Nicole smirked, "Mom, there's really nothing for you to worry about. Grandpa had decided to announce it today just because everyone was present.""Oh, that's good," Gloria said, not feeling as tensed up now. "My only problem lies in the fact that it was just so sudden. I think I just need some time to process this information.""I too did not expect that Grandpa would appoint his successor today, but since he has already done it, we'll just follow through with his wishes. Sean is on board too," Nicole explained, telling her parents why she and Sean were in agreement with Benjamin's ruling."Alright then. It's settled." Daniel nodded.They were in no position to change anything, and the idea of Sean inheriting the vast fortunes of the Riddle family was not something they should frown at either."I have a question. When we were leaving, why did Karen make Preston stay?" Lulu frowned and asked."We all know what she's thinking about. Let's just not entertain any of her crap. Don't w
"How are you so sure that I can motivate him?" Nicole asked in frustration, thinking that anything she said would not get through to Harvey. In fact, she must be the last person Harvey wanted to see right now.Understanding what Nicole's doubts were, Thomas explained, "But you might be the turning point."Nicole was quite certain that Harvey would hate her. If that was the case, however, Harvey would never have allowed himself to become a broken shell of himself. If anything, he would be reluctant to accept defeat. Because of this, Thomas believed that Nicole was the only one who could bring Harvey back to who he used to be. There was just no other way around it, and he would take that shot, regardless of how slim their chances were at succeeding.Nicole looked at Thomas and hesitated. She did not have the heart to decline his request outright. She genuinely did not care about Harvey, but the same could not be said for Thomas.After considering it for a moment, she agreed, "Alrig
Lulu chatted all the way to the hospital, reaching a point where she asked Patricia, "So how's Ellar?""He's better now, but he has not fully recovered. That was why he did not dare to return to the Riddle family manor last night," Patricia explained."Oh well, everyone thought he was abroad, so no one bothered to ask for the specifics," Lulu added and paused. "Wait, is he coming back to attend Emery's wedding? I mean, it is around the corner."Patricia frowned, uncertain of what Ellar's decision would be. Emery's wedding was about a week away, and as one of Emery's closest family members, Ellar should be there for the occasion. No matter how busy he was, he should never miss his brother's wedding. It would be difficult to explain Ellar's absence if he did."Patricia, please keep a close eye on him from here on out. Even if he can't fully recover in time, he must still attend the wedding. In the event that he's exposed, just tell everyone he sustained a minor injury during an accid
"I thought so too. But your grandfather told me he had to try. Otherwise, the entirety of Ellison Group will be mine," Nicole said.Then, she smirked and continued, "The only price I have to pay is that I'll have to take care of him until the very end of his life.""Don't you even dare think about it!" Harvey roared, instantly overcome with rage.In response, Nicole shrugged her shoulders. "Oh, what are you going to do about it?""I won't let you do whatever the hell you want, and I sure as hell won't let you have your way!" Harvey bellowed."How are you going to do that? You're going to fight back while lying on the hospital bed?" Nicole feigned surprise and gave Harvey a mocking stare.She was not threatened by Harvey at all."Nicole!" Harvey suddenly got up from the bed and stared her down with a murderous glare.With a slight smile, Nicole sized Harvey up before nodding in approval. "Not bad. I see you can actually stand up now. I thought you were planning to lie down like
Nicole left the hospital with Lulu and Patricia after Thomas was gone."Oh yeah! I can't wait till Harvey is back in charge of Ellison Group. I can finally return to you guys in Riddle Corporation!" Lulu exclaimed, feeling a sense of relief.Nicole could not help but chuckle at how happy Lulu was. "For all your troubles, I'll treat you to lunch later.""What do you think about Fish and Chips?" Lulu instantly asked, her eyes lit up in anticipation."I don't see why that is a problem," Nicole said, rolling her eyes. "Shall we call June over so that she can join us?""Sure," Lulu replied, before giving June a call and telling her to meet at their usual spot.Meanwhile, Harvey's assistant had come into the ward after everyone was gone. "Are you alright, Mr. Ellison?"Narrowing his eyes, Harvey ordered, "Get me discharged.""Yes, sir," his assistant agreed."Get all of your preparations done. We're going back to the company tomorrow," Harvey declared, determined and resolute.Shoc
At that instant, Lulu's eyes widened, and she asked, "So, you're preparing for pregnancy now?!"She knew from the get-go that something was amiss. Otherwise, June would not have refused a single drop of alcohol, of which she was usually fond."We do plan on having children," June replied, though there was no telling when."Well, then, give it your best shot," Lulu teased, supporting June's decision to start a family of her own with Samuel in the foreseeable future.Shifting the attention to Lulu now, June raised an eyebrow and asked, "What about you? Have you considered it?"Lulu shook her head, feeling that it was awkward for Lulu to put her and Spencer in the spotlight now. "We haven't thought about it. Well, at least not for now.""Why?" June asked in puzzlement.After all, they were already married, so it was strange that the thought of having children never occurred to Lulu."Let's stop talking about this. I'm just going to let things happen naturally," Lulu shyly said, sh
Soon, the waiter came back, bringing with him a piping hot bowl of chicken broth atop a tray.Ellar swallowed as stared at the basket of fish and chips, his cravings on full display."What's up? Are you not happy with the soup you've been given?" Patricia raised an eyebrow and asked in a semi-threatening tone of voice."No, I love it." Ellar immediately withdrew his gaze, about to consume a spoonful of the broth.The sight of Ellar's reluctant compliance left Patricia feeling both satisfied and relieved. 'This dude doesn't even pay attention to his own health.'"I know you care about me, so I won't deny that this soup actually tastes heavenly," Ellar proudly said, before grinning in satisfaction.Ellar's sudden remark took her aback, causing her to choke."Are you okay?" Ellar handed her a glass of water in concern. "Here, have some water."Patricia stifled her coughs and took a few sips of water to soothe her throat before glaring at Ellar. "Let's eat.""Sure," Ellar agreed,
"Yeah. I got it." Lulu nodded, understanding June's implication.Initially, she was just making a joke, but upon seeing Patricia's reaction to the innocent little remark she had made, she came to realize that the latter had taken it seriously.Curious, Lulu furrowed her brows and whispered to Nicole, "Is Patricia worried about something she can't divulge to us?"She always felt that while Patricia did care about Ellar, she had never reciprocated Ellar's feelings for her, and there must be a solid reason for that.After glancing over at Patricia and back to Lulu, Nicole simply responded, "Maybe."Since it was a personal matter which Patricia did not seem too keen to talk about, Nicole did not want to probe too deeply. She believed in giving Patricia her personal space to figure things out on her own."Okay then," Lulu responded, sighing as she looked at Patricia and Ellar.She thought it would be a pity if the two missed the chance to get together, but ultimately, the final decis