Culver pulled out Naomi's chair and said, "Dear Miss George, have a seat!" Naomi sat down and began to eat the western food absent-mindedly. Initially, she had found an excuse to sneak away. However, she did not expect Culver to be so attentive. She would feel a little bad if she slipped away at the moment! "You can't be absent-minded when you eat." Culver reminded her from the other side of the table. Naomi had no choice but to come back to her senses and eat the piece of cake. However, as soon as she bit into the cake, she felt something hard. "What's this?" Naomi spat it out. A brooch was wrapped inside the clump. Naomi suddenly came to a realization. "Did you ask someone to put this inside?" she asked. Culver was a little embarrassed as he retorted, "Why would I do such a silly thing?" The manager next to him was rendered speechless. He thought to himself, "Other than you, who else would do this?" Naomi wanted
Naomi wanted to explain that it was not entirely the case. However, when she thought about it again, such an outcome was probably the best for both of them. She lowered her head, silently agreeing to his question. Culver was fuming with rage when he saw that she was no longer speaking. He clenched his fists and his whole body tensed up. "I've told you before, I hate people who don't keep their promises." Naomi pursed her lips. "I..." "Since you've come for dinner, what's the point in you leaving?" Naomi was stunned. Before she could react, Culver pulled her and took her back into the private room. ...... Inside the private room, it was supposed to be happy and harmonious. Due to the fact that both the elders of the two families were in a good relationship with each other, they were speaking as if they were already in-laws. Then, with a loud bang, the door to the private room was pushed open forcefully. The room suddenly quiete
It was actually the first time for Naomi to see Culver acting so hysterical. She had never thought that Culver's strange behavior was because he had feelings for her. He actually liked her? However, she felt that she had lost the ability to love. "I'm sorry!" She suppressed her emotions and suddenly apologized to Culver. Culver, who was still agitated, was instantly stunned. He looked at Naomi quietly. "I'm sorry, I didn't know I've brought this much trouble to you." Culver slowly stretched out his hand towards her, "What do you mean by that?" Naomi took half a step back subconsciously and said, "I'm apologizing. I'm sorry for troubling you. I'm so sorry. I'll try my best to make up for it..." Make up for it? Culver suddenly laughed coldly as he said, "Are my feelings for you that cheap in your eyes? How do you think you can make things up to me?" Naomi lowered her head and said, "I believe I can." "Leave!" C
Eddison frowned as he asked, "What's wrong with you? Is it because I didn't pick you up just now? I went there, but I didn't see you..." Rachel thought of the scene she had seen just then and could not help but feel that the situation was ironic. "Yes, you're right! You were indeed there!" However, had he actually gone there to pick her up? Truth be told, Rachel wanted to make a scene. She wanted to ask Eddison whether he liked Sierra. She even wanted to lose all of her control and look for Sierra to settle the score. She wanted to do so while using her status as Mrs. Granger, as Eddison's wife! However, that was all only in her imagination. She knew her own limits. Eddison did not love her. If she really did all that, she would face even more losses. It was better to grant him freedom and let go of him! Eddison looked at her indifference in her eyes and suddenly had a strange feeling in his heart. He told himself that the two
Rachel was not in the mood to argue with Eddison at the moment. She was concerned about Eudora, therefore she could only allow Eddison to follow her. After being on board for more than twenty hours, the plane finally landed in Rosaville City. Rachel and Eddison hurried home. The housekeeper was shocked by Rachel's return. "Miss Rachel, why have you returned?" "Where's Mom?" "M-Mrs. Gellert, she's..." Rachel didn't want to waste her breath with her. She walked past her, went straight upstairs and opened the door to Bianca's room. The curtains in the room were tightly closed. The room was dark and heavy. However, Rachel was able to spot Bianca sitting on the edge of the bed at a glance. Bianca also noticed Rachel at the same time. She quickly sniffled and stood up. "Rachel? Why are you back?" "Mom, what happened? The housekeeper said you were ill." "I'm fine!" Bianca shook her head. "I just have a cold." Rachel did not bel
When Rachel came out of Bianca's room, she saw that Eddison was still waiting for her in the living room. The tea in front of him had gone cold, and he seemed to not have touched it. Eddison saw Rachel come out. He stood up and asked, "How is it? Is Mom alright?" Rachel could not help but think of what Bianca had said just then; she had asked her to stay with Eddison. She pursed her lips, "It's not a big deal. It's just that I may have to stay here for a while. If you have something to do, you can go back first. As for our matter, I will find a chance to tell Mom as soon as possible..." "I think it's better for me to stay here for a couple of days. Don't worry about that matter for the moment. We'll talk about it after Mom gets in a good mood!" Rachel nodded and thought, "Mom is right. Eddison is a good person. However..." However, she wasn't fated to be his! ...... As for Naomi, ever since she had come back, she was incredibl
Evan was still her client, therefore Naomi certainly did not dare to say that. "I thought that we had agreed to finalize our cooperation today, therefore..." "Yes, we are finalizing the deal! I have all my things ready, and I'm just waiting to talk to Miss George about some details!" Naomi nodded hurriedly, "Okay, please ask away, Mr. Louis!" Evan saw this, tilted his head and looked at Naomi for a while. "Miss George, why are you sitting so far away from me? How are we supposed to discuss like this? Please come closer." Naomi had her mind fully focused on work so she did not think much about it. She immediately moved forward, but still kept a normal distance from him. Seeing that, Evan moved himself forward and approached Naomi. There was only a small distance between the two of them. Naomi felt a little uncomfortable. She subconsciously moved back a little, but Evan leaned forward again. His voice was not quite the same as before,
Naomi gritted her teeth in anger. If it were her usual self, she would have kicked him. However, if she were to do it, doing so would only make her even more embarrassed! Therefore, she had to bear with it. She quickly tidied up her clothes and walked towards the door. However, before she could make it all the way out, Evan caught up with her again. "Hey, you can't leave just like this! Our business here isn't over yet!" Naomi frowned, "There's nothing more to say between us. This project is cancelled!" "That can't do either. We've agreed on the project. If you cancel it by yourself, you will have to pay the termination fee!" "Y-you're shameless!" Naomi shouted angrily. It was probably because Evan was used to committing such things, therefore he did not feel ashamed at all. He even laughed shamelessly upon hearing her . "You can curse all you want. In short, it's impossible for Louis Group to suffer any losses!" "You... "
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