“Madam…”Everyone panicked.The old shareholders exchanged worried glances, not expecting things to escalate to this point. The situation was spiraling out of control.Melanie was focused on the big screen. Upon hearing that Linda had poisoned Jeffrey’s mother, she was filled with hatred for Linda and sympathy for Jeffrey.Lost in her own emotions, she didn't notice that Jefford sitting next to Mrs. Yancey seemed even more agitated. Though he could barely remember his mother's face, the pain of losing her made Jeffrey feel like doing the same to Linda. “Call the police!” Mrs. Yancey ordered her assistant.The assistant nodded and immediately called the police.The shareholders supporting Linda were anxious and pleaded, “Madam, think about it… What happened back then has long passed. Do we need to involve the police?” “She has admitted to her crimes. Why wouldn’t I report her to the police? Are you suggesting that I let Cam suffer injustice even after she’s gone?” Mrs. Yance
"For a long time now." Jeffrey was honest with Mrs. Yancey. "I encountered Melanie when she was giving birth. Seeing her on the brink of death, fragments of my memory came together, and I remembered everything.""That was indeed a long time ago." Mrs. Yancey sighed."Grandma, I didn’t intend to keep it from you, but the situation was very unfavorable for both me and the Morgan Group. Hiding my identity was the best option for everyone," Jeffrey explained."The Yancey Group has relentlessly pressured the Morgan Group to the brink of collapse. Now that you remember your identity, how do you plan to deal with the Yancey Group and me?" Mrs. Yancey asked tentatively."Linda's actions against the Morgan Group were hers alone. I won't make things difficult for the Yancey Group," Jeffrey answered."I didn’t stop her, and you should be smart enough to know that I disliked the Morgan Group too," Mrs. Yancey said.Her frankness made Jeffrey relax. He smiled faintly and said, "Is it because
Melanie returned to the York family estate, where a servant hurriedly reported to her and Richard, "Master York is awake and in good spirits. He wants to see you both as soon as you return."Melanie and Richard exchanged glances and quickly made their way to Joseph's room. Joseph was propped up in bed, looking much better than before."How… did it go?" His speech was still slurred."All went well." Melanie smiled as she sat down. "Jefford has completely overthrown Linda. I also publicly expressed our support. With Jefford in power, he will remember the York family’s kindness."Joseph nodded in satisfaction. "Well… done.""Indeed, Master York. You don’t have to worry about anything. Melanie handled everything with great tact. I didn't even need to point out anything,” Richard chimed in.Melanie smiled modestly. "Thank you. You've been a great support.""Hahaha!" Joseph laughed heartily and gestured between Richard and Melanie.Richard quickly understood his meaning and turned
Upon hearing the news, Melanie closed the file in her hands and urgently asked, "Where is he?""He's in Medonia. Nathan has been hiding him. The watch on him loosened after Nathan fled, allowing us to find him. He's being taken to the hospital now.""Is he... badly injured?" Melanie asked with concern."Yeah,” Jeffrey said solemnly."I want to see him.”"Is it safe for you to travel? Should I come to pick you up?" Jeffrey was worried about her safety."You are looking down on the York family already, huh?" Melanie joked.Jeffrey chuckled. "I'll send you his location. We’ll talk when we meet there.” “Alright.” Melanie put away the files on her desk and glanced at the clock. It was nearly 11 PM. No wonder she felt so tired. It seemed she would be pulling an all-nighter again with the little one in her belly.-After calling Melanie, Jeffrey couldn't sit still. He paced back and forth, rubbing his hands anxiously.He had decided that the next time they met, he would revea
The doctor told Melanie and Jeffrey that Mr. Smith had multiple injuries all over his body, and there was also a blood clot in his brain; he would not be able to wake up anytime soon.Melanie immediately sent Mr. Smith's medical records to Professor Turner and video-called him to discuss Mr. Smith's treatment plan.Finally, Professor Turner concluded that it was not an issue for Mr. Smith to regain consciousness. As long as the treatment was continuous, he should wake up in a few months. Melanie was relieved to hear that. It was past midnight by the time she finished talking to Professor Turner.She yawned and told Jeffrey, “Please have people guard Mr. Smith. I'll also send some people so that they can rotate shifts.""It’s fine. I have enough men." Jeffrey didn't want her to exhaust herself."I insist," Melanie insisted.To Jefford, Mr. Smith was just a passerby in his life, but to Melanie, he was a friend. He was someone who saved her life. She felt more at ease having her
However, Jeffrey was confused. Melanie’s belly shouldn’t look this way if she didn’t lose the baby. Her belly looked the same as it did two months ago. Jeffrey wondered if the baby didn’t grow. He sighed inwardly.Frowning, he gently brushed against her belly and reluctantly adjusted her clothes before covering her with his coat.-Melanie slept the entire way.When she woke up, she realized the car was parked outside the York family estate. She instinctively checked the time and was surprised to know that she had slept for a long time. What surprised her even more was that Jefford was still by her side. "Why haven't you left?""I... have something to tell you.""It's late, and I'm tired. Can we talk another day?" Melanie stretched, still feeling that she hadn't slept enough.Noticing her tired eyes, Jeffrey couldn't bear to push her and relented, "Alright, get some rest. We'll talk another day."“Mhm.” Melanie shook off the grogginess and got out of the car. But
As Melanie stood before the dressing mirror, she looked down and gently stroked her belly. The child was growing day by day. Soon, people would begin to notice. Jefford and even the York family didn’t know she was pregnant. As an heiress, her position among the York family’s board of directors had yet to stabilize. It would be significant news if she announced to the board that she was expecting. Fortunately, the weather was getting colder. Once winter came, she could wear loose clothing to prolong the revelation until she finished her work. - Melanie woke up slightly later the next day. Fearful of leaving a lazy impression on Joseph and Richard, she quickly freshened up and hurried downstairs, only to find out that the butler had left for the company half an hour ago. She grabbed two slices of bread before rushing out to get the driver to drive her. Jefford called during her commute. “I had a sudden thought,” he said. “Yes?” Melanie was hesitant in her response a
”W-what hard thing?!” Jeffrey sat up as he came to realize something. He pulled out his bag from under Melanie and said, "Are you aware of safety tools?" "Huh?" Melanie's expression grew increasingly awkward. Jeffrey pursed his lips and held himself back for a few seconds before breaking into a grin. "Ms. Jones, what were you thinking? It was a flashlight, climbing ropes, and antidotes... okay?" Melanie blinked as she watched him pull out the tools one by one as if to prove himself. "Ahem, let's move on." Having said that, she turned on the flashlight and walked ahead to conceal her embarrassment. Jeffrey chuckled out loud on purpose as he followed leisurely her and watched her guilty silhouette. As they followed their previous route, they soon found the statue of the woman. Melanie had a different feeling when she saw the statue again. Her grandmother had passed away before she was born, so she had no memory of her. Yet, as she looked at the realistic statue, she