LOGIN"I held those shares for so many years and enjoyed benefits that never should have belonged to me for free," Charlie said to Peter calmly. "Returning them is the right thing to do. Why would I be reluctant?""There's no one else here. You can stop with the acting now." Peter could not stand Charlie's hypocrisy.Charlie's expression stayed calm. "I'm telling you nothing but the truth."Peter cursed under his breath. He hated hypocrites like Charlie the most."Returning the shares to Sierra won't cost me much," Charlie said, as if he meant it. "Maxwell will still be the CEO of King Group, and I'll still be the head of the family. The person who'll lose out is you, since you have accomplished nothing."Peter was furious. "Don't forget Sierra's relationship with John!""So what?" Charlie said."What if he interferes in the company's affairs?" Peter refused to believe that Charlie was not worried at all."Even if he does, he can't change anything. The company's CEO is elected by the
"You talk as if you don't care about any of this," Peter said as he scoffed at Charlie, looking at him with mockery. "Out of everyone here, you're the most worried."Charlie's face darkened even more.This idiot!Peter did not care what Charlie thought of him. "I heard Sierra has already completed one project, and the funds will be transferred to the company account after the New Year. Judging by the timeline, her other project should be finished in a few months too. By then, all the shares in your hands must be returned to her.""Those shares belonged to them in the first place." Charlie was very good at hiding what he really thought, especially when the subject of the conversation was around. In this case, Sierra."Anyone can say the right thing for the show." Peter exposed the act without mercy. "Deep down, do you really think that she deserves any of it?"Charlie stared at him.Had he lost his mind? What was the point of saying any of this here?"The shares don't have m
At first, they chatted about the interesting things that were happening in their social circle. Slowly, the conversation shifted to ordinary family matters. Finally, to Anna.This was the second time Cyrus had talked to her about her mother in her youth. Warmth softened his stern face. "You have no idea how remarkable your mother was back then..."Cyrus told Sierra that Anna had been an outstanding student since childhood, a genius among geniuses. The only person who could match her was Nathan. He also said she was decisive, loyal to her friends, and devoted to her family.As he kept talking, his feelings grew more mixed, and he told her most of what had happened back then. "Then, I found out she was dating Nathan..."When Maxwell heard that, he got up and left. Some things were alright for him to hear, but his aunt's love life when she was young was not one of them.After leaving Cyrus's private garden, he had just crossed the corridor when Peter called out to him. "Maxwell."Ma
Tommy stayed with John over the next two days, while Sierra went with Anna to visit a few elders in the family.In the blink of an eye, it was already the fifth day after the New Year. Most of what needed to be handled had already been handled, and Sierra finally had some free time.Looking at the rising sun, Sierra thought of what Nathan had said to her that night."What are you thinking about?" Anna came to her side."I was thinking if I should visit the King family and check on Cyrus." Sierra looked at Anna as she spoke, direct as always. "On New Year's Eve, he said he had just slipped and fell."Before dinner was served on New Year's Eve, her mother had specifically told them not to put any green onions in some of them. Later, Sierra realized Cyrus was the one who did not eat any green onions. Otherwise, she would not have specified it."Go if you want to," Anna said, her expression unchanged. "If you leave now, you should make it in time for lunch."Sierra smiled. "You make
Tommy lowered his eyes, looking a little sad. It prompted Anna to comfort him for a long time.Sierra didn't say a word. She knew Tommy and John too well, so she was completely certain this was just an act from the two of them. As long as she did not show interest in anyone else, Tommy would not be affected no matter what anyone said to him.Her mother did not understand that, as she let her love for Tommy affect her judgment.That night, John got what he wanted.Meanwhile, Nathan spent the night sulking at home.-The next morning, John had breakfast with Sierra and the others. He stayed until after dinner that night before leaving, and when he left, he took Tommy with him. In short, he was taking Tommy to stay at his place for a few days.Sierra did not stop them.The moment they got into the car and drove off, Tommy said to John, "I went with you because I want Mom to relax and get some proper rest. It's not because I forgave you."Although Sierra had taken time off and sta
In the end, Nathan left with Cyrus at ten that night.When the car's taillights disappeared in the darkness, John received a text from Nathan.[I didn't expect you to be so dutiful.]Sierra saw it, but she did not quite understand why Nathan had suddenly praised John. John did not hide the text from her. His fingers moved slightly as he typed a reply. He knew Nathan was mocking him on purpose. [It's everyone for themselves.]Nathan grew even angrier.That accursed son-in-law!John did not even think to help him.Nathan's text came in. [I'll never approve of you and Sierra forever!]John texted back. [Once Mom agrees to let you into the family, I might consider your opinion.] John saw from the corner of his eye that Sierra was no longer looking, so he replied without worry. [Until then, keep trying.]Nathan's expression darkened at once as he almost choked. He glanced at the driver in the front seat and said in a low voice, "Are all young people this rude now?"Among t
Sierra turned to look at her.Holly kept talking with her eyes still fixed on the road. She didn't forget to finish her sentence by asking Sierra for her opinion. "I'm asking if you can accept that price.""You're that said private collector, aren't you?" Sierra exposed her without hesitation, h
Dr. Smith was not sure why John was asking that question, so after considering the situation carefully, he decided to answer honestly. "It's pretty serious. If the wound were anywhere else, it would need several stitches."John shot a dark glare at the doctor. Dr. Smith kept his expression steady
"If I told you everything I did back then had its reasons, would you believe me?" Lucas's voice sounded as if it had aged several years in an instant as he spoke to Sierra. "If I didn't do all that, all of you would have been dragged down with me."Sierra's expression was one of mockery. "Do yo
None of that mattered.Making money was all that mattered to her right now.Sierra knew John was intentionally making things difficult for her after she received no replies after sending out all her resumes, so she shifted her priority to finding part-time work instead.That afternoon, she had an







