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David was still trying to figure out how to get Walter to swallow his pride and stick around at the Fosters'.Meanwhile, Walter cautiously probed, "Do you think Evangeline would be okay with me hanging around?"The mere thought of being near Evangeline every day was enough to make Walter's heart race.He did not mind what it cost him!"Ms. Evangeline probably won't agree, you know."After all, he and Walter were practically nobodies in Evangeline's eyes…David's lips raised as he pitched an idea to his boss. "Maybe if you really lay it on thick, you might stand a chance."Evangeline must still have a soft spot for Walter; she would not have agreed to help so readily otherwise."Got it, I understand."Walter nodded, lost in a daydream where he was clinging to Evangeline's side, no matter how silly it might seem. Hey, it could be blissful, right?Just then, Celina, who had been eavesdropping at the door, could not take it anymore.She burst into the room, her expression icy.
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"Evie, just a heads-up, Walter is still Mr. Walter Gordon of the high-and-mighty Gordons. There's no way he's going to end up on the streets. You can't let him crash at the Fosters', got it?"Roslyn's blood boiled just thinking about Evangeline being put through the wringer by Walter, heart and soul, body and mind. The thought of sharing a roof with him after everything was unthinkable."Don't worry about it. He's not sticking around." Evangeline gave Roslyn's shoulder a comforting pat. "I'm actually dying to see Walter knocked down a peg. Bet he's got that 'I just ate a lemon' look plastered all over his face."Who was Walter, anyway?None other than the untouchable Mr. Walter Gordon of the Gordons, the big boss of Gordon Group. When was the last time anyone saw him lost for words?Good thing she swung by the hospital today, or she would have missed the show of the century.Out of nowhere, David, who had been sneakily scrolling through Websphere to kill time, let out a yelp, his
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"That's the one. It's our first year teaming up, so we're still feeling each other out. However, when our crew got wind of the issue, they beelined for a quality check."Guess what? The 'big quality disaster' was just some tiny scuffs on the parts, no biggie, yet they're making this a bigger problem than it is!"Carl was panicking, close to tears. "We just shelled out big time for mining rights in the Southern Crownlands. If we don't bank that nine million from The Bennex Corporation and then have to shell out for the breach..."He felt like the room was spinning. "Sir, we're staring down the barrel of a financial meltdown."Carl was a bundle of nerves, but Alex remained composed.Alex had it all figured out—the Bennison family had set a sneaky trap to take over the Gordon family's empire. Their weapon? The Bennex Corporation, which was entirely under the Bennisons' control.If Alex had not stepped in to save Gordon Group, The Bennex Corporation would have hit them where it hurt,
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"Dad, maybe it's just not meant to be with Evie and our family. You've got to stop beating yourself up over this. If you get sick from all the worry, what are we going to do?"Aria could not help but notice how Trey seemed to age more with each passing day, and it worried her.She had to admit that after all the years of back-and-forth, Trey had been nothing but good to her and her son, especially after they were left on their own. When Walter's dad died in the war, Trey took them under his wing, treating them like royalty and even letting Walter run the company.He had passed the reins back to Alex, yet Walter still came away with a multitude of experiences. Aria felt grateful for that.Thus, seeing Trey like that, she felt like she was not doing enough for him and was determined to help.Trey gave his hand a shake and put the Gemstone Bracelets back in their wooden box, lingering without closing the lid, his finger gently tracing over it."Aria, would you mind turning on the te
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Aria's words were loaded with so much information that Walter was overwhelmed.He wrestled with the barrage of truths.Once he had his thoughts in order, the pieces fell into place.Trey had made a promise that meant Alex had to step away from the company. Seeing Alex throw in the towel and jet off to study music abroad, Trey had carried that guilt.Hoping to give Walter a chance to win back Evangeline, Trey—sensing Alex's ironclad resolve for the company—smoothly passed the reins to Alex, setting Walter free.It would be a lie to say Walter was not touched.Through it all, Trey never blamed him for the mess at Southern Crownlands. Instead, he had left Walter a sliver of hope for a shot at happiness."Grandpa has heard about The Bennex Corporation mess?"Walter froze.With the Bennison family backing Alex, there had to be a way out of that mess.However, how could he possibly make Trey understand all that?He glanced at the ominous red light of the operating room.Even if h
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"Grandpa, you can stop worrying about the company. With Alex running things, it's all under control," Walter assured him.He was not just trying to make Alex look good. Walter genuinely believed that even if Alex was in league with the Bennison family, he would never let Gordon Group, his responsibility, crumble to nothing.Gordon Group was Trey's life's work, and Walter knew it was weighing heavily on Trey's mind.He said that to ease Trey's worries.It worked. Trey closed his eyes for a moment, a sign of relief, then squeezed Walter's hand once more."Evie..."Hearing that name, Walter's tears came flooding out. Even facing the end, Trey thought of Walter and Evangeline."You want to see Evangeline, don't you?" Walter asked gently.Trey gave a faint nod."I'll go get her right now!"Walter had been on his way to visit David when he had stumbled upon Trey being rushed into the hospital. He had hurried to Trey's side, only to realize he had no clue where to find Evangeline.
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Walter was afraid that any attempt to control her would ruin their chances of making up for good.Walter's fears were unfounded, though.Trey had always cherished Evangeline like his own granddaughter, and she was not one to hold grudges. With Trey so sick, she would not dream of saying no.The hospital room was quiet except for the sound of Aria's sobs as she tucked the blanket around Trey's thin frame."Dad, look who's here. Evie's come to see you, your favorite granddaughter-in-law. Please, wake up," Aria whispered.Trey seemed to hear her plea and slowly opened his eyes. Evangeline had not even reached his bedside when he weakly reached out to her. She dashed to his side, and as she spoke, her tears fell freely."Mr. Gordon..." Evangeline stood before the old man, her heart bursting with words that tangled and lodged in her throat, leaving her speechless.Trey gave a feeble attempt at a smile, the corners of his mouth twitching slightly.Then, as if struck by a sudden memor
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Evangeline did not feel the respect from Walter that a wife deserved, nor the pampering a woman should get.So, she could share his bed over and over, could sneak around doing things to help him out.However, face to face, she would not show an ounce of affection.Her disappointment in Walter had piled up so high, she had stopped dreaming of a fairy-tale ending…Once bitten, twice shy."Mdm. Gordon, you know how they say, 'Only a fish can feel the temperature of the water it's in'? Well, Walter and I know what's going on with us, so you don't have to worry. And about these gemstone bracelets..."Before Evangeline could finish her sentence, Aria jumped in."You should really take them."If you and Walter are meant to be, then you deserve this bracelet. However, if it turns out that your connection isn't that deep, then think of this as a token of goodwill from the Gordons."Aria was not just quick with words, her actions were just as swift.She did not even wait to see if Evan
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Celina noticed that Evangeline was about to leave and asked with concern,"Are you going out, miss?"Evangeline nodded while picking up her bag, not understanding why Celina's brows were furrowed.Before she could ask, Celina continued, "The Gordon family is in turmoil recently, and with your relationship with Walter… it might be best if you don't go out and attract attention."Evangeline could easily understand the meaning behind Celina's words. The Gordon family was in a crisis, and she had poured more fuel on the fire at a critical moment, practically throwing herself into the whirlpool of public opinion. If she went out, it was highly likely that paparazzi and reporters would follow her, and the consequences could be unimaginable."I'm sorry, but I still need to go."Evangeline's worry for Trey had reached its peak. Facing Celina's concerned expression, she reassured her, "Don't worry, I'll be careful. If necessary, I'll bring a few more bodyguards."Celina knew she could not
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Some people also said that Walter had pushed out Alex. Gordon Group was going through a period of turmoil, suffering from investment failures, compounded by The Bennex Corporation's reckless and aggressive maneuvers, which were essentially pushing the company to the brink of collapse.The only way for Walter to temporarily calm the storm and give the company a chance to regroup was to push Alex out and take the blame for everything.As the news spread, its impact grew larger, and some even dared to publicly tag Gordon Group's official social media account. It was expected that Gordon Group would follow their usual approach of not responding and turning a blind eye.To everyone's surprise, the company issued an official statement within 10 minutes.The news that Mr. Alex Gordon had been incarcerated was true, but the specific reasons would need to wait for the police's verdict.This brief announcement confirmed the speculations of social media users.However, Gordon Group was not
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Evangeline listened to Thomas's lament and felt a wave of sadness in her heart.However, there were too many such people and stories in Avalon City, and she could not sympathize with all of them.Besides, Carl had done many bad things while working for Alex. How could she pity him?"Is there nothing else? No more information? Those who are pitiful must have their faults."Evangeline was not someone whose sympathy overflowed, nor did she want to connect with this situation."My men discovered that Carl has been wandering around Avalon City recently. His whereabouts are completely uncertain, and we've been unable to track him down or know where to start looking."Thomas fell silent for a moment, and Evangeline could only hear the sound of a mouse clicking.After some time, he added warily, "Carl is probably looking for his family."Before Alex was arrested, Carl secretly returned home one night. What exactly happened is unclear, but the next day, his family was taken away. And the
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Perhaps going out for a walk with Celina to clear her mind would help her regain her composure.To her surprise, Celina declined Evangeline's suggestion and said, "No, I want to go on a stroll alone.Seeing the sadness in Celina's eyes, Evangeline did not know what to say."Ms. Evangeline, I'm just feeling down for no reason. You don't need to worry about me. Maybe it's because… I've been too idle."In the past, Celina always had various tasks, but after returning to the Foster family, there were no more tasks, no work, and her sole focus was on David.All of a sudden, Zhang Tao recovered and no longer needed her.She needed some quiet time to rediscover her own value. Otherwise, she would only live in confusion and self-doubt.Evangeline did not insist. Adults need time for themselves, after all. She could not take away the time for solitude that Celina needed just because they had a good relationship."Then… be careful."Evangeline patted Celina's shoulder and watched her le
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Evangeline's brow furrowed. This situation was indeed tricky."Why is Carl Fowler still running around outside on his own when his boss has been exposed? If I were him, with Alex arrested, I'd rush back to Southern Crownlands immediately. Even if I couldn't return here, I'd send the message to the Bennison family as quickly as possible."Instead, he's been wandering around Avalon City!"Evangeline's speculation was not without merit. After all, if Carl had sent news of Alex's arrest back to Southern Crownlands, the Bennison family would have taken action. They would not be unaware, like they were at this moment where they've fallen for Walter's smokescreen and did not even realize it.David stroked his chin thoughtfully. "There's definitely something else going on here, and we just haven't figured it out yet. Is Carl wandering around because he's looking for something—or someone?"Having been by Alex's side, he naturally understood the dangers around him.Avalon City was especiall
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"Insufficient evidence!"Evangeline and David seemed to be perfectly in sync. David looked at Evangeline with admiration."You truly are incredible, ma'am. Your analytical skills are simply amazing!""You don't need to flatter me. Since you led me to this conclusion, you must have a solution, right?"Gordon Group never kept idle people, and Walter was a perfectionist when it came to hiring. Therefore, the fact that David had worked under Walter for so many years was enough to prove his capabilities.Realizing he had been seen through, David awkwardly scratched his head. "I do have a plan, but it's still a bit underdeveloped, and I don't know if it will help Mr. Gordon."Since he was not sure, he did not dare to bring it up to Walter, only discussing it behind his back with Evangeline."Come on, tell me. Maybe it'll help."If the evidence Walter had was not enough, Gordon Group would remain in turmoil. Trey Gordon was still in the hospital recovering, and the situation at Gordon
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David and Celina had lived in Southern Crownlands for a while, so they knew where the Bennison family's base was located. What Evangeline was concerned about, however, was the enormous amount of information carried by this statement."Do you know where Walter got this phone number from?"Whoever used this number would prove to be connected to the Bennison family.If the key person behind the scandal involving Gordon Group could be traced, the company's troubles would be resolved in an instant.David shook his head. "Mr. Gordon only instructed me to investigate this phone number. He didn't say where it came from."Ma'am, the president is holding up Gordon Group on his own. Don't you think we can do something too? Like, helping him catch the key person?"David's tone was uncertain, but his eyes flashed with a sly glint.Evangeline knew he had already devised an idea before speaking to her. She leaned back in her chair, arms crossed, and glanced at him sideways. "Speak up, what's yo
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"But you know David didn't do anything wrong, right?"If he had, then Celina would not have said she was waiting for him to finish his task. Instead, she would have barged into the study and confronted him immediately.Celina lowered her gaze. "Yes, I know."Both of them were workaholics, and once there was work to be done, they would not care about anything else. So, Celina understood David's feelings very well. That being said, she did not want him to neglect her."I just hate his boss. If it weren't for him giving David some task, he wouldn't be like this."Walter is such a heartless boss. My David is still seriously injured, yet he gave him such an important task. It's practically exploitation!"Just when David could barely move around again, he started working like a dog for Walter!Evangeline did not care about any of the exploitation talk. Her attention was solely on one thing, and that was…"What task did Walter assign to David?"Evangeline's intuition told her that th
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After all, if The Bennex Corporation knew about it, it would mean there was an insider in Gordon Group who was working for the Bennison family. At that point, it would trigger another internal purge.Walter finally regained his focus, and the entire Gordon Group was filled with a sense of harmony and renewed vigor. Even the department head of the Operations Department, who had been tortured by stress for days, looked relieved. He knew that the time for their president to strike back had finally arrived!The intense applause from the employees expressed their excitement.Walter felt unexpectedly touched. After all, if the employees did not have any sense of belonging to Gordon Group, they would not have been moved by his sudden actions.Some even shed tears.Evangeline also had not expected that the moment of action would come so soon. She really had waited for Walter to strike back.Apart from this, what surprised her was that David had mysteriously gotten busy. Even Celina, who
