At 8:30 in the morning, all the invited guests had arrived at the Haw & Co. hall with great enthusiasm. I was still hanging around and making sure the staff were in their positions. Don't forget, I also commanded them via HT, which was connected to each other.The receptionists greeted them, asked them to fill in their personal data, and then invited them to see the cosmetic gallery that was on display. There are also several clothes and bags—the newest products and new ones—that will be launched not long after this."Welcome, please have a look." I greeted several guests who had passed me."Thank you," said those who didn't know me very well.I have to be able to handle this event alone, while Preston has to wait for Mr. Hawthorne in the hospital. I asked for help from the head of the marketing team to back me up if any problems occurred beyond my control, as well as taking Preston's place. I saw all the guests who came, and many of them I didn't know."Sir, we will open in twenty mi
"Theodore Hawthorne, stop!" Samantha shouted as I attempted to exit the Haw & Co. hall.I suddenly stopped and froze in place. Samantha walked over to me, but I just walked out. Samantha was still following me and then pulled my arm quite hard. I turned around to face Samantha and made us look quite closely."Theodore Hawthorne," Samantha muttered once again while looking into my eyes tightly.I don't know what to say at all. I was just silent and lost in Samantha's very sharp gaze. I can't avoid it anymore now, Samantha knows everything so easily."What do you want from me? An explanation?" I asked a little firmly."Is it true that you are Mr. Hawthorne's son?" Samantha looked at me probingly."Is that important to you? What does that have to do with your business and your life?" I tried to defend myself by reversing his question with another question.Samantha couldn't answer the questions I asked her. Of course, Samantha was just curious and had absolutely nothing to do with him or
"Today's headlines concern a famous businessman in America." The announcer's voice boomed throughout the room. "Is it true that Harrison Hawthorne had a second child?"I immediately took my television remote and turned it off. I can't bear to see what is being reported right now. This whole affair is bigger now. Since yesterday's launching event, I haven't dared to go anywhere other than the office and hotel. I could see the media's eyes still roaming and targeting me."Argh, why is everything like this?" I lay down on the bed while staring at the ceiling.Chatter regarding me being the second child of the Hawthorne family spread throughout the world. In fact, this morning, Heather's family also discussed the same problem at their dinner table."Is the news true? Why didn't I know about this at all?" Mr. Heather muttered to herself as she fed her breakfast."Why doesn't Daddy just ask Mr. Hawthorne directly?" Mrs. Heather suggested it without understanding business matters like this.
Mrs. Hawthorne and Spencer came into my room, led by Landon. Preston and Landon came out of the room and gave us some privacy. Mrs. Hawthorne and Spencer had time to go around and touch some of the items in this room."Why does my husband give you such luxurious facilities?" Mrs. Hawthorne flashed an unpleasant smile."I know now why you've been brave with us. You've felt how good it feels to be rich, haven't you?" Spencer also made the atmosphere cloudy."Mrs. Hawthorne and Spencer, let's discuss the matter at hand." I try to shift their focus to the problem that should be solved.The two of them immediately turned around and sat on the sofa without waiting for me to sit down. Mrs. Hawthorne looked at me and asked, "So, what about your responsibility to solve this problem?"I didn't expect to be accused like this. I myself also didn't know the problem would become this big. After all, it wasn't just me who made this a big deal, Spencer was also involved in it. I glanced briefly at Sp
Megan has become calmer after expressing all her emotions. I took him out of the room and even down to the basement of the car park. It's nothing, I just wanted to make sure he really came back safely."Thank you very much, Theo." Megan smiled slightly and waved her hand."Hm, be careful." I waved back and looked at him, walking towards the car he parked not far from the hotel entrance.When Megan got into her car, I turned around and planned to go back to the hotel. At the same time, Preston came half-running towards me. "Sir," he called with a smile."Are you here yet?" I asked when I saw him appear in front of me, even though the sun was just about to set. "Why are you so early?" I muttered.We continued walking into the hotel and pressed the up button on the elevator. Preston walked a little ahead of me and waited for the elevator to come down. "Mr. Hawthorne is still asleep, so I can stay and leave him with the nurse."The ding sound in the elevator rang, and the elevator door op
A man appeared and managed to attract everyone's attention, including myself. The man walked with authority, approaching and stopping beside my body. I couldn't stop looking at him because I couldn't believe what I was seeing."Mr. Hawthorne?" I muttered, half-whispering, to him.I don't know how I would look in front of the camera, but I was really surprised. Preston did not tell Mr. Hawthorne that he had improved. I looked at Preston and at Mr. Hawthorne in turn. Preston just smiled before leaving his position."It's all true." Mr. Hawthorne reiterated his sentence."Is it true?" All the media crew immediately turned away from me and gathered around Mr. Hawthorne.I, who had prepared the material to carry out this clarification, just canceled it. All plans changed due to the appearance of Mr. Unexpected Hawthorne. I'm still looking at Mr. Hawthorne and can't believe it. I was both stunned and shocked by it all."What you want to know, I will answer now." Mr. Hawthorne continued his
When Preston and I were panicking about taking care of Mr. Hawthorne, who had been lying on the floor for two minutes, Mrs. Victoria and Spencer didn't do anything. They just stood and looked at us expressionlessly. I really wanted to scream at them and immediately seek help. However, what can I do? I'm nothing, right?"Mr. Hawthorne, hold on. Please," I whispered.I tried to listen to Mr. Hawthorne by putting my ear close. I can still feel it bit by bit, even though it's very weak. I looked back at Preston, who had finished walking around looking for and calling for help."Preston, how is it?" I asked again."In a moment, they will be here. I'll let you go downstairs, sir." Preston was informed immediately."Okay, hurry!" I panicked even more when I saw no movement at all from Mr. Hawthorne."There's no need to look so worried," explained Mrs. Victoria in an annoying tone.I didn't look back at him at all or even respond to his words. I was trying to hold back my emotions, which had
"Get out of here!" Mrs. Hawthorne shouted like he was right at home. "Go out!""Madam, please don't scream in the hospital." The doctor, who had been a silent witness, spoke."Go out!" Mrs. Hawthorne didn't care what the doctor said at all.Finally, I had no other choice but to leave. Preston also followed me out, leaving Mrs. Hawthorne and Spencer. I came out, then looked at Preston with mixed feelings."Why would you do that? They would definitely be mad at me, I can't do this, Preston. I can't take it all," I explained quickly. "Now the paper is torn, so I'm free from all this."Preston just listened to me without replying to what I said. I turned away from him and walked away. Preston followed me in silence until I felt uncomfortable and turned around."Why are you still following me? I have no ties to any of this." I confirmed it irritably."But the will cannot be changed, sir. Whatever happens, you will still be Mr. Hawthorne's heir and successor." Preston didn't give up and kep