My Pretty Sweetheart (Arianna)

Jordan then interrupted, "Arianna doesn't remember. When the Roberts Group were looking for an opportunity to develop their business, the first enterprise they acquired was Intelligent Real Estate, founded by Agustin."

I shook my head to show that I had no idea about him whatsoever. There were countless acquisitions and business mergers going about in the Roberts Group. All of these businesses weren't being handled by me either. My relationship with Hendrix at that time wouldn't allow me to exceed my job scope. So, naturally, I wasn't informed about any of them.

Naomi raised her glass and said meaningfully to herself, "You seem to have quite easily forgotten about it. He's had the both of you in his mind every day for many years. He hasn't been able to eat or sleep well."

I found it very strange when I heard this. Naomi used to be a very straightforward person, but now she was talking cryptically as though afraid that others couldn't tell she was being ironic. Had she learned to be more sarcastic and critical since she had turned bad?

Rolling my eyes, I resisted the urge to talk back to her. I then turned to look at Hendrix for some help. Hendrix's brain, which was much more terrifying than a machine, might have missed on this information. Hendrix squinted, indicating to me to remain calm. He then calmly explained, "Intelligence Real Estate's internal management had declined our offers for several years. It was only a matter of time before the company would be eliminated. All I did were the things I was supposed to do and went ahead with it slightly earlier than expected."

He said this to the so-called "Agustin" while staring heavily at him. Hendrix's piercing gaze could penetrate through his thoughts and see what his true intentions were, all while speaking calmly.

and the economy needed to be developed. Businesses that refused to make progress would be eliminated from history. Hendrix took the same steps any solid economic leader would have done. There was nothing wrong with

Agustin

make us offers. I was the one who didn't want to make any changes, so I can't blame anyone other than myself. Unfortunately, I was late to realize this. I couldn't even forgive myself for what I

Falling to his knees with a loud thud, he lamented bitterly, "Mrs. Roberts, it was all my fault. I was obsessed and had lost control back then. I will take

lost

floor, banging on

I quickly called for him to stop doing this, "Don't be in

and knelt on the ground. His gaze drifted away. He didn't dare to look me in the eye.

already at our doorstep begging for forgiveness. He should have had no qualms about telling