CEO's Passion: Love by Mistake

Shane understood what Natalie was going through. “It has got nothing to do with you. Regardless of your action, Joyce would have known everything from the others and made the same decision. The ending will still be the same.” He consoled her with a gentle hug and comforting words.

Natalie gaped at him. “But...”

“Don't overthink things.” Shane patted her shoulder as if to soothe her. “I can understand why Joyce did that.”

The Rivers couple turned their heads to Shane as soon as he said that.

The latter added, “The accumulation of resentment into hatred is too deep for both families. Moreover, Stanley's parents died because of the Rivers. The only thing Joyce could do to atone for her family was to exchange peace with her life. It's impossible for her to make her parents sacrifice themselves. Hence, the only option left was to take her own life.”

Frederick continued to pound his chest and stamp his feet out of exasperation. “Oh my, that girl... Why would she think of it this way? It was a grudge of our generation, and it should be resolved among us. How could she do it on our behalf? Why did she...”

hand, cried

moment, the old couple seemed to have aged

Frederick spoke first. “Actually, Caitlyn and I have come up with a solution to settle all the issues

You've got a way to end the long-standing feud?” blurted Natalie

They nodded in response.

Caitlin's instead. “Mr. and Mrs. Rivers, what was the solution? Why didn't

dilemma, to the extent that she had to take things into her own hands and give up

and Frederick exchanged

life. Undeniably, we were the ones who indirectly exposed Stanley's parents whereabouts and caused them to be murdered. We can totally understand why Stanley hates us to the core and wants to make us responsible for his