Chapter 26: Engagement

Hugh’s POV

After Shelia and I kissed that night, we didn't contact each other for a week.

During that time, I had to deal with work and face Susan, Sam's older sister, who naturally hired top lawyers for him. The Middleton family, while not as powerful as Thornton Aviation or Warner Pharmaceuticals, had their own food and agriculture businesses and still held significant economic strength. They wouldn't sit back when it came to Sam's case.

Once Sam was sent to prison, Susan, being the largest investor in Flegmin Pharmaceuticals, was also investigated. However, there was no evidence connecting her to the illegal drug production, so she faced no penalties.

David may have privately helped Susan. Despite their marriage being a business alliance, he always pampered her. Over 20 years ago, when Thornton Aviation was in crisis, Susan sold her assets in the Middleton family business to help David. That's why she now holds 15% of the shares in Thornton Aviation.

As for my mother, David only m