Alec paused at the question. After a moment's consideration, he said, "What's the point of being scared? It's not like I can hold her back from her path. All I can do is give it my all and hope I can keep up with her."He knew just how much he needed to accomplish in order to stay on equal footing with Jenny. It would take months, at least, for the Faust Group to be on par with the Walters. Giving up now would only mean growing further and further away from her."Seems like you really love her," Paul huffed. Did he really think so, or was that his way of mocking Alec?Alec nodded. "What about you? Don't you love Stephanie?"Paul's smile instantly disappeared. He seemed to hate the question. "Love? How could I ever love someone as heartless as her?"He was never going to love her, not in this life or the next.Alec shook his head. Paul really cared more about his ego than himself."Whatever, man. As long as you don't regret what you've done." There was no use in saying too much a
Jenny sighed in relief to see her friend still clear of mind. She had been really worried that Stephanie might insist on continuing to stick by Paul's side despite being treated like a pet. She couldn't stop Stephanie then—it would be her own choice. Jenny would be no different from Paul if she forced her friend. So really it was fortunate for Stephanie that she still had her wits about.They soon landed in Bardoff City. The two women had just left the airport gates when Charles Walker and his wife rushed to greet their daughter. "Stephanie!" they cried. With tears in her eyes, Stephanie dove into their arms. "Mom! Dad!"Jenny felt great seeing the family reunite. She turned to Graham and thanked him for all his help."I'm your father, Jenny. Don't need to be so courteous." Graham didn't like how her attitude seemed to put some distance between them.Jenny smiled but said nothing. Father or not, he wasn't obliged to help her, so she truly was grateful he had."Why don't you head
Jenny was happy for Stephanie. "Do your best then. We'll see how we fare."They chatted leisurely for a while before Stephanie's mother called them to come out for lunch. Jenny joined them and went to the office right after.When she reached the building, she realized there were considerably more employees than before. It was a telltale of further imposed management systems, which pleased Jenny to no end. Alex and Jade were a power duo, far more effective than she was."Jade," Jenny called after knocking on the door."You're back." Jade smiled, sitting down with her on the lounge.Jenny grinned. "I remember someone said they didn't have what it takes to manage a company as big as this. I wonder where they are now.""It's not me." Jade shrugged. "You have to thank Alfred, really. I'm still just in charge of the design team, nothing else."She hadn't had a hand in the management, trusting Alex to take care of everything. She would place her trust in whoever Jenny trusted, after al
"For me? You sure it's not for yourself?" Alfred sneered. "You claim to do this for my benefit, but really, you're just upset because you won nothing out of this pointless struggle."He wasn't an idiot. Years of living with Mortimer Faust had let him see the true ugliness the man possessed. Even if Alec really did die, the Faust Group would never belong to Alfred. Not until a century later when Mortimer died, at least. Mortimer's face immediately fell. "What the hell do you mean?""Oh, nothing at all, just that I hope you don't use me as an excuse for every power struggle you have in the future." Alfred rolled his eyes. "I'm not interested in the Faust Group anymore.""Not interested?" Mortimer stared at him in disbelief."Yeah. I'd rather spend the time trying to steal it from Alec on managing my own business. If Alec Faust can have his Faust Group, why can't I have mine?" Alfred was sure he was just as capable as Alec.Mortimer gaped in shock, then, upon realizing Alfred wasn'
Jenny made it back to Walter Castle just in time for dinner. Graham had long reached home, sitting in the living room with Rowena and Jolene. They were chatting and laughing when Jenny went up to them."Hey, Dad." Jenny greeted Graham.The man looked at her warmly. "You're back. Let's have dinner then."He had Jenny sit by his side, and just like that, Jolene was instantly out of the picture. The young woman fumed silently. How could her father be so biased? They were both equally his daughters. Still, she kept her unhappiness to herself. "Looks like this trip was worth it, Dad. You seem like you've bonded nicely with Jenny."After everything that had happened, Jolene knew all she could do now was to be patient.Graham agreed. He did grow closer to Jenny during the course of the trip. Meanwhile, Jenny shot Jolene a curious look. Her half-sister seemed to have learned her lesson.The family sat at the dining table, their food swiftly served. Graham cleared his throat. "Jenny,
Rowena and Jolene's expressions had long turned ugly."Dad, I wanna work in the company too," Jolene said hastily. It hadn't concerned her before, but now she had to do something. What if Jenny won over everyone's support at the company?Graham looked at Jolene skeptically. "I thought you said no the last time I asked?""I-I didn't know any better then," Jolene stammered. "But I do now. I want to help you with the family business like Jenny."Her genuine tone touched Graham's heart. "I'm glad to hear that. You've grown, Jo." He was then about to permit it when Jenny said, "I don't think that's necessary.""What are you saying, Jenny? Are you looking down on me?" Jolene fumed. Jenny's interception had interrupted her father right before he could give his permission.Jenny continued kindly, "I don't see why you need to struggle as I do. Why don't you find a nice man to settle down with?"Remembering that they had this conversation prior, Graham nodded too. "Has anyone caught you
"Jenny Walter!" Rowena fumed, unable to do anything with Graham looking after her.Jenny grinned. "Yes? Can't wait to do away with me, can you? C'mon then, you really think I'm afraid?"Rowena gnashed her teeth. "Alright. You'll see!"With that final hiss, she dragged Jolene back to their rooms. Jenny felt somewhat disappointed being left unharmed. If Rowena could've done something violent to her, she might've been able to get Graham to take action. Unfortunately, she was still cunning and knew she couldn't touch Jenny under the man's watch.…"Why didn't you let me talk, Mom? I could've told Dad who I liked!" Jolene whined in her room. If she had told her father, there was a high chance he would've helped the two of them grow closer. Jolene might even end up marrying James—something she had dreamed of for so long. Rowena sighed and asked, "Have you ever wondered what would happen to your claim to this family if you married someone else?"Jolene pouted. "So what? The Walter
Alfred walked into the hospital ward, staring fixedly at the man lying on the bed."Huh," he scoffed, then stayed silent.He hadn't thought much of it when he heard that Mortimer had gotten into a car accident. At most, the man had some bad scratches, but after hearing from the doctor that Mortimer was in a coma from the accident, he didn't know what to feel.A coma…No one could've imagined Mortimer Faust, that proud, selfish man, would end up in that state. Alfred really was speechless.The door opened, and in came a familiar face, though it was the first time they had met in person."Heard he's a vegetable now." Max Pearson walked in. He had just gotten off a flight that was supposed to take him straight to Jade. He hadn't considered paying Mortimer a visit until hearing what happened.Alfred frowned. "Are you still keen on your revenge with him like this?""Revenge? What revenge do I need to take?" Max scoffed. Sure, his mother had cheated on his father with Mortimer, and y