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.

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 away

Samuel was rendered speechless.

grandmother." There was a hint of mockery in Frances' weak voice. "Kate was very popular among the boys in high school, so you threatened them behind her

but a slight crease

out about that? And she has even told Old Mrs. Yoeger about

stared at Samuel

"I treated you like a little sister back then, and I was afraid you would be bullied." "Hah!" Frances chuckled sardonically and reminded Kathleen, "Don't

Kathleen nodded.

at a loss

block was not other

fixed her

used to do such a

Knock! Knock!

knocking on the

was surprised to see the person standing outside. "Grandma?" "Move aside." Diana pushed Samuel aside. "I’m

she entered

you

 

"I1

Diana."

 

two old ladies hugged each

was next to Samuel,

to spend time with at this age was a

you here?" Frances

"What are you gawking at? You two may leave now. Take Katie out for supper. I'm

and Kathleen

the others would not

other words, Diana was here to back Samuel

nodded and led Kathleen out of

the corridor, Kathleen realized Diana

corridor was

sheepishly. "I'm sure

mind." "Yeah." Samuel nodded. "What do you want

still open at this hour,"

a cold finger against her red lips.

what he had done

Kathleen was pregnant and hungry. Yet, he had said those words

cease to exist if I don't

"If you're

he

stunned. "It’s

she

two portions, she handed the other half to

Samuel to take

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

his lips even lingered on Kathleen's

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