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“The queen of Yoarkley herself dons her jewelry at royal gatherings. Even both Mandy and Colene have declared it a source of pride and glory that will endure for generations to come.”
Winston massaged his aching temples. “I am proud of her, Lyla. I’m just worried she might be too rash and end up making enemies.
“People are more complicated nowadays. What if someone starts scheming behind her back? It’d be too
Just then, Alyssa opened the door and walked in.
“Let me see which old man is being defiant here… If you don’t go and have breakfast right now, I’m opening your treasure vault and donating everything inside to charity!”
Lyla hurriedly went up to her. “Are you feeling better now, Lyse?”
“I’m perfectly fine, Lyla,” Alyssa said as she hugged her third stepmother affectionately.
“Well, alright then. I’ll prepare some snacks for you two.” Lyla then left the study, but not before making a bullhorn gesture with her hands to show Alyssa that Winston was currently furious.
Alyssa responded with a reassuring “okay” sign and a playful wink.
Neil also left the study, giving them some privacy.
“I heard everything you said to Lyla earlier, Dad.”
Alyssa sat down beside her father, hand wrapping around his shoulders.
She continued, “You’re underestimating me. I wouldn’t be charging my way through the city if I didn’t have the guts or ability for it. Most players there are like fledglings compared to someone as resilient as a phoenix, like me.”
“Even so, I hate to see those featherless pigeons pecking at you so relentlessly.”
Winston shook his head and added, “Why did you have to get on their bad side? I’ve been so worried about you all this while. I’m old, Alyssa. I shouldn’t have to worry this much already.”
“Featherless pigeons? Are you talking about Betty and her mother?”
Alyssa snorted out a laugh and said, “You’re meaner than I thought!”
“I just don’t want to see you being pushed around!”
Winston hugged his daughter fondly. He then frowned, recalling something. He asked, “Say, Jeremy didn’t do anything to you for messing with his family, did he?”
Alyssa’s heart stuttered. “Nah. He actually facilitated this, too.”
“Oh? How so?”
“Remember the reporter in the wheelchair who unveiled Betty as the culprit? Based on the news after her accident, I initially thought she was in a coma. Who knew Jeremy had saved her and made her come to the event to push Betty down her tower.”
“Talk about two birds with one stone. He’s a cunning one, I’ll say. No wonder he’s been able to keep his position for so long,” Winston scoffed, then teased Alyssa, saying, “You’re lucky you didn’t lose your mind after three years with him.”
“Dad, the people capable of messing with me are either dead or haven’t been born yet.” Alyssa grinned, snapping her teeth playfully.
Just then, Winston’s phone buzzed.
Alyssa picked it up for him and read the caller ID. A look of displeasure surfaced on her face.
“Who is it?” Winston asked.
“Javier Walsh.”
“Oh, your ex-father-in-law.”
“Dad!” Alyssa huffed angrily, crossing her arms together.
Winston cleared his throat and answered the call. “If it isn’t Mr. Javier Walsh.”
“I’d like to speak with you about last night’s incident, Mr. Taylor.” Javier was unnaturally humble- sounding.
“I’ll be making a trip to Belbanks in a while. Why don’t we have lunch together later?”
“But I don’t believe we have much to talk about right now.”
Winston leaned back on the couch, caressing his daughter’s hair.
“My dear Lyse is back home, so I intend to spend my time with her as much as I can. If you have anything urgent to mention, please do so here over the call.”
Javier paused slightly before saying, “I’m sure there has been a misunderstanding about the incident last.
night at the public auction, Mr. Taylor. My daughter didn’t sign that purchase receipt personally, so it couldn’t be her.”
“There’s no point discussing this matter over the call, Mr. Javier. Why don’t you send your lawyers over instead?” Winston said stiffly.
“Are you really resorting to this means just because of such a trivial matter, Mr. Taylor?” Javier asked, now clearly worried.
“Trivial?” Winston’s expression darkened. “Nothing is trivial when it comes to my Alyssa.”
Alyssa sat obediently beside her father, warmth and affection filling her chest.
Now she understood a bit more why her mother had chosen to marry this man in the first place. He really knew just what to say.
Javier pressed on angrily, “Does this mean there’s no possibility for mediation between us?”
Winston said lightly, “The older I get, the more I find myself wanting to do everything in my power to keep those I care about safe.
“You can do whatever vile thing you wish when it comes to business, but not to my family and loved ones.
If you target my daughter, I’ll come for your neck.”
Betty once again grew viral on social media, dragging Walsh Group’s stocks down with her as well.
The online comments and attacks on her after the auction hadn’t stopped since. Ada publicly denouncing her contract with Walsh Group didn’t help either.
“Some people can try all they want, but they’ll never be able to stand out against someone like Alyssa Taylor. Ms. Alyssa is gorgeous and talented. She even manages her family’s hotel!
“Unlike some people who only know to scheme and plot in the shadows like some cowardly snake. They really embarrass all of us by lying to Ada Kingsley like that!”
“Don’t compare that Walsh girl with our lovely Ms. Alexa! They’re from entirely different worlds!”
“I’m not surprised to hear what Betty did, honestly. Like mother, like daughter, as they say.”
“Are there any good apples in the Walsh family at this point? The police should really look into them and see if they’re up to anything shady.”
Jeremy scheduled an emergency board meeting on the third day without notifying his father firsthand.
Betty’s vacant seat bore witness to her deep embarrassment over the entire situation.
“I’ll get right to the point.” Jeremy’s fingers were pressed neatly against one another on the desk as he said solemnly, “We all know what happened during the auction event at KS World Hotel.”
The silence in the room was enough of an answer.
“I have set up an action plan to deal with its aftermath.”
He snapped his fingers, instructing Xavier to open up a sealed envelope.
Xavier cleared his throat and read aloud, “The following contains instructions to deal with the aftermath of Ms. Betty Walsh’s actions, which have caused catastrophic effects unto the company as a whole.
“From this day onward, Ms. Betty Walsh is dismissed and removed from her management position and the hotel.
“She will also cooperate with the police enforcement as much as possible in their investigations into this matter.
“As for Ms. Betty’s failure to fulfill her responsibilities in the project with Ms. Ada Kingsley, she will be solely responsible for all consequences, including any costs related to the damage incurred by KS World Hotel, without any involvement or interference from this company.”
The board was surprised, turning to one another with wide eyes.
Javier always doted on Betty, so such harsh treatment of her was a real curveball from everyone’s perspective. Javier really had had enough now!
“No! I do not accept this!”
A shrill voice came from outside the meeting room, followed by Sophia marching in. She was still dressed in heavy jewelry and lavish clothes, trying to assert herself as the president’s wife.
Jeremy glanced coldly at her. “Non-relevant personnel should not be allowed to attend this meeting, Mr.