If Angeline had literally flipped the table on Harrison, who knew what would've become of her reputation? She would eventually become the leader of Lawson Global, after all.Her plan to have Robert invite only the Scotts and Hoopers over would already be enough to tell the Steele family that things would change, whether in terms of the conference or the four prominent families' status in Krontos.As Angeline had mentioned over the phone, there would always be more money to make. Friends and enemies wouldn't remain that way forever.Krontos' four most prominent families had only banded together to ensure they would always be at the top of the pyramid. It was a strategy to prevent any newcomers from overtaking them. It was also a way to keep the difference in social status clear."You've always been good at making things sound better than they are!" Robert stomped his walking cane. "Well, you've convinced me. Once the conference is over, call Nelson and Hiram for me. I'll invite
"Got it." Angeline took the container from Danny. "Thanks for this.""I don't see any injuries on you, though." He circled her."It's not for me." Danny didn't look like he was leaving any time soon, so Angeline said, "I won't invite you up. You can go home now.""What? No way! You can't be so cruel, boss! I came all the way here from the lab to bring this to you. Can't I even go up for a drink of water?" Danny widened his eyes. Then, they narrowed when something occurred to him. "Are you hiding a man up there?""As if." Angeline rolled her eyes at him and turned to leave.Danny followed her, asking cheekily, "You need this ointment for that man you're hiding in your apartment, don't you? C'mon, boss. We're good friends, aren't we? If you're dating someone, I need to give him my seal of approval!""Thanks, but no thanks." Angeline walked to the car. Lenny opened the door for her. Before getting in, she smiled at Danny and said, "I'll put in a good word for you w
Angeline looked at Sean with a hint of confusion. "That was your best opportunity to be free of the Lawson family. Why didn't you leave? Was it because you were worried about me? Or was it because of Lawson Global?""It's also because I told Mr. Lawson Senior I'd delay my return by another year. I want to wait until Lawson Global has steadied itself. There's still time before I need to go," Sean explained.He was worried Angeline would be in a challenging position if he were to leave without preparing Lawson Global as best as he could. If something were to happen to him so soon after Helen had been taken down, everyone would think Angeline had gotten rid of them because of their fight for the inheritance.Sean had decided against leaving at this juncture after considering the entire situation.Angeline fell deep into thought for a moment before pursing her lips and saying, "You should ask Brayden to come up here. I don't think you should delay this any longer. Take this opportuni
Sean felt conflicted, too. On one hand, he wanted Angeline to ask him to stay. On the other hand, he knew he couldn't give up on avenging his parents.He knew he was being unreasonable by forcing Angeline to prove her love for him like this. Perhaps it was because he simply wasn't sure if she was as crazy about him as he was about her.He stared into her eyes for a while longer before getting off her. Angeline sat up. When she saw Sean reaching for the cigarettes on the coffee table, she stopped him and brought his hand to her face. Then, she placed a hand on his uninjured shoulder and boldly sat on his lap.Sean wrapped his hands around her slender waist. His Adam's apple bobbed when he saw her red face."I want you to leave now so that you can return to me sooner than planned. It's not that I want you gone…" Angeline held his face and lightly pressed her lips to his.Her lashes fluttered when she saw his gaze darken. Their noses brushed against one another. She couldn't stop h
"Have a seat for now." Sean pulled out a chair for Brayden.Brayden pursed his lips, seemingly keeping his emotions at bay as he sat down. Soon, they started discussing Sean's plans to leave as they ate.Brayden was surprised to learn Angeline had talked Sean into using the accident to shed his identity as Sean Lawson. He'd thought she would cry while begging him to stay.Sean had left the hospital after the accident, so they could only use its aftereffects to cook up a story."We'll go with the second part of our original plan for this. I'll think of something for the medical records at the hospital. Meanwhile, I'll take you to our hospital tonight and arrange your sudden death."When questions are asked, I'll say you hit your head and had a brief moment of unconsciousness that you didn't tell the doctor about. So, your cause of death will be internal hemorrhage. Is that okay?" Brayden said."It's better to consult a doctor before proceeding with your plan. I'll head to the ol
However, Robert and Sean had lived like father and son for many years. Robert wasn't completely heartless, after all."Didn't you try to persuade him?" Robert stood with his back to Angeline, his eyes reddened. "There'll be a bloody battle when he returns to the Kingston family. He'll have to face the evil forces who killed his parents.""Everyone has something they need and want to do, Granddad. Like I said last time, I'll wait for him but won't stop him." Angeline's voice was firm and calm. "Besides, he has something to anchor him. He has you, the two children, and me. He won't risk his life to fight. You should trust him. He was raised by you, after all." Robert gripped his walking stick tightly and shut his eyes.Perhaps it was because he was growing older, but Robert recently felt like many things were slipping out of his control. He no longer had the strength to do anything about it."Since you've already made your mind up, it won't change anything, even if I disagr
At 2:15 am, Robert's and Angeline's phones rang simultaneously.When Angeline arrived downstairs, Asher was already there to pick Robert up. Once Robert had gotten changed, the three of them headed to the hospital in the same car.Several people were already at the hospital when Robert and Angeline arrived. When they discovered that Robert was there, everyone greeted him at the hospital parking lot. They offered words of comfort and condolences to Robert, who walked with a firm step despite his head of almost entirely white hair.People from the funeral home were waiting for Robert to show up and take a last look before sending the body to the crematorium.Everyone waited outside, leaving the hospital room for Robert and his adopted son.Angeline stood at the door expressionlessly. She gave meticulous instructions. "Don't let the news about Mr. Lawson's death get out for now. We must not let the media know. Mr. Lawson Senior will return to the office tomorrow morning and simul
The company's high-level executives were slightly more reassured after hearing what Taylor had to say.Robert soon walked out of the hospital room with Angeline supporting him. The Lawson Global senior executives hurriedly went up to them. The people from the funeral home carried Sean out in a body bag. Robert held his walking stick with both hands, his eyes red. He said hoarsely, "Tonight has been hard on all of you.""Our condolences, Mr. Lawson Senior!""Mr. Lawson Senior, we offer our deepest condolences…"Robert nodded. He was unsmiling, and deep lines of fatigue were etched on his face. He walked into the hospital elevator with Angeline's help.Taylor carefully noted and instructed all the executives, "Tomorrow morning, Mr. Lawson Senior will return to the office to chair a meeting. Before that, please do not leak the news of Mr. Lawson's sudden death."Although both Angeline and Taylor had given instructions to keep Sean's sudden death a secret, news of it still spread