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,

a moment, the old couple seemed

She moved her trembling lips, wanting to say something, but Frederick spoke first. “Actually, Caitlyn and I have come up with a solution to settle all the issues with

to end the long-standing feud?” blurted

They nodded in response.

strode forward to hold Caitlin's instead. “Mr. and

the terrible dilemma, to the

and Frederick

eye for 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 us to the core and wants to make us responsible for his parents' death. We were so disheartened to see how cold he was to Joyce. So, Caitlyn and I thought that resolving the family conflict ourselves would grant