Ariel instantly panicked. "No. I'm telling the truth! Grandpa really wanted to fish at night, so I headed back to get his fishing gear. Then, he fell into the water …""How could it be such a coincidence? The manor is well guarded. Other than you and Father, there was no one else. Don't tell me that he lost his footing and fell into the water!" Hazel stood up and blamed Ariel. In truth, Hazel was afraid that the other family members would blame her and William instead."Ms. Clarke, Father treats you really well. It's all because the engagement was called off, right? Must you be so cruel and take it out on him?""Enough. Stop with the nonsense." Charles was still rational. He furrowed his brows and looked at Ariel. "But you are indeed at fault for leaving Father alone by the lake. If anything happens to him, you will have to bear the responsibility too."Charles looked at William and Hazel. "You all as well. You can't get away with this!" They had persuaded Philip to head back
"Mr. Anderson Senior's life has been saved. But due to the lack of oxygen to his brain for a long time, we're not sure when he'll come around."Even though the doctor didn't explicitly say it, everyone understood. Philip was in a vegetative state. Then, Philip was transferred to the ICU.The Anderson family was bewildered.Noah suddenly pointed the finger at Stephen. "Why didn't you say yes to Grandpa and head back to the manor? If you were there, this wouldn't have happened to Grandfather!Stephen looked at Noah condescendingly.Noah got furious. He went forward to grab Stephen by the collar. "Don't think that I don't know that you refused Grandpa because you are going on a date with Yvonne Miller tonight! You would give up everything just for a woman! Grandpa is on his sickbed right now. Are you happy? He will no longer ask you to do anything!""Yes, Noah is right!" Hazel reacted quickly. "Father had been down ever since Stephen rejected him. He must have been depressed a
On Julian's end, fireworks bloomed in the sky.Stephen looked at his watch. It was midnight. He and Yvonne had missed each other again.Five years ago, he had been at the hospital too. History had a scary way of repeating itself.Amidst the fireworks, a group of people chanted, "Say yes! Say yes!"Stephen furrowed his brows. "What is Yvonne doing?"Julian looked at the scene before his eyes. He was almost in tears. "Sir, I'll tell you, but you have to stay calm."Then, he closed his eyes and braced for it. "Mr. Turner confessed to Ms. Miller."The call ended.Julian almost burst into tears. What was happening?Meanwhile, Yvonne was holding a bouquet and looking at Caleb.A moment ago, under the sky full of fireworks, Caleb asked her with the utmost sincerity to be with him. He hadn't given an overtly romantic, long speech. He'd made it seem as if he'd just decided to buy a bouquet and confess to her out of the blue because he'd just happened to pass by a florist.Even with
When Yvonne and Julian reached the hospital, they only saw Charles there.After learning about Philp's condition, Yvonne didn't speak for a very long time. All she thought of was the happy old man when she had met the very first time years ago.That cheerful man was quietly lying in bed in the ICU at that moment. His body was covered in tubes.Yvonne felt terrible.Charles walked over to her and said seriously, "Yvonne, I know you and Stephen are divorced. You have nothing to do with the Anderson family, but … but I can't think of anyone who could help. "Stephen grew up with his grandparents. Although he's a loner and not close to his family, he always knew that his grandfather liked him the most in the entire family."Stephen got where he is today all because of his grandfather. If it hadn't been for Father, Stephen wouldn't have become the president of Anderson Group at such a young age …"Charles slowly recounted how well Philip treated Stephen. Yvonne listened to him atte
Stephen's kiss was tender. It smelled like him and alcohol.Yvonne was baffled, but she didn't push him away. As the sun rose, warmth spread around them. Even the breeze became gentler.Without knowing it, Yvonne closed her eyes, feeling her heart beat wildly in excitement.When they started breathing heavily, Stephen finally let go of her. He looked into Yvonne's eyes and said in a charismatic voice, "How did you know I was here?"Yvonne was a little stunned. She looked like a deer caught in the headlights. She subconsciously tried to shove Stephen away.Unexpectedly, Stephen wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her in closer.Yvonne couldn't move. She glared at him. "You're doing this on purpose!"Stephen chuckled. "I did think I was dreaming at first, but after kissing you, I felt something was off." His body's reaction had been too real. He wasn't a child after all.Stephen lowered his head and leaned closer to Yvonne. "Yvonne, you didn't push me away. Can I assum
The police didn't get involved in the investigation of Philip's fall into the lake. No one knows if it had been an accident or if someone had done it on purpose.The internet maliciously speculated on a whole story of family drama. They said that Stephen insisted on remarrying Yvonne, ignoring Philip's objections. That made Philip angry, and he suspended Stephen's position as president. They said that Stephen tried to kill Philip because of his career and woman.Stephen already had a reputation for being ruthless. Hence, even if he'd really done this to Philip, no one would find it surprising.All these speculations cast a negative light on Anderson Group.Before Julian could come to his senses. Noah called him. Julian passed the phone to Stephen and said timidly, "Sir, a call from Mr. Noah."Stephen looked at the phone and thought, "Is he showing his true colors so quickly?"Stephen placed the phone by his ears to hear Noah saying anxiously, "Julian, where is Stephen? The sh
"Clearly, the person who benefits the most from this incident is Noah."Everyone was stunned when Stephen said that. No one understood what he meant.Mr. Lowenthal said with a darkened expression, "Cut to the chase. Stop beating around the bush."Stephen pulled a chair over and took a seat. He said calmly, "Everyone here knows how I am. I never do stupid things for someone else's benefit. I know my relationship with Grandpa the best. Why should I hurt him at such a time? Am I stupid or what?"Stephen raised an eyebrow. "Don't you think I would have expected a scenario like this today?"Noah's expression changed. He clearly understood what Stephen was trying to say. Mr. Lowenthal came to his senses too. He furrowed his brows and looked at Stephen. "Are you trying to say that someone is deliberately trying to frame you?""You called it, Mr. Lowenthal." Stephen smiled and calmly swept a glance at everyone."Whether Grandpa's fall was an accident or not, this person has used it
"What is it?" Yvonne asked.Charles looked at Philip in bed and asked silently, "I was hoping that you could transfer Father to the headquarters of Hope."Yvonne was a little confused. "Mr. Anderson Senior has just been resuscitated. Transferring him at this moment might be …""Please." Charles sounded determined.Yvonne furrowed her brows. "If you really insist. Give me some time, I—""This can't wait," Charles interrupted Yvonne. "I hope this will be done in the next two days.""But …" Just when Yvonne was still hesitating, she heard rustling sounds on the phone. It seemed like the phone was being passed to someone else.Soon, Conan's voice rang out. "Yvonne, I've already discussed it with my father. I'll deal with Grandpa's transfer. No one will blame you if anything happens. "I've also discussed it with Old Jim. He told me to ask for your permission. If you allow it, I'll arrange Hope's special transportation."Yvonne chuckled helplessly. "Conan, you've changed. You've