Lauren was right.I nodded and said, "You're right. I've been careful in dealing with them, and sometimes it's quite challenging."Lauren reassured me, "You don't need to worry about this. Ivanna won't have any objections.""They’re like family, and I'm afraid any slight deviation might hurt the other." This was something I could only confide in Lauren. "I hope for a win-win solution to resolve their issues. After all, their relationship is unique.”"I understand." Lauren smiled at me. "It's tough on you. After all, they are not the same kind of people.”“We've got no reason to worry. Jared knows exactly how to balance the situation." I leaned back on the couch and added, "Jared probably already coordinated this matter.""How so?" Lauren asked eagerly.I recounted the recent events involving Anson and Jared visiting my father, followed by Jared bringing Ivanna to dinner at Pleca Park.This revelation surprised Lauren. She asked, "So, how was it resolved?""I'm also curious how

My father thought for a moment. "Your mother did have a family crest—a brooch. Your mother carried it to commemorate her time in the Avila family.""Oh? Do you know where it ended up?" I couldn't wait to ask, thrilled that this family crest actually existed.My father shook his head and sighed, "I don't know. I never saw it again after your mother and I parted ways."His voice choked up as he spoke about it.Coming back home, he mainly reminisced about my mother. I suppose that was his greatest emotional wound. He returned, but his beloved was no longer with him.That kind of pain must have been unbearable. So, every time my mother was mentioned, he would tear up slightly.I pressed further. "So, where did Mom usually keep her jewelry? I mean, when you were together?""Your mother wasn't fond of jewelry. I think she avoided them to avoid putting pressure on me. After we got together, she knew I was struggling financially, so she rarely wore jewelry. That brooch was part of a set

I turned to my father, initiating a conversation about the Myers family's situation."This eldest son, Fred, is a practical and capable person. But after his mother passed away, his father remarried and had a younger son named Hugo. This younger son grew up spoiled by his mother."When his father couldn't manage things anymore, Fred took over the factory. He ran it well, with excellent quality and high output. He quickly became a leading figure in the industry, and no one can surpass him."To be honest, I really admire Fred's qualities. Otherwise, I wouldn't have chosen to work with his company back then."But as this younger one grew up, he became envious of his successful elder brother. Plus, his mother was pushing him, seeing the factory as a treasure to go after.”"It's similar to the Pierce family," my father said."Listen to the rest first," I said. "The younger brother knows the limit to his abilities, so he wants to reap the benefits without doing any real work. He's not

Certainly, Atlas had played a significant role in this.Back then, the Beringer family had also contributed significantly to Atlas's persistent efforts to locate me.I only learned today that Archie's career had been on the rise back then. Louis and my father had paved the way for him, providing unwavering support and serving as his backbone, ensuring a smooth journey.Despite the Beringer family's prestigious reputation, their business had actually shrunk over the years.The three of them had sworn to be brothers in private long ago, with Louis as the eldest, Archie as the second, and my father as the youngest.That fact had remained unknown until today when Archie mentioned it at dinner. In fact, only my adoptive parents and I hadn’t known about this.Atlas had long known the inside story, as did Ardie and Arnold.So, my parents felt a little uneasy, and they definitely felt like outsiders.But at the family banquet today, Archie, in his capacity as the eldest, sincerely than

Atlas quickly lifted me up and took me to the bed in the rest area, looking at me tenderly, "You've worked hard, my dear."I glanced at him scornfully and snorted, "You’d better work hard, or I might replace you."He chuckled at my words, climbed into bed, and lay down beside me. He caressed my belly as he said, "Of course, honey. From now on, I’ll be your full-time employee. I'll do whatever you say.""Cut it out. I just want a simple life without all this wealth. Having so much money is exhausting. Spending it requires effort too," I said truthfully. I finally understood how Atlas had become a rich man when I signed those documents today. He was involved in many industries, and everything he did had gone well. That was how he had the capital to maintain his position as the king of the business world.With a heavy heart, I asked, "What percentage of ownership will we have once the BZ plan is launched?""Two-thirds," Atlas said confidently."Two-thirds?" I sat up abruptly, repe