Stella pulled the reins, causing Juno to slow down and come to a stop.She led Juno until she was in front of Dahlia. Stella looked down at her condescendingly and said flatly, "Where's grandma? I want to see her."Stella had become slightly skinnier, and her features appeared more defined. She looked completely different from her former submissive self in front of Dahlia in the past, exuding a natural sense of elegance.Dahlia used to look down on her due to her family background. She later envied her for becoming Hall's family heiress and now resented her for being Keegan's primary heir in his will.Dahlia's expression immediately darkened upon hearing that, "You're the reason Keegan is dead, yet you still have the audacity to come here? Who do you think you are to come here and see my mother? Get out of here now!"Stella did not want to argue with her. She pulled the reins and wanted to ride past her.Dahlia was enraged by Stella's reaction and angrily shouted at the security
What was even more infuriating for Dahlia was the money in the fund would be inherited by Aurora after Dahlia's death. In other words, once the will took effect, Dahlia could only rely on the interest for her livelihood.Keegan left most of his money to Stella and only a pitiful amount of interest for his own mother. This made Dahlia absolutely furious.She believed that Stella was the one who persuaded Keegan to make such a will and sabotaged her relationship with her son. Keegan used to be very respectful toward her, but everything changed ever since Stella came into their lives.Stella was the reason why Keegan kicked her out of the Kane residence. So, she figured that since Keegan did not give her anything according to his will, it must be because of Stella.Dahlia's resentment toward Stella grew even stronger, and she hated her to the core, "I was still wondering why Keegan would make such a will. I finally understand it now. You were the one who forced Keegan to do it, right?
Stella frowned. She was about to say something more, but Baldwin turned and walked away. She wanted to follow him but was blocked by the security guards.Dahlia said without holding back, "Get lost now! Don't think you can do whatever you want here just because you're a part of the Hall family!"Stella stopped walking, turned around to glance at Dahlia, and left without saying anything.Dahlia glowered at her receding back and cursed under her breath.Aurora did not say anything. Instead, she looked at her own mother somewhat strangely and asked in a low voice, "Mom, did you really get a death certificate for Keegan?"Dahlia paused and immediately got angry again, "Do you believe in her or me?"Aurora lowered her gaze and kept quiet.She did not know if she should believe in Dahlia anymore. When Dahlia reduced the manpower earlier, the reason she gave Aurora was that Cordelia did not want to escalate the matter and affect the company.But there was no proof that Keegan was dead
When she got lost during a vacation once, Aurora remembered the relief on Keegan's face when he finally managed to find her under the scorching sun, drenched in sweat.She remembered when the laboratory caught fire, Keegan had saved her and kept repeating, "It's okay," as they escaped from the flames.She remembered that no matter what she wished for on her birthday, Keegan would do everything in his power to make it happen.Then, she thought about Keegan, who might still be immersed in the icy river, yet their mother's only concern was the will. She could not bear it anymore and came up with an excuse to leave.Three days had passed, but it felt like an eternity for Stella. However, she felt somewhat relieved because there was still no news from the rescue team.For now, no news was the best news for her.Stella woke up very early in the morning. After she changed and went downstairs, she bumped into Jaylene, who had just returned home.Jaylene had not come home last night. To
The executive across from Aldor said, "Surely, you must be joking. I haven't heard any updates from the search and rescue team.""It's not Mr. Kane, but someone he designated," Aldor explained.The man chuckled lightly, "To my knowledge, Mr. Kane has never officially appointed someone to lead in his absence. It's odd that this is only being brought up now, especially since he's been missing for quite a while. Are you sure he designated this individual, or was it your choice, Aldor?"Aldor glanced at the man, his expression composed, "Mr. Kane is accustomed to being prepared for any situation. If he took the step to create a will, it's reasonable to assume he would also consider appointing a representative. He chose the current acting representative through a legally binding contract overseen by a trusted lawyer. In his absence, they are authorized to attend crucial company meetings on his behalf. Any decisions made by them directly represent Mr. Kane's intentions. Do you have a prob
Stella nodded, "I understand. That's why I've brought a lawyer. In the event that any Vinci Rivera secrets were to be leaked to my father, and he uses them for personal gain, I'm prepared to compensate Vinci Rivera for triple the losses. I'm also willing to bear all legal liabilities associated with such actions. Relevant authorities have frozen my properties and assets. Should the described scenario unfold, these frozen assets can be directly leveraged to compensate your company through a mortgage arrangement with the bank.""The total value is approximately twelve billion dollars," Ted added.Everyone in the room was left speechless. While twelve billion dollars might not be significant for a company like Vinci Rivera, Stella's firm stance was equivalent to her solemn pledge on behalf of the entire Saun family. This inherently diminished the questioning voices.Stella looked at Chandler, "May I take my seat now, Mr. Kane?"Chandler was not happy. He let out a slight hum as a resp
The executives realized that the presentation was not a stalling tactic; it revealed significant advancement in Alex's research and development. It successfully addressed a fundamental aspect of photolithography technology.This achievement was nothing short of sensational for the entire industry.Upon approval of the experiments and the feasibility of mass production, it could shatter the foreign monopoly on this technology, presenting immeasurable commercial value.The executives whose views initially aligned with Chandler's were left momentarily speechless.After Jasper explained everything, he summarized, "Our R&D has reached the final experimental stage. It's inadvisable to introduce new team members at this point. If the results of this stage's experiments are leaked, the repercussions will be beyond imagination."Everyone comprehended the gravity of the situation, given their shared industry background.While Chandler might harbor intentions of gaining control over Vinci R
Stella disregarded Jackson and attempted to walk around him. However, he promptly positioned himself in her path. "Your loyalty to my cousin is truly admirable, Ms. Hall. Who knew you would put everything on the line just to shield his team? Let me remind you that he's already dead. All you're doing is only delaying the inevitable. There's no point in doing this.""Are you done?" Stella coldly glanced at him. "If you are, step aside."Jackson chuckled. "Keegan is dead, Stella. Vinci Rivera will eventually be under my father's control. I'm his only son. When he passes, Vinci Rivera will be mine. I'm not that concerned about a woman's marital history, and our families are compatible. You should consider marrying me. You'll still get to be the woman of the house in the Kane family."Jackson was attracted to Stella's looks. The memory of her being intoxicated on her wedding night lingered in his mind.Previously, he was afraid of Keegan and only dared to harass Stella discreetly. Now,