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Draco questioned, “Do you doubt my ability to continue managing the company?”
Leaning back, Noah challenged him, ‘After a decade away, how well do you know the company, industry needs, and the research and development of new products? How much can you catch up on?”
Draco was rendered speechless.
Noah continued. “And Casey’s reputation will impact the company. How long do you think it can survive after the recent mess?”
Draco felt the urgency to keep Noah at MK and clenched his fists, fearing the consequences.
If he let Noah go, the latter could easily take over MK within a few years, jeopardizing not only shares but also Draco’s standing in Novamere.
However, surrendering the shares meant losing control over passing down the company to Casey. Noah’s disrespect would only worsen.
After careful consideration, Draco finally spoke. “Fine, I’ll give you 30% of the shares.”
Noah smirked, “The lawyer is on the way. We’ll transfer the shares immediately.”
Glaring, Draco accused, “So, this was your plan all along!”
Noah said, “You taught me to be ready for unexpected things.”
In the afternoon, Draco angrily left MK after signing the share transfer agreement.
Noah was about to call Neil when Reuben swiftly entered the office.
“Sir! There’s news from Muricia again,‘ Reuben said sternly.
Noah frowned. “What’s the situation?”
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Reuben reported, “The firewall was breached to the third level last night, and the IT department is overwhelmed. The branch’s VP suggests you visit Muricia to discuss relocating important projects.”
“What a bunch of incompetent people!” Noah’s expression turned cold. “Find capable hackers with separate payrolls. If we can’t find a breakthrough, I’ll go to Muricia.”
Reuben mentioned, “The VP insists you provide him with an exact arrival time in Muricia.”
Noah narrowed his eyes. “One month. I have other matters now!”
Reuben acknowledged, “Yes, sir!”
As Reuben prepared to leave, Noah called out to him, “Reuben!”
Reuben turned. “Is there anything else, sir?”
“Look into Scott Wilson.”
‘Dr. Wilson?
Reuben was confused about why Noah would investigate a doctor. Despite his curiosity, Reuben nodded and left.
On Wednesday, River woke up early to take the children to the hospital.
She was clearly distracted on the way. Liora called out to her a few times, but she didn’t respond.
Neglected, Liora climbed into River’s lap. ‘Mommy…”
River looked at Liora in a daze. “Hmm? What is it, Lia?”
Liora pouted and stared at River innocently. “I called out to you a few times, but you didn’t hear me, Mommy.”
River caressed Liora’s face in quilt. “Sorry. I was thinking about something.”
“Are you thinking about him?” Liora asked.
River feigned her confusion. “Who are you referring to, Lia?”
“Scumbag Daddy,” Tyler reminded her from the side.
Two days had passed since Noah left, and River realized he hadn’t called or texted once. It felt like he was throwing a tantrum, River sighed. “No, I was thinking about something else.”
“You’re lying! You’ve constantly been staring at your phone for the past two days Liora accused.
River was at a loss for words. Is it that obvious…‘
Tyler chimed in. “Mommy, why do you like scumbag Daddy so much?”
River shifted the conversation. “Oh right, the weather’s getting warm. Let me make you some outfits.
What do you think?”
Tyler said, “Mommy, it’s not nice to change the topic of conversation.”
“No. I just want to focus my attention on all of you more,” River reassured.
Liora cupped River’s face. “Can you stop frowning all the time, then, Mommy? If you really miss him, send him a text,” she suggested.
River shook her head. “No, he must be busy, so it would be better for me not to disturb him.”
Moreover, she had already explained everythin unnecessary.
she could. Pleasing a man who didn’t trust her was Liora had an idea. Since Mommy doesn’t want to reach out to him, I just get Daddy to reach out to her! I’ll send him a text when we get home later! Why won’t he take the initiative? That’s not very nice!‘
River took the children for a consultation at the hospital. She wasn’t fully convinced by Naomi’s claim of innocence. Her mind would only be at ease after seeing the test results.
Half an hour later, River handed the children’s examination results to the doctor..
The doctor checked through briefly and said, “You can set your mind at ease, Ms. Healy. The children are very healthy.”
River was relieved.
Her phone rang as she prepared to leave the hospital with the children. Paige was calling, and River picked up.
River walked out of the hospital with the children. “Paige.”
“River… Where are you?” Paige sounded weak..
River was shocked. “What’s going on with you? Why do you sound weak? Do you have a cold?”
“Maybe. I forgot to remind Alex about my prenatal checkup today. He went to another city to buy me food early in the morning. Can you come with me to the hospital, River?
River took a glance at the children. ‘Sure. I’ll drop the children home first, then come and pick you up.”
“Hmm… Call me when you’re almost here. I’m going to sleep in… Paige said.
“Of course.”
Fifteen minutes later, River sent the children home. She reminded Elra to take them out to lunch and then send them to school. After that, she left Bayview Villa.
Liora rushed upstairs the moment River left. She grabbed the phone Noah bought and sent him a voice message.
“Mommy has been in a bad mood for the past two days because of you. Why can’t you come and comfort Mommy? You have to behave like a boy and not ignore someone because of a trivial matter!”
Meanwhile, Noah received Liora’s text message while he was having lunch.
He cracked a smile when he heard Liora’s sweet voice, but his lips twitched when he heard the end of the voice clip.
‘Boy? How did I transform from a man to a boy? he thought.
Noah sent a message.
Noah: [What would you like me to say to your mom?]
Liora: [Anything is fine]
Noah pondered.
[Lia, was your mom very close with Scott previously?]
Liora realized that Noah was trying to get information from her.
Liora: [Yes. Papa Wilson takes good care of Mommy very much, and she treats him well, too.]
an taking c Noah: [Did he do anything else other of her?]
Liora pondered and wondered why Noah would ask this. Is he jealous of Mommy and Papa Wilson?”
She knew what jealousy was and that one would only be jealous when one was in love.
Moreover, the more jealous one was, the more one loved the other person.
Kenny had told her that.
“If that is the case, let Daddy be jealous so he can love Mommy even more!‘ she thought.
Liora replied smilingly.
Liora: [They would hold hands and hug when I didn’t see them. After all, Papa Wilson was very anxious when Mommy choked on her food!
Noah’s expression turned solemn, and his heart wrenched in pain upon seeing that.
Hold hands and hug?!‘
He felt uneasy at the thought of his woman having more than just physical contact with another man.
He replied in agitation.
Noah: [Understood!)
Liora: [Remember to comfort Mommy!]
Half an hour later, River arrived at Paige’s place.
Paige walked out of the residential area and got into River’s car, feeling dispirited.
River checked Paige’s temperature after seeing her flushed face. She frowned and said, “Are you having a fever?
Paige looked up weakly. “I don’t know, but my head feels woozy…”
River told the bodyguard, “Get to the hospital quickly.”
Paige fell asleep, leaning on River’s shoulder on the way to the hospital.
The doctor checked Paige’s temperature and found that her body temperature was 38°C.
The doctor said, “Let’s start by getting a blood test to determine the cause of the symptoms. Taking medicine during pregnancy can be complicated.”
River helped Paige to stand up and headed to the lab after thanking the doctor.