Connor’s expression turned stiff. He had thought that Gerald would assign him something important. The next second, he heard Gerald say blandly, “Don’t let Abraham South show up in front of North anymore. He’s a pain.”…Meanwhile, at South Manor, in the banquet hall, Eiger could not help but frown. “What’s going on, Melinda?! How could you accuse North when the bracelet was in your bag?!”Melinda was sobbing furiously. “Eiger, I really don’t know how it happened. It really wasn’t in my bag before. Oh, it was Summer…”A light flashed in Melinda’s eyes. Without even thinking about it, she pushed all the blame onto Summer.“Summer touched my bag too just now. Summer, just say it. Did you steal the bracelet and try to frame North for it?”Summer was taken aback. She did not expect such an accusation to come out of nowhere. Before she could say anything, she saw Melinda’s vicious gaze and shivered.Melinda sobbed out, “How could you do that? And to think I trusted you so much. Tel
At Myers Corporation, the whole company was in a good mood at the news of the president of Pierce Corporation’s proposal today.When Madam Myers walked in with Melinda’s help, many shareholders asked in surprise, “Why does Miss North suddenly want to get married to Mr. Pierce?”Henry answered happily, “Mr. Pierce has been pursuing North for a while now. Since the Pierce family is a prominent one, I decided to accept the relationship.”However, some of the shareholders recalled some rumors about the Pierce family. “But Mr. Pierce’s reputation…”It did not matter if the Pierce family was wealthy. Mr. Pierce himself, Sheldon Pierce, was an ugly man. His preferences also made typical women avoid him. How could this…“Don’t you believe me?” Melinda started crying as she addressed these men. “We only want the best for North. That’s why we accepted the Pierce family’s proposal.“North used to be Eiger’s fiancee and is used to life’s luxuries. Now, what wealthy family would be interested
North mocked Henry. “Mr. Henry, just say it openly that you’re selling your daughter. Don’t make it sound like you’re doing it for my happiness. Isn’t it better to be more honest in life?”Henry gulped. “You!”Bella gritted out, “Mr. Henry, you would do well to teach your daughter and make her service my son well! And you, North Myers. It’s Shelly’s kindness that makes him interested in used goods like you. You’d better be grateful for it! You’ll be nothing but a dog to the Pierce family!”Henry glared at North hatefully. “Did you hear that? Go home with Mr. Pierce now. That’s how things work. Don’t throw a tantrum!”North said meaningfully, “Mr. Henry, you might as well be forcing me into prostitution.”“There’s no need to say it like that!”Madam Myers abruptly stood up. Her lined face was furious. “You shameful creature. Nothing you say is ever polite!“Eiger dumped you, so you’re used goods! This is all for your own good. I’m telling you now, we’ve already accepted the weddi
The room instantly plunged into silence.Gerald walked in with the light at his back. He had the bearing of a natural leader as he regarded everything before him.Everyone was stunned as a vague sense of fear overcame them.Gerald… It was truly the formidable man who was in charge of the Howard family! The important people here did not even have the chance to meet him most of the time. But now, he had actually come to Myers Corporation of his own accord?Madam Myers was the first to react. She stood up and gave her seat to Gerald. Sycophantically, she said, “Mr. Gerald, please have a seat! It’s our mistake that we didn’t know you were coming. Please forgive us!”Gerald sat down carelessly. He had taken the seat that belonged to the person with the highest status at Myers Corporation. Yet, no one found anything wrong with this.He was born to be at the top, after all.Linda immediately decided to lick Gerald’s boots. She said enthusiastically, “Mr. Gerald, I wonder why you’ve sud
The meeting room fell into a dead silence as the shareholders and top executives exchanged looks. None of them knew what to say.There was nothing untrue about what North was saying. All that about stealing someone else’s man, driving the first wife and her daughter to extremes…Linda suddenly covered her mouth and let out an aggrieved cry. “North! Is that what you really think? It’s true when they say it’s difficult to be a stepmother. I’ve always done things for your own good, but you think that I’ve been setting you up. Oh, what have I done wrong?!”Melinda was also still crying. She made it seem as though she was the most innocent and helpless person there. “North, don’t do this. I know that you feel resentful, but you won’t be able to marry into another good family if you don’t marry Mr. Pierce. I’m just being considerate of you…”North said mockingly, “If you’re being considerate of me, then don’t steal my man. You took my fiance from me. Don’t you think it’s a little too l
Gerald’s statement was met only with silence.“Did it ever occur to you that I’m that ‘disgraceful’ husband of North’s?” he had said.Terror gripped Henry, and he could only instinctively turn around…He had complimented Melinda and Eiger on being a perfect couple countless times to force North out of the situation.Yet, as North and Gerald stood together now… He really could not keep going down this line of thought!Madam Myers could only deny it. “That’s not possible!”North blinked and suddenly turned toward Gerald.She had never expected that Gerald would show up or that he would announce their marital status out of nowhere.Madam Myers’ mind was a complete mess. She could not help but overlook what Gerald had said. She could simply not accept that…However, right then, Connor stepped forward from a corner. He destroyed Madam Myers’ assumptions. “Why can’t it be possible? Don’t rush to deny it just yet, Madam Myers. I would like to ask you something. What are your intentio
Melinda was ready to faint. Her tears did not stop falling.Gerald was unbothered as he said, “I thought that I would help the Myers family for your sake, but now I think I’m not worthy to.”Help the Myers family…Henry suddenly realized how much he had inadvertently missed out on!If Gerald helped them, Myers Corporation would not even have to care about those losses!The expressions of the shareholders turned stricken. They looked at Linda and Melinda in displeasure.It was all the fault of these two women and their cunning natures. If it wasn’t for them, Myers Corporation would never have to worry about not having funds. After all, they would be involved with the formidable Deep Pool Corporation!North nodded and suddenly glanced at Sheldon. “I’ll ask Colt later about Mr. Pierce’s background to find out why he has to marry your wife. I wonder if he looks down on you or Deep Pool Corporation?”The Pierce family was horrified. They had lost the haughtiness of before and became
There had never been any issues with the perfume business. Why was it suddenly being shut down now?!And the timing was so precise… Could it be that Gerald had done something…?The shareholders all looked frightened. “Mr. Henry, what in the world is the meaning of this?!”Henry was stunned as well. He suddenly thought of something and quickly looked up. “Mr. Gerald, y-you…”Gerald chuckled lightly. “Mr. Henry, I told you that I only want the truth.”He looked up and said calmly, “This is the punishment for lying.” Everyone became terrified at that.The punishment for lying…Henry staggered backward. His face was deathly pale. He… He had indeed lied. But Gerald had not given him a chance to explain before he had their perfume business shut down!This was akin to cutting off Myers Corporation’s arm!Henry once again felt how formidable Gerald was. He instinctively turned toward Linda.Linda’s expression was stiff, and a teardrop hung unmoving on her face. She looked very awkw