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.

person who doesn't stop until you've achieved your goals. You say you'll stop bothering Kate, but secretly, you'll

Samuel was rendered speechless.

in Frances' weak voice. "Kate was very popular among the boys in high school, so you threatened them behind her back. Is

did not say a word, but a slight crease appeared between his

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

Samuel in

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 for the lies of

Kathleen nodded.

at a loss

biggest stumbling block was not other

her

used to do such a thing

Knock! Knock!

was knocking

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

entered the

you

 

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Diana." Frances was

 

that, the two old ladies

was next to

time with at

are you here?" Frances was taken

"What are you

and Kathleen

others would not

other words, Diana was here

nodded and led Kathleen out

the corridor, Kathleen realized Diana had brought along

was filled

sheepishly. "I'm

wants US to have peace of mind." "Yeah." Samuel nodded. "What do you want

at this hour,"

cold finger against her red lips. "Don't mention it

what he had done at that

Yet, he had said those words

to exist if I don't mention it?" Kathleen

"If you're still angry, you

he deserved

stunned. "It’s rather

hand and realized she still

it into two portions, she handed the other half to Samuel. "I can't finish that much. You

Samuel

head, and ate the orange out of

his lips even lingered on Kathleen's

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