"You know what the Emmersons are like. They kicked up a fuss and demanded Oceanford College refund the tuition to them when Angie was still studying there so they could sell her off to be an old cripple's wife."Now that she's been adopted by the Lawson family and is engaged to the son of the Hooper family, who knows what Juliet Emmerson's gonna get up to?" Miles sighed. "And if Angie finds out Mallory was in contact with the Emmersons, our relationship with her is only going to get worse."I didn't tell Mallory this, but I actually indicated my interest in working with Vitality Biotech just a few weeks ago. I'm really worried this will affect Vitality Biotech's decision to work with me if Angie hears about this."Zachary sighed, too. "What are you going to do, then? Are you gonna tell Angie about this?""I had someone keep an eye on the Emmersons, but it seems there's another group of people watching them—I'm guessing Angie sent them. She'll find out about this sooner or later, so
"I know you're capable of murdering someone even if you're crippled…" Angeline said. When she saw how dispirited he looked, she adjusted her crossed legs and continued, "I made a deal with someone to get you back."Aside from handing over all the evidence we had, I also used my marriage to get someone to help bring you back from Keman alive."Thomas' pupils constricted at her words. He turned to look at her. She continued, "Someone has been hoping that I'll cut off all contact with Xavier and Yasmine's father from now on. He only agreed to help get you back alive if I were to get married within a month."She sounded casual and nonchalant as she said, "That's why I've agreed to Nathaniel's proposal. We're going to have an engagement party soon."Thomas pursed his lips. This wasn't something he'd expected. He didn't even know who Xavier and Yasmine's father was. It was a question he'd always been curious about—he even thought it was Ned, who was Angeline's ex-husband.But the one ti
Thomas' eyes were red. He moved his lips but couldn't bring himself to say anything."I know vengeance is your only reason for living and that you don't care about your own life. But if you can bring yourself to disregard our lives, you can do whatever you want once you recover. Go ahead and get your revenge—we'll just put our lives on the line for you. It's not a big deal."But if you do care about our lives, even if it's just a little, have faith in us. Have faith that Eric will find evidence that's strong enough to make them pay the price. Don't act on your own anymore," Angeline said. With that, she left the room.She knew Thomas. All this while, he'd felt that his vengeance was his own and had nothing to do with anyone else. It was why he'd gone so far as to drug Eric so he could head to Keman alone—he didn't want to drag anyone down with him.That was why Angeline had said what she'd said. She wanted him to know what she'd given up to save him and how far she would go to keep
After all, Oceanford was only so big. Danny didn't think much of Ned's friends—most of the scions and heiresses he ran with had probably all bullied Angeline at some point. There was no way Danny would work with them.Even if he were to work with them, it would be because he'd laid a trap to teach them a lesson or even get rid of them, just like how they'd gotten rid of Fletcher Corporation in the past.Angeline nodded and got into the car. On her way to Lawson Global, she returned Zachary's call."I'm already in Krontos, Angie. Would it be convenient for us to have lunch? I have something to tell you—it has to do with the Emmersons." He didn't give her the chance to say no as he continued, "I've booked a room at The Millenium. It'll only take a lunch break."After a brief silence, Angeline said, "Fine."…Zachary and Miles sat in the private room at The Millenium. They'd both seen the teaser for "Survival Island". It started off with Ned saying that he'd regained his memories an
Zachary and Miles stood up."Angie…""Angie, you're here."When Angeline glanced at Miles, he explained, "I asked Zachary not to tell you that I was here. I figured you wouldn't come if you knew about me being here."Zachary nodded at Taylor and said politely, "Could I ask you and your colleague to enjoy your meals next door, Mr. Powell? We need to talk to Angie about a few things."Angeline nodded at Taylor. Only then did he and Jamie head to the room next door. Zachary pulled out a seat for her, and she sat down. She didn't ask why Miles was there. Instead, she asked, "What is it about the Emmersons that you wanted to tell me?""I have to apologize before I say anything…" Miles sighed. "Mallory contacted them before this, but she's cut them off now! I had someone keep an eye on them to prevent them from doing anything to cause trouble for you, and my men reported that Juliet was coming to Krontos. I've already had them stop her, though, so don't worry about that."Angeline fro
Miles' heart raced when he heard that Robert was infuriated over the matter. All of Lonla's affluent families had heard a thing or two about Jessica. It seemed that she was frail and didn't seem to be mentally stable, which was why Robert had never allowed any media outlets to capture photos of her. He didn't want more trouble for her."I'm only the Lawson family's adopted daughter, and it's only because of Sean that Granddad thinks highly of me. My only reason for being there is to protect and care for my mother." Angeline looked at Miles and Zachary. "Do you think an apology from Mallory's brother and husband is enough to settle this?"Miles pursed his lips. After a while, he said, "The tweet's already been deleted, and I'll have someone keep an eye on things. If any photos of your mother show up online again, I'll do everything it takes to have them removed."If even Robert was aware of this, it would take only a single command from the former to ruin Locke Group.When Miles saw
Angeline looked at Miles. "Are you telling me that just because we grew up together, I need to hold our friendship dear forever? You expect me to do that even though I know you guys prayed for me to die or to remain comatose forever?"I've always thought you were smart, Miles, but the things you've said today are really making me doubt your intelligence. Why don't you think about whether it's easier to go home and keep your sister on a tight leash or to try to make me back down by bullshitting about nonexistent friendships?"After a momentary pause, she continued, "After all, you guys said back then that I was heartless and cold to everyone but Ned. If you already know what I'm really like, why do you expect me to suddenly care about bonds that never existed in the first place?"She stood up. "Just so you know, Zachary, I didn't come to this gathering for your sake. I did it because your sister, Vanessa, cared for me when I was comatose. This is my last time accepting an invitation
Miles gulped when he saw Angie standing there, unmoved. "I'm honestly not as pathetic as you think, Angie. We grew up together, and you should know that. We all made mistakes after what happened to you, and when we tried to make things up to you, you didn't need us anymore."I know you're in a different league from us now, so don't worry—I won't use our past friendship to do anything. I came here to come clean to you so that you'd be prepared for the Emmersons. At the very least, it'd be better for us to be frank with you than for you to find out yourself. I also hope you'll let Mallory off the hook."It all boiled down to Miles apologizing to Angeline on Mallory's behalf. Angeline couldn't help thinking about Melissa. She wondered whether all women who had older brothers were destined to have people love and protect them for the rest of their lives.She didn't know whether Miles had anything else planned with his share transfer agreement, but one thing was for sure—she was extremel