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...”

on the other hand,

moment, the old couple seemed

with a solution to settle all the issues with the Quinn family. Unfortunately,

to end the long-standing feud?” blurted

They nodded in response.

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

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

Frederick exchanged

an eye, a life for a 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