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.

child, and I 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

Samuel was rendered speechless.

heard about this from your 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 back.

say a word, but a slight crease appeared between his

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

Samuel in

throat. "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 ever fall

Kathleen nodded.

at a loss

was

fixed her gaze on

he used to do such a thing without my

Knock! Knock!

knocking on the

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

she entered the

you been?"

 

"I1

fine, Diana."

 

the two old ladies

who was next to

time with at this age was

you here?" Frances

Diana looked at Samuel. "What are you gawking at? You two may leave now. Take Katie

Kathleen

Diana around, Vanessa and the others would not dare

other words, Diana was here to back

and led Kathleen out of the

the corridor, Kathleen realized Diana had brought along

was

sheepishly. "I'm sure

peace of mind." "Yeah." Samuel nodded. "What do you

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

finger against her red

what he

Yet,

if

"If you're still angry, you may carry

he deserved

stunned. "It’s rather

she still had half an orange

she handed the other half to Samuel. "I can't finish that

was for Samuel

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

lips even lingered on

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