LOGINDesmond looked utterly speechless."We're not saying you're not allowed to tell the truth. We're saying... don't you think what you're saying is ridiculous?""What's so ridiculous about it?"Joseph fired back without hesitation."I did exactly what Lucas said I did. I'm telling the truth. I don't have anything else to confess. Going after Aurora was my decision alone. “It had nothing to do with anyone else. No matter how you investigate or how many times you ask, my answer will stay the same."Those words instantly ignited Lucas's anger."Good. Looks like you really have to learn the hard way."A flicker of panic crossed Joseph's face, and he instinctively frowned."What do you mean by that?""It means exactly what it sounds like." Lucas curled his lips into a faint smile. "If I didn't already have evidence, why would I bother dragging you here for questioning?"He took another step forward."So do you still think I don't have any proof?"Joseph was rendered speechless.Only then did
Besides, since Grace was so eager to make it happen, refusing or acting hesitant now would only make him seem like the difficult one.The reporter knew exactly which side his paycheck was on.Meanwhile, the moment Lucas heard the update, he headed over immediately.The moment he saw Joseph tied up, the corner of his mouth twitched into an amused smile.He raised an eyebrow."What happened? How'd you end up looking this pathetic?"Desmond was speechless.He stared at his boss in disbelief.Since when had his boss become so devious?After all, it had been Lucas who'd insisted that Joseph be tied up as tightly as possible to make sure he couldn't escape, especially after learning Joseph had intended to harm Aurora, Lucas had repeatedly ordered him to tighten the restraints.And now he was standing there mocking the man?Desmond couldn't help complaining to himself. As expected of his boss—ruthless, calculating, and completely different from how he usually acted.Joseph was thinking the e
At the mention of money, Grace let out a cold laugh."Are you kidding me? Since when have I ever shortchanged you?""No matter what, the Walton family empire is still standing. Even if I were strapped for cash, I wouldn't be unable to afford a payment as small as yours."The reporter's expression shifted.So that was how she saw him—just another disposable nobody.Then again, everyone knew exactly what the Walton Corporation was worth these days.Without Aurora, the company had been in steady decline.The Walton Corporation simply wasn't the powerhouse it used to be.Did Grace really think it was still living in its glory days?Of course not.As far as the reporter was concerned, he knew exactly what shape the company was in.Since that was the case, there was no reason for him to be polite.Grace was the one footing the bill.If she insisted on being the one to pay, he certainly wasn't going to turn her down."Of course, Madam Grace. I know money isn't an issue for you. If the opportu
Being saddled with parents who had never fulfilled their responsibilities wasn't Aurora's fault.She had done nothing wrong. If anything, she had always carried out her responsibilities with sincerity.The guard sighed inwardly, not knowing what else to think.Maybe that was just how life was.Some things simply couldn't be fixed, and perfection didn't exist.After Aurora left, the security guard didn't leave his post.He had no intention of getting off work early that day. Instead, he decided to stay and see whether Grace would return.Although Aurora gave him permission to leave early, he felt it was more important to simply do his job well.More than anything, he worried that if Grace came back, she might try to make things difficult for Aurora.With those thoughts weighing on his mind, he quietly carried on with his shift.Meanwhile, after leaving, Grace immediately called the reporter she had contacted earlier."Well? Did you take care of what I asked you to do?""I'm telling you,
Seeing how worried he looked, Aurora couldn't help smiling in exasperation."Don't worry. This has always been how my mother and I are with each other. Nothing's going to happen."So please, don't carry this around on your conscience, okay?"Aurora looked at the security guard with complete sincerity.She had never wanted anyone else to be caught in the middle of the conflict between her and her mother.The guard met her gentle gaze, and for some reason, it only made him more nervous."Ma'am, I just don't think it's fair to you. We can't choose the families we're born into, but we can choose the path we take from here."He licked his dry lips before speaking again, his voice carrying a hint of helplessness."I'm not trying to drive a wedge between you and your mother. I just think we all need to know our place, especially me. So whatever Mrs. Walton said about me... I can accept it. It doesn't bother me."As he spoke, his eyes remained fixed on Aurora.His sincerity made her feel a lit
After Grace left, Arnold continued trying to persuade Aurora.He told her that no matter how badly a mother and daughter fought, they were still family, so there was no point keeping score over every hurt.Besides, Grace was only trying to secure some stability for the years ahead.Most people were selfish by nature.That was exactly why Arnold had chosen to speak up."Miss Aurora, I know you probably don't want to hear this, but if I don't say it, I'm afraid Madam Grace never will."Those words had left Aurora feeling conflicted."Arnold, what do you mean?"She was both curious and confused."Isn't my mother doing just fine? Is something wrong?"At that, Arnold let out a helpless sigh."I don't really know how to explain it, but you need to remember that Madam Grace hasn't had it easy. She paid a tremendous price to keep the Walton family afloat."Setting everything else aside, the Walton Corporation shareholders have been watching her like hawks. That's why she's been trying to secur
“You still consider me your father? Is this how you talk to me?” Harold’s voice was heavy with disappointment.Joseph answered flatly, “Dad, if there’s nothing important, I’m hanging up. I’ve got things to do.”That only stoked Harold’s temper. “If I’m still your father, go ahead—hang up on me. You’
Albert felt a chill settle deep in his chest. He already knew how this day would end.That useless woman Carol—she couldn’t do anything right.Now she was unconscious, lying in the bedroom. Honestly, it was probably a relief for her.Thinking that made Albert laugh at himself.Since when did passin
That had been Harold’s intention all along.It was exactly why he wanted his son to carry himself with confidence, not tiptoe around as if afraid to speak his mind.If that was how he handled himself, Harold could never hand over the company with any real peace of mind.Frankly, he wouldn’t be able
Useless trash.Tessa took a deep breath, disgusted by how terrible her judgment had been.Why had she ever fallen for someone like that?How had she made it through all those years?And how had she tolerated it for so long?Sometimes, she even admired her past self for enduring it all.But now, it w






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