“Shaun told me that the Campos family has made it into the top three wealthiest families in Australia with their property,” Old Master Hill said all of a sudden.Old Madam Hill was taken aback. “How’s that possible?”“Do you still remember what the Campos family was like 20 years ago? I despised Mason back then. Although he’s musically talented, he couldn’t even fork out ten million dollars. Later, Lea insisted on lending a hand to the Campos family, and I turned a blind eye to it. If this is true, don’t you think that the Campos family has been hiding it really well?” “Yeah. During the wedding the other day, Old Madam Campos kept grumbling to me about how badly their business was doing. She hoped that we could help her family out.” Old Madam Hill was filled with grimness.“I used to hate Shaun for being incapable and ruining my dignity, which was why I let Liam manage Hill Corporation. But if I continue to let him help the Campos family, the Hill family will lose its status as th
“What?” Charlie shouted in rage, “I’ve invested so much in its production and now you’re saying that I’m going to suffer a great loss?” “What great loss? Haven’t you reaped enough profits before this?” Liam rubbed his temples. “Besides, tell me the truth, did the Campos family leak the photos of Shaun’s past?”“Are you crazy to have believed Catherine? How could an outsider like me get my hands on those pictures?”Liam remained silent as the image of a man popped into his mind. On second thought, it seemed impossible that Mason Campos who had always been indifferent to these affairs would do something like this. “Anyway, everyone in the Hill family suspects that I was the one behind this. Shaun will destroy me the second he regains the upper hand.”“Don’t worry. You’ll get your mom’s shares in the end somehow.”Charlie ended this call and made another one right after. “The plan failed.”“Hmm, I underestimated Shaun and Old Master Hill’s courage. Not to mention that Catherine wom
Old Madam Hill had even prepared herself for Shaun’s hostility on the way here. It was certainly out of her expectation to see him in this calm and cheery nature.The young couple noticed the old woman when they entered the house.Immediately, the smile on Shaun’s face disappeared. His eyes revealed indifference and defensiveness.Old Madam Hill felt as if a needle had poked her heart.“Hello, Granny,” Catherine greeted the elderly woman gently as if nothing unpleasant had happened between them before.The old woman only gave her a cold glance, refusing to comment.A shadow veiled across Shaun’s face. “If you’re here to be rude to my wife, then please leave.”“You…” Old Madam Hill stammered out of rage. “I’m your grandmother. Will you only be happy after I die?”“All I know is the Hill family was the one who poured salt on my wound. I would’ve been forcefully trapped in the mental hospital if not for Cathy.” The corners of his lips twitched into a sarcastic smile. “If you all s
“That’s because Nicola Wicks invested several billion dollars.” Shaun’s eyes revealed a dangerous intent. “If I guessed correctly, she did so after Aunty Valerie agreed to disfigure Catherine’s face. She’s falsifying the sales.”Stunned, Old Madam Hill was unsure what to say. “Granny, you should be grateful. I wouldn’t have kept her alive if not for you and Grandpa.”He rose to his feet. “Look at your son and daughters. One of them only cares about supporting her husband's family, the other one is falsifying sales. Your only son is mediocre and incompetent. Do you think you and Grandpa could enjoy your old age with the wealth you have now if not for me?”Old Madam Hill seemed to have grown older by a few more years after hearing that....12:00 p.m.Catherine reappeared out of the kitchen after making lunch but the tension in the air seemed to have grown.She placed the dishes in front of Old Madam Hill. The latter seemed surprised at the dishes laid out in front of her. Eve
“Shaunny, I had a grandma too. It was only when she passed that I regretted not spending more time with her. Family is literally blood and it’s extremely difficult to cut them off. Because of you, I can try to tolerate and forgive them. As long as it makes you happy.” With an intense gaze, Catherine looked Shaun in the eye.He was moved.The emotions that had been suppressed at the bottom of his heart erupted like a volcano.He lowered his head to kiss her passionately on the lips. “I’m sorry, baby.”‘For making you go through this.’ Her face was disfigured by the Hill family yet she still tolerated them for him.That was not necessary. He promised to make them pay for what they did to her.Valerie included.“One day, I’ll find someone to treat your face. I’ll love you for the rest of my life.”Catherine shut her eyes close. At this very moment, she felt strong and calm. It did not matter that her face was disfigured. All that mattered was that he did not mind....The foll
The light went out from Shaun’s eyes at the sound of that. “Is it a coincidence that she’s here today?”“Looks like it. The candidates handpicked by the hospital’s management are the best-performing nurses as of current.”He nodded upon hearing that, the defenses in his heart vanishing. “Who’s the head of the Neeson family now?”“Charity Neeson.”The corners of his lips twitched into a sarcastic smile. “She’s not grateful after stealing someone else’s house. Get the word out not to provide our microchips to the Neeson family.”“Um… Okay.” Hadley parted his lips but did not say anything else....5:00 p.m.Catherine left work earlier today. She heard noises coming from the basketball court the second she stepped out of the car.She walked over just in time to see Shaun raising his arms to make a beautiful three-point field goal. She had no idea how long he had been playing basketball. The back of his white T-shirt was slightly damp yet his face revealed a sunny disposition.Th
Catherine was extremely frustrated. She could not possibly say that she was unhappy because the nurse’s last name was Langley.However, she was not okay with pretending to be generous. “I didn’t expect you to listen obediently to that young girl,” she said with a pout.Shaun raised his brows before bending over to sniff her lips. “Hmm, I thought I smelled jealousy.”“I’m serious.” She slapped him playfully on the back.The light pressure felt more like a tickle than a slap.He grabbed her hand instantly and gave it a tiny peck. “I wouldn’t have been so obedient in the past and might even be repelled by the idea of having a nurse from the mental hospital close by. However, I’d like to get well sooner for you, so I need to work with the treatment plan. I don’t want to do anything that would hurt you again. Do you understand?”She bit her lips, suddenly feeling bad for being so petty. “I understand that, but why don’t you find someone who’s a little bit older or perhaps a male nurse
Shelley looked at Catherine cautiously before closing the door behind her.Shaun said with a chuckle, “You scared the young lady.”“...”Catherine was at a loss for words. “What did I do that scared her? I said those words with a friendly face.”“Hmm, but also in a very jealous tone.” Shaun nodded with a helpless expression on his face. “It’s just a glass of milk. You don’t have to be jealous over it.”“...”He made it sound like she was a narrow-minded woman.Catherine took a deep breath as she felt a surge of frustration washed over her.Was she overreacting earlier? She did not think so.“Stop overthinking. Let me dry your hair for you.”He picked up the hairdryer. Once her hair was dry, she got under the blanket with blushing cheeks. Since they reconciled, he had been really enthusiastic between the sheets, yet she still felt embarrassed just thinking about it.However, he simply laid down quietly in bed after turning off the lights tonight. His reserved behavior was u