Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Doting Bigwig: Kabanata 531 - Kabanata 540

Late at night, Penny and Jessica rushed back together after getting Yasmine's call about the incident."So, that kid has nothing to do with Theodore?" Penny asked, her eyes wide in disbelief. "Is he actually enjoying the role of accidental dad? What kind of strange taste does he have?"Jessica rolled her eyes at her. "This isn't the time to joke around."Penny didn't care and stuck out her tongue.Willow sat on the couch, clutching a pillow and looking forlorn. Her eyes were red and puffy. It was obvious she'd been crying on and off all day. She felt utterly frustrated, and anyone in her place would have felt the same.She took a deep breath to regain some composure. "The Bassetts have a major business empire in Emperia, so it's no surprise they've made enemies. "Iris is living in their old house, so if anything happens to her, Theodore's got some responsibility, even if it's indirect.""No wonder he swore to the heavens that day, before taking that drink, that he'd never betra

The next day, Willow spent her entire morning in meetings at Joywell Real Estate. During her lunch break, she approached Isabel with a document in hand."Isabel, wasn't Theodore supposed to sign this himself? Have you scheduled a time with him?" Willow asked."Ms. Jett, Mr. Bassett returned to Emperia this morning. He'll sign the document when he gets there and send it back by courier.""He's already returned to Emperia?" Willow was surprised.Isabel noticed Willow seemed lost in thought and called out, "Ms. Jett?"Willow snapped back to the present. "It's nothing. You can go back to work.""Alright. Just don't forget to eat your lunch."Willow hummed in response.The lunch Isabel had brought sat on the desk, but Willow had no appetite. After twirling a pen between her fingers for a moment, she dialed a number."Hello? It's me.""I know. I saved your number a long time ago." Terence's voice came through the phone, laced with a smile. "Calling for a medical consultation? Hit a

"Shh…" Yasmine pressed a finger to her lips and whispered, "Ms. Sweeney, please keep your voice down!"Jessica was shocked. "Why?"Who could have imagined a three-year-old child running away from home? Yasmine's parents must have been beside themselves with worry."Because my mom doesn't like me, and she's not really my mom," Yasmine replied.Jessica's confusion deepened. "Are you saying she's just a stepmother your dad found for you?"Yasmine shook her head. "I don't have a dad."Jessica froze, and she echoed, "You don't have a dad? And you're not your mom's biological child?""That's right." Yasmine looked up at Jessica with big, innocent eyes, like a crystal-clear lake shimmering under the bright, warm sun.A lump rose in Jessica's throat, and an unfamiliar ache tugged at her chest. She wasn't used to offering comfort, and now she felt unsure what to do.Yasmine's hand hovered in the air, still clutching the jelly.Jessica quickly took it from her and opened it, her tone m

"Theodore!" Helen called after Theodore, but he was already leaving. She threw off the blanket and tried to get out of bed to go after him, but Willow stopped her."Mom.""Willow, what are you doing?""Don't you think you owe me an explanation for pretending to be sick?" Willow's expression was stern and unrelenting.She had rushed back the moment she got the call. She berated herself endlessly during the entire journey, regretting her decision to leave Emperia three years ago and for not bringing Helen with her all this time.Helen felt a twinge of guilt, but she suddenly lifted her chin and snapped, "What a great daughter you are, huh? You left for three years without a word. Would you have even come back if I hadn't told you I was dying?"Willow was caught off guard by Helen's words.Upon noticing Willow's reaction, Helen immediately clutched her chest as if the weight of her heartache was unbearable."Mom, are you okay?" Willow asked."Stay out of it." Helen brushed her as

"Get lost!" Theodore growled.The three men, terrified, scattered like leaves in the wind. Willow's heart was still pounding. She was pinned under a cold, piercing gaze before she could calm her nerves."What are you doing here?" Theodore demanded."I…" Willow hesitated for a moment before straightening up, her voice bold. "What does it have to do with you?""Are you sure it has nothing to do with me?" Theodore asked casually as if he had already seen right through her.Willow felt her words catch in her throat.Suddenly, a sweet voice drifted in from the doorway of a private room across the hall. "Mr. Bassett, we're all ready. Aren't you coming?"Willow's face hardened. "Mr. Bassett, you're certainly enjoying yourself, aren't you?""You still haven't answered my question. What are you doing here?""Definitely not to see you!" Willow snapped, her expression darkening. "I have other business to attend to. I won't interrupt your fun."Just as she turned to leave, she felt a sud