Seeing Damon’s expression, Hazel quickly shifted the topic.
“But since Uncle Jamal personally went, the chances of it being fake are small. We can continue investigating along this line. We’ll need to ask some older people.”“Yes, I think there might be some secret matters from the past, or maybe we need to further investigate the age of the person in question.”The two discussed the matter briefly before heading downstairs. From the time they went upstairs to the study and then came back down, about half an hour had passed.Downstairs, the two old men were sitting on the living room sofa, the TV on, but playing an idol drama—a type of show neither of them would normally watch.When Hazel and Damon came downstairs, the two old men glanced at them strangely.When they noticed Hazel looking over, they quickly looked away.“Grandpa, what are you two doing? Why does it look like you’re up to somethiActually, after seeing Damon and Hazel talking upstairs for such a long time, Mark had already guessed what they were discussing. He didn’t believe that there was anything other than Hazel’s parents’ matters that could have kept Damon upstairs for so long. “Grandpa Mark, could you tell me about your younger years?” Hazel leaned in close to Mark, still playing the naive and innocent role. Mark couldn't help but think how this girl, who seemed so unaware, could possibly be the same person who had used so many tactics to secure her position as the CEO of Queen Corp. Grandpa Mark slowly took a sip of tea, then smiled as he looked at Hazel. “When I was young, a lot happened. What exactly do you want to know?” Hazel, understanding Mark’s demeanor, knew that he likely understood everything already. “I want to know everything, but if you could tell me about the overseas organization and those events, I think I’d be even more interested.” Mark chuckled at H
Sully gleefully watched Jonah’s pained expression, her heart secretly elated. However, there were too many people present, so she couldn’t express her satisfaction too openly. If they found out that this was all orchestrated by Hazel, it might cause more trouble for her. “President Queen, we came here together because of Jonah. You can’t just let him leave like this!” The shareholder said, his voice full of righteous indignation as he walked up to Hazel’s desk. “I’m sure you’ve heard about it. Not long ago, Jonah sold off shares of Queen Corp at a low price. Recently, several of the company’s pre-arranged partnerships fell through, and I had people investigate—it’s all because of this!” Behind him, several other shareholders who were usually on good terms with him followed. They seemed to be avoiding coming to the company alone, always arriving in groups for what seemed like small matters. Indeed, if the company’s decision-makers were all elderly, it would b
After instructing her assistant to escort everyone out and settle them down, Hazel finally approached Sully, gently massaging her shoulders. “Alright, I know you’re upset on my behalf, but trust me—I have a better way to deal with him.” “In the upcoming board meeting, the shareholders are bound to treat Jonah far worse than I ever could. After all, this mess impacts their profits directly.” Just as Hazel predicted, the board meeting turned into a scolding session for Jonah. Even those board members who had previously been on good terms with him sided with Hazel this time. Most of them didn’t care much about the company’s internal drama; they only knew their own interests had been jeopardized by Jonah’s actions. At first, Jonah tried to argue back, but the more he spoke, the weaker his responses became. By the end, he was left speechless and could only pin his hopes on Hazel. “Hazel, you know the situation our family is in. I’ve already stepped down
In the elevator, Sully shot Xander a frustrated look and smacked his shoulder hard.“I gave you such a golden opportunity back there! Why didn’t you confess? I’m telling you, if Damon swoops in and takes her back, you won’t even have a place to cry.”Sully’s disdain for Damon was no secret. She wished she could confess to Hazel on Xander’s behalf and pair them up already, leaving Damon no room to interfere.However, she hadn’t thought through what would happen if Hazel rejected Xander—how the two of them would manage afterward.“Feelings can’t be forced. I’m not even sure if Hazel has feelings for me. I think I’ll wait and observe a bit more,” Xander replied.The elevator doors opened just as he finished speaking. Xander stepped out with a stoic expression, and Sully followed behind, still nagging him nonstop....Meanwhile, Bailey’s new mini-drama had just been released. Thanks to the popularity she had built up earlier, its viewersh
When she was living at home, Jonah and Adele prioritized her in everything.Now that she’s started working, Jonah has mentioned more than once how expensive it’s been to support her entrance into the entertainment industry.Bailey knows full well that if it weren’t for Amber being Adele’s close friend, Jonah likely wouldn’t even listen to these suggestions.It’s obvious to anyone with a discerning eye: the choice between taking roles to earn money now or focusing on development before diving into work is clear.Online, a significant group of haters continues to target Bailey, opposing her entrance into the industry as a so-called capitalist move.If she had real talent, there might be a way to silence these critics. But Bailey’s acting skills are mediocre at best.After the short drama was released, Amber insisted that the company not interfere with online criticisms, resulting in a flood of comments bashing Bailey’s performance.Thou
As the voice rang out, a crowd of people quickly gathered, all armed with cameras, their flashes blindingly illuminating Bailey and Adele.They quickly stood up and moved toward the roadside, but anyone attempting to block their path was swiftly pushed aside by Adele.When they were still some distance from the car, Amber arrived.Without saying a word, she squeezed through the crowd and pulled them straight into the car.The paparazzi recognized Amber, the famous top agent, and the crowd buzzed with excitement.Thankfully, they knew Amber’s reputation, and when it came to dealing with overly aggressive paparazzi, she wasn’t one to hold back.So, once they reached the car, the crowd didn’t dare pursue them further.Inside the car, Amber was driving, while Adele and Bailey sat in the back seat, both feeling a little guilty.After the car entered the city, Amber finally spoke, “If anything like today happens again, we’ll terminat
Damon’s advice was clear, but the financial approach toward Jonah’s family was far from enough. No matter what, Jonah understood that he was part of the Queen family and naturally held onto some shares of the corporation. He was also more aware than the other shareholders of the ties between Hazel and the Price and Cohen families, knowing these families wouldn’t let things slide. Because of this, the shares in his hands would not be sold under any circumstances. But if Hazel followed Damon’s plan, it might prompt other shareholders to sell their shares as well. The problem was, she no longer had enough liquid funds to buy back those large shares. If those shares flooded the market, it wouldn’t be good for Queen Corp. It was better for the current shareholders to hold onto their shares for now. Sully walked over with some documents and handed them to Hazel. “Hazel, this needs your signature.” Noticing that Hazel wasn’t reacting, Sully waved the documents
Hazel thought carefully. It made sense. If, at this critical moment, she suddenly had a falling out with both the Cohen and Prices, that would indeed seem suspicious. After all, Jonah wasn't exactly a fool. "That’s true. You can have conflicts with Damon, since you two already have a special relationship. But the more critical this moment is, the less you should have any issues with Omar." Grandpa Mark also agreed and quickly suggested a practical solution. "How about this: You start with a public argument with Damon. He then makes a strong statement online, saying that he won't invest in your company. After that, arrange for a journalist to ask Grandpa Omar about the situation. Grandpa Omar should first express that he won't be investing in Queen Corp either, but then reassure everyone that he still really likes you, his granddaughter." This way, it wouldn't seem out of place at all. Hazel nodded, agreeing with the plan, and then contacted Damon to discuss
However, after hearing what the manager had just said, Hazel began to feel that she shouldn’t approach Adam first. Instead, she should check with Ariana to see what she thought.Considering Ariana’s personality, even if Adam agreed, Ariana might not.“Mr. Fleur, you’re here. Please sit down. Let me know what you’d like to eat. I haven’t ordered yet.”Hazel placed the pre-prepared menu in front of Adam.After this incident, she finally understood what Omar had meant when he said it wasn’t a bad idea to know more people.At least now, when she reached out to these people, it didn’t feel awkward. They had already met before and had some prior contact.The waiter came in after them, and after Adam ordered two dishes, he handed the menu back to Hazel. Hazel added two more dishes, then signaled the waiter to leave.“Is there something you needed to say at this hour, Mr. Queen? Something urgent?”Adam let out a light snort, feeling a
Seeing Xander was also present, Hazel steadied her emotions. "Nothing much, just ran into some uncomfortable situations while having dinner, so I came back early. What are you two discussing?" Noticing that Hazel didn’t want to bring up what had just happened, Xander quickly shifted the topic, concerned that Sully would continue asking. "We’re about to launch our brand, so we’re thinking about finding a spokesperson. We still haven’t decided who to choose." They were in the clothing business, both men’s and women’s wear, but their focus was primarily on women’s clothing, so the spokesperson would be a woman. They were also looking to hire two or three celebrities for advertisements, both male and female. It was still in the planning stages, but they could delay the advertising a bit. The spokesperson, however, couldn’t be delayed much longer, since there was quite a bit of preparation involved for the spokesperson's role. Considering their planned launc
Hazel was naturally very familiar with the ringtone. Her expression changed instantly, realizing that Damon had been monitoring her all the way here.Seeing the look on Hazel’s face, Charles couldn’t help but feel a sense of satisfaction."This ringtone... it can’t be President Price’s, can it? He’s here too?" As he spoke, Charles directed his gaze at Carlos.Carlos took a deep breath, thinking to himself, It’s over. Completely over. It seems impossible for me to get Damon’s help in freeing myself from my parents’ control now.Damon walked out from behind the screen, a look of embarrassment on his face.He instinctively glanced at Carlos, his eyes filled with fury, as if he wanted to dismember Carlos right on the spot.If it weren’t for Hazel and Charles being present, he would have already attacked Carlos directly.Charles hadn’t hung up the phone yet, and Damon’s phone was still ringing in his pocket. He took it out and for
"What are they talking about so happily? Hazel is even smiling at that Charles?" Damon gritted his teeth, almost wanting to march over and pull Hazel away, but he couldn’t do that. If he showed up in front of Hazel again, she would definitely think he was spying on her. From her reaction last time, it was clear that she really didn’t like being watched. No, nobody likes being watched. "How about you pretend to bump into them and say hi? You guys aren't strangers, it’s normal to greet each other if you run into each other. It’s just like how I bumped into them." Carlos didn’t know about the incident between Damon and Hazel last time, but his suggestion made Damon realize that there was now someone else present, besides himself. When he turned back to look at Carlos, a glint of understanding flashed in his eyes. Before he could speak, Carlos already understood his meaning. Initially intending to refuse, he thought about it and decided against it. Damon’s
No matter what, Queen Corp's future path will only get smoother. At this point, when Queen Corp is still not at its peak, collaborating well with them will only benefit the Whitmans, with no drawbacks. Not only that, but Charles also had some personal motives toward Hazel. At first, he just wanted to oppose Damon, which is why he wanted to get close to Hazel. But for some reason, the more he got to know her, the more he found himself drawn to her, unable to pull away. When he thought about it, if he could marry Hazel, it would be great. Both of them were workaholics, and their two companies could have even deeper cooperation. Once the Whitman and Queen families merged, they could become the most powerful group in Vernon, and even the Price family would be nothing compared to them. But these were just thoughts for now. No matter what, Charles could at least try. Whether it worked out or not didn’t matter—what mattered was that he had tried. "For suc
In the Price Corp building, Kin was reporting to Damon about Delilah’s situation. Since she was already in prison, it was only natural for Kin to make some arrangements. Moreover, Kin had recently uncovered some of Delilah’s past secrets, which made dealing with her even easier. "I’ve taken care of things at the prison, but Delilah keeps shouting, insisting that she wants to see you once. Should we let her?" They already knew most of what needed to be known, and now Delilah wanted to see Damon. It seemed that she regretted telling him everything earlier. If she still had anything Damon didn’t know about, she wouldn’t just be asking to see him. She would have tried to use her secrets to lure him in. Deep down, she must know that Damon would never just visit her for no reason. "Is that all she said, just wanting to see me?" Kin shook his head. "She didn’t say anything else. She was almost out of her mind when she mentioned seeing you. Her mental state doe
After sending the materials to Bailey, Amber quickly left Bailey’s apartment in a rush.Bailey casually glanced at the script before tossing it aside and continuing with her skincare routine, ready to rest...Sully, who often kept an eye on Bailey, was the first to find out about this. Thinking it was time to strike a blow to Bailey, Sully immediately told Hazel."I know you want to overshadow Bailey, but it really irks me to see her rise so easily. Plus, there’s already a rift between Mr. Moore and Jonah. We don’t have to make a direct move, though."Seeing Hazel hesitate, Sully changed her approach.Hazel could tell that if she didn’t let Sully deal with Bailey, it would certainly bother her. Moreover, what Sully said made sense. Mr. Moore was a great opportunity to add pressure to Jonah. They couldn’t just let that go easily."Mr. Moore definitely can’t stand to see Jonah doing well, but aside from making life difficult for him, he doesn’
Of course, Jonah could tell what was going on. After all, Mr. Moore had always looked down on him, and that wasn’t a secret; many of the company’s employees knew it. Whenever Jonah gave orders, the employees had to check with Mr. Moore first before deciding whether to carry them out. It was clear that they had sidelined him. If it weren’t for Adam confirming Jonah’s position as the CEO, those employees would probably be giving him the cold shoulder. "Mr. Moore, I know you look down on me, but don’t say I didn’t warn you. No matter how much you despise me, this position will never be yours." "Since Adam Fleur trusts you so much, you should know what kind of deal I made with him. Even if he hands over all the power to you, so what? I still get paid as the CEO. I don’t have to do anything, but I still get a nice paycheck. That works just fine for me." Back when he was at the Queen family, Jonah had dealt with many such people, and he understood well: for those
Bailey's recent development in the entertainment industry was nothing short of stellar.Since honing her acting skills on the show, Bailey’s path had been smooth sailing.It was also thanks to Amber’s good arrangements. After the show Star To Be ended, Bailey's fame skyrocketed.At first, she was criticized by the entire internet, but later, her strong will and growing maturity earned her a group of loyal fans.These fans began using the excuse that she was the daughter of a noble family to ‘whitewash’ her, and the effect was quite significant.Most importantly, Bailey’s personality had undergone a big change. During her time in the entertainment industry, she transformed from a young lady who only knew how to order people around into a considerate friend who always comforted others.No one could resist such a contrast. Moreover, Bailey had been pampered and raised with that mentality, so it wasn’t entirely her fault that she used t