A prestigious family was trying to destroy Emmen. Caught in the crossfire, Pixie was destined to be cannon fodder. Only a few major shareholders still clung to the pipedream of a possible comeback.A lot of money had been spent on Pixie in past years. Most shareholders were at their wit's end."I'll sell it," exclaimed a white-haired shareholder. He then turned to his peers. "We get the money and move on from Pixie."Everyone agreed, so Joey gave Harrison the contract. "Take a look. If you're fine with everything, you can sign it."Harrison accepted the document and studied it. Several other shareholders stood next to him and read through it, too. Once they were done, Harrison went to make a copy of the contract."Ms. Linton, do you think there's still hope for Pixie?" The white-haired shareholder seized the momentary pause and posed a question."I believe so, and I will work for it," said Joey confidently.The shareholders had been nurturing the brand for a decade. Suffice to s
Joey returned to the office with good news. Unbeknownst to her, Monica had been waiting for her. She immediately cried when she saw her."Selena was taken away by the police just now. Infringement of privacy, I heard? What is happening?" Monica grabbed Joey's sleeves and stomped her feet in frustration.Joey patted her on the shoulder. "There's a misunderstanding with the Fulhams. Let me ask them.""Please help her. Selena is also like my granddaughter. I don't want her to get hurt," said Monica earnestly as she let go of Joey's sleeves."I'll make sure she's safe," uttered Joey. Then, she called Hanson while Monica called Zachary.Hiding in her room, Monica asked Zachary what Selena had done quietly."She installed cameras in Yvonne's room. Yvonne had anticipated that and used that against her. According to the law, the worst that can happen is a heavy fine and ten days of imprisonment," Zachary comforted Monica.The damage dealt to Emmen's reputation, however, was irreversible
Monica wasn't able to give Zachary a solution. It was a conflict in their relationship.She too had once asked Joey to give birth to a baby soon. In a sense, she was also part of why Zachary misunderstood Joey.But did Joey ever want to give Zachary a child out of love? Even Monica couldn't say no to that question.After Zachary consoled Monica, he sent her back to Emmen.Standing right in front of Emmen, he called Yvonne. As soon as she picked it up, he said coldly, "Let's talk.""For Selena? If that's the case, forget it," Yvonne refused categorically.Zachary knew what she was doing. Once Vaughn came back from his business trip, he would unleash his wrath on Selena.Zachary fell silent for a while before adding, "Yvonne, there's a limit to everything.""I don't know what you're talking about. I have always been respectful toward Joey. This misunderstanding—""If you don't want to meet up, I'll hang up," Zachary interrupted her impatiently.Yvonne panicked immediately. "Wha
Joey stayed in the café after Hanson left. Then, she called Henry."Yes, Ms. Linton?" asked Henry gleefully when he picked up the call."Do you know that Zachary is getting engaged with Yvonne?" said Joey, upset. There was no running away from the truth.Henry was at first surprised by the news, but it didn't take long for him to figure out the reason behind Zachary's actions. "It's probably true if the news has traveled to your ears."So, even Henry wasn't privy to this decision. Joey wondered to herself what Zachary was thinking."What is he doing? Is there no other way of solving the problem?" Joey was slightly annoyed. Why must he sacrifice himself?Henry stammered, "The Fulhams haven't used their trump card yet. Maybe Mr. Gray is worried that if they show their hand, the damage dealt to Emmen will be irreversible."Joey fell silent for a while before asking Henry, "Is Hanson's father that powerful?""Only the fearless and the powerful can gain a footing in Imperia. Emmen i
"Pixie has made a grave mistake today. I hope it won't come back and bite you in the ass," the men sent by the Fulhams yelled and left.As soon as they left, Pixie's major shareholders began to kick up a fuss. "Harrison, Chester, explain this at once. We had an agreement. Why did you pull out at the last minute and are kicking us out instead?"Harrison turned to Chester, the white-haired shareholder. Chester returned the gaze, saying "I was planning to sell Pixie too, but I am too attached to it. I can't let people who know nothing about fashion run it.""But you should have talked to us first.""That's right! How could you let Joey run the company?""Unbelievable."Joey listened to their arguments in silence.Suddenly, Harrison stood up. He also owned some shares, so he had the right to speak up."If I may say something. Those who don't want to work with Emmen can take your dividends and leave. I want Pixie to do better in the future, not worse," said Harrison.He sounded con
Instead of answering, Zachary said, "Tell me. When we were married, did you want to give me a child because you loved me, or because our grandmothers asked you to do so?"Joey frowned. "Why are you asking me?""Just answer me, please," ordered Zachary."Zachary, when one gets married, they build a family. It's only normal. Even if Rose or Grandma hadn't rushed me, I would have wanted to have a child, too," answered Joey honestly."So, you wanted to give me a child out of obligation. It wasn't because of me, right?" Zachary felt frustrated."Zachary, it's all in the past. Let's not bring it up again. Just tell me if you have a way out once you get engaged to the Fulhams."Not one to dwell in the past, Joey merely wanted to know if Zachary had a backup plan for his risky endeavor."You care so much about whether you'll owe me a favor, thinking that you'll never be able to repay me. What are you going to do if I tell you no? Will you live in regret forever? Will you be upset and la
Hanson fell silent. Emily too stood quietly on the sideline.Vaughn then continued, "Why judge someone who was missing for nearly two decades based on your standard?"You are given elite education and upbringing, but Yvonne wasn't. As long as she does not violate the law, we will bail her out no matter what. She can ask Emmen to be gone if she wants, let alone sabotage it."Hanson gulped. Then, he looked his father dead in the eyes and uttered matter-of-factly, "You're enabling her.""She's an adult. I trust her not to go too far. I will indulge her, and you don't get to judge her with your moral standard," rebuked Vaughn angrily."What about me and Selena, then? I love her. I have slept with her. She will bear my baby," Hanson pressed on.He knew that he couldn't hold his missing sister to a high standard, but that didn't mean he'd allow her to hurt an innocent woman."Get out of this house now. I will disown you tomorrow. Selena is never going to be part of our family."Yvonn
Joey and Selena took in Hanson, who "ran away from home".They sat before the company bar's counter where Joey was taking a sip of her milk. Henry warmed up the milk for her. She wasn't a fan of it, but she had no other choice."Only the staff lounge is available here. You can live with me if you don't mind," offered Selena gently, one hand holding her chin."I don't mind," agreed Hanson right away.Joey found it rather amusing. She did not pin Hanson as someone who would argue with his family. Did his relationship with Selena somehow change him?"I'm going to bed now. You guys can continue." Joey left with a yawn.Inside her room, she couldn't help but think about Zachary's engagement to the Fulhams. She felt rather upset about it and didn't have the motivation to do anything.She wondered what was happening to her. Was it the guilt from owing Zachary a favor? Joey tossed and turned on the bed, unable to fall asleep.…News of Zachary's engagement to Yvonne occupied all headl