The entire process took place smoothly, and Kathleen received the thirty percent shares owned by Frances.

At present, she was Yoeger Group's biggest shareholder.

Samuel told Tyson to take the two lawyers to the adjacent room for a break.

Richard exited the ward, too.

 

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Frances regarded Samuel unhappily. "When do you plan to marry Nicolette, Mr. Macari?"

 

Samuel kept quiet.

Kathleen peeled an orange and passed a segment to Frances.

Frances ate it with a grin.

"Old Mrs. Yoeger, I don't like Nicolette," Samuel answered in a deep voice.

He could ignore the opinions of Diana and the others, but he could not ignore Frances'.

Judging by her appearance, Kathleen was a good girl, and Frances loved her.

What should I do if Old Mrs. Yoeger won't let me be with Kathleen?

Samuel could never, ever let Frances become his biggest obstacle.

"How heartless of you to make such a casual remark, Mr. Macari," Frances muttered coldly.

Samuel remained silent at first.

Then, he cleared his throat and spoke. "Old Mrs. Yoeger, previously, I mistook Nicolette for my savior, and I'm very sorry about this. I didn't know it was Kate who saved me back then."

Frances eyed him with a wan expression. "Does this misunderstanding justify your poor treatment of Kate?"

 

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Samuel replied, "I know it doesn't, so I'll try my best to compensate her for what I've done." "Your best form of compensation is to stop bothering my granddaughter," Frances said with a scowl.

 

Samuel spoke in a low voice. "You can rest assured that I won't bother her, Old Mrs. Yoeger."

Frances stared at him in disbelief.

understand your character very well," she said in an icy tone. "You're the kind of person who doesn't stop until you've achieved your goals. You say you'll stop bothering Kate, but secretly, you'll chase

Samuel was rendered speechless.

from your grandmother." There was a hint of mockery in Frances' weak voice. "Kate was very popular among the boys in high

but a slight crease

And she has even told Old

Samuel in shock.

afraid you would be bullied." "Hah!" Frances chuckled sardonically and reminded Kathleen, "Don't ever fall for the lies

Kathleen nodded.

a

was not

her gaze on

used to do such

Knock! Knock!

knocking on the

see the person standing outside. "Grandma?" "Move aside." Diana pushed Samuel

entered the

have you

 

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Diana." Frances

 

the two old ladies hugged

was next to

with at this

are you here?" Frances

was concerned, so I came here." Diana looked at Samuel. "What are you gawking at? You two may leave now. Take

Kathleen were

Diana around, Vanessa and the others would

words, Diana was here to back Samuel and

nodded and led Kathleen out of

Diana had brought along a

whole corridor was filled with

sheepishly. "I'm sure

"Yeah." Samuel nodded. "What do you

it's still open at this hour," Kathleen replied, "I still remember that I ate at that place with you the

against her red lips. "Don't

what he had done at

pregnant and hungry. Yet, he had said

if I don't mention it?"

his lips. "If you're still angry, you may

he deserved

stunned.

and realized she still had half an

the other half to Samuel.

for Samuel

her slender wrist, lowered his head, and ate the orange out of her

lips even lingered on Kathleen's

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