That was why Tara had decided to call her Ms. Boyle after some thought. To be honest, Tara's emotional intelligence was off the charts sometimes."Savanna Boyle?" Chris asked coldly."The very same," Tara answered.When Chris heard Kathryn had gone off to meet Savanna, his anger became even more uncontrollable. "Where is she?""The café downstairs," Tara replied seriously. After keeping tabs on BreezCorizon for so long, she understood Chris' relationship with the Albert family and knew he couldn't stand his stepmother.Chris was radiating cold anger. When he heard that Savanna had asked Kathryn to meet her at the café downstairs, he strode out and went straight for the elevator.Meanwhile, Kathryn was downstairs. She had planned to go up immediately, but Jessica had called when she got to the lobby."Why did you send me that much money? I can't spend it all," Jessica said."Huh? Money? What money?" Kathryn asked blankly. Since when had she sent Jessica any money?Jessica cou
Kathryn was so scared by Chris' anger that she didn't dare talk until they got back to his office. She was trembling so hard that she wished she could get out of his sight immediately.She had no idea Chris was angry because she'd gotten out of sight just now. He didn't let her go until they were back in his office and dragged her to the couch."Tell me the truth!" Chris spat out coldly and murderously. Kathryn had just figured out what was going on, and now she was scared into confusion again. "What truth?" She looked at him innocently.Chris was enraged, but Kathryn's clueless face pissed him even more. "How did you meet him?""Who?""Phineas! Don't tell me you don't know him!"Phineas? So the man she'd bumped into was Phineas? He was back in the country now? What … Noticing Chris' furious expression, Kathryn felt like she'd been sabotaged. Krista was up to no good, and it seemed like her son was no better. This was ridiculous. What did she even do?As Chris' face got cold
Chris' demeanor softened upon seeing the fear in her eyes.Kathryn quickly slipped into the lounge the moment she received approval from him.Although she hadn't been away from the lounge for an extended period, it was already neat when she came back.She was supposed to handle the housekeeping duties for the lounge. It looked like she didn't need to lay a finger anymore.She followed Chris to work every day and was on the brink of extreme boredom. …Meanwhile, Phineas strolled into the office and plopped down on the sofa with an air of casual arrogance, resembling a peacock in full display. Chris had a stoic look on his face, and their difference was as stark as night and day. "Why are you here?" Chris asked coldly.Phineas lit a cigarette, a mischievous smile playing at the corner of his lip.Phineas and Chris looked alike, but they carried themselves very differently.Chris was stern and as steady as a rock.Phineas, on the other hand, was as arrogant as a peacock.H
Phineas noticed that Chris was no longer the same as he used to be. He had always known that Chris harbored a deep-seated resentment toward his mother, a lingering animosity.In the past, no matter what happened, Phineas could usually resolve it by appealing to his brother's sensibilities. However, the same tactic seemed to have lost its effectiveness this time.Phineas looked at him, confused. He struggled to discern Chris' thoughts. Yet, the look in Chris's eyes was so well concealed that it was nearly impossible to decipher.Eventually, Phineas got up. "Reclaiming the Baydem Group would condemn her to a fate worse than death, Chris. I implore you to reconsider."Phineas also referred to Krista as "her." It seemed like Krista had made a bad name for herself in Harborlean over the years.Growing up, Krista must have left a psychological imprint on Phineas, one he wasn't willing to accept even now. Yet, beneath that reluctance lay a glaring truth—she was still his mother. Plus
Markus went to sort out the work. Chris went back to the lounge and found Kathryn knitting a scarf.She seemed to have gotten the hang of it and was knitting faster than before.When Kathryn noticed Chris entering the room, Kathryn quickly stopped what she was doing and got up. "I honestly don't know who he is!"Chris' expression froze at her words. He couldn't believe she was still preoccupied with this issue."I'll take your word for it. Why are you so nervous about it?""I was afraid you might get the wrong idea. So, of course, I'm nervous!" What scared her more was how fierce Chris was. The look he gave her downstairs was downright terrifying. It was as if he was ready to devour her whole. Chris chuckled at her comment.He enveloped her in an embrace. Her innocent, doe-like eyes gazed up at him. He couldn't resist and leaned in to kiss her. Her gentle and delicate demeanor beckoned him to consume her at that very moment.Kathryn whimpered in response, feeling her lips
Tara, holding a stack of documents, knocked on the office door several times. But there was no response, and she didn't dare to enter. Eventually, she walked away with the documents in hand.…Savanna sat in the café for quite some time after Kathryn's departure, lost in her thoughts. Eventually, she absentmindedly left the café.Her heart instantly dropped when she saw Phineas walking out from the Albert Group."Phineas!" she cried out. Then, she walked toward Phineas.Phineas heard his name and spotted Savanna. A warm and gentle smile instantly replaced the gloomy look on his face."Grandma," Phineas greeted her with tenderness. "Did you come to see Chris? Don't meet him on your own from now on," Savanna advised. Chris had been very stern recently. It was understandable since both parties were at odds recently. Plus, Krista was unwilling to back down for Phineas' sake.Chris never laid a finger on Phineas in the past. However, their current situation was causing alarm b
"I believe you've spoken to her countless times, no? She doesn't strike me as someone who can be easily paid off."Savanna was taken aback by Phineas' statement."How did you know I've contacted her so many times?"Being a perceptive person, she sensed something was amiss and decided to get straight to the point."What Chris used to pressure Dad must have left you and Mom anxious. Am I right?"Savanna felt her world closing in. Being anxious was an understatement. The situation had gotten out of hand.They needed to resolve the issue with Kathryn once and for all.…At the Albert Manor, Phineas and Savanna arrived at the entrance and heard Krista's wailing from inside.Both of them exchanged glances and quickly went in."Are you planning not to leave Phineas with anything?" Krista looked at Franco in agony.Franco's head was throbbing from the commotion she caused."I've told you, give Chris the Baydem Group first.""Then? What happens after? Do you think you can get it ba
Phineas and Savanna entered the house, their faces shrouded in gloom. Franco's expression soured further when he spotted Phineas. This was not the right time for Phineas to return and become entangled in their ongoing mess.Phineas took a seat on the sofa and asked Franco, "Do you not want me to come back, Dad?" Franco furrowed his brows. Savanna glanced at Franco, wanting to say something but refraining. All she said was, "I'll go check on Krista."She had long known that Franco didn't value her input as a mother-in-law. Hence, she never uttered a word whenever Franco and Krista fought over the years.Who was she to meddle in the business of someone in Franco's position?Her meddling would only make Krista's life miserable.…Krista had been smoking incessantly upstairs, a behavior that was unusual for her. Anyone could tell she was irritated.When Savanna entered, she nearly choked from the thick smoke in the house. Savanna frowned and demanded, "Put it out.""Why do yo