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.

Macari, I've known you since you were a 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 stop bothering

Samuel was rendered speechless.

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

a word, but a slight crease appeared

that? And she has even

stared at Samuel

his 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

Kathleen nodded.

at a loss for

block was not

her gaze

to do such a

Knock! Knock!

was knocking on the

the door and was surprised to see the person standing outside. "Grandma?" "Move aside." Diana pushed Samuel aside.

entered

have you been?" Diana

 

"I1

fine, Diana." Frances was

 

two old

next to Samuel, observed them

time with at this age

you here?"

and was concerned, so I came here." Diana looked at Samuel. "What are you gawking at? You two may leave now. Take Katie out for supper. I'm

Kathleen were

others would not dare do anything

words, Diana was here to

and led Kathleen out of

Kathleen realized Diana had

whole corridor was filled with

smiled sheepishly. "I'm sure

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

this hour," Kathleen replied, "I still

her red lips. "Don't mention it

sorry for what he

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

it cease to exist if I don't

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

he deserved

stunned.

hand and realized she still had half

the other half to Samuel. "I can't finish that much. You may have

for Samuel to take the

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

lips even lingered on

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