Eloise sighed and interjected, “Your uncle is in Nate’s hands too.”"What?!” Arianna was stunned as she looked over her shoulder. She thought about it and shook her head. “No, it can’t be.”“It’s real, and Nate admitted it himself. Not just Derrick, but also that woman and her b*stard son. Now the company is his and has undergone an upheaval. I-I don’t even know what to say.”Although she had not joined Tanner Corporation, she witnessed its daily growth. With her son taking it over, she felt mixed emotions now that it no longer belonged to the Tanner family.“No.” Arianna shook her head and became pensive. “What happened at the hospital made me realize that Uncle Derrick is not an easily manipulated person. If he could patiently set up the trap and pretend to be sick with Aunt Stephanie’s help, how could an outsider take him hostage and take over Tanner Corporation so easily?”If even Arianna had failed despite various attempts, could Nathaniel succeed just like that? She felt it
Damian looked at his father and became slightly agitated because he had not seen him for many days. More importantly, it had been a difficult period for Damian. “Dad…”Joseph wanted to scold him, but he noticed how much weight his son had lost. He heaved a sigh and sat down. “Where have you been the last few days?”“I got kidnapped by Nathaniel Hall.”“So it really was him!” Joseph sighed again. He had expected it, but he still got upset hearing the answer.‘That man is truly a wolf in sheep’s clothing!’Knowing his track record, Joseph was unhappy when Arianna brought this man into the company, but he did not think much about it then.He almost bought the rumor about Arianna having an intimate relationship with the man. Still, considering her preference for men, Joseph knew it was unlikely she would fall for someone like Nathaniel. After Arianna became engaged with Noah Richards, he grew more certain of it.Yet, he had never expected that Nathaniel was a son Eloise had given bi
“He’s in control, my a*s!” Joseph snorted. “Tanner Corporation has been around for years. There’s no way that every employee would take him seriously, especially the old-timers. Once I give my orders at the right time, I can still take the company back!”Elizabeth brightened hearing this, but she did not feel convinced after giving it some thought. “Are you sure? You’ve failed to seize Tanner Corporation after so many years, so how can you get it back now it’s in that man’s hands?”“It’s different now. My brother was still around back then.”“But your brother isn’t now?”“He’s gone missing, probably kidnapped by Nathaniel. Yes, we have to report this to the police!” He grew convinced that his plan could work. “Damian, get ready to go to the police station. Wait, no, we should think through what we’ll say before we leave.”Elizabeth noticed Joseph’s manic expression and asked, slightly worried, “Are you all right?”“I’m fine! I just got an idea. Damian, you tell the cops that you
Behind a massive desk in the Tanner Corporation Building was a near-transparent glass wall—wiped so clean that it looked nearly transparent,allowing light to shine through freely.He looked beyond the glass and took in the sprawling city landscape, thinking this was the pinnacle of his life and that he deserved to work there.Nathaniel was holding a wine glass with its red liquid swirling inside. Its color was bright and compelling. He recalled the past few months with a slight smile as if what happened was only a dream.He thought he could build a career through his own efforts and become somebody that people would look up to, but his company went bankrupt, and he had to dodge his creditors like a complete loser.Arianna then took him in and brought him into the company. He knew she was just using him and would cut him loose when she obtained her goal, so he had long prepared for his game plan.Each thought he or she was the mastermind, not knowing they were all Nathaniel’s pawns
Eloise grew sad thinking about her daughter. After seeing her the last time, Arianna refused to see Eloise again. It had been a while since Eloise last saw her daughter, not knowing if she had suffered in jail.“My sister?” Nathaniel raised his eyebrows and chuckled. “If I remember correctly, I’m yours and dad’s only son. I don’t have a sister!”“Although you have different fathers, I gave birth to both of you. That means she is your sister,” Eloise said.“She’s not!” Nathaniel roared, “If she’s my f*cking sister, how come she grew up wealthy and could have anything she wanted? Why does she have a father and a mother, but I have nothing and must endure mockery that I’m an unwanted bast*rd?“If she’s my sister, why could she have an easy life and openly call you mom in public while I could only wait for you to contact me first and not even be able to call you mom? Now you’re telling me she is my sister?! Sorry, I don’t have one because I’ve always been f*cking alone!”Eloise was sh
“You haven’t gotten the shares yet?” Eloise was shocked.Eloise did not know much about business and could not understand how her son could become the CEO without getting Derrick’s shares.“That old fox is too stubborn, so I need you to persuade him. Now that his son is dead, why should he hold on to the shares? If he wisens up and agrees to the transfer, I’ll make him my godfather and take care of him until he dies. He has nothing to lose,” Nathaniel said casually.“Take him as your godfather?” Eloise raised her voice and could hardly believe it. “How could you say such a thing just for money and power?”“Ha!” Nathaniel looked at his mother, amused. “If you could abandon me to marry into a wealthy family, what’s wrong with me taking him as my godfather? If he agrees to hand me Tanner Corporation, I can even treat him as my real father!”“Why you…” Eloise almost choked on her breath, not expecting her son to say such things.“I know you’re healthy, so keep your drama to yourself.
Eloise knew it would be difficult since Derrick and Stephanie were stubborn as a mule and would not budge easily. If even Arianna had failed to obtain the shares despite her various attempts, there was no way Derrick would give them to an outsider.However, she might as well visit them since she was already there. It had been a long time since she last saw the couple at the hospital, and she could hardly explain how she felt. Eloise walked toward the entrance, gave the door a gentle push, and it swung open.The air inside smelled of food. Derrick and his wife sat at the dining table and had their meals quietly. As if they had not heard anything, they did not even look up at the sound of someone entering.“Hi,” Eloise quietly said when she got near them.Derrick ignored her while his wife looked up. “El, it’s you.”“Steph.” Eloise felt a mix of emotions when Stephanie called her by her nickname.Although she had spent her whole life scheming and hoping her family could take over t
“He’s…”After a pause, Eloise heaved a heavy sigh. “With all that has happened, I guess he’s been generous, not leaving me for the sake of our marriage.”“With him keeping that woman for so many years, could he still hold it against you? Anyway, you two are quite alike in this aspect,” Derrick made fun of Eloise.Eloise was embarrassed and speechless. She had expected them to be hostile, even though she did not choose to be there.“All right, enough of your stories. What are you truly here for?” Derrick looked over at her as he spoke impatiently. Since Nathaniel was holding them as hostages, he knew Eloise had not come just to chat with them.‘I…” She hesitated for a moment, glanced toward the door, and whispered. “You haven’t transferred your shares to Nate, have you?”The couple shared a scornful look.“So that’s why you’re here!” Derrick snorted, “Eloise, you’ve married into the Tanner family for so many years. Have my wife and I ever mistreated you? How could you help your son