Chapter 1137:

It wasn’t until Dustin beamed and gently took her hand that Dolores jolted back to reality. A bit flustered, she murmured, “Hester.”

A few seconds later, she seemed to realize she had overreacted. Composing herself, she added calmly, “Hester, thank you for accepting me.”

Hester looked into Dolores’ sincere eyes and smiled again. Then, with surprising solemnity, she said, “I owe you a heartfelt apology. I was far too stubborn before. I misjudged you and let my own prejudices cloud my view.”

Dustin’s eyes widened in disbelief. He knew all too well how proud and resolute his mother could be. For Hester to offer such a formal apology—especially to someone younger—was almost unheard of. It was a rare and powerful sign of genuine respect.

Dolores, equally stunned, felt her eyes grow hot with emotion. For a moment, words escaped her.

Still smiling, Hester stepped forward and gently took Dolores’ hand. “Everything I said just now came from the heart. I truly admire you. You remind me of myself back when I rebuilt Wade Group from the ground up.”

disarming honesty, “If I had possessed Linsey’s brilliance in my youth, I

Linsey for her exceptional aptitude, and Dolores for her strength and spirit. Just like the younger

perhaps she too would become one of the

have to keep praising Linsey even now? Dolores

wanted to scold him for being petty—always needing the

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he had a point. Linsey wasn’t the

no one is better than Dolores. No matter how extraordinary others may be, they’re not the one I’ve chosen to

that, and Linsey couldn’t

Collin, ever the protective husband, frowned slightly and cut in, “Linsey’s obviously

hand to cover his mouth before he could say more, laughing in spite of herself. He always had a talent

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