Perhaps Rachel's sincerity had touched Eddison, and he finally put his work aside and stood up to acknowledge her presence with a polite greeting. "I'm Eddison Granger, Nice to meet you!" It took her a while to realize that he wanted to get to know her formally, therefore she quickly stretched her hand out to shake hands with him. "My name is Rachel Gellert. Nice to meet you!" He pursed his lips and said, "Starting from now, we are friends. If you need my help in the future, feel free to tell me!" Rachel smiled and replied, "Okay, same goes to you!" In fact, she wanted to tell him that she knew about his difficulties, and she was ready to lend him a hand. However, before she could do so, he had already said, "Thank you, but I don't need your help for the time being." Rachel let out a sigh. She knew that he only regarded her as a normal acquaintance. Nevertheless, his attitude was understandable. After all, the two of them had only known e
Rachel felt that she was having the sweetest dream in her life. In her dream, she was not born into a wealthy family. She no longer had to act with courtesy and civility. Additionally, she didn't have to maintain her image of an elegant lady anymore. In the dream, she was a carefree girl. She hung out and drank with her friends. Furthermore, she didn't have to go home by eight o'clock. All of that made Rachel want to stay in that dream. However, it was just wishful thinking. Usually, the servant of her family, Macy, would wake her up at 7:30 a.m. every morning. After that, a routine of dressing up, deciding which jewelry to be worn, and applying make-up would await her. Truth be told, she could hire a stylist to take care of those things. With that being said, Bianca had insisted that she must learn to be independent as she might marry a noble man in the future. By that time, she couldn't rely on others for everything. Rachel blinked her eyes in conf
"What do you mean? Our Gellert family is also a noble family. Don't tell me you are not satisfied with that?" Eddison shook his head. "Of course not. It's just that things are not what you think! Nothing happened between Rachel and I!" Rachel was discouraged as he had refused Jarred without hesitation. Initially, she had felt like the happiest person in the world when she woke up in the morning. However, at the moment, she realized that everything had just been wishful thinking. She had thought she had actually had a chance of being with Eddison. She pursed her lips. She told Jarred, "Dad, he's right. Nothing really happened between us. I drank too much last night, so he just brought me here to rest." "Shut up!" Jarred couldn't stand such an explanation and he was livid. "It's not up to you to decide whether anything happened between you two or not. People will comment whatever they want on this incident freely. Don't you see what's
Eddison turned back as he heard Amos' voice. Amos and Jarred happened to come out from the study room. They had probably overheard his conversation with Eudora just then. At the thought of that, he no longer beat around the bush as he said candidly, "I won't accept a forced marriage." Jarred burst into a rage right away. He said, "Is this how you're going to treat me?" "The news about Rachel and me is unreal. Nothing has happened between us. If you still have doubts, I can repeat all the details of the matter once again. It would be impossible for me to marry her." "Do-don't go too far!" Jarred couldn't help but cough, and Amos said coldly to his son. Amos said coldly to his son, "Eddison, Mr. Gellert and I have already agreed that the wedding will be held in three days. You can't go anywhere until then." Eudora was also shocked by the announcement. "Why is this so sudden?" Amos smiled at Eudora and said, "It's okay, don't wor
Eudora had a terrible sleep. She felt that she was grabbed by a pair of large hands, making her unable to move. Originally, she had wanted to catch up on her sleep in the morning, but she was woken up by the noise outside. "What should we do? Young Master Eddison hasn't eaten for an entire day!" "What are Mr. and Mrs. Granger thinking? Are they going to watch Eddison being starved to death?" "Hush, don't let Mrs. Granger hear you!" Eudora was agitated instantly. She hastily dashed out of her room. The two housekeepers outside her room, who were chatting just then, shut their mouths at once while Eudora headed straight for Eddison's room. The door of his room was locked, and Cindy stood there with a tray of breakfast in her hands. "Young Master Eddison, please have your breakfast." Eudora directly took over the tray from Cindy's hands, saying, "Let me do it!" Cindy was staggered as she tried to cover up, "Madam, it's not what y
Eudora and Amos had been together for roughly twenty years. It was the first time he said that he wouldn't give in to her! His words distressed Eudora. She pouted and said, "Well, we'll see!" After that, she turned around, took her handbag, and went out. Amos stopped her, "Are you going back to release Eddison?" He was indeed her husband, able to see through her intentions easily, Eudora pursed her lips while Amos continued to speak. "You won't be able to find him, since I've already instructed someone to take him away." Eudora looked at him incredulously and said, "Amos, what on earth are you trying to do?! Why do you have to do this?" She was about to blow her top, and it concerned Amos. "I'm doing this for his own good. You can rest assured that I will take good care of him." In his heart, he was hoping that Eudora would not be agitated by the matter. Of course, Eudora failed to remain unfazed. "He is our child
Eudora asked Cindy to accompany her in paying a visit to Eddison. Cindy had not lied to her. Eddison had indeed eaten the food, but he was still morose and rebelling against Amos. Eudora stood outside the room and turned to look at Cindy. "I want to speak to him privately." Cindy made an excuse and went out. After that, Eudora sat down and leaned against the wall. "Eddison, if you really want to leave, I'll let you go!" It was still silent inside, but after three seconds, footsteps slowly approached the door. Eudora knew that he had come near the door. She pursed her lips together and continued to speak. "I never lie. It's just that you have to tell me the reason you refuse to marry Miss Gellert. Is it really because you can't accept a forced marriage? Is there another reason?" In fact, Clint's words were right. Rachel and Eddison would make a good match. He had been impatient since he was a child whereas Rachel was a ra
In fact, Amos had already made up his mind. He would go to the Gellert family together with Eddison after he released him from being grounded to elucidate the matter of their marriage. Unexpectedly, Jarred had come first. He was rather courteous in the face of Jarred's attitude. After all, the Granger family was in the wrong for reneging on the agreement. "Mr. Gellert, it's indeed our fault that we failed to keep our end of the agreement, but we will bear the full responsibility for this matter." Jarred's voice trembled with outrage as he said, "Take responsibility?" "I really didn't expect your son to swindle my daughter!" Amos was perplexed, so he asked, "Mr. Gellert, we won't shirk any responsibility in this matter. Nevertheless, it doesn't mean that you can simply slander us!" "Eddison has duped Jillian into giving him hundreds of thousands of dollars. Well, such an amount of money is actually not a big deal for families like ours. However,
Naomi immediately changed the topic by saying, "I'm going to the meeting." As they spoke, her phone rang again. The secretary took a look and said, "It's from Mr. Olsen." Naomi said, "I'm late to the meeting! I'll talk to him after the meeting!" The meeting lasted for a few hours. After a few hours, Naomi stood tiredly in front of the sink. She looked more mature than she did before. She was indeed no longer the innocent girl she used to be. She remembered that before she went to the meeting, the secretary had mentioned that there was a message from Culver. She took out her phone and clicked on the message. The next second, her hand trembled, and her phone fell to the ground. ...... When Naomi arrived at the funeral home, Culver was already waiting for her at the entrance. "When did it happen?" Naomi tried hard to hold back her emotions along the way, but the moment she opened her mouth, her emotions flowed out. "Last ni
Although Naomi and Eddison were reluctant, they submitted under Amos' domineering aura. The next day, they packed up their things and went back to Rosaville City. As soon as the car was about to turn, it was stopped by Amos. "Go straight to the Granger Mansion." Eddison asked curiously, "Why are we going there?" "You're going to take over the Granger family's business, that's why!" Naomi teased. Before Naomi could finish gloating, Amos teased her, "You too." The two siblings' faces instantly stiffened, as though they were forced to resign to fate. Indeed, the first thing they did after they returned to the mansion was to ask Alfred to clean up the two master bedrooms for Naomi and Eddison. Although the two rooms were master bedrooms, they weren't totally identical. Alfred gave the better room to Eddison. Before they entered the house, Alfred noticed that Naomi seemed to be rebelling. After thinking about it, Alfred explained t
After coaxing Eudora for a while, Naomi managed to persuade her to eat a few mouthfuls of food. She was finally much calmer. However, it could be seen with the naked eye that she had lost some weight. Naomi was incredibly worried. While Eudora was on a walk with Eddison, she sat in front of Amos's bed. She said, "Dad, hurry up and wake up! Mom misses you so much that she's about to fall sick! Are you really willing to let her go on like that?" Naomi sniffed, "Mom was so beautiful when she was young. She looks really pretty now, too. If you don't wake up soon, I'll find someone else for her! When that time comes, don't regret it!" There was still no movement from the person on the bed. Naomi sighed in disappointment. When she turned around, a hand suddenly grabbed her sleeve. Naomi's heart skipped a beat of joy. When she turned around, she saw Amos staring at her. He yelled, "Don't you dare!" "Dad, you're awake!" Naomi was incredibly
"Mom, don't worry, Dad will be fine!" Naomi comforted her. Eudora hurriedly shook her head again, "What are you talking about? Of course, Amos will be fine. He's just angry with me! Where's my medicine? If you don't help me take it, I'll take it myself!" As she said, she got up from her seat. Naomi stopped her again and said, "I'll get it for you! Just wait here!" Eudora sat down obediently and reached out to hold Amos' hand. Naomi took a few steps outside and heard Eudora murmuring to Amos behind her. "Did you hear that? I'm being a good girl. Hurry up and wake up!" Naomi's nose twitched for no reason. She hurriedly restrained herself and quickly walked out. Her parents had been in love with each other for their whole lives. She had witnessed their journey since she was young. Eddison might not know about their history too well as he was really young back then. She remembered the time when there had been a great misunderstanding be
Amos hung up on the call and picked up the medicine that Eudora had not taken just then. He poured a glass of water and walked over to Eudora. "You haven't finished the medicine yet!" Eudora looked at the medicine in distress, pleading, "I think my body is much better now. I don't need to take it!" "That won't do," Amos remained strong-willed as always. "This medicine is good for your health!" "Medicines are drugs too!" Eudora was still putting on a fight. "You want to poison me to death, don't you?" Amos said helplessly, "Are you afraid of drugs, or do you want to suffer instead?" Eudora was rendered speechless. "Either way, I won't take it! It's too big of a pill to swallow. I know you're trying to poison me to death, so that you can find yourself a younger wife!" Amos was dumbfounded. "There are no younger girls who are more beautiful than you." "That's true!" Eudora nodded, and immediately looked into Amos's smiling
The Granger Mansion had been well taken care of, so there was nothing for Naomi to worry about. Hence, she decided to go straight back to Clearwater Bay. Amos and Eudora were not around. Although Clearwater Bay was in Cindy's care, it still felt desolate. In the evening, Cindy prepared a lot of delicious food for Naomi! "Your parents don't know that you're back in Rosaville City, right?" "No, they don't!" Naomi said after taking a sip of the mushroom soup. "Mom is in poor health, therefore I haven't told her yet. I'll go see her once I'm done with the matters here." "That's great! She must miss you and Sugar Bun." "What about you?" Naomi looked at Cindy with a smile. "Is everything alright between you and Uncle Charlie?" "Everything is fine! With everyone supervising him, he doesn't dare treat me badly!" As the two of them talked, Charlie protested from the outside. "Are you talking behind my back again with Miss Naomi?" Charl
It was only then that Culver remembered that Naomi was also in the kitchen. He concealed the panic on his face and pretended to be calm as he picked up the salmon next to him and put it on the pan. The next second, hot oil splashed out of the pan. Naomi pulled him away, "Mr. Olsen, don't act like you know how to cook!" Culver was not willing to give up. When he heard her words, he remained calm. "I can do this." "Stop lying!" Naomi exposed him without mercy. Then, she picked up the spatula next to her and flipped the salmon over. Culver stood behind her, watching her pour her heart and soul into cooking. It reminded him of the time she used to live in his house in Greene City. During that time, she had cooked all kinds of food for him every day. However, he had never actually seen her in action. It turned out she was still pretty as ever when she cooked. "Hand me the sauce!" It was not until Naomi called him
The doctor's face was solemn, "If it fails, he will only have two months to live!" Naomi fell silent. She finally understood why Nelson refused to undergo the surgery! "Miss George, you see..." "Are there not any other solutions, or at least something with a higher success rate?" Wasn't five percent too low of a success rate? It would be as if they were sending Nelson to death's door. The doctor shook his head, "It's not that we don't want to do something to help the patient. It's our wish for every patient to recover and live a healthy life, but Mr. Luther is in critical condition. We've really done our best! Moreover, his condition is deteriorating very quickly every day. It's possible that the success rate will lessen tomorrow! Therefore, we have to make a decision as soon as possible!" Naomi started to panic a bit. "Please let me think about it." She felt like an executioner at the moment. Her decision was the key to Nelson's su
"I don't like her anymore! If you want me to go back to the Olsen Group, please stop bugging me with your words!" After saying that, Culver made a call to Aaron. "Mobilize the tracking device that I asked you to create for Nelson, and find out where he has gone! " "Yes, Sir!" After getting a reply from Aaron, Culver made another phone call to the company. "Call the press and make an appointment for a press conference at three o'clock in the afternoon. I'll explain everything about this matter!" "For the stock market, just follow my orders." Marilyn looked at Culver, composed as ever, and suddenly felt a sense of unfamiliarity. Although he was the same person he had always been, it had been sometime since she felt this way. He had returned to his former self. ...... Nelson sat on the railing along the river as he stared at the surface of the water in a daze. He did not even turn his head when he heard footsteps behind him