Rebecca was quiet as she pressed her lips together. It was indeed rare for her to see Sam show such emotion. It was a real, honest-to-goodness rage. Most of the time, Sam was very lackadaisical and carefree. He used this image to hide his true self. He acted as if nothing could really pique his interest. Although he occasionally joked around with Rebecca, he never said what he really felt inside. Instead, he would simply muddle through it.He was the same when it came to Penny.He clearly liked her, but he just had to hide his feelings deep in his heart. Though everyone could see how he felt for her, he just had to deny it.It was only at a time like this that he would show a hint of his true feelings.Rebecca looked at Sam and the way he clenched his jaw. She didn't say anything to disturb him and let him quietly deal with the matter. No matter what was said or done, Penny was a talent signed under his company. It was reasonable for him, as her boss, to handle her affairs.Rebe
Besides, Sam hadn't made his decision yet.Although Sam said he would follow what Penny wanted, he didn't seem to be very sure of himself. However, at the very least, Sam was a much better person than most of the playboys in Riverwood.At least, if Penny married into the Johnson family, she wouldn't suffer, right?But when it came to a marriage, everything would depend on the couple themselves.Even if Rebecca was biased toward Sam, she still had to respect Penny's choices. She couldn't force her ideas on someone else.Listening to Rebecca, Penny seemed to become less gloomy. She put on a warm smile. "Don't worry, Becca. If I compromised with everything the Lowe family asked of me, I wouldn't be the way I am now. I'm not so easy to deal with."There weren't many people in the entertainment industry like her. After all, she didn't care much about her image online and whether it would attract new fans. She fought back as good as she got when netizens talked shit about her.Other c
"Who can say? With how silly you are, you might get tricked by a man again someday."Sam poked Rebecca in the forehead. After retracting his hand, he smoothly opened the office door, allowing Rebecca to walk through first with Oliver.Rebecca rubbed her forehead. Just as she was about to retort, she looked over to see the thin figure sitting at her desk outside.Wendy?Why had she not come into the office to see them when she came?Rebecca didn't care to listen to Sam anymore. She also didn't think overly much about the fact that Wendy had been sitting here. After all, Albert wasn't in the office. Maybe Wendy had been worried that coming in would be too awkward, so she hadn't.Besides, after what happened just now, it was possible that the company needed her to deal with some matters, too.Rebecca didn't take this to heart. She brought Oliver along with her as she stepped before Wendy."Wendy, I'm planning to go home with Oliver. Do you want to come with us?"Wendy looked at
No one expected the kid to say such a thing, so they were all frozen in shock, especially Wendy. She nearly held Oliver's hand too and said that that wasn't true. In fact, she liked him very much. Wendy had liked Albert even before he had liked her. She already wanted to go through life with him by her side at first glance, when she first saw him at school.The way he had looked, so far from reach as he gave a speech onstage, was captivating. That was why she had worked even harder. After receiving the Johnson family's financial aid, she was even more motivated. She had never stopped trying to follow him.In the end, she managed to do as she wanted and stood by his side.If she had only liked Albert in the beginning because of his looks and charisma, then she had grown to love him even more after so much time spent together. Wendy did not love Albert any less than he loved her. It was solely because she loved him so much that she couldn't bear to stay by his side when she wa
"I was just saying that you should do it soon." Sam was speaking in a very rational tone like he was just stating facts. "If it turns out as we're theorizing, then Albert will have to go talk things out. We're all people who can communicate, so that's not a problem. The problem is if she doesn't want to talk things out. But if we're wrong, then there's no problem to worry about."Rebecca bit her lip. "Then I'll … find the chance to try it."No matter what, Rebecca still felt like she was sneaking around and doing something bad. It made her feel guilty.Sam could see her hesitation. He sighed softly and said, "Becca, if you can't get over the implications, then forget it. Besides, this matter doesn't concern you that much. There's no need to feel responsible for everything."Plainly speaking, if Wendy wasn't accepting Albert's feelings, it was partially due to something between them that only they knew. Regardless of how much effort someone else put in, their relationship would ne
The look in Zelda's eyes became softer, probably because she was thinking of Sam's love life."Since you say that the girl is nice, Becca, then I won't worry about Sam's taste. Once your father comes home tonight, we'll discuss what wedding gift to give. If it's too big, it might scare the girl's family. If it's too small, it might offend them. Stay here tonight. We can discuss it together.""Alright. I'll go along with what you say." Rebecca couldn't help but smile upon seeing how Zelda was slowly turning serious."But if you ask me, just a moderate gift is fine. If you give something too big, her family might take it all. That would be bad. We might as well give her the gift secretly once everything's settled."Zelda nodded at that. "You're right. Let's go with your plan for now. That girl's a pitiful one. No one's loved her for more than 20 years of her life. She can't have it tough when she's in our family! We have to take good care of her!""What are you two talking about? Wh
Zelda was still thinking about Sam's affairs, so she took a moment before processing what Albert said. Kenneth had a huge reaction. "A man? What man?"Albert's expression turned dark as he coolly told his parents what he had seen at the door in detail. This included how that man had opened the car door for Rebecca and the way Rebecca smiled.He gave countless small details like this. As he did, he seemed very displeased.Rebecca had only been back in Rookfort for a few days. How could she have found a man so quickly? Plus, she even smiled at him! Wasn't she afraid of being tricked?Even if Rebecca wanted to get married, it didn't make sense to progress so quickly. Albert had only taken his eyes off her for a few days!Hearing Albert's antagonistic tone of voice, Zelda finally came back to herself. She couldn't help but chuckle when she saw the looks on Albert's and Kenneth's faces."He's one of Becca's friends from Riverwood. He helped her out during the incident at the Grand C
Kenneth was furious. He was ready to unleash a tirade out of anger, but his wife managed to hold him back.Helpless, Zelda turned to Sam. "You're such an idiot. We were never against you marrying Penny. Why are you in such a hurry? What will the Lowes think of us if you go alone? Let your father accompany you. It shows that our family values her. Let's show her some support."Sam calmly stared at his mother.He wasn't surprised that Zelda knew Penny's name.Obviously, Zelda asked Rebecca about it after their conversation this afternoon.It would have been more shocking if she didn't know.He pursed his lips and remained silent. Zelda continued composedly, "Becca said the Lowes don't really appreciate Ms. Lowe. They don't hold her in high regard and just want to marry her off to benefit their family business, right?" Sam's patience was wearing off.He ran his fingers through his hair and reluctantly replied with a hum."Exactly. The Lowes already treat her poorly. If we don'