After leaving the place, Carol hummed a tune as she headed back to her Maserati.

There had been a whirlwind of events in Greenfield recently. lan had gone abroad, and Maja was about to leave as well.

Carol hadn't shared much about her own affairs with Maja, knowing her friend had plenty on her plate.

She figured that once she got married, she'd just send Maja an invitation, which would surely give her the surprise of her life.

There was a thrilling sense of accomplishment in doing big things quietly, and Carol couldn't help but smile.

She had already thought about marrying Felix. As soon as her father gave his blessing, she'd rush to try on wedding gowns!

But while Carol was still lost in daydreams of matrimony, she had just returned to her villa when she received a call from Abner's

assistant.

"Ms. Miller, the president has been hospitalized. You should come."

Carol felt a tremor in her heart. Abner had always been in good health; how could he suddenly be hospitalized?

Without a moment's delay, she sped off to the hospital.

Abner had just been brought out of the emergency room, looking pale and frail. Tears welled up in Carol's eyes as she reached out

to hold his hand.

"Dad, what happened?"

Abner coughed twice and glared at her.

"What's with the tears? It's not like I'm on my deathbed."

"Don't talk like that, Dad. You're supposed to live a long, healthy life!"

Carol rubbed her eyes fiercely.

Have you been worrying yourself sick over us? I'm so sorry, Dad.

younger woman and have another

The assistant hurriedly interjected,

comments."

a hand over her mouth, looking

feel so

up and

it off without hesitation, but I doubt

across

had rarely seen her father

with you?

just that the shareholders have been pushing to expand overseas. I'm getting old, and I don't have

anymore. I don't

The shareholders had caused a fuss before. But Abner held a significant share in the

him a veto

want to pour all his energy into the business. Carol had needed him;

to rush to her side,

dissatisfaction among sshareholders.

family, and even if they were

accept it.

as Abner grew older, the voices of dissent grew louder. Sometimes, he

peace, which would give him more tto spend with

a legacy passed down from the older generations - it couldn't end with

up. I'll find a professor to teachfinance right away, to take over the

barely realizing this stuff. Abner pampered her to the

to learn, nor had he mentioned the future of the

to be coddled, not to be urged on. The Miller family property was enough for

intended to be a

also what his wife told him right before she passed away; he'd kept it in mind

you can even say that, I'm somewhat

deflated instantly, "With everything going

need to find a successor. As for Felix, let him

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