Indeed, Cedric wanted to meet with Victor, but not now. He wasn't one to act hastily."You are too kind, Mr. Ryder. Your presence here shows Mr. Victor's sincerity. However ..."Cedric sat lazily in the chair as he looked at Ryder. "I am curious about the purpose behind Mr. Victor sending this project proposal. What is his intention?"Indeed, Cedric had considered participating in this project. He only had a few projects in Jorn City, but each one held significant value, which was why he had such high prestige there.This specific piece of land, located on the northeast bank of the North River in the northeast of the capital, was designated as a key development area several decades ago. The land received attention and was referred to as the center of future development in Jorn City. After all, development had to be accompanied by construction, and land was required. Most lands in Jorn City had been included in the city planning, and few lands were left for further development.
Faye was unaware of the competition between Cedric and Victor. These days, she had been conserving her energy and occasionally spent time chatting with Frederic. Alternatively, she would discuss upcoming designs and collaborations with Felton. Felton's health had largely recovered, and he had started managing the Keane family's business discreetly with Roy's help. Felton was a talented individual, quick to grasp both design and business concepts. Coupled with the early grooming he received from Roy, who saw him as the future heir, Felton's foundation was solid. With a bit more nurturing, he would undoubtedly achieve success.Faye admired Roy's firm belief in and recognition of Felton. After all, the previous condition of Felton's health was quite severe, and without Faye's intervention, he might not have survived. For him to spend so much effort in training someone who could die at any moment, he could be out of options or too confident in his choice. Regardless, Felton didn't d
Felton did not outright reject Blake.Although he didn't have any positive feelings towards her, while he had been unwell and in a constant state of potential demise over the years, she hadn't called off the engagement like others had anticipated. Felton appreciated that. However, he hadn't interacted with Blake much. During the years he struggled with illness, he seldom saw her. Blake's parents, on the other hand, frequently visited his grandfather.Despite that, Felton never had a favorable opinion of the Lantree family. Perhaps it was due to his cold and indifferent nature, or maybe it was because he hadn't been well for many years.He felt that everyone who treated him well had an ulterior motive, except for his grandfather and Faye.From Felton's perspective, everyone wanted something from him. Even though he was ill, he remained the designated future heir of the Keane family. As long as he was alive, he held value for others. Despite not interacting much with people ove
When Faye bid farewell to Felton, Roy happened to arrive.Dinner was already prepared, and Blake had gone to call Felton and Faye to eat. However, she hadn't returned for quite some time, and Roy was growing anxious. Faye was an honored guest in the Keane family, and they couldn't afford to be negligent.As he approached Felton's study, he overheard Faye mentioning that she needed to leave. Worried, Roy thought, "What is happening? It's time for dinner, and now she's leaving? Have we done something wrong? We can't afford to offend Faye, not just because she is Cedric's woman, but also because of her capabilities.""Ms. Brown, is there something urgent that requires you to leave before dinner?" Roy nervously asked.Faye smiled. "Mr. Keane, thank you for your hospitality. There's indeed something I need to attend to, and I must head back."Blake smiled. "Ms. Brown and Felton were so engrossed in their work in the studio that they lost track of time. When I came, the doors and wi
In the spacious dining room, only the sounds of the housekeeper and servants serving dishes remained. However, everyone at the dining table fell silent, afraid to make a sound.Although Belle and Beatrice wore displeased and resentful expressions, they dared not voice their grievances under the overbearing presence of Frederic. Frederic, however, seemed unsatisfied and continued to scold them, "You seem to forget that Connor is my doctor. She is not only important to Cedric but also to me. Your sarcastic remarks and unfriendly attitudes are aimed at the person who's saving my life. Are you wishing for my early demise?""Father, we … We didn't mean that …""We certainly wish you to live a long and healthy life …"The sisters hurriedly explained, but Frederic sneered. "Your words sure sound sweet, but don't think I can be fooled just because I'm sick now."Biting her lip, Beatrice couldn't hold back her anger and whispered, "Father, there are some things that I've been wanting to
Under the protection of Frederic and Cedric, Faye managed to dine peacefully. Though Beatrice and Belle were both furious, they couldn't do much to Faye and could only grit their teeth in frustration. After dinner, Faye was satisfied and joined Frederic for a walk using the excuse of checking his current condition. Cedric, who was ready to return to the study, was stopped by Solomon. "Cedric, Father is feeling much better now. It's all thanks to you, who called for Dr. Connor's help." Solomon looked at Cedric with a smile. Cedric nodded. "You give me too much credit, Solomon. The old man isn't just your father, but mine as well, after all."His words instantly caused Solomon to be tense and left him wondering what Cedric meant. "Cedric, you truly care for Father, and I'm sure he can tell. I'm just wondering when you plan to return to our family business. The position of vice president is still reserved for you."Solomon said this to test the water. When Frederic appointed
She would never give birth at such a young age and hadn't even considered it. After all, she was still in her early 20s and considered herself too young. She hadn't even figured out her own life, so how could she have a child? Naturally, Frederic saw it differently. He was old. Cedric only returned to the family recently. Frederic felt that he owed Cedric, and therefore, cared most about him. All he wanted was for Cedric to inherit his place or produce an heir, at the very least. With a miracle doctor like Faye around, Frederic felt like he could live for another decade or two until his grandson was old enough to inherit everything. When Faye didn't respond, he cleared his throat. "It's been a while since you two got married. It's best to give birth while you are still young. That way, you recover sooner, and it's more beneficial for the child as well."Faye smiled. "You sure care about us.""You two are my son and daughter-in-law, so why wouldn't I care about you?" Fre
Two days later, Nadia invited Faye to a beauty salon in Jorn City.After their beauty treatments, they proceeded to have makeovers and adorned themselves in elegant dresses.Today, Faye wore a black British retro-style formal dress paired with European-style accessories.The black dress came with a red mini hat on her head, and beneath the hat, a black veil covered almost half of her face, making it impossible to see her actual appearance.With a touch of makeup, her face appeared fair and delicate, exuding an ethereal charm. Her doll-like face, at the age of 20, made her look underage, and when she stood next to Nadia, she almost looked like Nadia's daughter. Nadia wore a dark dress from Light Moon Designs that highlighted her graceful figure.Having recovered from a serious illness, the makeup added a healthy flush to her complexion. With her long hair pinned up, she appeared exceptionally elegant.In her 40s, Nadia maintained her charm and appeared on par with a woman in her