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
Would Franco's heart soften when he saw Phineas?Forcing their way with Franco now wouldn't lead to anything positive.Krista had not seen Phineas in a long time. She had missed him deeply during his absence. But the tension in the house had barely settled. Eventually, she suppressed her heart's desire and sighed. "I hope Franco will act in Phineas' favor."Franco knew she was working hard to keep the Baydem Group for Phineas. She was hoping that she wouldn't need to surrender the Baydem Group to Chris for Phineas' sake. At the moment, Savanna and Krista were hoping for the same thing. Hopefully, Franco would change his mind after speaking to Phineas. …Meanwhile, at the Albert Group, it was nearing the end of the work day. As Chris waited for Kathryn to tidy up and leave, an unexpected guest arrived at his door. It was Amelia Miller. He hadn't seen her since he had dealt with the Miller family. Now, she barged into his quarters like a mad woman. "Kathryn, you bitch!
Chris was already unhappy. His expression darkened further at Amelia's behavior.He looked at Amelia with an intense look, his gaze becoming more intimidating by the second. He said, "I think I've been too kind to the Miller family."The sentence hung in the air like an approaching violent storm. The smug look on Mia's face was instantly wiped out!She knew the consequences of angering Chris. Throwing her and Amelia out was letting them off easy.If that were to happen, Grace would likely shift all the blame onto Mia. "Amelia, stop with your nonsense. Apologize to Ms. Michaels, quick!" Mia meant it.She couldn't look for her mother, Meryl, either. Even if she couldn't stay at Vincent's place, she still needed Vincent to support her.Now was not the time to make Kathryn pay.But Amelia had already lost her mind. "Apologize? Why should I apologize?" she said fiercely."Amelia!""Escort them out!" Chris ordered the security officers as he looked at the commotion. He had lost
Did Mia really return to the country earlier than expected? Amelia didn't think that it was possible. Before Mia's return, they had talked on video call every day. When Chris had his meeting in Northvale, she was still talking to Mia on a video call. Mia was in her room overseas.Amelia was surprised by Mia's comment.She could have said anything, but why would she lie to Chris? She was digging her own grave.Amelia finally regained some sense and recognized the severity of the situation. She looked at Mia in disbelief.The atmosphere was suffocating and stale.Mia didn't receive a response from Chris, only a stern and intense glare. She had no choice but to look at Kathryn. "Tell him, Ms. Michaels!" Once again, Mia was pointing the gun at her. Kathryn felt as if her head was about to explode.It was her that night in Northvale. However, she made a deal with Chris to tell everyone about it publicly.How could she deny it now?She looked at Chris hesitantly. Chris gave her a