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Alexander sighed and said, "Eric, what's done is done. We all know that your father doesn't have a good relationship with his current wife. For so many years, they haven't had a child, and back then, he was forced to marry that woman."It's understandable that people often resort to desperate measures during emergency times. But things might be different now if he hadn't married that woman back then. Anyway, not everyone can decide what they want in their life. Many times, circumstances force their hands." Eric remained silent. He understood the logic behind what Alexander was saying but could not accept it. He had thought about forgiving Julius, but it seemed impossible for him to do so.Naturally, he was aware that he was also protecting Julius subconsciously. Otherwise, he would not have instructed someone to break the bones of the ones who had beaten Julius up. "Uncle Alexander, let's not talk about it," Eric said. "He's not a child anymore, and as the saying goes, 'You reap
Chapter 1181
Sylvia said, "It's okay, Mom. We can take care of our daughter ourselves. Besides, nobody is born knowing how to take care of a child. I've already informed people that we'll set up a nursery at our house after the lockdown is lifted. There won't be any issues!" Amelia chuckled. "Do you think taking care of a child is that simple? Wiping their bottoms and changing diapers are just routine operations! Some children like to cry at night, just like Brook and Connor. Back then, it took a lot of effort for me to take care of them. Your father had to manage the company, and I was overwhelmed. Sometimes, I was so tired that I felt like crying!"She knew that her daughter had not experienced such things. After all, taking care of a child was not as simple as it seemed on the surface.She continued. "Infants have weak immunity, and it's common for them to cry and fuss when they have a fever. It can be exhausting! I don't think you can handle that. Besides, I've already decided which brand o
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Eric finally had some time for himself after the Oberdeens had been taken down. In his leisure moments, he accompanied Sylvia to read books. A few days later, Salt City finally lifted the lockdown as effective control measures had significantly reduced the number of virus infections.Everyone in Salt City was overjoyed. Even Connor took Coulson out for a walk. The news spread like wildfire. The message about the resumption of work was also announced in the communication group of the Innova Group.-When all the Innova employees arrived in the morning, they saw Eric, Sylvia, Andy, and several executives standing there.Before they could speak, Sylvia handed each of them a check and greeted them, "Welcome back!"Distributing money directly was more effective than shouting slogans and painting a rosy picture. The Innova Group believed that its employees deserved this treatment.Besides, many people had died in Dortmund City because of the virus. Although the death toll in Salt C
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"Ms. Williams—" Just when one executive wanted to ask Sylvia why she wanted to step down, another person chimed in. "Ms. Williams has to step down. I heard she's pregnant, and this child is a hard-won blessing!""What?!" The executive quickly said, "Congratulations, Ms. Williams and Mr. Johnson!"There were some internal rumors spreading in the Innova Group stating that Sylvia and Eric had been trying for a child for a long time. Now that she was pregnant, all of them showered her with blessings."Thank you, everyone," Sylvia replied with a smile.The news about Sylvia stepping down as the CEO quickly spread within the Innova Group. Some expressed regret and said, "Ms. Williams is so capable, why step down? Without her leadership, I don't think the Innova Group would have developed to this point."Sylvia's leadership was one of the main reasons the Innova Group could grow rapidly. It could be said that the company would not have reached its current status without her guidance.
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"We can partition this room and make it into a nursery since it's closer to our room. I plan to set up the children's room in another space. This way, when the child grows up and our parents are here, everyone will have their own private space," Sylvia suggested. She was already contemplating the next few years, perhaps a decade or more, of their lives. Regarding their living space, she believed their current large single-floor apartment was sufficient. There was no need to invest in a villa or manor, as such expansive spaces might feel empty with their small family. However, she envisioned such a residence in 20 or 30 years if they were blessed with more children. Eric attentively followed Sylvia's plans for every aspect of their life. He could sense Sylvia's profound excitement for the child in her womb and the future of their entire family.Comparing her current state to before pregnancy, Sylvia had undergone a complete transformation. Even Eric could not help but marvel at h
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Andy came out after washing his hands and sighed. "But I really have come across some problems recently. Jacob has a new girlfriend now and asks me for money every day. I'm truly speechless.""Well, there's not much you can do. You were the one who sent him to prison for a year, and now he's having trouble finding a job. Plus, your parents really want him to get married soon. If you don't help him financially, I don't know what they will say when they call."Elly was well aware of Andy's family situation. Even though Jacob had a college degree, he did not put his knowledge to good use. Instead, he consistently relied on Andy for money, especially when indulging in a lavish lifestyle after his release from prison.If Andy declined to provide money, his mother would call within two minutes. Despite Andy explaining that he could not support Jacob indefinitely and that Jacob needed to become independent, his mother insisted he had to help because they could not afford to support Jacob d
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The next morning, Damon arrived at the Innova Group earlier than other employees. He was diligent and responsible. He knew all the employees in the company and could even call them by name.Around 8:00 a.m., Andy arrived, and Damon was leisurely smoking a cigarette, enjoying a pleasant moment.Andy approached Damon after he had parked his car. "Mr. Parker, can I have a minute with you?""Sure. What's the matter, Mr. Bikman?" Damon asked, feeling a bit surprised."Well, it's nothing important." Andy sat down and said, "You're about 59 years old this year, right? In a few months, you'll be eligible for retirement."Damon understood the intention behind the conversation. He exhaled a puff of smoke and calmly said, "Yeah, time waits for no one. In the past, I used to work on construction sites to support my family. Who would have thought that I could still find such a good job at this age? I'm old, and I've worked hard for most of my life. Now it's time to enjoy a peaceful life."To
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Jacob felt embarrassed. He scratched his head and asked, "So what am I going to do then?"Andy saw the opportunity and smiled. "You're going to start from the bottom. How about starting as a security guard at the entrance? I think that position suits you well!""What?!" Jacob was taken aback. "You want me to become a security guard in this suit? It costs me nearly 3,000 dollars!" Andy shook his head and said, "I gave you 5,000 dollars yesterday, and you spent 3,000 on clothes? Anyway, this is your only option. Take it or leave it." He thought his brother was beyond help. Considering careful budgeting and financial planning, 5,000 dollars should be enough to cover his expenses for a month or at least half a month."I…" Jacob sighed. "How much is the salary? I'm your brother. You can't just give me a measly 2,000 a month, right? I've spent so many years in college!"Andy glanced at him and said, "After deducting social security, you'll receive around 5,000 per month. All in all,
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