Elliot entered the first floor of the building, and all the employees on the first floor shouted in unison,"Good morning Mr. Foster!""Happy New Year, Mr. Foster!""Welcome back, Mr. Foster!"......Elliot stopped in shock."Boss, Mr. Schaffer asked us to shout slogans to welcome you!" The vice president came over and explained.Elliot, "I see. Is he here?""Come on. he'll be waiting for you in your office." The vice president said, "Do you think we should have a meeting first, or should we give employees some bonuses for starting work first?""Give them the bonuses.""Boss, everyone is looking forward to seeing you, so could you give them the bonuses yourself in cash?" the vice president suggested."Sure."He strode towards the elevator.When he came to the office, he saw Ben was drinking coffee.Ben gestured to the big bag with cash on the table, "The vice president told me that the employees below are crying out to see you, so you can hand them their bonuses yourself.""G
"Wonder Technologies intends to list in Bridgedale." Ben said, "Their application report has been submitted to the Securities Regulatory Commission."Elliot looked at him, puzzled, "I told you to go to Bridgedale before, but you didn't hear any rumors then. It has been less than ten days, and they have already prepared everything?"If that was the case, their movements were really fast.Based on their calculations, they were suspected of deliberately concealing the news that they would be listed.Why cover it up if they were going through the standard listing process?What had they done privately in the past few days?"Elliot, let's give the bonuses to the employees first! Let's check the information they submitted later." Ben glanced at the time; it was half-past ten.If he didn't hand out the bonuses, he probably couldn't finish it in the morning.Avery took his son to Claireville, a tourist city close to Aryadelle.There were mountains, seas, and beautiful scenery, but they
Avery said, "it's hard to say. But don't be so pessimistic. Mom will just be more careful in the future."In Avonsville, after Elliot gave out the bonuses to the employees, it was already past twelve noon.Ben called him to have lunch together.He held his phone as if he hadn't heard Ben's words."What are you looking at? Did your wife send you a message?" Ben asked, looking at Elliot's phone screen.Avery did send a message to Elliot.When they arrived in Claireville, they sent him a message telling him they were fine and posted two photos of them in Claireville.Avery was smiling in the photo, while Hayden looked away with a sullen face.The text message she sent made him unhappy.She said: [ Hayden is not happy with me sending you messages. So I probably won't be texting you very often! I came out to play with my son, so his happiness should be first placed. Let's talk when I get back.]Did she mean she would cut away all contact with him these few days just to make Hayden
Susan was speechless and very happy when she received Elliot's call."Elliot..."She spoke only when Elliot interrupted her, "Don't call me that!"Susan didn't know what happened, but she could feel that he was furious, "What's wrong? Did I make a mistake?""Do you know that you are now a juridical person of Wonder Technologies?" Elliot took a deep breath after listening to her aggrieved and innocent tone.Maybe as Ben said, Susan didn't know what had happened.Wanda was as cunning as a fox.She had so many ways to deceive Susan."Elliot, what are you talking about? Why can't I understand? I don't know what happened, but I can tell you the truth... I used to work as a cleaner at Wonder Technologies." Susan realized something dire had happened, so she confessed everything, "Wanda asked me to sign some documents last year... those documents... I didn't read them carefully...""How dare you sign anything that you haven't read thoroughly?!" Elliot was furious."I...I don't know.
It was true that Wanda could not be blamed entirely for this matter.If Susan hadn't wanted Elliot's money, she would not be used by Wanda at all."I am the juridical person of your company now; what else do you want me to do?" Susan couldn't help shaking, "Will I go to jail?!""It depends on your son." Wanda laughed, "If you cling to him tightly, nothing will happen. You will be miserable if your son doesn't care about you!"After Wanda finished speaking, she hung up the phone.Susan listened to the beeping sound from the phone. Her ankles softened, and she almost fell down.She held on to the wall and stood firm.Elliot had blocked her, and he would never care about her.In Claireville, Avery's cell phone rang.Hayden thought Elliot was calling, and his face suddenly turned cold.Mom just had surgery and was still in a coma.He picked up his mother's mobile phone and saw the words 'Susan' on the screen. After thinking for a while, he answered the phone."Avery, I made a mistake! Elli
When Avery woke up from the anesthesia, she was a little dizzy.For a while, she couldn't tell where she was, whether it was day or night, let alone what year it was."Mom, how do you feel?" Hayden asked immediately when Avery woke up.Avery looked at her son, "Hayden...Why are you here?""Mom, you are in the hospital now. You were given anesthesia and had a minor operation, and you just woke up now." Hayden told her about her situation.Her memory slowly returned, but she still couldn't remember too many things."Oh...no wonder I feel a little dizzy." She frowned and sat up."Mom, do you want to sleep a little longer?" Hayden was afraid that she would faint, so he held her arm."Have I slept for a long time? What time is it?" She didn't want to sleep anymore.Her son was by her side, and she wanted to accompany him."It's past nine o'clock in the evening." Hayden replied, "Mom, are you hungry? I can order something to take out.""I'm a little hungry. Let's go out to eat!" A
"Miss Tate, your son is really nice to you." The nurse talked to her in a low voice, "When I came to the evening shift, word spread in our nurse station. After your surgery, your son went to the doctor to talk for half an hour."Avery didn't know about this, but she was very curious after hearing what the nurse said."What did he talk to the doctor about?""He was asking about your condition. He cares about you very much," the nurse said. "It looks like he is well educated. Many boys at this age are not so sensible."After the nurse took her temperature and blood pressure, she left the ward.Avery couldn't sleep anymore.She picked up her phone and saw a message from Elliot: [ I've been busy all day today, and I just finished taking a shower. Where are you and your son playing today? Send me some pictures!]If she had a photo, she would definitely send it to him right away.She glanced at the time; it was already one o'clock in the morning, so she replied: [ Why are you so busy
Avery: [After I'm married to you, I don't have so many opinions anymore. Don't I listen to you whenever I go out for a vacation?Elliot: [Next time, I will take you out on vacation.]Avery: [Good! Next time we will go out as a family.]Elliot: [Well, go to sleep! Send me the pictures tomorrow.]Avery: [Sure.]After sending that message to him, her heart suddenly calmed down.Not long after putting down the phone, she fell asleep in a daze.The following day, the doctor came to check on her."How do you feel?" the doctor asked."It feels good." She said truthfully, "I want to go for a walk today."Doctor, "You just had surgery! You must be hospitalized for at least 24 hours for medical observation.""I'll go out at noon, okay?" She discussed it with the doctor. "If there's nothing wrong with me by noon, I'll take my son for a walk. I won't go far; I'll just go shopping near the hospital."The doctor glanced at Hayden and nodded, "It is your first time in Claireville, isn't
Three years later…Ivy and Robert stood at the airport in Aryadelle, anxiously waiting."It's been three years! Your boyfriend is finally here to see you!" Robert exclaimed before shifting the conversation. "He's not here to break up with you, is he? After all, you haven't seen each other in three years. A lot can change."Ivy sighed, "Robert, can you not jinx it? Although we haven't met in three years, we talk on the phone and video call every day!"Robert quipped, "Digital romance.""Anyway, he promised me that he's going to settle down in Aryadelle this time, and we won't be apart again," Ivy said. Robert smirked. "He's got a strong sense of pride. When he meets Dad later, they might not hit it off, and he'll buy a ticket to leave tonight!"Feeling helpless, Ivy was at a loss for words. Just then, a familiar voice called out, "Ivy!"Ivy immediately looked over to the source of the voice and saw Lucas stepping out of the exit, dragging his suitcase behind him. A smile sp
Mr. Woods did not expect Hayden to be so direct, and he found himself momentarily caught off guard. He had come to ask Hayden for money, but he had not thought about exactly how much he wanted. After all, Hayden's family was extremely wealthy, and he did not want to ask for too little and feel shortchanged, nor did he want to risk asking for too much and having Hayden refuse. It was a tough decision. After a brief internal struggle, Mr. Woods turned to Hayden and said, "I know your family is one of the wealthiest in Aryadelle, so why don't you name the price? I trust you won't mistreat my son and our family." Hayden furrowed his brows slightly. Shelly, noticing his hesitation, quickly chimed in, "Uncle, why don't you make an offer? We're not very familiar with this process. If you insist on us naming a price, we might need to consult my father-in-law." "Elliot Foster, you mean?" Mr. Woods asked. Shelly nodded. "Yes. My father-in-law isn't as easygoing as my husband. After a
"All right. Let's find a place nearby to sit and talk." Mr. Woods breathed a sigh of relief. "Good! Our house is actually nearby. Would you like to visit? Ivy has been with us for many years, and our staff has a close relationship with her." Hayden glanced at Shelly and asked, "Should we go?" "Sure!" Shelly said. Mr. Woods immediately invited Hayden and Shelly into his car and drove them to the Woods' mansion. Upon arriving, Mr. Woods instructed the servants to serve tea and refreshments. He pointed to the butler and said to Hayden, "This is our butler. He hired Ivy's grandmother." Hayden nodded. Mr. Woods then introduced Hayden: "This is Irene's older brother, the renowned businessman Mr. Hayden Tate." "Hello, Mr. Tate. Irene was a wonderful young lady," the butler said. "We all liked her very much. When we heard of her passing, we were truly saddened. Fortunately, she didn't actually pass away! Ivy is a very sensible and resilient girl, one of the strongest I've eve
Ivy's eyes were red as she said, "Hayden, Lucas' mother has passed away, so I won't be able to spend time with you for a few days." "It's okay. Given what has happened, we're not in the mood for fun either. After we attend his mother's funeral, Shelly and I will return," Hayden said. Ivy nodded. "How are funerals handled here?" Hayden asked. Given Lucas' relationship with Ivy, his younger sister, he felt a sense of duty to help Lucas with the funeral arrangements. "It's similar to how it's done back at home. Wealthy people can have elaborate funerals, and those with less money can opt for simpler ceremonies. Those who can't afford much at all can forgo the ceremony and opt for a simple burial," Ivy said. "What if someone wants a more elaborate funeral?" "Hayden, do you want to help with his mother's funeral? He doesn't have any close relatives here, so there's no need for an elaborate ceremony," she explained. "I see. Go and talk to him about it. I'll help with whatever I
Lucas hung up, tears welling in his eyes. Ivy stood by his side and asked, "What's wrong, Lucas?" "My mom has passed away. You should keep your brother company! I need to head back to the hospital." "I will come along! Aunty seemed fine just now, so why did she suddenly pass away?" The two hurried toward the car, completely forgetting about Hayden and Shelly. Hayden and Shelly watched as they left awkwardly, and Shelly said, "Honey, let's go to the hospital. I think Lucas' mother has passed away." "Sure." The two caught a taxi and hurried after Lucas. Meanwhile, in the hospital, Lucas arrived to first encounter the doctor and then his father. Mr. Woods tried ingratiating himself with his son, saying, "Lucas, I came to the hospital to see your mother, but when I arrived, she had already passed away. What a shame!" "Are you sure she had already passed away before you came? I was here earlier today, and when I saw her, she was still alive!" Lucas said. Mr. Woods reto
Mr. Woods sneered, "What do you mean? Are you looking down on me? Although the Woods family has fallen on hard times, we're still a prominent family in Taronia! Lucas may be foolish, but are you any wiser? If it weren't for me backing Lucas, would the Fosters even look at him?" "Shut up! The Foster family isn't narrow-minded like you! Ivy's family doesn't dislike Lucas, so don't go causing trouble! They don't want to see you at all!" Lucas' mother retorted. Mr. Woods scoffed. "Is that so? Do you really think they don't look down on him? Why wouldn't they? Are they planning to make Lucas marry into their family instead of the other way round?" "It's none of your business! You never cared about Lucas, and now that he's independent, he doesn't need you anymore! You wouldn't have come to me repeatedly if Ivy wasn't Elliot Foster's daughter and if she wasn't interested in Lucas. Do you really think I have no idea what you are plotting?" Mr. Woods countered, "What nonsense are you ta
Ivy did not hesitate, immediately shaking her head. "I'm not leaving. Don't worry about me; just focus on yourself." "Staying here is just a waste of time." "I've been studying and interning so hard for so long. What's wrong with taking a break now?" Ivy argued. Before long, Hayden and Shelly had finished their shopping, and Ivy and Lucas immediately joined them to go to the hospital. Lucas' mother had no idea that Ivy's brother and sister-in-law were coming to visit her, so she appeared a bit uncomfortable when they arrived. She tried to sit up, but her body failed her. Ivy raised the head of the hospital bed. "Aunty, my big brother and sister-in-law came over to Taronia for a visit. They wanted to see Lucas and you." "Oh, this is really embarrassing. It's a blessing for my son to know Ivy..." Lucas' mother muttered sheepishly. Shelly reassured, "Aunty, don't say that. Lucas is outstanding. Otherwise, Ivy wouldn't have fallen for him." Lucas' mother continued, "I've
Throughout the meal, Ivy found it hard to enjoy her food. Lucas and Hayden discussed everything that mattered, and the conversation went smoother than anyone had anticipated. Hayden was not upset, nor was Lucas. It was a better scenario than what Ivy had hoped for, but she still felt depressed. "Lucas, my husband and I would like to pay your mother a visit. Would that be okay?" Shelly asked after finishing her food. "Sure," Lucas said. "Don't we need to ask your mom first?" Ivy asked. "It's fine. We can just head over right away and introduce them once we arrive." Lucas' mother grew weaker every day and had stopped using her phone altogether, so it was her nurse, whom Lucas had hired, who reported his mother's condition to him daily. "You restarted your business and have to take care of your mother simultaneously; you're really strong. Most people would crumble under the pressure," Shelly commented. "Ivy had a tougher life before. She didn't crumble, so I won't eith
After what Ivy said, Lucas added, "I want to focus on my career for now. Marriage is secondary until I become more successful." Hayden sneered. "Running a business isn't as simple as it seems. What if you fail or never achieve anything out of the ordinary?" "If that happens, I won't drag Ivy down," Lucas said. "At least you know your place." Ivy felt as though her cheeks were on fire. "Hayden, even if Lucas fails, I won't give up on him. I won't let him go just because of his financial state." Shelly grabbed Hayden's hand again, signaling to him to control his temper; he could be rude to others, but he could not be so demanding with Ivy. Ivy sensed that she was slightly out of line, and her tone eased. "Hayden, we shouldn’t judge people based on their wealth. Our family is rich enough, and there really aren't that many people out there who can compare to our financial state, so why does it matter how wealthy my partner is?" "Ivy is right. Love matters most. Even if we man