“Yes, Sir.”Mr. Brown immediately answered.Master usually looked cold and indifferent, but he knew that no one loved the young masters more than him.People said a father’s love was as sturdy as mountains.Mr. Brown wanted to say that a father’s love was as deep as the ocean.It was as deep as the ocean, and it could also put up with anything like the sea.On the second floor, Harold sat on the balcony, and his eyes were filled with tears.He was starving, so he secretly took out a biscuit from his bag and took a few bites.But he accidentally choked on it, and his tears rolled down soundlessly.“I hate Dad the most…” Harold cried while he yelled.Dad was horrible! He was always so strict with him. He did not even allow him to leave the house, and he made him stay at home to learn those boring things… He wanted to sneak out. He wanted to see Auntie Adina. He wanted to touch Melody’s face… The more he thought about it, the sadder he felt.Suddenly, his phone rang.He
Harold quickly grew furious.“George, I am pouring out my secrets to you, and you’re pouring cold water over my head. I don’t want to talk to you anymore. Hmph!”He angrily hung up, and he was so angry that he could not continue eating the biscuits.George, who was abroad, coldly turned around and looked at his assistant. “I need to go back to Sea City tomorrow. Book the flight ticket for me.”“Young Master George, you need to inspect the branch company tomorrow, and you have to attend the overseas general meeting on the day after tomorrow. Mr. Winters arranged all this.”“Book the flight ticket three days later.”George’s expression was dark as he said.That woman, Adina, was so aggressive that even his mother’s family was unable to escape her wiles. He had to go back.Besides, Adina had approached Harold with motives of her own, so he had to go back and keep an eye on him. Otherwise, Harold, the silly boy would fall into the trap.…… Old Mrs. Daugherty’s birthday celebrati
Since Ruby still wanted to play up the illusion of mother-daughter harmony, she was willing to cooperate.She was hugged by Ruby for a while before she pushed her away. She said with grief, “Mom, I also miss you very much. When I wandered outside and was homeless for the past four years, what I missed the most is your love and protection for me. Now I’m back. Will you still love and pamper me like in the past?”Pride could be seen in Ruby’s eyes.Adina the brat was indeed the same as four years ago. As long as she pretended to show some concern, this brat would jump into the trap she set up.Did this stupid brat still want to take revenge on the Daugherty family?Ha! No way!Ruby’s smile only widened. She held Adina’s hand and affectionately said, “Of course. I always love you like my own daughter. No matter what mistakes you make, I’ll still love and pamper you.”As she spoke, she held Adina’s hand and walked into the house.A few people were already sitting at the round dinin
Indeed, as soon as Dew said that, people’s expressions changed at the dining table.Four years ago, the fire scorched the entirety of the Daugherty family. It also burned stocks worth more than a billion dollars.The Daugherty family finally got over the change only after two whole years.Everyone in the family was involved.In other words, Adina was already “dead” at that time, but the family members still gritted their teeth whenever they talked about her.Adina saw all the changes in their expressions before she smiled faintly, chuckled, and said, “I always want to ask Mom this. What drink did you give me on my 18th birthday? Why did I just become unconscious after I drank it? When I woke up, I was actually on the hotel bed…” As soon as Adina said that, Ruby’s expression suddenly changed.She squinted. “Addy, what nonsense are you talking about?”“Grandma, you know me very well. I was a little capricious, but I was not an easy girl.” Adina bit her bottom lip, and her eyes w
Adina’s gaze became colder.Even while Ruby worked hard to maintain the pretense of a loving mother, her father just exposed his true self.She naturally knew it was impossible to get her shares of the Daugherty Corporation. No, based on the shamelessness of the Daugherty family, it was impossible for her to get back the shares if she did this.But she insisted on asking it at this time. It was also good to cause some trouble for these people.She bit her bottom lip, and she pitifully said, “Dad, I do not want to be the heir, but can you return the shares of Daugherty Corporation to me? That’s the heritage my mother left for me. I hope you can give it back to me.”Aaron’s expression became darker.Initially, he begrudgingly put up with this daughter, but it looked like there was no need to keep her.She humiliated the family five years ago, and she should have died in the fire.As soon as she came back, she just caused trouble. If she was still alive, she would only bring more
Adina smiled faintly.If she could get back half of the shares today, her visit was not a total waste.As for the remaining half, she believed she would be able to get them back after some time.She chuckled. “Dew and I are sisters. She doesn’t need to thank me.”Old Mrs. Daugherty was not very healthy, so it was already difficult for her to find the strength to attend the banquet.When she finally saw the eldest granddaughter who went missing for four years, she finally felt rest assured, so her body instantly sagged down again.“Simon, prepare the shares transfer agreement now. They will sign it now.”Old Mrs. Daugherty coughed before she coldly gave her instruction.She was sick, so she could pass away anytime. She had to sort this trouble out before she died.“Grandma, there’s no need to rush this, right?” Dew suppressed her unwillingness, and she said, “It’s the same to sign it again tomorrow.”Ruby also said, “Yes. Mom, why should we rush it now? It’s your birthday toda
Dew immediately denied it.She ruthlessly glared at Adina, and she hoped this bi*ch would sensibly leave earlier!However, she was destined to feel disappointed.Adina chuckled.Now she knew that the Daugherty family had climbed on the Winters family, but Duke did not seem to like Dew.But she did not know why Duke still wanted to stay here and deal with the Daugherty family members when he clearly did not like Dew.But all this was none of her business.She just needed to know that the Daugherty family wanted to maintain their dignity in front of Duke.She smiled faintly and said, “Mr. Winters, we were discussing the shares of the Daugherty Corporation. You can also be our witness.”Duke seemed to be interested. “Oh, what kind of witness?”“Addy!” Ruby angrily interrupted Adina. “This is the family matter of the Daugherty family. You shouldn’t let anyone else know about it.”But Old Mrs. Daugherty suddenly said, “Duke is also like our family. It’s nothing for him to know.”
Adina calmly explained about the background and dubious whereabouts of the 50% of shares of the Daugherty Corporation.After she explained, she indifferently said, “In your opinion, is it reasonable for me to get back the shares that my mother left to me?”“It’s not reasonable.”Duke indifferently answered.Dew’s expression showed excitement.This man had really taken her side!When Duke said that, she had the reason to refuse signing the transfer agreement of the shares. Even her grandmother could not criticize her.Adina’s expression turned cold.Indeed, she should not have entertained this man. She had wasted her time talking to him.When she was about to speak, Duke’s voice was heard.“Miss Daugherty, if I were you, I would use all methods to get back 100% of the shares.” The man’s voice was filled with coldness. “How can you give half of your mother’s legacy to others?”Adina was startled.Was this what he meant when he said it was unreasonable?Did she misunderstand