Lynn and her friends started telling Yaacob what a big bully Nancy was to Lynn as soon as he sat down. Of course, they added a little extra spice to the story, conveniently leaving out how Lynn bullied Celica.Yaacob leaned back on the sofa as he listened. The dim neon light shone down the side of his face, making it hard to read his expression.Lynn also leaned back on the sofa. She said as she laid her head on Yaacob's chest. "Mr. Getson, my father has given his word that he will let go of what happened three years ago. I swear I didn't do anything to Nancy. She was the one who started it. You have to help me."Obviously, the flirtatious Lynn wanted attention from Yaacob, but Yaacob was cornered after Lynn mentioned her father.Even Nancy caught the implicit warning in Lynn's words. All Nancy wanted was justice for Celica.Lynn refused to apologize to Celica. Since Nancy had a go with Lynn, she could not be bothered to wait for Yaacob to make his decision. She was ready to go.

Nancy walked out of the bar after Yvonne left.Yaacob was out in his car the whole time. He followed Nancy as she came out and honked at her.Nancy heard it and turned to look at Yaacob.Just then, a taxi stopped in front of Nancy. Benson got out of the car with Celica in his arms. They had come to pick Nancy up.Nancy took Celica in her arms and turned again to look at Yaacob.Yaacob felt that Nancy wanted to talk to him. He became so nervous that his heart practically skipped a bit. However, before Nancy could take another step, her phone rang.She returned Celica to Benson and took her phone out of her bag.Yaacob had no idea who was on the other end or what was said, but he could see that Nancy was getting anxious, and her eyebrows furrowed as she listened intently.Nancy moved into a corner for the rest of the call. Even Benson was curious. Benson stayed where he was with Celica. He turned and realized Yaacob had been behind him all the time. He gave a friendly wave to Yaa

"Mr. Getson, Ms. Browning is very upset about not being invited to the shareholder meeting. She demands to see you right now." "Tell her to go away." "Mr. Harrison has called twice already. Do you want me to transfer in his call?" "No. Ignore him." "Mr. Smith and Ms. Peck are back in the country. They want to know if you're up for a meet up." "I'm not." "Mr. Getson, this is Mr. Smith we're talking about!" Taya reminded him. However, Yaacob still turned her down. Yaacob knew there was no way of curing his mysterious illness. The only way he could get by was to fill up his time with work. That way, he would not have time to dwell on anything. However, he refused to meet with anyone besides his secretary. It did not matter who it was. Yaacob was not in the mood to see anyone, no matter how close he was to them. Despite that, Randall still showed up that afternoon. "What's going on here? I was away for a while. The moment I returned, I heard about how terrible you're

Having finally brought Rowena home, Randall became an aspiring intern dad. Opting against hiring a nanny, he naturally assumed the responsibility of caring for his pregnant wife.He would juggle the demands of running the company and handling household matters. Randall appeared fatigued, yet those with keen observation could discern a tired but content expression on his face. Lately, a newfound joy, previously unseen, frequently illuminated his features—the anticipation of becoming a father.During a visit to the hospital, a woman seated beside Rowena observed her pregnant belly and initiated a conversation, "Your belly is quite prominent. When are you due?""In about a month," Rowena replied."That's wonderful! Congratulations! I saw you during one of my check-ups. Is the man accompanying you each time your husband?" Others looked on with envy, expressing, "My husband isn't as involved. No matter how many times I ask, he never joins me for the appointment."Rowena remained silent

Four months later, the impending presidential election heightened the tension in Athenapolis. Harrison, eyeing reelection, aspired to forge an alliance with the Browning family and assimilate the Getson Group.Simultaneously, at this critical juncture, Yaacob had already partnered with Tom. He opted to collaborate with Yaacob after his unsuccessful bid to become part of the Browning family. Both were cunning strategists with centuries of experience, making their alliance arguably the most formidable.Tom, with backing from overseas financial giants, had a complex and mysterious identity. However, his requirements from Yaacob were surprisingly straightforward. He sought to use Yaacob to advance his political standing.On the flip side, Yaacob needed Tom's support to solidify his position within the Getson family, ensuring it remained stable. The previous presidential transition in Athenapolis had resulted in bloodshed and political turmoil, claiming Xander's life.This time, Randall