Having come to that conclusion, Warren's heartbeat slowly returned to its natural pace.He glared at Iris and calmly asked, "Where is the copy of the design from all those years ago?"Iris grinned and answered, "In my mind.""You destroyed it?""What do you think?"Warren noticed how arrogant she was and knew that his enemies had long anticipated that move.That was why they had prepared in advance. Warren wouldn't be able to learn anything from that.After he left the prison, he took the necklace and went to Skyler.He got the same drawing from her that he got from Iris.Even the way they drew was identical.Warren was completely lost when he saw the two drawings in front of him.He felt that he must have missed something important. The only way the case could have a breakthrough was if he figured out what that was.Just then, Warren's phone rang. He checked the caller ID and immediately picked it up.Charlie spoke in an urgent tone from the other end of the line. He repo
Warren's voice was raspy. "Alright. Do your best to minimize the losses and shield the Sullivan and Miles families from this." Dennis glanced at him solemnly. "It's too late. The stocks of both Sullivan Corporation and Miles Group hit their bottom limit when the stock market opened this morning. "Your relationship with Evie has gone public online, and given the Sullivan and Miles families' connection with Evie, many netizens are targeting them. "Chet and Harry stepped in to defend Larkin Corporation, inadvertently dragging themselves in. Their other projects have been canceled, and the combined losses for both families exceed tens of billions of dollars." Warren pinched the bridge of his nose in frustration, his voice deep as he questioned, "What can we do to keep them from being involved?" Dennis's expression darkened. "People are using your marriage with Evie to their advantage. Their goal is simple—they want to separate you two. "It's a strategic move. They know Evie is
When Evelyn woke up, Warren was sitting by the bed, his gaze fixed on her with deep affection. Dark circles shadowed his eyes, bloodshot from exhaustion. Gently, Evelyn reached out to stroke Warren's cheek, her voice husky from sleep. "Have you been up all night?" Warren smiled warmly, kissing the back of her hand. "It's been days since I last saw you. I missed you too much to fall asleep." Evelyn, a lawyer by profession, effortlessly discerned even the smallest details. With their future journey as a couple ahead of them, how could just a few days apart keep Warren awake? Sitting up in bed, she gripped Warren's collar firmly, her eyes shimmering as she gazed into his. "Warren, how many times must I remind you? No matter what challenges come our way, we must never be apart. Are you having doubts?" "Evie," Warren whispered, drawing her close and planting a gentle kiss on her forehead. "I'm not doubting anything. I simply missed seeing you, that's all. Please don't overt
Warren acted swiftly, pulling Evelyn behind him and delivering a forceful kick to Clara's wheelchair, overturning it. Clara tumbled to the ground and rolled over, groaning in pain. Warren turned to Evelyn quickly, his concern palpable. "Evie, are you hurt?" Evelyn shook her head. "I'm fine, just a bit shaken. The baby seems startled." "We should get you checked by the doctor again." "No, the baby will be fine. You should check on Clara." Clara had been restrained by the guards behind. She appeared trapped in her wheelchair as if she were a caged animal. Approaching her, Warren bent down, his gaze icy and his voice lacking any sympathy. "Clara, do you know why I funded your treatment? It's because you haven't owned up to your mistakes. Now that you've recovered, it's time to visit your birth mother in prison." Upon hearing Warren's words, Clara's reaction was immediate panic. She shook her head vigorously, her voice pleading desperately, "No, Warren, I can't take care
Right after finishing her words, Iris cradled Clara in her arms with tears streaming down her cheeks. With a choked voice, she sobbed, "Clara, how did you end up like this? It's all my fault. I've dragged you into this." Clara refused to acknowledge Iris as her mother. She pushed her away forcefully. "Get lost! You're not my mother!" "Clara, whether you admit it or not, I am your mother. "Don't worry, I'll take care of you from now on. I won't let you suffer anymore," Iris promised. A few days later, Warren received a call from the prison, informing him that Iris needed to speak with him. His gaze darkened at the call. It appeared his strategy had paid off. Clara was indeed Iris' vulnerability. Moved by concern for Clara, Iris, who had previously been reluctant to disclose anything, was now willing to open up. Warren and Seth drove to the prison together. The moment Iris laid eyes on Warren, tears streamed down her face. "Warren, I'll tell you everything you need
Iris didn't intend to confess; her true aim was to discredit Warren as an illegitimate heir. In the Larkin family, only children born to the legitimate wife could inherit the family's leadership. If Iris' accusation were substantiated, Warren would undoubtedly lose his CEO position at Larkin Corporation. Adding to recent issues with the faulty phone model, the shareholders were already dissatisfied with Warren's leadership. They seized the moment to push for his removal from power. As Warren observed the mounting popularity of damning posts on his phone, his gaze hardened with unwavering resolve. Iris had almost cost him Evelyn, and now she jeopardized his entire family legacy. The impact of Iris on his life was immeasurable. Warren clenched his teeth in frustration. Just then, Chester's call came through. "Warren, you've got to get here fast. The board's in chaos. They're threatening to sell their shares if you don't step down. "If it happens, Larkin Corporation could sl
Half an hour later, Ethan hurried into the study. He placed the small black device on an electronic gadget, and immediately, a youthful voice filled the room. "Evie, I'm Warren. You have to grow up quickly so that I can marry you. This necklace is my token of love to you. Please wear it always." A woman's voice followed. "Evie, it's Mom here. This necklace was personally designed by Aunt Iris. She secretly added Warren's voice to it. You can listen to it when you grow up. It's like you're talking to Warren from the past. Isn't that amazing? "I hope you both grow up together, get married, and live a happy life. Warren, you must keep your childhood promise. Take good care of my precious girl and never let her suffer. Blessings to you both." Hearing the recording brought Evelyn to tears. She had only seen photos and watched videos of Sonya's performance, but not videos of her speaking. Hearing her gentle and kind voice for the first time filled Evelyn with happiness. With te
Meanwhile, Warren was sitting in the conference room, absorbing the accusations hurled by the shareholders in silence. His idea to shift the company's focus from traditional industries to technology was a move that had reaped substantial dividends for the shareholders in recent years. Yet, amidst the current crisis, they pinned all the blame on Warren. These shareholders, opportunistic and fickle, seemed to shift allegiance with the wind. An elder from the Larkin family rose to his feet, proclaiming, "Putting aside Warren's contributions and alleged damages to the company, the fact that he is not born of the Larkin blood goes against our family's traditions. Hence, he cannot assume the role of CEO. Chester, don't blame me for taking this firm stance." Chester scoffed, "Can't you all recognize the wealth Warren has brought to Larkin Corporation throughout these years? Without his efforts, would any of you be enjoying the comforts you have today? "As for Iris' involvement, it's