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
Old Mrs. Daugherty no longer had the strength to support herself. She got to her feet with the help of the housekeeper.Adina also got up. She held Old Mrs. Daugherty’s right hand. “Grandma, I’ll help you in.”Old Mrs. Daugherty nodded. Then, the two of them went into the resting lounge.The atmosphere dining hall was still chirpy.This was the first time Duke visited the Daugherty family, so all the family members thought that the marriage between the family and the Winters family was a done deal.“Duke, they have recently released a new movie. You should go and watch it with Dew in the afternoon,” Ruby grinned and said, “After the movie, you can go shopping for a while before you have a candlelight dinner. How romantic that would be!”Dew shyly lowered her head. She wanted it, but she still said, “Duke should be very busy in the afternoon. How would we have the time for a movie?”“Well, no matter how busy you are, you still have to take some time to cultivate the relationship
Adina opened the car door and got into the driver’s seat.Just as she was about to start the engine, the door to the passenger seat opened.Duke bent down and got in the car. He looked calm and relaxed as if he was in his own car.Adina flashed him a sarcastic smile. “What are you doing, Mr. Winters?”“My car broke down. Please send me back.” Duke leaned back in the seat as he spoke nonchalantly. “It won’t be a waste of your time.”Adina moved her hands away from the steering wheel before she calmly said, “I believe that the Daugherty family members would be willing to send you back. Should I call Dew?”“Are you really afraid of being alone with me?”Duke suddenly lowered his body, and his cold face moved a few inches closer to Adina.They could feel each other’s breath, and for some reason, the air between them became flirty.Adina’s heart fluttered all of a sudden.She pretended to remain calm as she turned around and held the steering wheel. “Thank you for saving my daught
She had investigated the business situation in Sea City, and she could tell that Winters Corporation dominated it. If she could work with Winters Corporation, it would be like boarding a safe ship. She could just wait to receive money.But why would Duke choose her?Was it just because the professor from Harfard University recommended her?She had not been the only student talented in designing chips at Harfard University. She had only managed to be ranked third best.While Adina contemplated in silence, she finally arrived at the Winters’ family mansion.It was situated halfway up the mountain. The three-story independent mansion was not very big, but the pool, garden, and playground occupied at least one thousand square feet.This was the real mansion.“Mr. Winters, I’ll think about the collaboration. I’ll give you my answer in three days.”Adina wore a polite faint smile as she spoke.Duke opened the door, nodded, and said, “I’ll await your good news then.”Soon after, h
Adina seriously stared at Harold. “You’re a boy. You can’t cry so easily.”Melody was a girl, and she rarely cried too.“I won’t cry anymore, Auntie Adina…” Harold sniffed. “I… I haven’t seen you for such a long time. I’ve missed you…” As soon as he said that, his face turned red.The corner of Duke’s lips twitched.When did this rascal learn how to say such cringey words? Why had he not been aware of it?Besides, what kind of charm did this woman have to make this mischievous boy, Harold, look so pitiful and sad?Adina felt embarrassed because of it too.She was actually fond of the kid, but Harold was a child of the Winters family. If she showed him too much concern, they might suspect her of trying to seek connections with the Winters family.She put Harold on the floor and said in a low voice, “I still have something else to do, so I’ll be on my way. Goodbye.”“No!”Harold hugged her thighs.It sounded like he was choking up again. “You just got here, but you’re alread
Duke, on the other hand, looked down on her.She was a lady, who had lived a pampered life. Would she be able to cook?Even if she picked up some cooking skills over the years, it was impossible for her to be better than the chef, whom the Winters family hired and paid handsomely.Adina did not care about what the Winters thought.So, she followed Mr. Brown into the kitchen. There were different kinds of fresh ingredients there, and it looked like the kitchen of a big hotel.She glanced around before she took two tomatoes and a pack of spaghetti out. She planned to make a simple spaghetti with tomato sauce.Mr. Brown stood at the side and reminded her, “The young master doesn’t like spaghetti…” He was hinting at her to change the dish.However, Adina chuckled. “He’s been skipping many meals. He should eat something light so that his stomach can digest it.”After she spoke, she lit up the stove and poured the oil into the pan. She moved swiftly and did everything in one go.M