Chris took the folder from Tara and opened it right away, extracting the documents from within. The folder contained only a handful of documents, yet it provided a clear and thorough explanation of everything that transpired before Krista became a part of the Albert family.Chris had to acknowledge Tara's competence. Markus had hired her to work at the Albert Group before he left the company. Her thorough investigation extended to every detail, even though it concerned events from long ago.Upon finishing the reading, a frown creased Chris' face as he turned his attention toward Tara. "She didn't marry that husband of hers, then?"Tara nodded. "Back then, she felt embarrassed about him because he was a penniless painter. She adamantly refused to marry him under any circumstances."Tara had even unearthed the reason behind Krista's rejection of the painter. Indeed, Tara was quite capable."Where is he now?"Tara remained silent. Everything had been outlined in the documents. Ch
"Please don't mess with the portions, " Krista added, a sense of unease creeping in. The nanny nodded again. "Yes, I understand. No need to worry." Krista had more to say, but suddenly, Kathryn seized the package from the nanny and thrust it into Krista's arms. The peaceful scene just moments ago took an abrupt turn, now filled with tension and conflict.Krista's chest instinctively constricted at the sight of Kathryn, mirroring the surprise evident on the nanny's face."M-Mrs. Albert!"The nanny's anxious tone sparked instant anger in Kathryn, nearly causing her to lose her cool. Her furious gaze then turned toward Krista. However, Kathryn was too incensed to utter a word.Krista was too stunned to speak. Krista observed the fury in Kathryn's eyes as they locked gazes. The overwhelming atmosphere made it hard for her to breathe, and she felt stifled at the moment."K-Kathryn …""What is that?" Kathryn asked coldly.Kathryn had witnessed Krista's frightening side before.
Tally found herself buried under a mountain of work at the moment, thanks to the mess she had gotten into after the vacation at Yonder Canyon. Undoubtedly, Markus was the culprit once again.In Tally's opinion, Markus had never done anything remotely acceptable.She had just exited the meeting room when she received a phone call from Kathryn. Her face instantly fell when Kathryn told her what had happened."Did you say that Krista was trying to harm you again? She was crying when she was caught red-handed? Are you sure that you are talking about Krista?"Tally believed Krista was trying to harm Kathryn, but she found it hard to believe Kathryn's claim that Krista had cried. Krista didn't even shed a tear when she got kicked out of the Albert family. Instead, she recklessly sought revenge on Franco. Tally was surprised to learn that Krista's tears had been brought on by Kathryn's accusation. She pondered over the motive behind Krista's tears. Was it an attempt to gain sympathy
The financial statements of the Johnson Group, spanning both past and present, were currently under review.If the verdict favored Markus, she was doomed. Not only would she need to compensate a substantial amount of money, but she would also have to include him in the business.Tally's breathing became uneven as she thought about this.Markus chuckled. "Yes, I know. After all, you are the Johnson Group's CEO. Of course, it's you!"Tally gritted her teeth, shooting him a wordless glare. Her anger had left her at a loss for words. Tally had learned a lot over the years working in the Albert Group. Yet, law was the one thing she didn't pick up.In this situation, however, she knew she had to familiarize herself with the legal aspects.She hoped that the friction with Victor wouldn't escalate any further.Observing her silence, Markus remarked, "Do you want me to withdraw the lawsuit?""Would you?" Tally asked.She found it hard to believe that Markus would be so benevolent.M
Markus immediately sued her after returning from Yonder Canyon. They hadn't met since then. Tally thought they could use the law to finally resolve their relationship. However, Markus came to see her today. Upon seeing him, Tally could no longer contain the surge of rage in her heart.Victor raised an eyebrow and asked nonchalantly, "What did he say?"In contrast to Tally's anger, Victor remained indifferent to Markus' tactics.Tally heaved with anger. "What else could he say? He sued me!""I thought he had already sued you. Did he come to inform you personally?"Tally's breathing grew heavy.That was precisely what happened.After receiving a summons, she didn't seek him out. As such, he came knocking on her door.Not once did Tally lay blame on him or show any indications of blaming, even after the summons was received.Yet, Victor could sense Tally's anxiety. He gently squeezed her wrist and said, "Don't worry, okay?""I'm not worried. I'm furious."Knowing someone like
Jonathan couldn't help but hiss, "They are here for Mr. Markus.""What did he do this time?" Byron's tone instantly turned cold, and his head began to throb.Markus had become an entirely different person since returning from the Albert Group.The loss of the composure he once had was the least of his worries. His actions were taking on a more absurd nature.Byron theorized that Markus' act of rebellion manifested itself later in life. Markus had never rebelled at the age of 16, but now he was unleashing his inner rebellion. Rebelling at this stage of life seemed less than ideal.Jonathan took a deep breath before explaining, "He went to the Johnson Group this morning. Then, Tally slapped him with a lawsuit.""What did she sue him for? Did he force himself on her?" Byron's voice unintentionally took on a higher pitch.At this moment, he wanted to give Markus a piece of his mind.Markus hadn't contacted Tally since his return from Yonder Canyon. Byron believed he had given up
Jessica had gone out without checking the weather forecast.The sun was shining bright when she went out in the morning. She took Kelly to see a psychologist.Her plan was to return home after the appointment. As they strolled past a mall from the bus stop, Kelly became captivated by a rabbit plushie in a claw machine. Jessica's heart twisted when she saw the desire in Kelly's eyes. It took a considerable effort, but she eventually succeeded in obtaining the rabbit plushie. Guilt weighed on her heart as she observed how delighted Kelly was, hugging the rabbit plushie in her hand.When they were with the Quintons, finances were tight. Buying toys was never an option. They struggled even to afford a meal outside.Now, more independent, Jessica wanted to treat Kelly to an amazing meal. However, they were met with a heavy downpour after the meal. They were caught off guard by the rain, yet Kelly had a smile plastered on her face.Jessica's frustration was evident as she held Kelly
Jonathan replied, "I didn't follow up on it. Do you want me to look into it?"Byron opened his eyes and took a sip from the glass of water in front of him.He didn't answer him. His unresponsiveness left Jonathan puzzled. He wasn't sure what was in Byron's mind.…Markus and Tally were at odds with each other, and Tally wasn't a timid person by nature. Upon learning that Victor had made arrangements, she confronted Markus with even greater intensity, showing no remorse.After all, Markus was the one who had asked for it, leading to a financial loss on his part.At the Albert Group, since Chris had returned to his face, Kathryn had not stopped sizing him up.It was hard for Chris to ignore that obvious gaze from her.She had spent the whole morning and afternoon looking at him.Finally, unable to endure it any longer, Chris put his pen down, raised his gaze, and gestured for her to come over. "Come here."Kathryn, now unafraid of him, still instinctively went over and sat