Semua Bab Save the Tears for Someone Who Cares: Bab 311 - Bab 320

Before Irene could finish speaking, the door to Theodore's room suddenly swung open.There he stood in his pajamas, eyes wide and round, asking in a small, innocent voice, "Whose child am I?"Caught off guard, Jacklyn's words tumbled out faster than she could think. "You're Irene's child. She says she thinks of you just like her own son."Irene nodded quickly, eager to agree.Only then did Theodore stop being suspicious and nod, still a little clueless.…Three days later, a banner reading "Happy Birthday, Noah" hung from the exterior of Sula Hotel. Right at 6:00 pm, a convoy of luxury cars pulled up one after another.These were Swanford's elite—guests invited by the Lloyds and Penelope—people one'd normally only catch glimpses of on financial news or TV.Now, they stepped out of their cars and into the grand hall, gathered to celebrate the birthday of a five-year-old boy.It was clear proof that in just five short years, Lloyd Group had fought its way into Swanford's most ex

Eugene dropped his gaze, his face giving nothing away. "Just someone from the company."Penelope opened her mouth to ask more, but the look he gave her stopped her cold."Focus on Noah today. Not me."Her smile faltered. She gave a small nod, then glanced across the hall, catching Amanda's eye with a knowing look.Before long, the pre-invited reporters stepped forward, camera flashes sparking across the hall as Penelope edged closer to Eugene's side. She was putting everything she'd won on full display now.The birthday celebration wasn't even over, but photos of the "happy family of three" were already all over the Internet. Comments poured in, gushing over their "picture-perfect looks" and "fairytale family."Even the production teams behind "Young Explorers" and the antique appraisal show sent gifts and well-wishes. Before long, Penelope and the Lloyds were the center of attention.…Most people wouldn't catch it, but Irene, being an industry insider, saw right through Penel

Penelope had the upper hand, so how did Jacklyn end up getting all the perks?Was she just supposed to sit there and watch Jacklyn and Irene saunter into the entertainment world, rising to the top like it was nothing?Absolutely not. She still had Ian.Hands shaking with fury, she stabbed at her phone and hit dial."Did you see what's trending about Starborne Entertainment? I told you they were planning something!"Ian stared at the trending headline, a cold glint flickering in his narrowed eyes.A brand-new company getting this much spotlight? It would only speed up their rise. If he didn't act now, they'd lock in their position fast.There were only so many profitable plays left in the entertainment world, and his piece of the pie was already shrinking. The last thing he needed was another contender elbowing in."I saw it. I'll take care of it. Just wait for my word."…The very next day after Penelope hung up, the news broke.Ernest Knight, Starborne Entertainment's golde

As Liam's firm words echoed through the room, reporters wasted no time firing off pointed questions."Mr. Robertson, Robertson Group has focused overseas for years. Doesn't that leave you at a disadvantage on domestic projects because of the information gap?""And now that Lloyd Group is picking up steam, are you at all worried about the competition?""No," Liam answered bluntly.Just then, Minnie appeared at the side of the stage, gently guiding Theodore forward. The reporters, sharp-eyed as ever, immediately locked onto the unexpected sight of a child.Just as the crowd buzzed with speculation, someone bold shouted, "Mr. Robertson, who is this child?"This was Robertson Group's turf—their press conference—and the one who'd brought the boy was Liam's own assistant. It was obvious the kid wasn't just some random guest.For a moment, the room held its breath. Most expected Liam to brush the question off entirely, but he didn't. Instead, his gaze shifted to Theodore—soft, steady,

Liam's eyes crinkled with a smile. He turned to Jacklyn."Getting married? Yeah. Soon."Irene froze, her hand suspended in midair, still gripping her bag. "Wait. Are you serious?"It was really happening!Liam gave a genuine nod. "Just waiting for Jackie to say yes."Irene exhaled, only then realizing she'd been holding her breath. Well, that was about as good as saying nothing.She set her bag on the table and shifted gears. "Remember that suggestion you gave me last time? I've been working on it. I found a solid script, actually. Now we just need an adorable kid, and Theo was the first one I thought of."She turned to Theodore. "What do you think? You in?""Acting?" His eyes lit up as he rushed over. "Like on TV? I could really do that?"Ever since filming on "Young Explorers" wrapped, Jacklyn had slipped right back into her usual routine, just like she did in Malapi, leaving Theodore on his own most of the time.Days dragged by, and with boredom setting in, it was no surpr