Ruby's older brother was overwhelmed by debt and was relieved to hear that Ruby was willing to take over this mess. He believed that the Butcher Group was beyond redemption and firmly stated, "Mom, the Butcher Group is now in shambles, with no technical staff, no business, only an empty shell and countless debts. Even if a great immortal descended to earth, they couldn't save it. Since Ruby is willing to take over, let's give the group to her for free. We can get rid of the debts and even if we have to live in poverty for a while, it's better than being chased by creditors."
Ruby's mother repeatedly confirmed, "Is it really impossible to save?"
Ruby's older brother said, "If he could be saved, why would Dad jump off the building?"
Ruby's older brother was afraid that their mother wouldn't listen to him, so he even threatened, "Mom, don't hesitate anymore. Quickly transfer the company to her. I have so much pressure with the company in my hands. Do you want to se
Thea added, "I know, many people used to say that my husband was a man who lived off his wife. Today, I am here to clarify: in fact, my husband's true identity is Thorne, the genius offspring of the Brown family's prodigy Olivia and the Miller family's brilliant physicist Robert. Perhaps he inherited the genes of his genius parents, as my husband is extremely intelligent. He created cutting-edge artificial intelligence and defeated the four major influential families, single-handedly supporting the dominance of the Fletcher Group. It's just that my husband had to go abroad for medical treatment for ten years due to health reasons. Now that he has returned, it seems that netizens have forgotten about him."The host widened his eyes and said, "Is he the genius teenager Thorne who had been imprisoned but repeatedly solved mysterious cases and redeemed himself in prison?""Exactly," Thea said confidently, "Thorne had a tumultuous fate, but he went against the odds. In the
Despite Thorne and Samuel's earnest efforts to reassure William, his worries about his daughter and granddaughter only grew. He looked heavily burdened as he watched Thea and Ruby on the screen.The interview with the host has reached a heated stage, “Ms. Thea, Ms. Butcher, I can tell that even though you are fierce business rivals, you must appreciate and admire each other, like a friendship that transcends age. On behalf of the online community, I have one final question for both of you: You are both such tolerant and broad-minded women. What could possibly happen in the future that would make you unable to tolerate each other?"Ruby thought for a moment and said, "My lifelong wish is nothing more than to protect the people I want to protect and ensure their safety throughout their lives. I believe that my wish is also Thea's wish. There will never be a situation where we will break apart in this lifetime."Thea's eyes slightly turned red.The per
Ruby looked into the distance of the road, with a smile on her lips, that smile came from the heart.After we fell in love, Robert proudly showed off with a bouquet of orchids. Yanshao frowned and scolded him for being a playboy, but Robert smiled and said he accepted the criticism. William, on the other hand, patted Robert's shoulder and was genuinely happy for him, “Robert, congratulations on finding true love. It's really great to have the blessings of friends in a relationship."Thorne smiled, but there was a hint of sadness hidden in those beautiful eyes.Parents' love is indeed beautiful. However, time passes too quickly.Ruby may have seen the hidden sadness in Thorne, and she smiled to comfort him, “In fact, whether life is long or short, as long as we live each day, we can live happily. So, this short life is also beautiful and happy."Thorne nodded lightly.Ruby said, "Although Robert and I were in love for a short time
The atmosphere of this dinner was particularly lively and joyful. The only downside was that, towards the end of the dinner, there suddenly came a deafening sound from the gates of Fletcher Manor."What's going on?" Thea exclaimed, standing up in shock.Thorne patted her shoulder and reassured her in a soft voice, "Don't worry, I'll go out and take a look."Thorne walked towards the gate.At the entrance of the gate.A woman held a child in her arms, with an anxious expression on her face. After Thorne opened the door, the woman burst into tears and said, "Mr. Thorne, I am Stella, Daisy's sister. Something happened to my sister. She asked me to find Ms. Fletcher, she said only Ms. Fletcher can help her. Can I meet Ms. Fletcher?"Thorne's handsome face remained calm as his gaze casually swept over the baby's face. The child was almost one year old, and his features were starting to unfold, allowing a faint glimpse of a familiar shadow on his
Stella had a gloomy face, looking dissatisfied, “She is so wealthy, logically speaking, she should have waived all your medical expenses. Rich people are really stingy when they have more money."Daisy scolded Stella, "Sister, one should learn to be content."She felt a bit cold in her heart and inexplicably uneasy: If Stella doesn't even understand gratitude for Thea's sponsorship, how could she possibly be satisfied with her efforts towards her?Daisy felt confused about her future. She felt fearful about the future of her children.After careful consideration, Daisy hired a nanny for the children. However, this action made Stella angry. "Do you have so much money to burn? With me here, why do you still need to hire a nanny? You might as well give me the money you spent on the nanny, and I will take care of the children with double the dedication. Do you trust a stranger more than your own blood-related aunt like me?"Daisy could only awkwa
Thea looked at the man in front of her, who was no longer young, and realized.Over a decade has passed, things have changed, and she is no longer the girl who was bullied and helpless. However, Ezekiel is also no longer the hypnotist who wandered the earth with a carefree attitude."How come you are here?" Thea was surprised.Ezekiel said, "I had my way of living."Thea's eyes instantly turned red, “Anyway, I have to thank you sincerely for helping me so much back then.""Ezekiel, I know you are not an ordinary person. You know the past lives of people and also know how to resolve someone's heavenly tribulations. I was ignorant when I was young and didn't know that this was actually revealing secrets of the heavens. I suppose revealing such secrets must be bad, and I don't know about you..." Thea's words were filled with concern.Ezekiel smiled faintly and said, "You are clever. I did indeed reveal many secrets, so I faced many conseq
Thea also never thought about hiding it from her family and told them the truth, “I saw Ezekiel, and he seemed to be cursed by fate. Both turning points in my life were related to him, and I always felt like I brought him bad luck."William was surprised, “That is something to be grateful for. Let's donate some money to the church."Thea said, "This was natural."Thorne looked at Thea's still furrowed brow and speculated, "Did he have any instructions for you?"Thea nodded silently."Ezekiel told me to avoid a certain person in the future. This person would bring me a disaster. However, Ezekiel did not tell me who this person was."As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone present became extremely solemn.Thea suddenly smiled brightly and said, "Just be happy, this is just a prophecy. It may not be true, and even if it is, as long as we find a master to help me before that, I'll be fine."Thorn
After hanging up the phone, Thea fell into deep thought.She pondered with great effort: the difference between a lover and a sibling? She asked herself sincerely, she regarded Thorne as family, as her closest person. As for whether they were siblings or lovers, she had never carefully distinguished, she felt it was not necessary to nitpick like that.Ah, I thought for a long time, but there was no result.Finally, Thea lay down on the bed, staring at the ceiling and continuing her mental battle.Thorne made dinner and brought it in."It's time to eat."Thea cautiously glanced at his face, making sure he wasn't angry with her, and that he had no intention of continuing their cold war. She cheerfully got up."Thorne, the noodles you cooked were delicious," she switched to praise mode.Thorne glanced at her. He sometimes didn't understand why Thea, who was clearly intelligent and sensitive, was so careless and casual when it came
Samuel held onto William's neck and affectionately said, "Grandpa, as long as you are happy, I will unconditionally support any decision you make."William was very pleased and said, "Our grandson was not raised in vain."Kassidy's expression, however, was quite unnatural. She stammered, "Grandfather, you should go and investigate the background of that grandmother, shouldn't you?"William's eyes darkened, “Did you hear any rumors?"Kassidy noticed William's displeasure and nervously stepped back. They remained silent.Olivia said, "William, you scared the child. You are so smart, can't you see that Hana's daughter had impure motives for approaching Kassidy?"William just woke up from a dream and said, "Your female classmate's last name is Kerr?"Kassidy nodded fearfully.William fell silent.Thea sighed silently, realizing her father's persistence towards Hana, with the courage to resist societal norms, and she di
Thea, Olivia, and Thorne were sitting in a row on the sofa. When William saw them, he couldn't help but be taken aback, and then his old face became shy. "You guys haven't rested yet?"Olivia teased, "How can I sleep when my son and daughter-in-law are worried about your safety, an old man like you, not coming home so late? If they can't sleep well, naturally I can't sleep either."William felt ashamed and said, "Thea, don't wait for me anymore in the future. Although I am not young, I have just entered my prime, so I am not considered old."Olivia sighed and said, "Oh, love really makes people feel younger. A few years ago, who would have said to me, he's getting old. Half of his foot is buried in the yellow soil, with no other wishes in this lifetime, his last wish in life is for his daughter's well-being."William rolled his eyes at Olivia and said, "You, always so stubborn. I can't argue with you anymore, I'm going to bed."At this moment, Thea
Hana immediately showed joy, she straightened her clothes and adjusted her posture. Then, she tactfully and gracefully suggested, "Both Williamand I have been married before, and I have thought about it. Our wedding doesn't need to be extravagant, we just need to get the marriage certificate and invite our family and friends for a meal."Thea remained silent and continued to listen attentively to her advice."Since the wedding was not grandly celebrated, but the necessary three golds and dowry still had to be present. It didn't need to be a lot, just for the sake of formality. My main purpose was to appease my family."At this point, seeing that no one responded, Hana fell silent.Thea asked, "How much do you think is appropriate?"Hana paused, her gaze shifting towards the girl beside her.The girl, with an innocent and naive appearance, spoke in a childish accent about adult matters, “My aunt, who has a lower education level th
Olivia's words had a deeper meaning, and Thea quickly asked, "Mom, do you happen to know this person Hana?"Olivia glanced at the breakfast on the dining table and smirked, "Such a sumptuous feast on this table, how early did she have to wake up to make all of this? She is truly virtuous. No wonder your dad is so fond of her. But are these pastries really made by her?"Thea laughed and said, "So you've also noticed. These pastries taste like the famous ones from a popular restaurant. But what if this Hana is actually an employee of that restaurant?"Olivia nodded, "That was really a coincidence."Thea looked into the distance, her gaze darkened, “Tonight, I had arranged to have dinner with Hana and her family at a hotel. By then, I would probably be able to make a decision."Olivia let out a deep sigh."Ah. Back in the day, I liked William so much. But he didn't even give me a second glance. Now, he's captivated by an oldwoman, w
At 11 o'clock in the evening, William came home.The living room lights were not as brightly lit as usual, but instead emitted a dim and eerie glow. Just as William was feeling surprised, there was a sudden click, and the switch button sounded, causing all the lights in the living room to simultaneously illuminate. The dazzling glare of the incandescent bulbs enveloped William, leaving him with nowhere to hide.On the sofa, Thea sat upright, with her hands folded on her lap, her gaze dark and unclear, staring at William."Where have you been? Why did you come back so late?" Thea's tone carried a sense of seriousness, even though she was asking knowingly, and even though she had accepted the fact of her father's twilight romance in her heart, it didn't mean she could accept him coming back so late. After all, she was worried about his safety.William saw Thea and his eyes lit up. "Thea, when did you come home? Why didn't you tell Dad in advance? If Dad had
Upon returning to the Brown Manor, Thea was well aware of all the significant events that had occurred over the past few years.Ruby had already transferred the Brown Manor to Thorne's name, so Thorne is currently the owner of the Brown Manor. Although Thorne has been absent from the martial arts world for many years, legends of Thorne are still widely spread throughout the martial arts community.Samuel rose to fame at a young age, with a halo surrounding him, but the reputation was mistakenly attributed to Thorne. Many people assumed, "Samuel has Thorne as his genius father, like father like son. Samuel must naturally be so talented."And Thea's fame gradually faded away.In addition, Ruby's background has been speculated by various people. Especially her past experiences have been dug up, and her former teachers and classmates have added a lot of mystery to her identity, “Ruby was originally born into a common family, her parents favored boys ove
Thorne looked mysterious, “I hope I was just being overly cautious."The Brown Manor.When Thea and Thorne returned to the Brown Manor, Ruby held a grand welcome ceremony for them.Unlike the desolate, lonely, and quiet atmosphere of the Brown Manor in the past, the Brown Manor now is immaculate everywhere, with servants coming and going, and decorations such as red lanterns and agate are abundant, adorning this huge villa. The villa has become extraordinarily noisy.Thorne and Thea were stopped by diligent security guards at the door, who asked, "Sir, Miss, who are you looking for?"Thea and Thorne exchanged a smile, and just as they were about to explain, they heard an excited voice coming from inside."Thorne?"The security guard saw Ruby, respectfully bowed his head, with his hands hanging on both sides, and called out, "President."Ruby walked up with a smile and said to the security guard, "You must look carefully,
Thea took the glass of water and smiled gratefully at Thorne. Perhaps it was the overwhelming sense of crisis in that moment, or maybe it was to teach a lesson to this naive young girl, but Thea unexpectedly blurted out affectionately, "Thank you, husband."Thorne's beautiful pupils dilated, and a sweet smile overflowed from the bottom of his eyes. His heart felt as if a hundred flowers were blooming.This was the first time Thea called him her husband.Perhaps sensing Thorne's delight, Thea's face involuntarily turned red. She shyly tugged at his sleeve and said, "I..."Thorne, however, rewarded her with a kiss on the cheek and joyfully said, "Let's call each other like this from now on. I like this nickname."The young girl indeed looked skeptical, “Are you really a couple? Does she never call you husband? Hmph, I knew you were lying to me. You definitely aren't a real couple."Thea felt both ashamed and excited. She was ashamed that
Thea broke out in a cold sweat. She had always been unstoppable in the mall and had never really been afraid of anyone. However, when faced with the young girl's provocation, she did feel a bit fearful.The mood instantly became unattractive.Thorne saw the deep self-doubt and timidity in her eyes, and he hugged her with a heart full of pity. He regretted it at this moment. He had lived too comfortably, always finding trouble and insisting on teaching her how to express love on such a beautiful day. It made Thea lack confidence in many ways, especially when facing this shameless young girl, Thea's aura was very weak.Thorne held her tightly, encouraging her, “She was young and foolish, unaware of her own limitations. Clearly, she couldn't compare to you in any way. She wasn't as beautiful as you, nor as intelligent, and she lacked your grace, maturity, and wisdom. Most importantly, she didn't hold the same significance in my heart as you do."Thea s