Yvonne had not really doubted him. She just did not like other women coveting her man. She huffed lightly and asked, "Who knows if you're telling the truth? After all, we haven't been together all these years."Charles quickly hugged her, whispering in her ear, "My body only responds to you."Yvonne blushed instantly, pushing against his chest. "Aren't you too old to be saying things like that?"Charles took her wrist and kissed it tenderly. "No matter how old I am, nothing can stop me from loving you."They stayed for lunch at the Ford residence. Ever since James’ family moved out, the house had become increasingly empty, with only Mrs. Ford Sr. and the helpers remaining, making it quite lonely. But today was different. It was bustling with activity.Mrs. Ford Sr. instructed the household chefs to prepare several special dishes. Yvonne, holding Charles’s hand, said, "Make sure to try everything. The Ford family chefs are excellent.""Sure," Charles replied with a smile.Dur
Haley, feeling heartbroken, rushed into Mrs. Ford Sr.'s arms, softly comforting her, "It's okay now. All of that is in the past. You’ll get better and better from now on."Mrs. Ford Sr. felt a warmth in her heart from Haley's words. She gently patted Haley's head and nodded with a smile. "Yes, I will."Then she looked up at Charles. "Tell me honestly, how much longer do I have? I've been through a lot in my life. You don't need to sugarcoat it."Charles glanced at Yvonne, who nodded encouragingly. He then said, "The toxins from back then were never fully cleared from your system. They have spread to your vital organs. Complete recovery is almost impossible, but I can try to expel some of the toxins to alleviate your condition."For Mrs. Ford Sr., this was already good news. She smiled gratefully. "Thank you. I appreciate it."Charles shook his head. "It's no trouble. We're family, after all."Haley and Shane, who had been watching the entire exchange, let out a sigh of relief. As
Charles immediately put on a serious face. "What's so special about managing that little company of yours? The entire Fisher Corporation will be yours in the future. It's settled. Starting tomorrow, you'll learn medicine with me."Haley couldn't help but laugh and cry at the same time. "The Fisher family has more than just me. Aren't big families like ours supposed to pass on skills to the sons? Why don't you have Gaius and Ken learn?"She was worried that she wouldn't be able to learn well and would disappoint Charles.Charles gave her a sideways glance. "If they were willing to learn, would I be forcing you? They're all trouble."Gaius loved painting and had been immersed in it since he was a child. Making him study medicine would be more painful for him than anything else. Ken was a playboy who only cared about eating, drinking, and having fun, never taking anything seriously. As for Rachel, she loved beauty from a young age. The first time she handled herbs, she accidentall
Seeing Rachel happy as a child, Haley smiled and ruffled her hair. "You're very talented, just lacking some practical experience. Once you graduate, you can work at JY or one of the Fisher Corporation's companies."Rachel tilted her head, thinking it over. "I'll go to JY. The atmosphere there is better."In the Fisher Corporation's companies, everyone was always trying to curry favor with her, knowing she was a member of the Fisher family. She disliked the constant flattery and attention. JY was better.Haley nodded with satisfaction. "It's good that you think that way. It shows you're not the spoiled, entitled girl people say you are. You're not just relying on the family."Rachel blushed slightly, embarrassed by the compliment. "I'm not as great as you say. I just don't like people sucking up to me. They're only trying to get something from me and they're not sincere."Haley nodded again. Rachel had a clear understanding of things. This was good. It meant she wouldn't be easily
When Shane arrived, he saw Haley intently studying a medical anatomy model. He stood quietly at the door, his deep eyes fixed on her, filled with an unquenchable longing. They had only been apart for three days, but it felt like an eternity to him.Haley, focused on the model, suddenly sensed a heated gaze on her. She turned around and saw Shane standing in the doorway. Her eyes lit up, and she ran toward him.Shane opened his arms, pulling her into an embrace and giving her a restrained kiss. "Did you miss me?""Yes, I missed you. I missed you so much."Haley stood on her tiptoes, her arms tightly wrapped around his neck, her eyes filled with his image.Shane smiled, gently ruffling her hair. "How have you been these past few days without me?"Haley nodded with a smile. "Pretty good. My parents and Rachel have been around, and the helpers have been very kind to me."Looking at Haley’s rosy, soft face, Shane could tell she was doing well. But thinking about how he had been una
Upon hearing that Shane had arrived, Yvonne specifically instructed the kitchen to prepare a full table of dishes.At the dinner table, Shane focused on placing food on Haley's plate. Yvonne's face lit up with a gratified smile as she said to him, "Shane, it must have been hard for you, traveling back and forth so often."Shane looked at Haley, his deep eyes filled with tenderness. "It's not hard. It's my duty."Charles glanced at him appreciatively and said, "Once Haley becomes familiar with the basic pharmacology, she can take the medical books back with her to study."Haley's eyes lit up. "Really? That's great!"Charles gave her a sidelong glance, dissatisfied. "Why so excited? Do you think I'm forcing you to stay here?"Seeing his displeasure, Haley quickly smiled sweetly. "Not at all. I'm happy to stay and learn medicine with you."Charles, pleased by her words, placed some meat in her bowl. "Good to hear."Haley and Shane exchanged a knowing look, a hint of mischief in th
Eason was so furious he almost choked on his own rage. He opened his mouth to retort, but faced with the mocking glint in Charles's eyes, he suddenly found himself at a loss for words. He stood there stiffly, feeling as if all his thoughts were laid bare before Charles.Finally, he muttered, "That's not what I meant, but making Haley the head of the Fisher family won't convince everyone."Charles, lounging lazily on the sofa with his legs crossed, gave Eason a sidelong glance. "So, who do you think is more suitable?"This was exactly what Eason had been waiting for. He quickly said, "I think it should be a fair competition. When they were kids, it was normal for them to dislike studying medicine because it was too boring. But maybe now that they’re older, they might take an interest."Charles nodded slightly. "Fine."The next day, Charles gathered everyone, even summoning Zac back. He pointed to the fully stocked bookshelf of medical texts. "Starting today, I will teach you everyt
After the results were announced, everyone left the study. Rachel held Haley's hand, her face filled with relief. "It's finally over. I barely answered any of those questions, so Uncle probably won't expect much from me anymore. I'm finally free!"Haley laughed. "You really don't like studying medicine, do you?"Rachel pouted. "It's not that I dislike it, it's just... some people are naturally not gifted in certain areas. I call it self-awareness!"In truth, Rachel's mother was ecstatic when she heard that Charles would teach her medicine, hoping that Rachel might have a chance at competing for the family inheritance. But Rachel knew she wasn't cut out for it. Even if she had 20 years, she might not succeed, so she decided to give up early and not waste her time.Suddenly, Rachel looked around mysteriously. Seeing no one was paying attention, she leaned in and whispered to Haley, "I think Uncle wants you to inherit the family business. Even though you're not his biological daught