Sylvia hung up the phone immediately after speaking, not giving Renee a chance to respond. Renee looked up at Mason, who was sitting on the couch, and said, "Sylvia said she's coming over!"After their intimate encounter that day, Renee had left in the morning, fearing Mason's sarcasm. Mason hadn't contacted her at the time. It was only three days later that he suddenly showed up at her school dormitory, not mentioning anything, just asking to have dinner. She had cooked dinner for him, and after they ate, she left.Today was his second visit. He had just arrived, and Sylvia called. Mason remained silent, sitting calmly in the living room. Renee couldn't figure out what was on his mind. She couldn't bring herself to chase him away, so she allowed him to stay. She had even bought a pair of slippers for him while shopping for groceries. He was wearing them now.Renee repeated, "Sylvia said she's coming over."Mason replied calmly, "If she wants to come, let her come."Renee was surprise
The next day, both of them woke up early. The company's fate would be decided today, and Elaine was feeling nervous. Despite Aaron's apparent confidence, she couldn't believe that Lionel would just give up.While Aaron was taking a stroll in the garden, Elaine hurried to her study to make a phone call to Tatum. "Dad, I have a question. You own 10% of Aaron Group's shares. If I ask you for them, would you give them to me?"There was a long silence on the other end of the line, making Elaine nervous. She knew that 10% of the company's shares represented a significant amount, worth billions of dollars. Even though Tatum was her father, her request must have sounded quite unexpected."Are you sure about giving him the shares? Won't you regret it?" Unexpectedly, even though Tatum wasn't in the country, he seemed to know everything.Elaine's thoughts were in turmoil, but there was a voice inside her, urging her to help him. So, she firmly replied, "I won't regret it!"On the other end of th
Aaron's decision was sudden and left both Lilian and Elaine puzzled. However, Aaron didn't offer an explanation. Instead, as they arrived at the hospital's entrance, he suddenly said to Elaine, "Don't worry, even if I've given up the Brown family inheritance, I can still provide for you."Elaine never doubted this, and she replied, "Is that what I'm concerned about?"Aaron responded, "I know what you're worried about. I'm fine!"Elaine smiled at his words and took his hand. "Alright, let's go home.""Okay, let's go home."Mavis acted swiftly. Just as Aaron and Elaine arrived home, Mavis organized a press conference and made Aaron's statement about giving up his inheritance rights public. The news of Aaron relinquishing his rights to the company spread rapidly online, and Jason called him immediately.Aaron simply told him, "I'm tired. Also, make sure to reinstate all the contracts with our business partners." He had handed over the company to Lionel, and from now on, he would have no
Mason found himself once again at Renee's place. It was peculiar since they had excellent chefs at home, but he seemed addicted to Renee's cooking and had driven over to her house again today.As he arrived at the school, just as he parked the car, he noticed a well-dressed man standing by the dormitory building, holding a bouquet of red roses. Oddly, Mason felt like he had seen this man's face somewhere before.The man heard the car and turned around. Upon seeing Mason's face, Mason recalled the man's identity. He was the same man who had been with Renee at the bar that day. Mason had later learned that this man, Allen, was introduced to her by a colleague. Allen was a university lecturer known for his good temperament."Mr. Smith," it was clear that the man recognized Mason and approached him to greet him.Mason, with his usual stoic demeanor, nodded in acknowledgment. Even when he greeted someone, his style remained the same. Though it might appear aloof, he had the confidence to b
Tonight was the reception for the newly established Aaron Group, and Aaron had prepared a surprise for Elaine. Elaine, dressed in a red gown, stood by Aaron's side, resembling a blossoming rose. Aaron, tall and handsome, garnered the attention of many, making them the envy of the crowd. Together, they formed a striking couple.As Aaron gazed at Elaine by his side, he thought she looked like a fresh lily when she wore white, but in her fiery red dress, she resembled a captivating rose, drawing everyone's attention. He held her hand against his arm, basking in the admiring gazes from the onlookers, and tightened his grip on her hand. Elaine looked at him, puzzled by his sudden actions.The room fell completely silent when the two of them stepped onto the stage. All eyes were on them, and the spectators were equally stunned. It wasn't the first time they had seen the couple together in such formal attire, but each time left a profound impact, as if these two were meant to be together.On
Renee unlocked the door with her key and was surprised to see a pair of men's shoes in the entrance. Had Mason arrived so early? In her memory, Mason usually came over in the evening, stayed for a while after dinner, and occasionally spent the night.Gradually, her home had started to bear traces of this man. There was a pair of his slippers in the shoe cabinet, a toothbrush and towel on the vanity, a few extra black suits in the wardrobe, some medical books he liked, and his favorite brand of mineral water. This man's presence was slowly seeping into her small home.This feeling, to be honest, was quite heartwarming. Sometimes, she would space out while washing her face, staring at the towel that belonged to him, and suddenly burst into a silly smile.Coming back to her senses, she changed into slippers and walked into the living room. There were some medical records on the coffee table, but Mason was nowhere to be seen. He wasn't in the kitchen either. She pushed open the bedroom do
Elaine had decided to confess to Aaron that she was Emily on her birthday. During this period, he had been too good to her, making her feel guilty all the time. She didn't want him to live every day in a lie, so she made this decision.Today was December 19th, her birthday, although not the actual day she was born but the day she was found by someone. Since no one knew her exact birthdate, they used this day as her birthday. She had even asked Tatum once, but strangely, Tatum didn't know her exact birthdate either, so they continued to celebrate on this day.Aaron took her to an upscale restaurant, and as they approached the entrance, he magically produced a red rose and handed it to Elaine, saying, "Happy birthday."Elaine smiled and replied, "Thank you," reaching out to take the rose. Aaron held her hand as they entered the restaurant and guided her inside.The evening had grown dark, and the restaurant was dimly lit with countless candles, creating a dreamy and romantic atmosphere.
Indeed, Sarah quickly learned from Cathy that Elaine was actually Emily, and she was utterly surprised by the revelation. Melissa had been on a business trip overseas for nearly a week. As soon as she returned home, Sarah grabbed her hand and said, "Mom, you're finally back. Something big has happened, do you know? Emily didn't die, and Elaine is Emily!""What are you saying?" Melissa's reaction seemed as though she'd been struck by lightning, and her eyes widened in shock."It's true. Cathy told me," Sarah replied. Melissa didn't say anything for a while, and Sarah nudged her, but still, she didn't react.After a considerable amount of time, Melissa finally regained her composure and asked, "Does she know that I was behind her suffering?"Sarah uncertainly replied, "I don't think she knows. Besides, that doctor is already dead. Even if she suspects something, she won't find any evidence.""Is that so?" Melissa's voice was barely audible as she responded. Having just recovered from he