Byron's demeanor was unsettling, wearing a grim and terrifying expression.Jonathan walked toward him, tensed. "Mr. Byron, did something happen?"Byron gazed at him with an intensity that felt like descending into an abyss. That gaze was too cold.Byron didn't answer him. He exchanged a few more words about Jessica with the doctor. The information Jonathan overheard left him stunned.He wondered when Byron began deeply caring about Jessica, especially concerning such a significant matter as her bone marrow transplant. Was there more to the story than he knew?After speaking to the doctor, Byron looked at Jonathan coldly. "Follow me.""Okay!'Jonathan followed after him quickly.They both walked out of the elevator and to the emergency exit.Byron lit a cigarette and took a long drag. Half of the cigarette was gone just like that. Anyone could tell how frustrated he was.Jonathan wondered whether Jessica was the source of his frustration. Then, he remembered. Byron did pay s
Krista came to the company, furious.When she closed the door of the office, her fuming rage could burn the whole office down.She glared at Kathryn. It was as if she wanted to swallow Kathryn alive.Kathryn didn't say a word. Krista's glare was enough to make her body shudder.Chris frowned. He pinched Kathryn's cold hands. "Go back to the lounge.""Okay." Kathryn nodded.She was clueless as to what was going on. One thing was for sure—Krista had lost her mind.Kathryn had no reason to confront such madness. Yet, when she got up, Krista scoffed coldly. "Why are you avoiding me? You lied to me. Now, you're scared, huh?""When did I lie to you?" Kathryn was getting angry.The look in Krista's eyes might have been terrifying, but as timid as Kathryn was back then, she wasn't scared of glares from someone like Krista.After all, Kathryn was a bystander. She had never been afraid of anyone.Now that Krista was accusing her of lying, Kathryn felt wronged. She had been clueless ab
The atmosphere in the office became tense. Krista was outraged, while Kathryn was brewing with anger. Krista declared, "I will give you three days to transfer the Baydem Group and its shares to my name." Every word was said with increased intensity. Then, she got up and looked at Kathryn dangerously. Her gaze was like a leopard watching its prey, ready to break the neck of its prey at any time. Kathryn faced Krista's viciousness and fearlessly stared her down. Krista saw how fearless Kathryn was and scoffed. "You are nothing more than a country bumpkin. You won't be this proud for long."Kathryn was rendered speechless. Krista had a sharp tongue. It was hard for one to change. She was a completely different person as she turned her back on Kathryn. However, as Chris heard how Krista insulted Kathryn, the dangerous glint in his eyes intensified.Before Kathryn could retort, Chris said, "Kat, go back to the lounge.""She …""Please listen to me. Go," he coaxed gently.
Tally's head throbbed as she ended the call.She was in the car with Victor. She observed the Winchester family's chaos and the consequences of dragging Kathryn into this."I can't believe this. Don't you think the Winchesters are crazy? Why do they have to make Krista tear Kathryn apart instead of leaving her alone?"Victor's face sank.Tally didn't understand. "What is Kathryn supposed to do now? Maybe I should send her overseas."She said it so naturally.No matter what happened, her first thought was to prioritize protecting Kathryn. She had forgotten—she had to answer to someone else now.She couldn't recall when protecting Kathryn's safety became a habit for her.Victor's eye twitched when he heard her. "Send her overseas? You?"His doubtful tone was laced with other emotions.Tally replied, "I'm also afraid of that woman, Krista."Victor couldn't help but say, "I can't believe you would be scared too."Tally was at a loss for words. She finally realized something w
"Are you back in Harborlean?"Markus was gritting his teeth as his voice came through the phone.Tally was at a loss for words.She had a lot on her plate. And when she heard Markus's voice, she was about to go crazy. She gritted her teeth. "And how is this your business?""Why didn't you tell me that you are back in Harborlean? You are with him again, aren't you? Have you lost your mind, Tally? Even for this trip to Montiwood, how could you …"Before Markus could finish, Tally hung up on him.The car was awkwardly quiet.Victor perked his eyebrow. "Did Markus call?"Tally answered, "Ignore him."Tally could never comprehend why Markus turned out this way.She used to think he was a decent person at the Albert Group, but now, he turned into a completely different person, someone she barely recognized.Tally was certain his parents could barely recognize him, too. Chris had nurtured him for so many years. He must have been depressed about how Markus turned out.…Kathryn
Everything was in utter chaos.No one was sure how Krista, the Winchesters, and Kathryn were related to one another.Chris asked Tara to investigate the matter. However, everything happened many years ago.Tara had looked into Krista's late ex-husband, but things were not as simple as it seemed.Kathryn spent the entire time rearranging her thoughts, but to no avail.Feeling lost, she looked at Chris. "Then, why is Krista picking a bone with me? We don't even know what is going on yet."Chris answered, "She knows the results between you and the Winchesters. So, she was skeptical about the results she had with you."Kathryn nodded. She finally understood a bit of the entire situation."So, she is skeptical about my relationship with her because of my positive DNA match with the Winchesters."After all, Krista and the Winchesters had never been on good terms. So, it was expected they would pull some tricks.This was getting out of hand."So, I have a positive DNA match with Kr
He squeezed Kathryn's cold hand and said, "Don't worry about the bone marrow. I've gotten help looking for one.""But it won't be easy to find one," Kathryn said painfully. Chris pursed his thin lips and didn't respond. Finding a suitable bone marrow was difficult, but he had to find one. …Everyone in Harborlean saw the groundbreaking news regarding the Winchesters. They were shocked. Wealthy families were always known to be complicated. Now, everyone had witnessed the chaos with their own eyes. Compared to the Winchesters' drama, a mistress using a child to ask for repayment was merely child's play. After Krista's crazy tantrum, Kathryn was most concerned about Jessica's bone marrow. When she arrived at the hospital the next day, Jessica looked at her. Her eyes were bright as she smiled lightly.Kathryn's throat tightened at the sight of it. "Jessica," she called out.At this moment, Kathryn finally understood the feeling of reaching the end of one's life. Jessica
However, before the doctor finished, Krista interrupted him. "How about another million? I remember your two kids are about to study overseas. The schools they selected aren't cheap."Each word was toying with the weakness of humanity.The office became dead silent.Kathryn didn't think Krista would be so insane. Not only did she want to make Kathryn's life miserable, she wanted Jessica dead.The doctor trembled as he adjusted the glasses resting on his nose. He was about to reprimand Krista to take the money back.Then, the office door swung open suddenly.Kathryn went forward with anger written on her face. Without waiting for both of them to respond, she lifted the box of money and poured the contents on Krista's head.Bank notes were scattered everywhere in the office. It was a sight.The tension in the air was palpable.Kathryn shouted at her angrily, "Krista, how can you be so vicious?""Vicious? You scammed the Baydem Group and my shares from me. You don't have the rig