It was also precisely because Robert cared about Xavier and Yasmine so much that Helen couldn't allow them to remain by his side. She didn't want them to have him wrapped around their fingers."I only have one request—ensure the children can never return to the Lawson family. Can you do that?" Helen asked."Yes. I'll set the time. I'm too caught up with other things now to deal with that," Ned said."I suppose you need to appease Ms. Dalton." Helen chuckled. "I'll wait for you to call, but please be quick. Don't make me run out of patience—I might change my mind anytime."After hanging up, Ned held his phone tightly. He had to let Angeline know about this as soon as possible.…Angeline didn't expect Simon to come pick her up at Lawson Global that evening. He wasn't surprised to see Lenny behind her. He opened the back seat door for her like a perfect gentleman.When they arrived at the restaurant, Danny was already waiting for them. Danny was talkative. He gave Simon a blow
Once Simon worked everything out, he turned to look at Angeline seriously. "Were you at Ica 11 years ago?""Yeah. I was representing Lonla in a competition." Angeline put her cutlery down and wiped her mouth. "Do you understand now why I had my subordinates terminate the projects with Ingrid? It's a risk avoidance tactic."Simon looked at her with wide eyes. He understood her meaning. Norwalk Corporation had appointed Ingrid as its global ambassador because she'd saved Simon without asking for anything in return. It aligned with Norwalk Corporation's beliefs.Simon couldn't even imagine what the truth would do to Norwalk Corporation's reputation if people were to find out about her faking it.Even if he'd learned about the truth beforehand and had the chance to cut Ingrid off before it was too late, Norwalk Corporation would still be affected by this.Simon was the second son of the Norwalk family and had secretly been embroiled in a battle against his elder brother to becom
Simon chuckled lowly. "I understand."Angeline's use of the fact that she'd saved Simon to get Norwalk Corporation involved in a political matter wasn't enough to cover the havoc Ingrid's lie would wreak on the company.But the revelation of Angeline being Simon's savior and Norwalk Corporation being at risk of harm made Simon pause to consider the issue at the important juncture of Marvonia's diplomatic visit to Ica.Angeline was an incredible academic, but she was an even better businesswoman.Simon put the folder down. "It's no wonder you managed to get Vitality Biotech to where it is in such a short time. Aside from your accomplishments in academia, you're also an amazing entrepreneur. As for this matter… I need to meet with my people."When Angeline saw that he didn't return the folder to her but placed it down beside him instead, she knew she'd succeeded. She smiled and nodded. "Of course!""It's 11 years too late, but I must thank you. Thank you for saving me back th
Sean had had Jason report directly to Angeline on the overseas expansion."It's all because of the political elements. They're allies with Marvonia and don't want to risk offending them." Angeline removed her earrings as she spoke. "Still, it'd be good to get the news of our collaboration with Norwalk Corporation out before the Minister of Commerce's visit."Even if Norwalk Corporation is nothing but a luxury brand, it's nationally recognized in Ica. I'm sure Fontenay will consider that and wonder whether it's something the government approves of."This was what doing business was about. One had to mix genuine and fake news to achieve one's goals."So, have you and Simon already agreed on the collaboration?" Sean asked."Not yet, but there shouldn't be any issue with it. The conflict within the Norwalk family is intense now. Simon's the one who took Ingrid on as Norwalk Corporation's global ambassador, and she's also—from the public's perception—his savior."From a purely bus
"I do," Sean answered. Angeline was already starting to show her capabilities."There isn't too much space in my heart. I have you, Mom, Granddad, and the kids in there, and my work takes up the rest. Nothing else can fit inside." Angeline seemed to have grasped the best way to appease Sean."I hope you won't forget that the kids and I are waiting for you to return. You're embarking on a journey to get revenge, but please remember to keep yourself safe while you're at it. You know how badly Yasmine wants to live with you. Xavier adores you, too, but just isn't good at expressing himself."Sean lifted her into his arms, his breathing getting heavy. She hurriedly wrapped her arms around his neck and said, "The housekeeper's prepared dinner, and I still have some work…""That can wait!" The bedroom door slammed shut behind them.…It was 9:40 pm when Sean left the bedroom, dressed in loungewear after showering. He softly shut the door behind him.He leaned against the balco
"Helen Lawson called me, saying that she wanted to work with me. She thinks I'm the father of Angie's kids, so she wants to trick them out of the old Lawson residence and hand them to me. That way, I can use their custody to threaten Angie into making Vitality Biotech Group let Fletcher Corporation off the hook."Ned looked serious as he spoke. "I was worried she would harm the kids, so I pretended to go along with her over the phone."He pulled his phone out. "I'll send you the recording."After doing so, he subconsciously looked past Sean and into the apartment, trying to catch a glimpse of Angeline. Then, he said, "Angie's blocked my number. I haven't given Helen an answer, so if Angie has any questions… she can contact me."I'll go along with whatever plans she has! Even if she wants to report this to the police, I'll cooperate as best as I can. I can act as a witness."Sean nodded. "I'll pass the message to her."Ned couldn't hide his disappointment for not being able to see
"You shouldn't dirty your hands with someone like Helen, Ms. Angeline. Mr. Lawson Senior already has something planned for her! It's exhausting enough for you to handle Lawson Global. If you trust me, leave her up to me," Asher said.Angeline tightened her grip on her phone. After a moment of silence, she replied, "Alright, then. I'll leave the kids, Granddad, and Mom in your hands."When she walked out of the bedroom, she saw Sean had already brought the food to the table. "Come and eat."He got her a bowl of mushroom soup and placed it before her. "Don't worry about the kids' safety. Mr. Lawson Senior's always had his guard up against Rowan and Helen."Now that Rowan's behind bars, the people who were watching him are watching Helen. She won't be able to cause any real harm. I'll have someone keep an eye on her, too."Thanks to the poisoning incident, Robert was particularly strict when managing the household staff. "Asher also told me not to get my hands dirty if I trusted hi
This time, however, Fletcher Corporation had gone down because of Vitality Biotech Group. It would only be natural for one to wonder if this was Angeline's vengeance on Ned."Look, things aren't at their worst yet. I just spoke to Zachary. He'll think of a way to contact Angie, and we'll try to get to her too. We all grew up together, so we'll try to persuade her to leave Fletcher Corporation with a chance at survival." Miles patted Ned on the shoulder.Something about his words got on Ned's nerves. Ned shoved Miles' hand away and glared at him with bloodshot eyes. He roared, "Don't you guys dare stick your noses into my and Angie's business. I haven't forgotten about you guys forcing her to leave me!"He hadn't forgotten how his so-called friends had circled Angeline and convinced her to leave him after he'd lost his memories. She'd just woken up from her coma, too.Miles was taken aback. "Be reasonable, Ned. You were head over heels for Ingrid at the time. Angie's our friend too,