The subsequent conversation didn't make Sibyl relax much. In particular, Rein always gave her a very dangerous feeling that made her shudder. She was even considering whether she should advance her own plan as soon as possible?Ben, on the other hand, had a great conversation with Rein. The two even talked a lot about the JS matter without any hesitation.Throughout the whole process, Sibyl just kept her lips tightly closed and ate by herself."Ben, your daughter is really likable. She's beautiful, smart and well-behaved. It's really enviable." Rein's gaze fell on Sibyl, carrying a faint hint of appreciation, but it made Sibyl feel extremely disgusted."Thank you for your compliment, uncle."Sibyl was polite for a while, and then started eating again as if it had nothing to do with her. Ben frowned in dissatisfaction....Half an hour later, Rein left the café. In the private room, Ben looked at Sibyl with a gloomy face. "Sibyl, what's wrong with you? I asked you to come here to get c
The butler was stunned for a moment after hearing this. "Master, how could such a thing be controlled?"He had originally wanted to advise Odgen to let go and take things as they come, but his words inadvertently gave Odgen an idea."I've got it! Since he's so eager to remarry Lydia, I'll make it happen and ensure he marries her as soon as possible!"The butler stood speechless. Master, that wasn't what I meant at all!Odgen, however, seemed to have had an epiphany and calmed down. He leisurely sipped his coffee before making a phone call....In the top-floor office of Universal Conglomerate, Lambert sat holding a photo, deep in thought. His expression was particularly cold. "Is this the person Ben just met?""Yes, this man's name is Rein. He came from the capital, and more importantly, he's rumored to be an illegitimate son of the Arliss family. He's a half-brother to the current head, Hiram Arliss. He's also involved in the JS project.""It seems Rein is the one funding Ben in secr
"You mentioned a deal earlier—why don't you explain what it entails?" Lambert's voice was steady as he addressed Rein.Rein's eyes gleamed with excitement. "Lambert, you're as sharp as I thought. I enjoy doing business with smart people. My demands are simple—just hand over your shares in the JS project, and I'll pretend I didn't discover your substandard materials. How about that?"Lambert almost laughed out of sheer disbelief. This Arliss really knew how to make outrageous demands. "Arliss, are you joking? Do you really think you can get JS shares with just a few words? Are you still half-asleep?"Lambert's sarcasm wiped the smile off Rein's face. "So, you're saying no? Aren't you afraid that I'll expose what you've been hiding?"Lambert stood up, looking down at Rein with an icy gaze filled with disdain. "You're welcome to try."Rein instinctively straightened up in his seat, feeling the intense and overwhelming presence of the man standing before him. He couldn't help but admit th
The executives were anxious, discussing for a long time, only to find their boss showing no reaction at all. They exchanged glances, but gradually calmed down."Have you all finished?" Lambert spoke in a calm tone, his icy gaze sweeping over everyone, causing the executives to feel a chill and shiver involuntarily."Since everyone is done, how about I share my thoughts?" Lambert stood up, his tall figure somehow instilling a sense of reassurance. If the boss wasn't worried, why should they be?With that thought, the executives settled down, and Lambert signaled to Ivan, who quickly handed out a stack of documents to the executives.Everyone seriously began reviewing the materials, which included the work plans and expenditures of various departments within JS. Since the project was still under construction, it had yet to turn a profit."Boss, what is this detailed directory for?""Since the other party claims our group is cutting corners on this project, let's make all our funding exp
"Lydia might not want to see me right now. The last time I dropped you off, she got mad and kicked me out..." Lambert expressed his woes without pressure, hoping Wythe could come up with a solution.Wythe frowned upon reading the message. Adults were such contradictory creatures; why pretend to be indifferent when they clearly cared about each other?Sigh! Adults were truly hard to understand!"Dad, you could message her directly. Mom has a soft heart; maybe after a few messages, she'll start chatting with you!"Wythe's suggestion sparked an idea in Lambert. If Lydia could support him under a pseudonym, why couldn't he do the same to communicate with her? Perhaps they could create some sparks together.With this resolve, Lambert was about to set up a fake account when suddenly, the office door swung open, and Ivan rushed in, looking anxious."Boss, we've got a problem!"Lambert's heart sank but quickly steadied; it seemed Rein was up to something again."Calm down and tell me what hap
A sharp-eyed reporter immediately recognized Lambert, and soon, a crowd surrounded him, even the workers rising to hear what he had to say.Especially the family of the injured worker rushed to the front when they learned Lambert was coming. If Ivan hadn't intervened, the woman might have grabbed Lambert by his clothes!"You heartless boss! My husband was killed because of you! You'll pay for this!"Tears and mucus streaked down the woman's face as she wept, her expression both sorrowful and disheveled."Ma'am, we are currently investigating the cause of the accident. Rest assured, our company will not abandon you," Ivan tried to reason with her."What's there to investigate? It's clear your company cut corners for profit, using substandard materials! Otherwise, how could the steel have broken?"Her relentless accusations caused doubts to arise among those present about Universal Conglomerate. What she said made sense—if the materials were sound, how could such an accident happen, esp
Odgen let out a cold snort of dissatisfaction. "What? You create this mess and expect me to clean it up? Lambert, listen closely you must resolve this issue within a day! Otherwise, you will bear the full brunt of the company's losses!"He didn't see any fault in his own behavior, only that his son was incompetent, and he had no desire to help.Ever since his wife's death, his heart had drifted away from the company, leaving him increasingly extreme in his views.After hanging up, Heloise quickly brought him a glass of water. "Odgen, don't get upset. It's not worth ruining your health over this. Lambert is still too young; without your guidance, how can he handle things properly?"Her gentle tone was that of a virtuous woman, like a delicate white lotus.Heloise's words calmed Odgen's anger considerably; he was swayed by her charm. "You're right. I never expected Lambert to become so unreliable. I thought it was just his emotional stubbornness, but now it seems his work is suffering t
What Lambert feared was precisely what the senior executives at Universal Conglomerate were worried about. It wasn't just Lambert anymore; the upper management was doing everything they could to minimize the company's losses.No one had expected that a minor accident and an internal leak could lead to such a massive upheaval.However, despite all their efforts, progress seemed minimal. Some of the senior staff tried to contact Odgen, hoping he could leverage his connections to help the company, only to find out that his phone was turned off.Lambert later received a message on his voicemail, saying that Odgen had gone on vacation abroad with Heloise. Of all the times to leave, they chose to go when the company needed them most. This left everyone utterly disappointed with the chairman."What is the meaning of this? This is just too disappointing!"To make matters worse, the Arliss family, usually close allies of the Halsey family, had not immediately stepped up to offer support but in
Using their son as a shield might seem a bit embarrassing, but it was undeniably effective. Sure enough, upon hearing Wythe's name, Lydia paused her resistance to Lambert. She struggled to move her legs and began to make her way toward her home.What should have been a short ten-minute walk turned into a half-hour ordeal due to Lydia's difficulty in moving. During this time, she even awkwardly made a trip to the restroom. As she entered the later stages of her pregnancy, not only had her legs swollen, but her trips to the bathroom had also increased significantly. Just moments ago, she had finished a latte, which made the situation even more awkward—suddenly needing to find a restroom while walking.Lambert, while unaware of the many inconveniences pregnancy could bring, couldn't help but feel like a negligent husband and father as he watched Lydia struggle. He realized he knew nothing about what she was going through. Seeing her in such discomfort made his heart
Lambert closed his eyes, trying to calm the turmoil in his heart. He had truly found Lydia!"Sorry, Lydia, I think I got a bit carried away!"Could this be a dream? If it is, he hoped he'd never wake up.Lydia was at a loss for words. This wasn't just being a bit excited; he was clearly overwhelmed!She decided to change the subject. "Lambert, how's Wythe doing?" Her son was the person she cared about most, and the one she felt she owed the most to."He's fine, but he really misses you. I didn't expect that after all this time, you wouldn't even call once."Hearing this, Lydia lowered her head, guilt washing over her. In some ways, she knew she hadn't been a very good mother. She had neglected her son for her own feelings."I'm sorry..."Lambert sighed softly, a mix of emotions swirling within him. "You don't need to apologize, Lydia. It's all my fault. If I hadn't misunderstood you, you wouldn't have felt the need to leave Nov
Debby felt a sudden jolt, her ears turning bright red. Being caught doing something wrong and exposed in public was a uniquely uncomfortable experience."Uh, I..."Lambert's heart raced. Could it be that he finally found the right place? Was Lydia really at this kindergarten?Fearing he might startle her, he spoke gently, his tone patient. "Debby, there's been a misunderstanding between Lydia and me. I care about her deeply, and I can't lose her. I don't know how you've interpreted our situation, but as her friend, I assume you want her to be happy too?"Debby hesitated at his words. Was this man truly a scoundrel? Upon reflection, Lydia had only mentioned that she had divorced her partner and left Nova City due to some circumstances. She had never spoken ill of her ex-husband, so perhaps she had misjudged him?Debby's expression shifted, yet she still seemed unsure. Lambert seized the moment to ask, "Debby, Lydia hasn't left, has she?""How
Lydia could hardly believe her ears, but Debby wouldn't lie to her. So, Lambert had really come looking for her.Her emotions were a whirlwind. It had been nearly five months since she left. During this time, she had come to Y City alone, found a job at a kindergarten, and gradually found some peace.Being away from the chaos allowed Lydia to reflect on herself, and she realized that the situation with Lambert wasn't entirely his fault. While he sometimes acted presumptuously, his intentions were good—he always acted out of concern for himself. Each argument only chipped away at their relationship.No bond can withstand constant fighting.Lost in thought, Lydia absentmindedly traced her fingers over her phone screen. Should she reach out to Lambert? According to Debby, he was probably headed to Rong City.She lowered her gaze, her long eyelashes casting shadows over her troubled eyes. When she first heard that Lambert was looking for her, her
As Lambert stepped out of the apartment, a lost look lingered in his eyes. For the past few months, he had been caught in a cycle of hope and disappointment almost every single day.He should have been used to it by now, but each time he felt let down, hurt, and increasingly restless. The longer the search went on, the more he worried about whether he would ever find Lydia."Hey, don't be too downcast. Finding someone is like this; as long as you persevere, you will eventually locate them!"Lambert nodded at her comforting words, knowing well that now wasn't the time to give up."Lambert, since you haven't found her yet, what's your next move?"He frowned slightly. "I think I'll stay here for a while. According to the information my friend gave me, there might be another Lydia in City Y."She sighed. "You really have it tough. How long do you think it will take to find her? It's like searching for a needle in a haystack!""It's okay;
Upon seeing the information, Lambert felt as though he'd been tirelessly searching, only to stumble upon the answer effortlessly.Watching him hold the household registry, his hands trembling, the elderly woman knew that this young man truly loved his wife. She couldn't help but sigh. Why couldn't people just talk things out calmly instead of storming off? When this Lambert finally found his wife, she made a mental note to have a good talk with her. After all, finding someone who genuinely loves you these days isn't easy, especially someone as handsome and devoted as him.As she shared more advice, Lambert listened attentively. A couple of hours later, there he was, standing outside apartment 803 of Building 6, disguised in a delivery uniform, complete with a sunhat and a package in hand.*Ding dong, ding dong...*Lambert stood at the door, feeling anxious. He feared the person inside wouldn't be Lydia, but also worried they wouldn't answer at all.
The intense longing Lambert felt was like ants gnawing at his heart—an unbearable pain that consumed him. Yet, this separation made him realize even more clearly how deeply Lydia had become a part of his life. Without her, he felt utterly lost, as though she had completely permeated his existence without him even noticing.After a brief rest, Lambert began his search for information. He quietly arrived at the neighborhood where one of the pregnant women named Lydia was living and started asking around about her."You seem unfamiliar. You're not from around here, are you?" An elderly woman approached him, curiosity in her eyes.Lambert's heart leaped at the question. He had been wondering how to start the conversation, and now someone had given him the perfect opportunity. "You've got a sharp eye, ma'am. I'm new here.""I thought so! We don't usually see such a handsome young man in our neighborhood," the woman commented."Are you here for work, or are you planning to settle down? You
Lambert knelt down, meeting Wythe's eyes, and asked gently, "Wythe, are you sure this is what you want? Staying here while we're away—won't you feel lonely?"Though Wythe didn't want to be separated from his father, he wanted even more for his dad to focus fully on finding his mom, so they could all be together again. There's a saying about temporary separation being for a longer reunion—something like that."If I miss you, I can always call or video chat! Don't worry, Dad, I'm all grown up now—I won't embarrass you!"Lambert ruffled Wythe's hair, pride swelling in his chest. "You'll always be my best son! Both your mom and I are so proud of you."Wythe blushed a little. "Dad, don't praise me in front of everyone like this, I might actually get too proud!"Thera, standing nearby, burst into laughter at his bashful expression and swooped in to pick him up, giving him a playful kiss on the cheek. "Don't worry, Lambert. I've got Wythe covered. He'll be just fine with me."Andrew chimed i
Lambert carefully tucked Wythe into bed before solemnly opening the letter Lydia had left behind."...Lambert, by the time you read this letter, I'll probably already be in another city. I'm not sure if we'll ever see each other again.Sometimes, I wonder how we ended up like this. We once loved each other so deeply, but now, we've only caused each other endless pain.There's nothing going on between Andrew and me. I don't know if you'll believe me when I say this, but when I first found out I was pregnant again, I wanted to tell you the truth. Sadly, it seemed like you weren't willing to listen.I tried, again and again, to get back together with you, but no matter how hard I tried, it felt like we were two parallel lines—never to intersect again.Lambert, I don't know if I'm making the right decision, or even why I'm doing this. I just know that if I stayed in Nova City, I would lose my mind. So I've decided to leave. I need to find a place where no one knows me, and I don't know an