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
In the car, Katie rested her head on her hand while listening to Hazel nag at Noah."You're going to be a father. How could you stay out drinking the entire night? Noah, I always thought that you were a sensible child. What happened to you? "Don't you know that the most important thing is Katie's child? We need to continue our bloodline!"Noah was instantly infuriated. "Alright, you've been nagging the entire way. Have you had enough yet?""You …" Hazel had accidentally hit Noah's sore spot. She didn't dare say anything else, lest it trigger him. She turned to look at Katie. "You as well. You're pregnant. You should be careful. You didn't need to go to those gatherings. Don't overwork yourself either."Hazel had only heard that Katie had passed out and been sent to the hospital this morning. Hazel had been so worried that her heart had nearly burst out of her chest.At the hospital, she had immediately asked the doctor about Katie's situation. Luckily, Katie's child was fine.
Yvonne looked at the transaction slip. She raised an eyebrow. "I'm guessing things must have worked. No wonder Katie managed to cover it up."Lloyd, standing next to her, was confused. "What worked?""It's adult stuff. Not suitable for children. I won't tell you about it."Then, she instructed him, "Bring Finlay to me. There is something I would like to ask him.""Sure," Lloyd agreed, and he smiled fawningly. "Ms. Yvonne, could I listen in on this adult stuff then?""No," Yvonne refused, rolling her eyes at him.Lloyd was a little depressed. He muttered, "I'm an adult! Why can't I listen in on it?"…The next evening, Lloyd brought Finlay to Yvonne after work.Finlay recognized Yvonne instantly. He had a bad feeling about this. "M—Ms. Miller. How can I help you?""Nothing much. I just want to talk." Yvonne looked at Lloyd, who was cuffing Finlay's hands. She said to Lloyd, "I told you to invite him here. Is this how you do it?"Lloyd smiled and let Finlay go. He apologiz