"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
Mia was well aware of the rumors about Chris in Harborlean.She had always thought she was exempted from Chris' ruthlessness.She assumed he had merely lost his temper and was messing around with her.However, she finally realized everything the moment he made that heartless statement.She was no different from the rest of the women.She wondered who in the world could capture his heart. Was it Kathryn?Mia shuddered at the thought of it."H-How could you do this to me?" Tears streamed down her face.She might not be pregnant, yet she had never felt as suffocated as when Chris' heartless statement reached her ears.Chris lowered his head and cast a chilling glare down at her from his superior position."I can get someone to send you to the hospital." Every word was like a knife slicing into her heart.Mia's heart bled for him.She finally understood that Chris was not messing with her. He never once did.His heart no longer yearned for her.When Chris noticed Mia had let
Emily and Janet were speechless. Their expressions on their faces changed when they heard about Kathryn's pregnancy.They had always seen Kathryn as the model of success.Janet had witnessed firsthand how terrified Kathryn was of Chris.Now, Kathryn had become Mrs. Albert, the envy of the Harborlean. …Meanwhile, Kathryn was sucking on a sour candy inside the car. She had a particular craving for sour candy after becoming pregnant. Her mouth itched for it even at such a stressful time as this.Chris heard the crunchy noise coming from her mouth and looked at her.Kathryn stopped moving her jaw when she realized Chris was watching her.Chris noticed her reaction and a smile tugged at the corner of his lips. "You're pregnant?""N-N-No!" Kathryn quickly shook her head.She didn't dare to admit to it so readily."Didn't you say you were pregnant earlier?" Chris' voice lowered, and a sharp glint flickered in his eyes.Kathryn's heart jumped at how sharp his gaze was. "I was t
Dinner was ready, but Chris didn't eat with Kathryn. Instead, he went into the study with Markus.In the study, Chris asked Markus, "You're leaving tomorrow?""Yes, I need to go back." Markus nodded.Chris took a drag of the cigarette in his hand. He pondered before saying, "Thank you for all your hard work over the years.""What is there to thank me for? Krista couldn't get her way with our family before. She is our common nemesis."A dark glint appeared in Chris' eye at the mention of Krista's name.Markus had his reasons for hating Krista so much.Markus' mother almost committed suicide because of Krista. He was lucky to have a stronger character.Eventually, the Hunt family didn't end up making an irreversible mistake.Chris' family wasn't as lucky. Franco was a notorious womanizer.Chris asked, "Don't you think Savanna and the lot are acting a little strange these days?"Markus remained silent. He collected his thoughts and agreed that something was indeed off about Sav