Tally was eager to tell Kathryn about the good news after she left the café. However, remembering what Markus had told her, she promptly terminated the call. Markus had told her to keep it a secret. Given his assurance to handle the matter, Tally believed there was nothing left for her to do. Besides, she didn't want to cause more problems. Markus watched Tally climb into the car from the café. He took out his phone and sent Chris a message. The text was brief. It merely said, "It was Kathryn."...Meanwhile, Chris had arrived at Albert Manor with Kathryn.Franco had wanted Chris to come back alone. When he noticed that Chris brought Kathryn with him, his face darkened.During his hospitalization, Chris had never once visited him. He did show up once at the hospital, but only to fetch Kathryn. Resentment surged within Franco at the thought of that. "Why did you bring her with you?" Franco's question was forthright, voiced in Kathryn's presence. It was clear how much he despis
It was obvious that Krista harbored doubts that Chris would simply let her have what she wanted. She scrutinized him intently, not trying to hide her intentions.She looked at Chris' face to see what he was thinking, but he wasn't a kid anymore. He was a man now, and she couldn't tell what he was thinking as easily as before."A-Are you serious?" Franco recovered from his thoughts and glared at Chris.He had planned to threaten Chris and Kathryn to divorce with his shares. He couldn't believe what he had just said. He doubted if Chris was truly willing to give it all to Krista.Chris sneered. "Of course. Also, the public would dredge up your old stories again."Franco kept silent."Can you still promptly quell the public opinion about you and this woman?"Franco was so furious that he could hardly breathe.Kathryn looked at Chris shockingly. If Franco dared to do it, Chris would use public opinion to attack them. It was a truly ruthless move.Seeing Franco's completely darke
Kathryn looked at Chris. She didn't know he could be so despicable. He was such a dangerous man. A moment of carelessness while with Chris could lead to irreversible consequences. Living alongside him was truly demanding. At the thought of that, Kathryn felt like crying. Her mind was such a mess. She had no interest in what was happening in the Albert family. She was dreading to attend the medical check-up that afternoon.With Chris present at the Albert Manor, she couldn't find any excuse to avoid the medical check-up. Her headache was becoming increasingly severe.Franco was determined to dissuade Chris from holding a wedding ceremony with Kathryn. The news had already caused such an uproar at Harborlean. He wanted everything to stop.Franco took a few deep breaths to suppress the tension he felt. "Cancel the wedding. I'll agree to whatever you want." Franco decided to compromise. After all, the Alberts were the wealthiest family in Harborlean. He couldn't bear the thought
Kathryn realized why Chris wanted to follow her to Albert Manor today. He had his plans. If everything went accordingly, he would soon have complete control. She would receive the 100 million dollars he'd promised upon achieving his goal. She couldn't believe she would be getting it soon. She had initially thought it might take years.Kathryn couldn't contain her excitement.Franco realized what had happened when he heard the grievance in Krista's tone. Displeased, he looked at Chris. He wanted to say something, but Chris seemed uninterested in furthering the conversation. "I'll announce the cancellation of the wedding ceremony once I take charge of the project.""You won't cancel the ceremony first?" Franco's face darkened even more. He was completely under his son's control. He was shocked at how ruthless Chris was.Years had passed since Franco had seen him last. He was taken aback by how much he had changed. Franco felt that control had slipped away upon his return. Fra
Franco knew his son all too well."Do you think he married that girl because he liked her?""Didn't he?""It was only a marriage of convenience," Franco said sullenly. He had carried out investigations as well. That was why he knew Chris and Kathryn's marriage was a marriage of convenience. It made things more difficult for him."Even if we got rid of her, he could still find someone else for another marriage. Do you think it can be settled?"Krista knew it as well. That was why she also knew that just getting rid of Kathryn wouldn't solve the problem. She was reluctant. She wasn't willing to give up all her hard work."Just give it to him first.""If Chris gets everything, what about Phineas, then?" Krista looked at Franco aggrievedly.Phineas Albert was Krista and Franco's son. He was still in senior high school. Krista wanted to safeguard the foreign subsidiary from Chris on his behalf. She had never shown any desire for assets in front of Franco, but she had no other
It was a common sentiment for a girl to place her family above all else. Despite her hatred for Krista, Emily believed that Krista had influenced Franco's demeanor. Even though Chris held authority over most of the family's assets, Emily harbored a fear. She was worried if Franco's anger escalated unchecked, it might inadvertently benefit Krista and Phineas. "Emily.""Yeah?""You don't have to worry about this, okay?" Chris' distress was palpable in his voice. He clearly understood how his younger sister had become like this. In her early years, she had been a pure and guileless girl. It had been years since she last smiled. Chris yearned to cosset and love his sister like any other loving brother would. But Emily wouldn't smile or even ask for anything. She would keep her agony to herself and never show it to anyone.Her concealed pain remained a misery to everyone, as did her intentions. She was young. Still, her looks hinted at a history of enduring hardships, much like
Chris thought Kathryn was reluctant to eat because he had told her she was fat. However, Kathryn replied, "They look tasteless."The furnishings and renovations of the eatery looked high-class. Yet, the food didn't look tasty to Kathryn.Chris frowned. He recalled that Kathryn's preferences for food had changed a lot recently. She was fond of spicy food at the moment."It's good for your health," Chris said seriously.Kathryn kept silent. She looked at Chris blankly. She couldn't believe he would interfere with what she ate. He usually wouldn't care about it. She felt aggrieved.Her pregnancy possibly made her irritable when she couldn't have the food she craved. That was how she felt at the moment. "You're still not eating?" Chris asked."Okay."The sternness in his tone made Kathryn's grievance grow. She wanted spicy food. The spicier, the better.Yet, Chris' preference had always been light food. She had to follow his preference since she was with him. Kathryn was sad.Sh
Kathryn's mood was about to improve, but her expression suddenly stiffened."What a despicable person," she thought, "Couldn't he just let me be in a good mood for longer?"She didn't even have the mood to eat after he mentioned the medical check-up.Chris asked, "What is it?""Nothing." Kathryn's mood immediately soured. She was having rapid mood swings. Chris knew the reason. He smiled. "The check-up is good for your body.""I know. It's for our own good."That type of concern was the last thing she needed.Kathryn wanted to phone Tally, but Chris was always with her. She had no chance to do it. She didn't even know what she should do.It was 1:00 pm. The lunch break had just ended.When they returned to the company, the medical team had already arrived. They were collecting samples from the staff members for the check-up.Kathryn rushed to her secret spot when she had the chance. She phoned Tally immediately."Tally, what should I do now? The medical team is here." Kath