Wade immediately walked over when Henry returned to his office. Wade's expression was solemn as he said, "Mr. Chase, you didn't bring your phone with you because you were in too much of a rush."There are multiple missed calls from your brother.""Where's my phone?"Wade immediately handed Henry his phone.Then, Henry stopped in his steps and called Harry as he remained standing in the corridor.Harry quickly answered the phone, sounding anxious. "Henry! Dad fainted. He's now in the hospital! I'm waiting outside the operation room!"Henry's expression remained indifferent as he laughed coldly. "What's he trying to pull again? Is he ready to stir up some trouble after living peacefully for a while?""He really fainted! Henry, could you come over? He's still our father at the end of the day," Harry said solemnly.The word 'father' made Henry's heart tighten.His father had never been there for him when he needed him. But now that Cliff was sick, it was as if he needed to be th
Henry didn't turn around. But his hand that rested on the doorknob paused momentarily, hesitating to open the door and leave."Before I go, could I hear you call me 'Dad' just once?" Cliff's gaunt face carried a hint of hope and longing.He wanted to hear Henry call him Dad. But for so many years, he had never heard it.More than once, he had reprimanded Henry, telling him he had no respect for him as a father.Unfortunately, Henry never understood the true intention behind this scolding. Instead, far from understanding, it only made their relationship worse.Henry's grip on the doorknob tightened quietly.For a moment, he almost thought he was hallucinating.Didn't Cliff dislike him, his own son?How could he…"If… If it's possible, that might bring me some peace," Cliff then added. But as he lay there waiting, he received no reply from Henry.After a while, Henry opened the door and left.The word 'Dad' was more challenging to utter than he had imagined.Simply put, there
"Ms. Connell, let me state my position again very clearly. I have no intention of undergoing treatment." Sheldon looked at Lyla's exasperated face. "So, if you feel guilty about taking their treatment fee without having done anything, then return the fee to them."I'll pay you the corresponding amount. That way, you won't have to work so hard anymore." Sheldon suggested earnestly.Lyla momentarily paused while unpacking the takeout box. But in the next instant, she gave him a meaningful smile. "Do you really think I wanted to treat you just for the money?"Sheldon frowned. "Then, why?"Lyla didn't answer his question. Instead, she commanded, "Come here!""I still have work to do, I'll talk after I'm done," Sheldon said and lowered his head to continue reviewing the documents.Seeing this, Lyla stood up and took the takeout with her to his side. She then picked up a piece of meat and held it to Sheldon's mouth.Her action took Sheldon by surprise, and he hastily leaned back and s
Jennifer's heart skipped a beat.Henry's words were definitely loaded with other implications!But even if he suspected her involvement in Natalie's horse riding accident, what of it? She had already destroyed all incriminating evidence. So, what could he possibly do to her?Jennifer lifted her chin, unconcerned. "Since when did you learn to speak in such a sarcastic tone?"The staff glanced at Henry, and then at Jennifer. Feeling it was probably inappropriate to stay any longer, he spoke up, "If you're alright, Ms. Brown, I'll take my leave now.""Okay," Jennifer said indifferently. Then, she turned her gaze back to Henry. "I don't understand, what are you trying to say?""Don't you? Then I guess I'll have to remind you." With that, Henry flickered his riding crop. Then, his horse leaped forward and charged toward Jennifer.Jennifer was terrified. "Henry! Have you gone mad? Stop! Stop right now, do you hear me?" She panicked, running around frantically.But how could her frant
In a fit of rage, Evelyn bit down hard on Harry's neck.The bite made Harry twist his face in pain, and he forcefully pushed Evelyn away. He then covered his bleeding neck with one hand and looked up at Evelyn.His eyes were full of disgust. Gone was the warmth and indulgence of the past."Don't act like a madwoman!" he yelled.Evelyn fell to the ground. Her face was a mix of grievance, sorrow, rage, and helplessness.After leaving the photography studio, Harry ordered his subordinates, "Keep a close eye on this woman. Make sure she doesn't show up in front of Mrs. Shirley again.""Yes, Mr. Chase."The vehicle started and slowly drove away from the studio.Harry watched the photography studio recede in the rearview mirror as a flicker of emotion finally appeared in his eyes. However, it was soon replaced by his usual indifference.Life never allowed for perfect solutions. If you were madly pursuing something, you had to stake everything less significant to fight for it. And wh
"Uncle Cliff…" Natalie was at a loss.She had never imagined the once high and mighty Cliff would resort to such an act.Just then, hurried footsteps approached.As Natalie turned her head, she caught sight of a familiar face."Why are you doing this? Get up! Get up now!" Henry quickly went to Cliff's side and pulled him to his feet.Natalie's firmness in this matter was something he had witnessed yet again. Even with Cliff kneeling and pleading, she still didn't want to be with him. So, he had to face reality.Oh, how much she detested him."Uncle Cliff, I should be going back now." Natalie quickly shifted her gaze away from Henry and turned to leave.This time, Henry didn't chase after her. He simply watched her leave with pain in his eyes.Then, he quickly averted his gaze and turned angrily to Cliff. "Why did you have to meddle? Did I ask you to intervene?"Do you even know what it means to consult someone?" Henry turned his face away, dissatisfied.Clif glanced at him
Elsie was visibly annoyed, and her face was set in a scowl. However, she was unable to come up with a retort.For some reason, she was particularly bothered by Leslie's presence.Perhaps it was because she had witnessed how much Hugh had doted on Leslie over the years.Seeing that her adversary had fallen silent, Leslie simply walked away. She hadn't planned on lingering in the mall anyway. However, just as she was about to leave to check another counter, a voice called out, "Les!"Leslie had encountered Harper once before, so she recognized her voice.Leslie then glanced over and noticed that another previous brand's counter had been cleared out. Now, it was being replaced by a jewelry line under TK International.Harper was probably overseeing the progress there."I didn't expect to run into you here. I haven't had the chance to apologize for last time. I'm sorry for Mom's misunderstanding," Harper spoke in a soft voice.But more than Harper's words, what caught Leslie's at
Leslie met Hugh's gaze.For a moment, she almost softened. She'd almost got deceived again by those deep, affectionate eyes of his.However, she quickly forced herself to look away, not entertaining his presence. Then, she turned back to her car.This time, Hugh stepped aside. Then, he called out to her, "Les, I'll see you in a couple of days."Leslie heard his words and mumbled under her breath, "'See you', my foot!"…Soon, the day of Natalie's departure was approaching, and Leslie proposed a get-together as a farewell for her.Natalie felt such occasions were somewhat melancholic. But she was unable to resist Leslis's insistence and eventually agreed.Before going to the dinner, Natalie first made a trip to the Montte Villa, where Owen was currently living.Even though Owen was now suffering from dementia, she felt it was right to say farewell to him given his kindness toward her.After all, the next time she'd see him would be after half a year, when her study abroad prog