I sighed as I put down my phone. Ivanna looked at me."We need to come up with a plan to reconcile those two. They need to patch things up and move on with their lives. I can’t stand seeing them like this. They're not getting any younger, and if we delay things further, Lauren might end up an old hag."I chuckled. "You're quite something. You’ve thought so far ahead.""Well, what do you think? Doesn't Lauren want children?" Ivanna said.I nodded. Lauren had mentioned it. It was a sensitive topic for her."If you think about it, Oliver is still a man, and he and Lauren are a good match. Let's not forget, they were doing well together before. They were always in the public eye and widely accepted. We can't just watch them fall apart like this."I nodded."We should think of a solution. But Oliver needs to step up too! To be honest, Lauren's not wrong at all. What he did back then was very hurtful," I added."Well, better late than never," Ivanna remarked.At that moment, Eleanor
I needed to hurry and finalize all this so it wouldn't affect any upcoming events. After all, David had already called for me twice, and I feared he might want to meet sometime soon. That could potentially cause a delay.To my surprise, Dominic actually arrived at the company with Fred. They had taken the same flight.In fact, they had met once before. This time, they had bumped into each other on their flight to Foswood.Dominic told me about it only after boarding the plane, which pleasantly surprised me.Plans changed fast, indeed.They were dedicated men, and we reached Bourdamun the same evening.Before leaving, I called Atlas, who was supportive and assured me he would return home on time to spend time with the kids. I felt relieved.Lauren came to Bourdamun with me to help manage the itinerary.On the way there, I received a call from Arnold, adding more certainty to my plans. I instructed him to stay at Pleca Park and, if possible, invite Rose to stay over. Since our
I felt more confident after my discussion with executives from the two nearby cities the day before. We needed influential people to join us if we wanted to expand the company. Their presence would enhance the company's strength and credibility, and they’d help the company management as well.It had been a long-standing wish of mine to invite Dominic to join us.He didn't immediately answer my question.These two men had different inspection targets and criteria. Fred was interested in the architectural area of Bourdamun, while Dominic had a broader perspective. He was interested in overall planning, future urban capacity, differences and similarities with the old city, and material-related matters. It was clear that he was keen on what I had to offer.We stayed in Bourdamun for two full days before preparing to return to Foswood.As it was late, Lauren suggested staying in Bourdamun and returning to Foswood the next morning.Lauren had booked a table at the distinctive Duca
My gaze met the dark eyes of a man seated at a table across from us.The young man sitting there didn't shy away from our eye contact, and I had no intention of avoiding it either.He looked handsome in a fresh way, with a square face and well-defined features. However, those deep eyes were like the bottom of a pond. They were dark and seemingly calm, but shrouded in mystery.I studied his face for a moment, feeling a sense of deja vu. But I was sure I didn't know him.Lauren called my name, and I quickly turned to her. She asked, "Do you want to go to the cafe here after dinner?"I looked at Dominic and asked, "Mr. Dominic, would you like to take a stroll to the cafe later?""No, I'm not used to drinking tea. You guys go ahead. I'll head back to rest," he said, decisively declining my invitation.I wasn't surprised at all. After all, he was a scholar, and such social events didn't interest him."How about Mr. Fred? Anything you'd like to discuss with me?" I suggested, looking
The familiar face turned out to be none other than Oliver, accompanied by Noah.It seemed that Noah had close ties with Oliver, which was not out of the ordinary. After all, the construction of New Bourdamun required substantial funding. These two were closely connected.Oliver didn't appear surprised to see us. Perhaps it was due to familiarity, but he didn't shy away and kept his eyes fixed on Lauren's face.However, I also noticed that Oliver's eyes wouldn't stray to anyone else as long as Lauren was present.I introduced Dominic and Fred to them.Noah warmly said, "Let's go together."After a round of laughter, we all headed toward the hotel. Oliver naturally stood beside Lauren.Although they walked together in silence without much conversation, I knew this might be the opportunity Oliver had been waiting for.At the hotel entrance, Noah bid farewell, and Dominic went back to his room to rest.I had matters to discuss with Fred, and Lauren quickly said, "I'll go back to
I spoke frankly to Fred, "You know your brother. He's a person without principles and insatiable."Fred leaned back on the couch. "You're right. I used to give him some leeway because of Grandpa. After all, Grandpa is getting old, and his heart isn't in great shape. This year, he even experienced symptoms of a stroke. I've always been afraid that he wouldn't be able to handle a shock."So, I've been indecisive. I never really dealt with Hugo. It's just warning after warning, but he kept getting worse. Plus, his mother is always instigating him behind the scenes. She supports him in deceiving Grandpa."I could completely imagine that situation."In reality, Grandpa knows everything. What Hugo wants is not the factory. It's the shares in Grandpa's hands. To achieve this, he recently got involved with a pregnant woman as another part of his scheme. "Before I came, Grandpa was hospitalized again. I suspect that this time, Grandpa's hospitalization isn't that simple." Fred looked
"But remember, you have to play your part to the fullest! Let him know that you've been forced into a corner. In the end, show your magnanimity in front of your grandfather. Only take what's rightfully yours and completely cut ties with them.""So, you're saying to cut ties with the Myers family completely?" Fred remarked."Because what you want is that inconspicuous little factory. He won't refuse. The key is to make him sign a contract, ensuring that this small factory has no connection whatsoever with them. Be decisive."I shared my general idea with him."During this time, straighten out your thoughts and arrange these matters. Here, you only need a trustworthy person to help you handle things. I think when it comes to splitting the shares, he won't even bother about this small factory here. You can build up strength and resources here.""You mean, give him an empty shell?" Fred caught up with my thoughts.I nodded. "Once the timing is right, you can take back control in the
Actually, I had read about their family history. Fred started boarding school at 12, indicating that his stepmother wasn't treating him well. Otherwise, they wouldn't send such a young kid to a boarding school. Rather than saying it was to toughen up the child's will, I think it was to bring peace to that family. At least that woman could be at ease without seeing the child.I believe his father understood this, and Fred must be well aware of the situation. However, he remained overly loyal to his father.When he was 17, he went straight into his family's factory instead of going to college. If his father hadn't been unwell, I'm sure he wouldn’t have gotten the factory. He was essentially a puppet working for the three members of the Myers family.Fred has one significant advantage. That was dedication. This was one of the main reasons I believed in him. Secondly, it was his excessive filial piety. He was loyal and trustworthy since he could be so filial to such an extent. This