Ned's breathing was slightly erratic as he tightly gripped the wine glass. His nostrils flared slightly, and tears glistened in his eyes as if they would flow out at any moment.Robert stood proudly and joyfully beside Angeline. After finishing his speech, he descended from the stage with Angeline's support and took his seat at the main table.Sherryn's gaze followed Robert and Angeline intently. She was almost squeezing her own legs blue with anxiety.Turning around, she asked Ned, "Is Angeline's child really not yours? I thought you had regained your memory. Haven't you remembered anything?"Ned's heart ached when he heard her words. The thought that he had drugged Angeline and made her sleep with another man, resulting in pregnancy, filled him with a desire to die.He tugged at his tie. "Weren't you the one who looked down on Angie for being from Emmerson Village? What now? Are you regretting making me divorce her after seeing her become Robert's adopted granddaughter?"Robert
"But—"Before Sherryn could rebut, Sean interrupted, "After Ned and Angie got into an accident during their wedding day, the Fletchers paid for the surgery and then abandoned Angie when they found out she was likely to become a vegetable."Now that Angie is part of the Lawsons, how can you have the nerve to come and ask Lawson Global to help Fletcher Corporation?"Sherryn's face fell. Everything Sean said was right."If Angie weren't alive today, Fletcher Corporation would've been gone long ago." Sean's voice was deep. When he saw the security guards patrolling nearby, he waved them over.The head of the security team quickly came over. "Yes, Mr. Lawson?""This lady isn't a guest today. Please escort her out," Sean said indifferently."Sean! Aren't you afraid I'll expose your relationship with Angeline? Aren't you afraid people will say that you schemed to make Angeline a member of the Lawson family because you want to take over the Lawson family's fortune? What if Mr. Lawson Se
Monica and Angeline went to a lounge, where the Lawsons had prepared for guests who were tipsy from the alcohol. Angeline sat across from Monica, pouring coffee gracefully."Ms. Monica, are you here to talk to me as Sean's fiancée or as the daughter of the Scott family?"After Angeline poured the coffee, she presented a turquoise cup to Monica."I'm here to talk to you as Scott Incorporated's Vice President of Operations and as Monica." Monica smiled as she picked up the cup and took a sip. "I know that after Mr. Lawson Senior's birthday party, you'll be entering Lawson Global as the vice president."Actually, Monica had been watching Angeline closely in the hall. She had hurried to catch up with Angeline when she saw her leaving.For years, Monica had been competing with her sisters for inheritance rights.She didn't have support from her uncle's family or the board of directors, nor did she have her mother's favoritism. Over the years, she relied solely on herself to carve out
"I want to sell land No. 3 to you in hopes that you can help persuade Sean to marry me as soon as possible," Monica added.Noticing Angeline's silent reaction, Monica smiled and continued, "I know what you're thinking. To outsiders, Sean appears to be your elder, but in reality, you're competitors."I believe that Mr. Lawson Senior let you join Lawson Global with the intention of having you and Sean compete to see who would ultimately be his best successor. You're worried that once Sean and I are married, we'll become enemies.""I don't have that concern," Angeline replied.Because she knew that Sean didn't actually want Lawson Global.And for Angeline, if it weren't for Robert, she wouldn't have joined Lawson Global. After all, having Vitality Biotech Group was already enough for her.However, Monica, who didn't know the truth, thought differently. She was merely speculating about Angeline and Sean's relationship from the perspective of an aristocratic family."Yes, you and Sea
Monica smiled as she lifted her cup. "Even if we haven't reached a consensus on collaboration, I really like you and approve of your abilities. I'd be honored to be your friend."Angeline also lifted her cup. "It's my pleasure to be friends with you, Ms. Monica."The two exchanged a smile and drank their coffee. Monica then stood up with a smile. "I should go back to the party now, lest my sisters catch me here. Oh, and… I'm sure that after you join Lawson Global, my sisters will come to talk to you about collaboration."Angeline naturally understood. In the eyes of outsiders, Monica and Sean were on the same side, and Angeline seemed like Sean's competitor. Naturally, Sean's and Monica's enemies would want to work with Angeline."Since we're already friends, if you plan to work with my two sisters, remember to let me know." Monica smiled. "Let's have coffee another day.""Sure." Angeline nodded.When Monica came out of the lounge, she was startled to see Sean standing at the doo
Sean ran his fingers through Angeline's long hair. He pressed his palm against the back of her head, deepening their kiss. It became increasingly intense and dangerous, as if he wanted to devour her completely. He gradually lost control, and his actions became rough.Angeline pressed against Sean's chest and turned her head aside. Her chest heaved as she gasped. "It's Granddad's birthday party today. Don't let anyone see us together."If anyone found out that they were together at Robert's birthday party, it would shock Robert and undoubtedly bring criticism to him.The guilty pleasure made Angeline's heart beat anxiously.Panting, Sean used his fingers to wipe away Angeline's lipstick which was smudged by their kisses. He whispered, "Mr. Millstone said that Dad has prepared a gift for you. He asked me to take you to see it.""Okay," Angeline responded. Almost instinctively, she reached out to help Sean straighten his wrinkled suit. "You go back to the hall first. I'll be there so
Daniel hadn't told Winston that Angeline was the founder of Vitality Biotech Group. Seeing Winston's current state, Daniel sighed and said, "Winston, I don't have much expectations for you. Just live well."As long as you can hold on to our share of Lawson Global, you won't have to worry about anything in this life—no, in the next life, and the life after that too. Don't stir up trouble. Listen to me, okay? You're my only child. Could I harm you?"Daniel had a very clear understanding of himself and his son. He knew he wasn't capable, so he had always listened to Robert all these years.Now, he was old and weak. He suffered from necrospermia, but he finally had Winston in his old age. Though he showered Winston with affection, he knew Winston's capabilities well.He didn't have high hopes for Winston to achieve greatness, feeling that a simple and ordinary life was also a blessing.Winston raised the glass in front of him and took a sip, not saying anything. In his mind, he couldn
"Let's go." Zachary patted Ned's arm and turned away first.…Sean brought Angeline to the top floor of Grand Court Residences, which was very close to Lawson Global.The top floor was over 4300 square feet, not including the outdoor swimming pool.All the furniture had been re-purchased according to Angeline's original home style, showing that Asher had put in a lot of effort."Dad thought your previous place was too small after visiting it, so he said this one is barely spacious enough. Originally, it was under your mother's name, but now it's transferred to your name. It's closer to Lawson Global, so it's convenient for you to commute."Sean led Angeline to the floor-to-ceiling windows and pointed at the towering Lawson Global building across the street.Angeline's eyes welled up with tears, not because she liked this place so much but because she was deeply moved by Robert's efforts for her."Mr. Millstone has already arranged for a housekeeper. Every morning at 6:00 am, th