Yvonne's words caught Haley's attention, and she blinked curiously. "Dad, does losing the ring mean you can't be the head of the family anymore?"Charles glanced at Yvonne and sighed. "The ring... actually, I lost it. Back then, I gave it to your mom when I was trying to win her over."After he and Yvonne had an unexpected encounter, Charles initially thought she had seduced him intentionally. But later, at a business dinner, he saw her again. She was clear-headed, articulate, and unflinchingly confident, even in front of powerful business owners.He would never forget that day. She wore a light blue dress, her features were striking, and she exuded confidence. He was irresistibly drawn to her and gradually fell for her.Later, when Yvonne was harassed, he happened to be there and saved her. That incident changed the dynamics between them. He realized Yvonne wasn't the kind of woman who took shortcuts, although he secretly wished she were. She barely gave him a second glance, which
The atmosphere felt mysterious. The group finally stopped in front of a closed door. A bodyguard opened it and gestured for Charles to enter.Charles stepped inside and scanned the room, his gaze eventually landing on Shane. Shane sat on the sofa, legs crossed, bathed in warm yellow light that gave him a mysterious aura. His fingers held a cigarette, the glow of the ember flickering, blending with his intimidating presence.Hearing the footsteps at the door, Shane turned his head and slowly stood up. "Dad."Charles nodded and sat next to Shane, his eyes falling on the barely conscious man lying on the ground. "Still hasn't talked?"Shane shook his head, muttering a curse. "This guy won't say a word, no matter what."Charles looked at the man, a glint of cold, murderous intent flashing in his deep eyes. "Who sent you to kill Mr. Fisher Sr.?"The room fell silent.The man’s breathing was shallow, his eyes barely open.Seeing no response, Charles stood and approached him. "Not ans
The bodyguard quickly handed him a wet wipe. Charles took it and meticulously wiped his hands, not missing a single finger. Shane had been watching from the side, and he gave Charles a slight smile, saying, "As expected from the legendary Charles Fisher, I'm impressed."Charles shot him a disdainful look. "What's the use of being impressed? Learn from it! This is what it means to have multiple skills at your disposal."Don't think I'm nagging, but as Haley's father, I have to tell you. Her background means she won't have an ordinary life. You need to get stronger if you want to protect her."Shane's smile faded, replaced by a heavy and serious expression. "Don't worry, I will."Between men, often a single look was enough to convey what they’re thinking. Charles saw Shane’s determination and nodded. "Smart move. I'm going to have a major fallout with my brothers. You should take Haley back to the capital, away from all this chaos."Shane stood firm, his voice low. "I can help you
After remaining silent for a long time, Shane finally spoke up, "I think we should tell Mr. Fisher Sr. about this. He's lived a long life and has faced countless challenges. Besides, as the person directly involved, he has the right to decide how to deal with Stanley."Charles stayed quiet for a while, then took a deep breath. "You're right, Shane. I'll go to the hospital tomorrow and tell Dad about it.""Alright, it's settled then. Shane, go back and be with Haley. We should get some rest too."Shane looked at Charles for a moment, seeing no change in his expression, then nodded and went upstairs.With just Charles and Yvonne left in the living room, Yvonne held his hand tightly and drew him into an embrace. "Don't think too much. Things have reached this point, which shows that Stanley has no regard for past ties. There's no need for you to accommodate them."She knew that despite Charles's cold exterior, he was deeply sentimental inside. Charles buried his face in Yvonne's shou
Mr. Fisher Sr. let out a cold snort and said sternly, "You better mean it, or I won't rest in peace, even in my grave."As he spoke, his eyes started to well up. Throughout his life, he had always been upright and honorable, but this was the first time he felt he had wronged someone.Rachel often accused him of favoring Haley, but no one understood that the Fisher family owed Haley.Haley saw the turmoil in his heart and gently held his hand to comfort him. "Grandpa, I don't feel wronged. In fact, I'm very happy right now."Her mother was alive, she had the fatherly love she had always longed for, and even her grandfather adored her. The more she spoke, the more Mr. Fisher Sr. felt his heart ache. "Look at this child, so good and understanding. Charles, listen to me. I'll give you only five years. If you dare go back on your word, I’ll make sure everyone knows."Charles smiled. "I won't go back on my word."Finally reassured by Charles's repeated promises, Mr. Fisher Sr. relaxe
Haley stood on tiptoe and suddenly kissed Shane on the lips. "So, do you want me more, or do you want a daughter more?"Shane didn't hesitate. "Of course, I want you more."Even though he loved the idea of having a daughter, it couldn't compare to his love for Haley. Hearing his answer, Haley smiled with satisfaction. "That's more like it. Good answer."If he had dared to say a daughter was more important than her, she would have gone straight to her father to complain! She had someone to back her up now!Up ahead, Charles hadn't heard any noise from behind for a while and slowed down, turning to look back. When he saw his daughter kissing Shane in public, he couldn't help but frown.He clenched his fist and cleared his throat. "What are you doing? Hurry up and catch up.""Coming!" Haley and Shane exchanged a smile and quickened their pace, hand in hand....Charles originally wanted to take Haley back to Zac's villa, not wanting her to get involved in these matters, but Hale
Seeing Haley's worried look, Rachel felt confused. She wasn't the same as before, always throwing tantrums. Was Haley underestimating her?Rachel huffed, lifting her chin haughtily. "I won't throw a tantrum. Don't underestimate me!"Haley sighed inwardly at her cousin's naive and spoiled demeanor. She wondered if Rachel’s innocence could survive the upcoming revelations.Meanwhile, Charles raised his head and scanned everyone in the room before speaking. "Now that everyone is here, let's get down to business."Eason smiled and asked, "Charles, what's going on? Why are you so serious today?"Charles didn't respond immediately. Instead, he fixed his gaze on Stanley, who was trying to keep a low profile."Stanley, you caused this mess. Don’t you think you owe us all an explanation?"Stanley's shoulders hunched as he hesitated to lift his head. "Charles, I... I don't know what you're talking about. What mess? What explanation?""Heh..." Charles scoffed. Since Stanley showed no remo
Charles looked at Stanley and asked, "Why did you do it?""Why else? Dad always favored you. You can't understand why I'd do this!" Stanley started laughing, a sound laced with madness.From childhood, Charles had always been the favored one, receiving the most attention and affection. Stanley and Eason lacked the talent for managing the company and didn’t have likable personalities, so they were always overshadowed by Charles. When Stanley learned that their father didn’t have much time left but still planned to leave everything to Charles, he decided to take matters into his own hands.People would look out for themselves, even if it meant going against everything. Stanley knew his actions were morally wrong, but he believed the potential reward of a huge inheritance was worth the risk. If he failed, he would lose it all. But if he succeeded, he would gain everything. He hadn't anticipated his plan being thwarted and their father surviving.Charles took a deep breath, his ton