Lauren watched as Landon left. She stood there until she could no longer see his car's tail lights.

Angelina walked to her side. "Madam Lauren."

"Yes?" Lauren turned to look at her.

"Thank you for speaking up for me today. Thank you." Angelina felt a surge of emotions. Tears welled up in her eyes.

She started working for Landon when she was young. In her youth, she worked as his helper. She then became his secretary-cum-bodyguard when she got older.

She was someone who received strict training. She also suffered through difficult times. She was frigid and apathetic toward everyone other than Landon.

Unexpectedly, Lauren's appearance allowed her to feel the warmth of a family. This was something that she had never experienced before. She was moved beyond words.

Lauren was her employer. However, Angelina loved her like how she would a younger sister.

"I know that you've worked hard, Angie."

Lauren held Angelina's calloused hand. Lauren's hand was warm. With a twinkle in her eyes, she said, "You're always thinking of Landon. Even if he doesn't see it, I do. These are still your kind intentions. He shouldn't let you down like that."

to speak but couldn't find any words to say. So, she just held her

that Cornelius had called for a family dinner that night. He had invited all their family members to join. As he was the head of the family,

didn't get along with him, they decided to play along. They complied

into the dining room. Cornelius,

late, Grandpa." Landon smiled slightly. He sat

a while since Penelope saw Landon. Her eyes lit up

a wild child. He lived like an outlaw and was disrespectful toward his family members. Whenever they had family dinners, he would simply

feast two years ago. Landon ripped off

just

completely different person. He carried himself like a leader.

that he had become much

least you made

in a fairly good mood. "But you should get here earlier next time. You don't want your elders to be waiting for you, do you? You're not

it, Grandpa. I'll be more mindful

a pillar of

a while. He had lost while fighting for his position. He turned green with envy when he saw Landon. He smiled

his elders, we can be understanding too. Once he's appointed, I'll need to rely on his support. Even though

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