That afternoon, Julian accompanied Stephen to pick Elvin and Britney up.The moment Elvin got in the car, Stephen immediately showed off his coding to Elvin. Elvin looked at him and asked suspiciously, "You've done it so quickly?""Yes," Stephen said calmly. "Do you need me to explain in detail?""No need." Elvin ran the program and coolly praised him. "Not bad. You've improved quickly.""It's nothing," Stephen replied."Dad is the best!" Britney happily yelled. She leaned over to kiss Stephen on the cheek.Stephen pulled her into his arms and looked at her dotingly. "Of course. There is nothing your dad can't do."Elvin furrowed his brows at this scene. He didn't know why, but he was annoyed. He climbed into his seat and looked out of the window, ignoring everyone.Julian was in the driver's seat. Stephen was never the pretentious type when it came to business. But Julian never would have thought that he would do that with the children.Stephen sent Elvin back to Miller V
"I've given it a lot of thought recently. My grudge against Chuck Jensen is all in the past. It shouldn't affect you or Hope Health Services. "Besides, Gwen is with Chuck, right? If the collaboration doesn't come through, who knows what Mark will do to her?"Jim sighed. "Back then, Gwen was the one who took you away. She took care of you at Emerald Group for so many years. How could you not pay her back? "I might be old, but I'm not unreasonable. I don't want to make things difficult for you, so do what you want to do."Yvonne furrowed her brows when she heard this. "But your grudge against Chuck—you can't just let it go. How could I disregard your feelings?""I'm fine," Jim said, pretending to be casual about it. "I have one foot in the grave. What's there to be petty about?""Grandpa, don't say that." Yvonne felt sorry. She held Jim's hand. "Be honest with me. What made you change your mind? Did Chuck talk to you privately?"Jim shook his head. "No. He would never dare
The next afternoon, Chuck arrived on time. He took his seat and asked Yvonne with a smile, "How rare of you to ask to meet me. I wonder if you've given our collaboration any thoughts?"Yvonne said icily, "Did you look for Grandpa privately?"Chuck pretended to be surprised. "Me? Looking for Sir Jim? As if I haven't had enough of his scolding."Yvonne looked at Chuck suspiciously. She had never had a read on him since the first time they had met.Chuck openly let Yvonne size him up. He even picked up his pot of tea. He asked casually, "From your question, does that mean that Sir Jim got you to come and talk to me about the collaboration?"Yvonne remained silent.Chuck poured the tea and gave Yvonne a cup. "Am I right?"Yvonne could see the mischief in his gaze. Her eyes instantly darkened. "I'll agree to the collaboration, but I'll be in charge of this project. You can't in any way go and look for Grandpa.""Of course. How would I dare to look for him?" Chuck was delighted
After leaving the coffee shop, Yvonne returned to Miller Villa, only to find Jim about to rush off."Grandpa." Yvonne stopped him. She saw the luggage in his hand. "Where are you going?""I have to return to Hope. The doctor caring for Mr. Anderson Senior called. He said that there was a reaction in his pupils. He might be coming around!"Jim suddenly remembered. "Were you meeting Chuck? Why are you back so fast?""I had nothing much to say to him. I chatted for a while and came home." Yvonne wasn't willing to elaborate further, so she changed the topic back to him. "Did the doctor say when he would come around?""We're not sure yet, but he will surely come around." Ever since receiving the call, Jim had been very excited. "If Mr. Anderson Senior comes around, it would surely be a good thing for Stephen."Yvonne furrowed her brows. "Grandpa, since when did you care so much about him?""I care about you." Jim smiled. "While I've been staying here, I've been talking a lot
After Jim and Curtis left, Miller Villa seemed much emptier.That night, after reading Elvin his bedtime story, Yvonne looked down to find him staring at her. She smiled. "Why are you not asleep yet? Are you missing Great Grandpa and Uncle Curtis?""No. I know Uncle Curtis has gone to get his legs treated. I hope he'll get better soon." Then, Elvin blinked. "Mommy, there's a performance at school next week. Will you come?"Yvonne was surprised. "Have you joined a performance?"Elvin furrowed his brows. "No. I don't like prancing around.""Then, why do you want me to be there?" Yvonne asked.Elvin shook his head, but he seemed hesitant. He bit his finger.Yvonne was curious. "Why did you suddenly bring up the school performance?""I …" Elvin furrowed his brows so much that his face was all scrunched up. "I was just wondering why all the adults like little children prancing about."All this time, he had observed that Stephen seemed to like Britney even more. On the way h
"What?" Stephen looked at Yvonne and thought for a while. "Bad news first.""Hope Health Services will be collaborating with Well Spring Pharma."Stephen furrowed his brows. "Why the sudden decision?""It was Grandpa's idea." Yvonne lowered her gaze. "I'm guessing that Chuck had secretly met with him. But Grandpa wouldn't tell me, so I didn't ask any further questions. I'm thinking of what I could ask and get out of Chuck the next time I see him."Stephen said nothing, seeing how Yvonne had already made up her mind. He asked, "What about the good news?""Your grandfather is coming around." She looked him in the eyes. "Grandpa returned to Hope last week. He gave me rather good news. Although Mr. Anderson Senior is still unconscious, his body is reacting well. They believe that he will come around soon."Stephen's gaze glimmered with delight. "Are you serious?"Yvonne nodded. "Hmm. When he comes around, Noah won't be able to spread any more nonsense."Stephen hummed in re
A week later, Hope Health Services officially announced their collaboration with Well Spring Pharma.At Chuck's request, Yvonne cooperated with him to hold a press conference.Within a month, Hope had held two press conferences about collaborations. Naturally, it caught the attention of every medical media outlet.The reporters seized their chance and asked all the questions."Ms. Miller, with the two most recent collaborations, is this a sign that Hope Health Services is planning to enter this market and become the country's top medical institution?""Mr. Jensen, Well Spring Pharma's focus has always been abroad. This time, you have collaborated with Hope Health Services. Are you planning to enter the market in the country?"Yvonne smiled and replied as generically and politely as possible."Hope Health Services is just focusing on what they do best. As for which direction we'll be heading, I can't talk much about it. I would just like to ask you to pay attention to our work."
Gwen remained calm. "The world is so huge. There is surely a place for me.""Is that so?" Chuck raised an eyebrow. "Rather than roaming around, why don't you stay by my side? Treat it as a—""Thank you for the offer," Gwen declined firmly. "I'll pack up and leave in the next two days. I'll also personally inform Mark about this."Now that Hope and Well Spring have formed a collaboration, she was too embarrassed to see Yvonne. She would rather leave and not be used by anyone anymore.Chuck looked at Gwen for a while. A hint of hostility flashed in his eyes. Then, he smiled."Alright, I won't make things difficult for you anymore. I will send you off."Gwen hadn't been looking at Chuck this whole time. So she didn't notice the change in his gaze. When she heard that he was going to let her go that easily, she was a little surprised.She had initially thought that he would try everything to make her stay. It seemed that she had over-thought it.Gwen nodded. "Thank you, Mr. J