Chapter 151 A Jinx

Chapter 151 A Jinx

Tears welled up in Lenora's eyes again. "I've never blamed Grandpa..."

She knew Gerald also had his own difficulties.

When Zachary first took on the role of CEO in the corporation, he was quite young. Many board members didn't respect him due to his age, leading to various conflicts.

Certain board members would often run off to tattle to Gerald at the slightest provocation.

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After Gerald first intervened, Zachary found it difficult to make progress at the corporation, facing constant setbacks,

Upon realizing that their complaints were effective, the directors frequently sought out Gerald every few days.

Since then, Gerald had not interfered anymore.

It was then that he understood that Zachary was already the CEO of the corporation, not a grandson he could casually lecture.

To establish a firm footing in the company. Zachary needed to command enough authority. He had to protect Zachary's position, steadfastly supporting him rather than vetoing him based on the board members' words. Otherwise, both the board members and employees w

The same was true for this matter. Gerald could only retaliate through Stardust Entertainment but couldn't step forward to clarify Lenora's identity directly. Otherwise, it would only put Zachary in the eye of the storm, sweeping away all his reputation and prestige. Only Zachary could resolve this matter; it was up to him to personally clarify things.

In the end, he didn't let Gerald down.

Perhaps, between Zachary and Lenora, the elderly man might have favored Zachary a bit more. However, Lenora never considered contesting this.

All she knew was that Gerald wasn't her biological grandfather. Yet, he had done everything within his power for her, and that was more than enough.

Once the grooming was completed, Gerald's body was moved to the mourning hall.

Lenora gazed at the familiar face, unchanged from the usual, just as if he were in a deep slumber.

However, he would never wake up again.

With these thoughts in mind, tears involuntarily began to stream down Lenora's face.

Gerald's funeral was carried out splendidly.

The auditorium was lined on both sides with baskets and wreaths of flowers adorning the aisles.

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relatives of the Fuller family

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of Jacaster came one after another to express their condolences. Some even took the time to inquire about Allison's health,

owners who, after paying their respects at the memorial, immediately turned toward Zachary and Johanne. Their intentions were clear without being

Group also came one after another to offer their condolences, taking the

amount of shares in the corporation. When he passed away, there had to be some

hadn't anticipated was that on the same day as the CEO's

of the corporation were all replaced within a single

more severely than before. A large number of shareholders

while Lenora and her

female relatives came by, and Mallory would accompany them for a chat. Before leaving,

seven in the evening, the mourning hall

in time to run into Zachary,

days of mourning, he was occupied with

which resulted in noticeable dark circles under his eyes. Whenever

Lenora's wheelchair, gently pushing her

nod. "I've already eaten. Have you had your

you experiencing any discomfort? If you're not feeling

past couple of days. Now that you finally have some time, go ahead and

the lounge. "Things have been a tad hectic these past couple of days. Once Grandpa's funeral is

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just finished eating. You go ahead and eat. I'll

Zachary still ushered Lenora into the lounge. "Join me for a bite,"

not respond

of three dishes and a broth, which, at first glance, seemed rather

ahead and eat," she

piece of pork cutlet and offered

it a couple of glances, Lenora eventually opened her mouth and

earlier due to heartbreak, but she forced herself to take a couple of bites for the sake of her child. Unexpectedly, she ended

she became pregnant, aside from the morning sickness she experienced initially, her appetite

Lenora was enjoying it, Zachary served her

three pieces, Lenora noticed Zachary reaching for more and quickly said, "I'm really full. Go ahead

"You're not eating anymore?"

"I'm done eating."

gently lifting Lenora from her wheelchair. He settled her onto the couch, draping a

helplessness, Lenora propped herself up, looking at Zachary. "You haven't slept at all in the past couple

П

his eyes sparkled, and he nodded, saying,

discarded the trash and lay down

one eye, stealing a glance at him. He was precariously perched on the edge of the couch, his body turned to the side. It

such a big place, why did you

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