Moreover, Reginald had set up the mourning hall at home and got his lackeys to display a banner on the ground floor of Dominion Properties, telling Austin to be the pallbearer.The onlookers during the incident had already taken photos and videos of it and posted them on the Internet.It would be an even more difficult feat to ignore it."He gave up 60% of the shares in exchange for his life. That's a good deal."The young man next to Jacob adjusted his glasses as he looked calmly at Jacob. "I don't like the smell of cigarettes."Jacob was stunned. Then, he smiled. "The ventilation system installed in my office is excellent. The cigarette smell won't linger—"The young man smiled coldly. "Well, then. I don't like to see people smoke."Exasperated, he put out the cigarette in the ashtray.Then, he said, "Austin received 60% of the shares under Regal Properties. Coupling that with Dominion, he now owns the top real estate company in this city."When Jacob said those words, he wa
Indeed, the onlookers had posted photos and videos of the incident that took place on the ground floor of Dominion Properties, and that had caused quite a commotion.But if that was all there was to it, Dominion would indeed be affected.However, no one took any photos of what happened in Reginald's villa!Reginald prioritized his pride, so he wouldn't allow his lackeys to expose the matter.Once Austin signed the equity transfer agreement of Regal Properties with Reginald, the rumors on the Internet would be debunked.Also, Austin was very sure that as soon as news of the equity transfer was announced, Dominion would rise to fame once again.After all, Regal Properties was one of the top real estate companies in this city!It was a listed company as well.Dominion had the west city slum redevelopment project going on, so the huge project should be enough to boost the stock price of Regal Properties.Austin was killing two birds with one stone!So of course, he wouldn't wor
Ezra stroked his beard lightly as he spoke in a low voice. "Circumstances change with time. Madam Emerson, have you ever thought about this?"Mr. Campbell is slowly growing right now, and in the future, he'll become so great that people will target him."Dahlia was stunned.Her gaze flickered a little before turning dark.Silence reigned in the living room.Ezra looked at Dahlia with a deep gaze, quietly awaiting her response.A moment later, Dahlia's sigh rang out in the living room."People suffer the consequences of the actions of those who come before them. Back then, he left us, and we were bullied by them. I've endured all that."There was indescribable fatigue and helplessness in Dahlia's voice. "I won't tell him for now. In the past few years, I've been a burden to Austin, and now, he finally has a chance to take it a little easier.""Well… I don't mind as long as you've made the decision." There was slight exasperation in Ezra's smile. "Still, I'm worried that your to
Austin calmly glanced at the incoming call displayed on his phone.After rejecting the call, he blocked Nancy's number.He was about to block her on WhatsApp too, but then, as expected, Nancy sent him a WhatsApp message."Austin, give me one last chance to see you. If not, I'll kill myself!"Austin could feel her intense hatred as she voiced the obvious threat.He felt even more disgusted now.Back then, he was very considerate of Nancy, and calling him a simp would be an understatement.But in the end, because of that, he almost couldn't save his mother's life."Austin, are you trying to force me to die?""Are you all forcing me to die?""Austin, please at least remember our past relationship. No matter what I've done wrong, I still used to be your woman.""I have repented. I can apologize to you. Just meet me for one last time, alright?"Nancy's messages kept pouring in.Even though those were just words on a screen, Austin could see the changes in Nancy's emotions."Re
"Nancy, come out right now! Hurry up!"Urma roared at the top of her lungs as she rammed her fist on the door."Come on, didn't you hear Nancy crying?" Derek tried to calm Urma down."Crying? This damned brat still has the nerve to cry?"Urma widened her eyes in anger. "Austin was such a good man, but she lost him. What right does she have to cry about it?"With that, she turned around and pointed at the TV. "Look, Austin isn't just the boss of Dominion now, but he also has 60% of the shares of Regal Properties."My son-in-law was so outstanding, but this damned Nancy lost him just like that!"On the TV, the news of Regal Properties transferring the equity to Austin was being aired.When Urma listened to every word uttered in the news, she felt heartbroken and deeply regretful.If that incident hadn't happened back then, Austin's money would have been theirs.Urma had lived in hardship for most of her life. If Austin were around, she would be able to live an extravagant life
A while later, Derek came to his senses first. Shoving Urma, he said, "Look what you did! Nancy left because of you."Urma's expression shifted. Refusing to admit to it, she said, "What does that have to do with me? H-How would I know that she would react like this?""You're her mom. Don't you even understand these things?" Derek shouted angrily."Why are you shouting at me?"Urma frowned. "I was just joking with her. How would I know that she can't take it?"Derek scoffed. "Did she even smile?""You—" Urma's face turned red, but she was at a loss for words.Just then, someone opened the door.Elated, Derek and Urma glanced at the door.When they saw that it was Harvey, their expressions darkened.Urma sighed as she sat back on the couch."Dad, Mom, what happened?"Harvey was already in low spirits, but when he went in and saw his parents like that, he still asked the question."Your mom drove your sister out." Derek glared at Urma.Urma instantly flew into a rage. She ro
In an instant, sobs resounded in the house.As Derek watched Urma and Harvey cry tragically, he slumped onto the couch as well. He felt like his head was throbbing.…Nightfall gradually approached.It suddenly started raining, and thunder roared across the sky.The sudden rain caught many pedestrians off guard, and they covered their heads as they started running.A single beautiful figure disregarded the pouring rain. She allowed the rain to drench her whole body as she slowly moved forward in despair.After leaving her home, Nancy didn't know where to go.She was like a wandering soul as she walked about in the city. When she grew tired, she would sit down and rest. After she had gotten enough rest, she would continue walking aimlessly.She had turned off her phone as well.Her heart had turned completely cold.She felt like she was in a living hell when she saw her parents' reactions.It was a pathetic thought to call that place her home.That place was no home at all.
That night, rain poured and thunder rumbled outside Collis Hotel.In the presidential suite, Nancy had a very long dream.She felt like she had returned to her childhood, and she was having fun at an amusement park. After trying out the bumper cars, she went on a roller coaster.She felt blissful as if she were a princess who was loved and pampered.She finally learned that the trope of the prince falling in love with Cinderella was adapted from real-life situations.When the rain receded, and the morning glow of the sun shone through the window, Nancy walked up to the large floor-to-ceiling windows and drew the curtains. She was wearing Mason's shirt.The warm and gentle sunlight enveloped her.Like a kitten, she stretched lazily and smiled.As she gazed at the slowly rising sun, she suddenly felt as if she was reborn.From the moment she encountered Mason last night, all her troubles had come to an end.Austin meant nothing to her.Now, Mason was her true love instead.Al