Francine's admiration for Adie grew when she heard what he had done. She felt that Adie had taken after his mother and grandmother, and he was much better than his reserved father. Adie was a promising candidate to run Hunt Enterprise in the future, and he might even be more capable than his father. "Your grandson nearly got my daughter killed, and you're laughing? Are you mocking her?" Ethan blustered, his face red in anger. He had wanted Francine to feel guilty, but it looked like she was more amused than anything about the whole incident.Francine snorted. "Yeah, I'm mocking her. She's an adult, but she was bested by a kid. Isn't it ridiculous?" After that, she took a step toward Ethan and said fiercely, "And for your information, I'm fully aware of my grandson's character—he'd never attack someone unless they provoked him first. The better question is why he pushed your daughter into the pond; I think you'd better ask your daughter about it before putting on a show here." "Fra
Francine smoothed down her hair and raised her head elegantly, showing everyone there why she was still the head of the Four Princesses of Beach City. "I'm fine. I've met a lot of men like him, so I've become immune to them. I knew that the Murphys had ulterior motives. They chose to invest in Hunt Enterprise because of the marriage, but once they realized that it wouldn't happen, they backed out. It's quite normal." Francine turned to Elijah, frowning as she asked, "Did Stefan ever indicate that the company's finances are tight?" For the past two years, Stefan had been expanding Hunt Enterprise and developing new areas through investments, but not many projects had brought him the profit he'd expected. Additionally, with so many competitors popping up, business was tough."Yes, many businesses of Hunt Enterprise have been narrowed down, and many competitors have snatched our deals... Currently, Mr. Hunt is focused on AI, but it's a new area, so funding for research is an issue." El
After Ethan stormed off after arguing with Francine, he went to the ward next door where Seraphina was. Seraphina was still a bit stunned from her stint in the pond, but she was awake now. She just needed to stay in the hospital for two days of observation. Seraphina stopped pacing when Ethan entered the ward, and quickly ran up to him. "How did it go, Daddy? What did Madam Francine say? Did she allow me to see Stefan?" When Seraphina had been admitted after nearly drowning, she cried and complained to Ethan, hoping that her father would help her win Stefan back."Why do you want her to say yes? I've already fought with them," Ethan said smugly. He had been waiting for this day for a long time, but his hands had been tied because of Seraphina. Now, he could bask in his victory. Seraphina's eyes bulged and she shrieked, "What?! Why would you do that? I asked you to make peace with them but you—"Annoyed, Ethan snapped, "Wake up, Seraphina! They never took us seriously. You took su
"You could tell them that I accidentally fell into the pond, or that I was hospitalized because I missed Stefan too much. You've got to move them! Why did you bring that kid up? Don't you know that they care about him a lot? I've lost my chance now for sure… Madam Francine will never forgive me, and Stefan definitely won't. I'm doomed..." Seraphina's shoulders trembled as she covered her face and cried piteously. Her crying broke Ethan's heart. Patting her shoulders, Ethan comforted her, "There, there. I've got a way for you to be with Stefan. Although it's a little extreme, I think it'll be effective. Would you like to try it?""Really?" Seraphina looked up at Ethan eagerly, her eyes puffy and watery."Of course. I've never lied to you.""Tell me then. I'm going crazy from not seeing Stefan for so long...""Well, we can't reach Stefan since he's so powerful… but doesn't that mean we'll have a chance if he falls off his pedestal?" Ethan smiled deviously, his eyes gleaming.Serap
It was late at night when Margaret returned to Everheart Manor with Adie.Renee couldn't sleep out of worry, and was sitting in the living room and sighing.Abby felt sorry for Renee, and had stayed up with her. "Are you scared because you can't see, Mommy? Do you want anything to eat or drink?" Abby poured a glass of water for Renee and stuffed snacks into Renee's hands."Thank you, Abby, but I'm not hungry or thirsty. Isn't it late? Why don't you go to bed first?" Renee reached out for her daughter and hugged her.Abby stared up at Renee, who was wearing sunglasses, and tears welled up in her eyes. "Will your eyes get better, Mommy? What will we do if you can't see me anymore?" "Don't worry, I'll get better. Plus, you and Adie can be my eyes if I can't recover, right? Isn't that great? Are you willing to be my eyes, Abby?" "Yes, I am!" Abby held Renee's hand tightly and continued firmly, "I'm willing to be your eyes, and I'll never leave you. I'll take you to wherever you wan
"No!" Adie said sharply, then urged, "Be honest with me, Mommy. What happened? Was it Jovan who hurt your eyes? He took your eyes for himself because he's blind and unhappy, didn't he?""Adie, that's not possible, you can't replace your eyes that way. Stop imagining things, I'm just suffering from an eye inflammation." Renee waved and denied it guiltily, wondering how Adie was so smart."Yes, you can't replace your eyes that way, but it's done after matching, right? You've been missing for so many days, but you were just in Jovan's manor having the surgery. Isn't that right?" Adie kept up his interrogation. He had found out that Renee was in Jovan's manor based on her GPS signal, but he didn't know why she was there. Now, he could see through Jovan's evil schemes."No, that's not true. Stop asking me questions. Why did you go out on your own? Didn't I ask you not to do that? I'm going to be angry with you..." Renee scolded Adie, "Do you know how dangerous it is out there? You're jus
"Listen to me, Abby—just go to sleep. Mommy's eyes might have recovered when you wake up, or... it might all just be a nightmare," Adie said reassuringly. Eventually, Abby went to bed with Margaret obediently because of Adie's coaxing."Can you tell me the truth now, Mommy?" After Abby left, Adie turned to Renee. Although he was the same age as Abby, he was more mature and rational. Sometimes, he was even more mature than adults. Besides, he didn't believe that Renee was blind because of sickness; he firmly believed that it had something to do with Jovan. However, he understood Renee's reluctance to tell the truth because she didn't want to make Abby and Margaret worry. Thus, he came up with a way to send them away. "You're a smart kid, Adie. You should know that no one can take away my eyes. I'm not that weak." Renee reached out and felt around, finally managing to grab Adie's hand.Adie immediately understood what she was saying, and his eyes glossed over with unshed tears. "I
Adie helped Renee to the master bedroom upstairs and tucked her into bed. He even poured a glass of water for her and placed it on the bedside cabinet. "There's water on the bedside cabinet, Mommy. You can drink it if you're thirsty," Adie said considerately."Thank you, Adie. You and Abby are my eyes, so... I'm not afraid. In fact, I feel relaxed and happier. Although I can't see with my eyes, I can see with my heart!" Renee said and smiled sincerely. Yes, her pain for losing her sight was real, but her children's love for her was real too, and it filled her with happiness. She wouldn't know how warm her children were if something like this didn't happen. They were no longer merely kids under her care—they could be independent, and they could even take care of her when she needed it. "Rest early, Mommy. Don't worry, I won't let you be blind for long. I'll come up with ways to make you see again," Adie promised firmly, clenching his fists."Just let things run its course. Of course