"Hey!" Lydia murmured, even though she felt happy.When she looked at the exquisite dishes in front of her, all still beautifully presented on plates, not in takeout containers, she was even happier. They were all her favorite dishes.Becky, who was nearby, could not help but comment, "Ms. Miller, Mr. Truman is really good to you.""Of course, I should take care of my wife," Henry said with a smile.Lydia's face flushed red. She said, "Becky, why don't you sit and eat with us?""No, this is specially bought for you by Mr. Truman." Becky quickly refused."It's fine. There's plenty here, and we won't be able to finish it all." Lydia insisted."It still seems too expensive," Becky said."It's meant to be eaten. Sit down and enjoy," Henry said.Becky finally took a seat. She could tell they were from a high-end restaurant and had never tasted such giant lobsters. Still, she was too shy to start eating until Lydia served her.Henry joined in the meal, discussing some company matte
Becky was taken aback by Lydia's reaction. She thought the revelation of the truth should be a good thing, but Lydia did not seem pleased at all.However, Becky realized the reason in no time—the mastermind behind it was Lydia's mom."Please leave for now," Henry said, signaling Becky to exit.Becky nodded, regretting her impulsive decision to share the news with Lydia.Once Becky left, Henry walked forward and gently hugged Lydia, speaking softly, "Lydia."Lydia's eyes welled with tears. She was deeply hurt and unable to accept it. She murmured, "Henry, you knew about this, didn't you?"She recalled that when Becky first mentioned the issue, Henry did not show any surprise or speak much. He remained silent. Even during their last phone call, his responses were vague."I had some suspicions before, but I wasn't certain. I only found out a little earlier than you did," Henry explained."But you should've been somewhat prepared for this.""I knew. However, I don't understand why
Jennifer felt a sense of hidden satisfaction; she could try to manipulate Lydia if she could control Henry."Recently, Morning Dew Cosmetics has been selling very well, but one of the ingredient formulas is in Henry's hands. This method is effective in preventing imitation. It wasn't an issue when you were at the company. Now that you're gone, it's very troublesome."Can you ask Henry to give the formula to the company?"She claimed it was for the benefit of the company and the Millers.Lydia sensed something was off. Her mother had called to apologize, and then she made that request. "Mom, isn't there something else you want to discuss with me?"Lydia's mother's mood darkened. She thought Lydia was changing the subject and snapped, "What do you mean? Are you unwilling to give up the formula?"Henry, who was listening nearby, noticed Lydia's pained expression. His face darkened, and he said, "I can give you the formula, but can you first explain what you did online against Lydia?
Jennifer was determined to deny everything. She was sure that it would not be her fault if she insisted she had not done it. No matter what they found, it was bound to be a mistake.Hearing Jennifer's desperate and reasonable defense, Lydia began to doubt. She had initially found it hard to believe that Jennifer was behind that since it seemed entirely out of character.It left her dumbfounded.On the other hand, Henry did not believe Jennifer's words. He said, "I'm giving you one last chance. If you can explain why you harmed Lydia, I'll give you the formula immediately!""It wasn't me!"Henry, you misunderstood me!"Jennifer sounded hurt and frustrated. "I know you might have doubts because of my previous position. I only wanted the best for Lydia. I wanted her to marry well."Now, I see you're a great person, and Lydia will be happy with you. Why would I do anything to hurt you or her?"I can swear it right now. If I ever did this, may I be killed—""Enough!"Henry glanced
Lydia could not understand why her mom was acting that way. Despite being selfish and self-centered, it did not make sense for her mom to do that.Lydia wanted to believe in Henry, but it was just too hard to accept.Henry reassured her, saying, "You'll find out soon. The public announcement was just the first step. Your mom will face an investigation and might even go to jail.""What?" Lydia was shocked and worried."Why would she end up in jail?""Don't panic," Henry said quickly."Normally, this would lead to jail time. But if your mom gets forgiveness from the victims and makes proper compensation, she might avoid it.""So if I forgive her, it'll be okay?" Lydia asked."Yes. I've checked. Since this is her first offense, they're being lenient. She needs to be forgiven."But she must admit everything and follow the required procedures, including getting your signature as a proof of forgiveness," Henry explained."Everything will be revealed soon. She wouldn't be able to ex
Jeffery's mind raced, trying to figure things out. If Henry wanted them to continue supporting the Miller Group, he would have said so directly, even with just a few words. However, since Henry did not say anything, it was clear that he did not want them to help.Given his relationship with Lydia, it seemed that Henry did not want to say it outright. He probably even hoped they would take action against the Miller Group.That was Jeffery's initial guess, and until he had confirmation, he could not take the risk. If things changed and Henry wanted them to refrain from taking action, it would be a problem for him.No matter what, not offering help was definitely the right move. Jeffery immediately canceled all support and privileges for the Miller Group.With Jeffery's orders in place, many people started to follow suit. They had been watching his moves closely, so they quickly aligned themselves with his decision.However, since they were not directly handling the Miller Group, it
That left Lydia conflicted about whether or not to give the formula to her mother. Even though Henry said she could do whatever she wanted with it, Lydia understood that he likely preferred to wait until the truth came out before giving it.Seeing Lydia's hesitation, Jennifer said, "Besides that, Lydia, you need to be more considerate about the Millers.""What do you mean, Mom?""Nothing much, just a slight suspicion. Take Henry, for example. He's very influential and powerful."But he's holding onto the formula tightly, refusing to let it go. It's obvious he's doing it on purpose. It seems he's deliberately trying to stop you."Even if you're still at the company, he'll use the formula as leverage and cut it off anytime."That made Lydia angry. She had wavered, but finally, she was firm. She said, "Since you say he won't give me the formula, what's the point of asking me?"Jennifer was taken aback and quickly said, "He may not give it to you, but you can use your charm."You'r
Before Jennifer could think further, the police arrived at her office and presented their credentials, saying, "Mrs. Jennifer Miller, you are suspected of—"Jennifer's face turned pale, and she began to tremble slightly.'How could this have happened?'Did Lydia report me to the police? How could Lydia be so cruel and heartless? I'm her mom!' she thought.Jennifer was genuinely panicked. It was clear she was clueless about the situation. After all, that was the first time the police had taken that operation.Even though they did not use handcuffs, being taken away in public caused quite a stir in the company, and soon everyone understood the reason.Jennifer had orchestrated the online smear against Lydia.The entire company was shocked. Although they disliked the CEO, they had not expected her to engage in such disgusting behavior.Lydia's loyal aides, like Hilda, were especially appalled. They were disheartened, wondering how they could have followed someone who would do such