all Stephen wanted to