Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

Coleen continued, "The chairman of Ashford Inc. is a real go-getter. I've dealt with him before. He's a stand-up guy, and he ain't gonna pull a fast one. He invited me just for some friendly professional exchange, nothing sneaky. It's just been misunderstood by his employees."

"But, how can you be so sure that the chairman of Ashford Inc. didn't do it on purpose and then throw his subordinates under the bus?"

Coleen just smiled, not giving a straight answer.

After the incident last time, the chairman of Ashford Inc. showed up at her house with an apology gift in the evening.

Firstly, out of professional respect, he felt guilty. Secondly, it was Coleen's husband and son who kept him on his toes.

After the secretary left, Coleen's phone rang again. She was swamped every day, but this call was from her sister, Saul's mother. She picked up the phone and said, "Hey sis."

"How are you holding up health-wise? Saul mentioned you're not doing so hot, seems like you've been visiting the hospital quite a bit. If you're not feeling well, take a break and let Saul handle the company stuff. You can trust him."

"Saul is blowing things out of proportion. It's just benign breast lumps; at our age, it's normal to have some health hitches. No need to make a mountain out of a molehill," Coleen replied.

The other side nagged a bit more before hanging up.

After hanging up, Coleen frowned. She dialed her secretary and said, "Let the president of Ashford Inc. know that I'll be attending their opening with my daughter."

"Sure thing, president."

Thinking about her sister's call and Saul's recent behaviors, she dialed the finance manager, "Come up for a bit."

In the evening, Coleen drove home to find her husband and son discussing work. When she walked in, they paused their conversation. "Mom, have you eaten?" Chad asked. Coleen nodded, "I ate with my colleagues. Have you and dad eaten yet?"

Chad also nodded.

and sat on the couch, "Molly was asking about

asleep last night. What could she

his sister, he always

eyes closed for a while, "Chad, don't work with relatives and friends in the

for me to

Kendrick also looked

began chatting with her husband and son about daily life."I've been going to the hospital a lot recently and somehow Saul caught wind of it. He's trying to meddle with the finance department. A marketing manager wants to manage my finances? He's got his hand in

that I let Saul run the company. It's all dressed up as concern for me, but really she just wants her son to get

the other shareholders, always giving gifts and inviting them for meals, all behind my back. I've watched him grow since he first joined the company. I thought he would be a great help to Chad

wanted a piece of the pie.

and Chad can't be involved in business activities,

isn't our biological child, Chade Inc. will eventually

"With me and our son here,

to Molly, no one else has a say. At the opening of Ashford Inc.'s new store next week, I plan to take Molly with me. I want everyone to know that the future of Chade Inc. will be taken over by my daughter." Mr. Kendrick looked at his spirited wife, whom he loved deeply. "Let's dress up our

became a cop, he made it clear that

college application, Molly said nonchalantly, "Dad, mom, brother, you guys choose. I hope

Chade Inc., she surely won't

for a while, they each went

breast lumps, I was scared it might be breast cancer. Molly is only a sophomore, and she doesn't

have to take your medicine on time. The doctor told you it's