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When Andrei's health improved, he returned to his role at the Linde Group, reclaiming control over the company's operations, leaving Asher to assist rather than lead.

Asher soon redirected his focus back to QuickClip, the venture he fully owned and naturally preferred to prioritize over his stepfather's company.

In the hospital room, Andrei turned to his daughter, Dana, and asked, "Dana, how's school going lately?"

Dana replied casually, "It's going well!"

"Start interning at the company," he urged.

Dana protested, "Dad, I'm still young. How could I possibly understand the business? Isn't it fine with Asher handling things?"

Andrei glanced at Asher, who stood nearby.

Asher managed the company well and always displayed respect.

However, Andrei remained guarded. Asher, after all, was not family by blood.

For Andrei, the future of the Linde Group rightfully belonged to his daughter.

He told Dana, "You should spend more time at the company, learning from Asher. He can't look after things forever. Eventually, you'll have to take charge." Dana insisted. "But I don't want to. Dad, my dream is to be a musician. I even won an award at a recent piano competition!"

Hearing this, Andrei grew so upset he started coughing.

He had worked so hard for so many years, but in the end, his daughter was such a disappointment.

"Dear..." Edith hurried over to her husband's side, reassuring him, "I'll make sure Dana learns what she needs for the company. Don't worry. I'll guide her." Andrei sighed, casting a look at Asher.

Understanding the silent cue, Asher said, "I have something on. I'll leave now." He exited, giving them space.

Seeing Asher leave, Andrei turned to Edith. "The company must belong to Dana."

Edith assured him. "Of course. Asher's only here to help. I'm well aware of that."

Andrei added, "And if he ever grows too ambitious..."

Edith replied firmly, "Asher's only here to help his sister manage things. Trust me. Everything in the Linde family is for Dana, and nothing will go to Asher." "Are you sure you won't become partial to him?" Andrei asked with a hint of skepticism in his

"You know how much I care for you and Dana. I haven't visited him all these years. I only brought him back because he has the skills to help and we're understaffed." Outside the room,

and he

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how's your stepfather? The specialist I arranged is

replied, "That won't be necessary. You don't

he better now? Are you sure

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off her concern with a quick excuse before ending the call. Since they didn't see him as family, he didn't have to go to such lengths for

influence in many areas, but

the

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weeks later, the news of Andrei's sudden passing became a trending topic. His illness had progressed rapidly, taking him sooner than anyone anticipated. Harold and Barrett attended

too. Her business partnership with the Linde Group and friendly ties with Edith made her attendance natural. Though new logistics companies had risen over time, none could yet match the efficiency and speed

Group had a mature system enabling next-day deliveries while

watched closely how the Linde Group

and unprepared,

due to her husband's decisions, lacked the experience

was currently acting

the company herself, she quickly realized she wasn't

devoted wife and mother type. She always focused on her husband and

was more than happy to stay out of the business world. Handling company matters felt overwhelming,

never been involved in

of unfamiliar tasks, she quickly grew

how Asher managed everything smoothly during Andrei's illness, Edith decided to leave the heavy lifting to him while she gradually learned the

arrangements for Andrei's funeral, ensuring everything was meticulously planned so Edith

to Evelyn and said, "He had been doing better, but he insisted on returning to

"He said he couldn't rest unless he was sure the company was okay! If only he'd stayed home, he might still be with us." 15:57 Sat, Nov

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strong," Evelyn replied softly, offering her

"Dana is still so young, and now he's gone, leaving just the two

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