FAZER 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
John's phone buzzed twice.It was a message from Tommy.[Good night, Daddy.]He had heard those words from Tommy many times, but never had they felt as heavy as they did now. His fingertip slid across the screen twice, and he finally replied after a long pause. [Good night, Tommy.]Tommy looke
Nicholas didn't press Sierra to choose his company. He was only offering her an extra option. "Then I'll wait for you to treat me to dinner when you get your first paycheck. Once you start work, you won't be as free as you are now. If you ever have to work late, text me and I'll pick up Tommy."S
Sierra had considered that this might all be a setup, but John hadn't approached her once the entire day. He hadn't even spared her a second look, as if she were just another ordinary employee at Origin Games.It made no sense for him to leave her alone at work only to stir things up for her at a c
Everyone froze.They looked at one another, completely at a loss, with no idea how they had offended him."It seems you're not very happy about me taking over at Origin Games," John said lazily, smoothing his cuffs before he stood up. "In that case, I won't stay.""It's a misunderstanding! It's a







