Austin patted Matt on the shoulder.In fact, he had guessed it.Just as he had told Matt, they had helped Dominion Properties build a good foundation. He wouldn't forget this huge favor.After the completion of the project, Dominion's position in the city's real estate industry would definitely change significantly.In the future, Dominion would have many more collaborations with Yandell.If he had to say, perhaps the new president had a more ambitious vision than Dave.However, this slum redevelopment contract made him feel that his own ideas were a bit far-fetched.They lowered the price by thirty percent, and that really wasn't a small amount!Feeling puzzled, Austin returned to his office and sat down.Bang!Matt rushed in again in a hurry, "Austin, Dave is back again, he wants to change… change the contract!"Austin immediately felt a bit annoyed.He had just signed the contract, and now he wanted to change it again?Did he think they were kids?Before he could even
After hesitating for a moment, Austin suppressed the urge to tell Cecily.He glanced at Cecily, who was focused on the road, and smiled, "Cecily, I will give you a surprise in a while."Cecily was his friend, and they should be honest with each other about many things.Austin didn't want Cecily to feel even a hint of sympathy toward him because of what he experienced in the past month."A surprise?" Cecily raised an eyebrow, but she didn't inquire further.Instead, she nodded and smiled. "Sure, I'm looking forward to it."The car entered the parking lot of Legacy Hospital.After getting out of the car, Cecily asked Austin to help her carry her stuff.When Austin opened the trunk, he was stunned.The entire trunk was filled to the brim with baskets of fruits and supplements."This is my first time visiting Madam Emerson, so I can't be impolite. I randomly bought some stuff, but I'm not sure if Madam Emerson will like them," Cecily said with a smile.Austin felt hurt for a sec
Dahlia hadn't met Cecily for three years and was getting older, so she couldn't remember Cecily for a moment.But why didn't Cecily clarify it?Dahlia nodded with a smile and didn't ask any more questions.She said to Raquel, "Raquel, could you please pour a glass of water for Cecily?""Of course, Madam Emerson," Raquel then busied herself with tasks. She not only poured water for Cecily but also prepared the fruits.Austin was quite satisfied with Raquel's attentiveness.Moreover, he could tell that his mother was also pleased with Raquel.As for Cecily, she looked at Raquel and couldn't help but frown.However, in an instant, Cecily turned back to smiling. She took Dahlia's hand and started chatting with her.Austin sat aside, watching Cecily and Dahlia having a cheerful conversation. He didn't interrupt them.Soon, Raquel returned with the fruits.The three women were having a great time, chatting and laughing.Cecily was easy-going with Dahlia and Raquel and was approach
There was an awkwardness in the air.Cecily's face changed as she hadn't expected to see Nancy at the hospital.Austin, on the other hand, looked indifferent. He looked at the thermos flask in Nancy's hand, feeling a sense of melancholy.In the past three years, no matter how ill his mom became, Nancy had never worried about her. But now, she was taking such good care of his mom.After all, before their divorce, Austin's mom was also Nancy's mom.However, Austin had also come to terms with it. The Welch family had never considered him and his mom as family members. It seemed completely normal for Nancy to give her younger brother the money that was supposed to be his mom's medical fees so that her younger brother could use it as a down payment for a house. She had never thought about his mom.Nancy looked at Cecily in astonishment. Her mind went blank.If they hadn't bumped into each other at the hospital, she wouldn't have known that Cecily was back in the country.What she
Urma shrieked loudly.Derek, who was standing beside her, looked distressed. His gaze was fierce. It was as if he wanted to devour Austin and Cecily in one bite.Suddenly, Austin burst into laughter.He stared at Urma fiercely and said, "Urma, are you a dog? Do you try to bite whoever you see? Who is bullying who now? Are you blind?""Who are you talking to? How dare you speak to me like that?" Urma widened her eyes."I'm talking to you!" Austin said coldly.In the past, because of Nancy, he had always endured mistreatment from the Welch family.But now that they were divorced, why should he continue to tolerate it?"Austin! Shut up! She is my mother!" Nancy cried and stomped her foot angrily. "You're a bastard! And you, Cecily, are a bitch. You two planned this a long time ago!"She reacted this way not only because she was angry with Cecily for not telling her that she was back and meeting up with Austin first, but also because Nancy knew that Austin had deliberately planned
The Porsche 911 got on the road.Inside the car, Austin gratefully said to Cecily, "Thank you for earlier."What Cecily did earlier caught him off guard.From what he remembered, this was the only time Cecily had lost her composure.But Austin understood that everything she did was to help him."The Welch family has gone overboard," Cecily said. She was clearly still angry. "I feel sorry for all the times you've suffered under their roof."Austin smiled, "But you looked cute when you were angry."Ever since Nancy took away the 200 thousand dollars that was supposed to be for his mom, Austin had completely lost hope in the Welch family and Nancy.Nancy didn't care about his mom. He realized that no matter how much he loved Nancy, he couldn't accept her anymore.Whether it was because of what the Welch family did or Nancy's cruel personality, he didn't think there was anything wrong with what Cecily had done.In fact, if Cecily hadn't done that, he would probably have reacted i
Austin smiled and jokingly said, "Why do you make it sound so serious? Do I still have that much charm?""I don't even know when I fell in love with you," Cecily said while sobbing. Her voice was filled with pity and helplessness.Love knew no reason, but it ran deep …Austin hesitated.Suddenly, he didn't know how to respond to Cecily.Seeing that Austin was hesitating, Cecily suddenly threw herself at him.Their eyes met, and the dim yellow streetlights cast a faint glow on Cecily's face, making her look pitiful and enchanting.She held Austin's face in her hands. Her red lips were trembling, "I don't care about your past. I only want to have a future with you. I want to help you reach your full potential and go to places you're meant to go, instead of being with Nancy and her family, who only know how to take advantage of you."After saying that, she leaned forward.And … she kissed him.In that instant, Austin's body stiffened. He felt the softness on his lips, and his mi
Cecily's reply left Austin puzzled.When he returned to his rented room, the lights were still on.Aldus sat on the couch with his eyes closed.Austin smiled and asked, "Aldus, you haven't slept yet?""Sir, Ezra called," Aldus opened his eyes and said with a serious tone.He continued, "Ezra rushed back to the family home overnight. And Taylor also hasn't left Isonburg."Austin asked, "What happened?"Ezra was the assistant sent by his father, whom he had never met. For him to return to the family home so suddenly meant that something must have happened.Moreover, it had to be related to Taylor. Otherwise, Aldus wouldn't have mentioned both of them together."I don't know yet," Aldus shook his head, "but from what Ezra said over the phone, it seems to be related to Taylor."Suddenly, Austin found it somewhat amusing.A father he had never met wanted him to return to inherit the family fortune. But now, Ezra had to return to the family home overnight just because of what Tayl