If Angeline told Danny that she made a marriage deal with Brayden to ensure Thomas' safe return, his big mouth would eventually let the news slip to Thomas.She was planning to tell Thomas about this matter. She needed him to understand how his life was saved and make it clear that he couldn't risk his life so easily in the future. Otherwise, she would have to pay a high price to clean up after him.However, this wasn't the right time to tell him."Excuse my rudeness, but is Mr. Lawson Senior about to…" Danny asked with a frown."You're way too presumptuous. Granddad is fine!" she said, glancing at him. "I just want to put his mind at ease. That's all.""Then… what about the man you've been hiding?" he questioned.She smiled but didn't answer.Thinking back to her earlier remark about her poor judgment of men, Danny had a vague suspicion. Not wanting to touch on a possibly sensitive topic, he decided not to press further.Seeing her lower her head to eat, he pretended not to ca
"Did you settle things with Mr. Quilton?" Angeline asked, recalling the night when Nathaniel mentioned pre-installing Silent Voice on their new flagship phones and offering a membership promotion."Yes, we did, but Mr. Quilton is really stingy. He's only offering a one-year membership. However, if members want to renew, they'll get a half-price discount when they continue using our phones. If they switch to a new phone, they still get another year of membership," Nathaniel said with a laugh."With how quickly phones are updated nowadays, Mr. Quilton's approach practically ensures that our future phones will have his app pre-installed. He really knows how to do business.""That's a smart move." She chuckled. "I might need to give Mr. Quilton a raise!""That won't be necessary. I'm annoyed with him right now. How about… you treat me to a meal to calm my anger?" he suggested."Sure, you pick the time.""I'm free today. Make it today then!"As he spoke, Angeline heard a knock on the
Nathaniel had wanted to find ways to make Rachel's time in prison more comfortable, but Jeremy warned him not to intervene if he didn't want her to suffer in prison instead.This made him abandon any plans to help her, though he occasionally had friends keep an eye on her.Hearing this, Angeline smiled, locked her phone screen, and looked up.She said, "Just based on that, I couldn't choose you even if it were a business marriage. You still care about Rachel, and she's a lunatic."If we got married, can you imagine how she would react? I don't care about myself, but my children can't be threatened. Do you understand?"Nathaniel patiently explained, "If Sean were still around, I think Mr. Lawson Senior would accept you not marrying for life. But… Sean is no longer here, Angeline. You will have to marry for an alliance someday."The Steele and Lawson families have always been at odds, so an alliance is unlikely. The Scott family has three daughters, and you're the only one left in
Although Kieron was from the prestigious Steele family in Krontos, his status was still different from Nathaniel's.Nathaniel was the undisputed heir of the Hooper family, whereas, in the Steele family, Harrison was still the man in power. Kieron's father, uncle, and other relatives were all vying for the family inheritance.In the past, Monica had been engaged to Sean, the sole heir of the Lawson family. This elevated her status within Scott Incorporated significantly even though Lawson Global had not provided her with any benefits due to her status as Sean's fiancée.While a union between the Scotts and Hoopers would benefit both parties, Lara didn't want Monica to be connected to the confirmed heir of the family, as it would significantly hinder her own chances of competing for the inheritance of Scott Incorporated."This arrangement would benefit Lawson Global as well," Lara replied with a smile. "Of course, I'm telling you this mainly because I want to continue working with yo
Angeline raised her eyebrow."I want to have a child with my husband!" Melissa yelled. She demanded in her nasal, yet determined voice, "If you can cultivate the ova and fulfill my wish, I'll comply with your request."Angeline would have to be a fool not to understand the implications of her words. Melissa, having lost her uterus, wanted Vitality Biotech Group to help cultivate ova from her stem cells.She wanted someone else to carry and give birth to a child that would be hers and Sean's."Mrs. Kingston, this is illegal…""The laws vary from country to country. You can do it in an overseas lab! Besides, I have the money, so legality doesn't matter. Name your price, and I'll pay it!" Melissa said nonchalantly.Indeed, in her eyes, the law meant nothing. All she saw was her own desires."I'm sorry. I can't agree to that," Angeline firmly refused."Didn't you always want me to cooperate with your Rh-negative blood type experiment? How dare you refuse me?" Melissa was infuriated
"Don't get angry! It's my fault. I got too anxious seeing Melissa's vital signs spike." Sean sighed. "I've already convinced the Lane family not to pursue Thomas' assault on Melissa any further."Can we end it here? She knows nothing, and I don't plan to tell her. Let her believe that Thomas is already dead. Can you stop as well?"Hearing the fatigue in Sean's voice, Angeline replied, "As long as your pursuit of Tom ends here, we can also let it go. I don't want my friend risking his life either. But, as I've said before, I'll use legal means to ensure the guilty are punished.""Angeline!" Sean's voice was strained as he questioned, "Are you driven by a strong sense of justice, or are you targeting Melissa out of spite?"Angeline was momentarily taken aback by his words. She pressed her lips together before she said emotionlessly, "Shane Kingston, wasn't I clear enough last time? I've known Tom long before I knew of Melissa's existence. I'm not holding a grudge. I'm seeking justice
Although Angeline had Eric hand over all the evidence to the police, she could deduce the entire situation based on the incomplete evidence chain.She said, "I lost a sister too, so I know what it feels like. I used legal means to put Tommy behind bars, and I'll do the same to Melissa and Brian."I understand they're your family, but the people they killed were also someone else's family. Justice is rare in this world, but Tom is my friend and my son's savior. I'll do everything in my power to avenge him."You and Melissa grew up together, and perhaps if it weren't for my unexpected presence, you two would be together now. I understand why you protect her, so Shane, let's each rely on our own abilities from now on."Her throat ached as she swallowed hard."Until you complete what you need to do, let's not contact each other anymore. This way, we won't affect each other's mood or let anyone else discover the truth."Angeline finished speaking and hung up the phone before Sean coul
Brian's throat tightened, and his eyes turned red as he looked at his daughter.He said to Sean, "No one understands his daughter better than her father. Melissa is just too afraid of losing you. She thinks that having a child with you will keep you by her side."Worried that his words might upset Sean, he quickly added, "Shane, I don't mean to force you. I just…"After a long pause, Brian sighed. "I plan to take Melissa to an island to recuperate once she's better."For her birthday, he had gifted her an island. Before Sean returned, the island had been fully developed. It had one villa for residential purposes, with accommodations for other staff and personnel located slightly far away. The peaceful and quiet environment was ideal for recovery."Alright," Sean agreed. "I'll arrange for the best medical team to accompany her.""Thank you," Brian said, patting his arm. "You should head back to Kingston Empire. Don't worry. I'll take care of Melissa."Sean nodded and said, "I'l