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“Josh, I know that you’ve always been unhappy with me. All these years, I have never offended you. I have been avoiding coming against you head-to-head.
“But, just look at what happened to the family. Dad isn’t feeling well, either. I’m just concerned about
Dad here. I’m not here to argue with you!” Jameson spoke with a worried tone.
Jameson’s gloomy gaze toward Josh was enough to exert pressure on him.
Josh’s face flushed red. He was about to defend himself when Victor suddenly screamed, “Josh! You’re so narrow-minded and useless! I want you to get out! Now!”
Tension filled the air, creating a frigid atmosphere. Josh gnashed his teeth, and his temples thrummed.
His anger had dissipated, leaving his face pale and drained.
He could see that Victor was siding with Jameson. If he continued to go head-on with him, it would not benefit him in any way.
Thus, he could only swallow his frustration and hatred. He left with his teeth tightly clenched.
“Dad. You shouldn’t be so mean to Josh.”
Jameson appeared to be broad-minded. Yet, he incited Victor’s emotions through his words.
He said, “Just think about it. Not only did Josh have to manage the corporation’s matters these past few years, but he also had to look after David and Daisy. It must not have been easy on him.
“The Schmidt Group is currently grappling with numerous challenges. He has done his utmost, and he can’t just disregard the matters concerning David and Daisy.
“It’s understandable that he has some bad days. Please don’t blame it on him.”
“David and Daisy met with this sort of end today… It’s all because Josh failed to be a responsible brother! He was the one who spoiled them!” Victor pressed his hand against his chest.
In a devastated voice, Victor exclaimed, “As the president, has he ever properly resolved a single problem? I tasked him with keeping an eye on David. And this is how he watches over him? He’s just a useless piece of shit!
“Schmidt Group’s share prices can’t afford to drop any further. If they do, there’s a risk of a hostile takeover. When that happens, the Schmidt Group will be in peril!”
“Dad, I’ve got your back in dealing with these corporate matters. Your main focus should be on your health. Don’t worry about it anymore.” Jameson comforted Victor warmly.
“Jameson, I’ve failed to treat you properly all these years. But our family truly cannot survive without you.”
With tears in his eyes, Victor held Jameson’s hand firmly and promised, “Don’t worry. I won’t mistreat you from now on!”
The warm expression on Jameson’s face vanished on the way home, replaced by a smirk.
“There’s something I don’t understand, Mr. Schmidt,” Carl couldn’t help but ask out of curiosity,
“Considering your financial power in Kontina, it would be easy for you to seize this opportunity and acquire Schmidt Group’s shares in large quantities.
“Why did you choose to stabilize Schmidt Group’s situation instead? Wouldn’t it be more beneficial for you if there was more chaos?”
“I don’t have any of the Schmidt Group’s shares at hand. No matter how much I purchase them in bulk,
I will never own more than Victor or Josh. If I acted too aggressively at this stage, I’d be controlled by others instead.”
Carl understood and nodded. “That’s true. Now that you’ve earned the old man’s trust and sowed discord wedge between Victor and Josh, you must proceed cautiously.”
Jameson said, “What I want is Dad’s recognition and to be promoted rightfully. I don’t want to be the target of people’s gossip saying that I am a usurper.”
Jameson tilted his chin up slightly. He let out a proud smile as he said, “The most important thing to
Josh is his position as the president.
“If I can drag him down from his position and trample all over him, it would be the most ruthless revenge that I can take against him.”
Carl was genuinely happy for Jameson. He laughed, “Mr. Victor has started to despise Josh. It won’t be very long until that day comes!”
Jameson closed his eyes. A wave of bitterness rose in his heart.
“Winston has always had his reservations about Lyse and I. Even though he didn’t mention it explicitly, I know that he doesn’t like that I don’t have any status or shares in the Schmidt Group. He doesn’t feel at peace to leave Lyse in my care.
“That is why I must take over the Schmidt Group as soon as possible. Then, I will draw a line between myself and the Schmidts so that Winston can understand my sincerity. Only then will I stand a chance with Lyse.
“I am willing to do anything for Lyse’s sake. When that time comes, the Schmidt Group will be my proposal gift to her.”
Right at that moment, Carl’s cell phone started vibrating.
He looked down to take a glimpse at it. He cried out excitedly, “Mr. Schmidt! It’s a message from our people. Winston has made a move to go and see Ms. Alyssa!”
That night, Landon was summoned by Cornelius. Alyssa and Jeremy had also gone out. Lauren and
Angelina were the only ones at home.
Lauren was drawing in the drawing studio that Landon had set up for her. Angelina was waiting silently by the side with her eyes fixed on Lauren.
Lauren held her paintbrush and worked on her painting with dynamic hand movements. The beautiful scenery of the manor’s back garden came to life on her canvas.
Angelina couldn’t help but gasp softly, “Madam Lauren, you’re… you’re too skilled. This painting is just like a photograph!”
“You’re exaggerating. Don’t flatter me, Angie.” Lauren pressed her lips together shyly. Her cheeks blushed a light shade of pink.
“I’m not, Madam Lauren. I have never lied to you or Mr. Landon.”
Angelina smiled warmly. She continued with sincerity, “Mr. Landon is blessed to have your companionship. Thank you.”
Lauren shook her head vigorously. She looked at her and said, “I am the one who should be thanking
Landon. He didn’t dislike me for being stupid. He was willing to have me by his side and treat me so well…”
“Don’t say that, Madam Lauren.”
Angelina knelt on one knee by her side while Lauren held her paintbrush. She placed Lauren’s hand in hers gently. “You are the only person in this world compatible with Mr. Landon.”
Then, the doorbell rang.
“Oh! Is Landon back? I shall go and welcome him!” Lauren skipped downstairs to the entrance like a happy lark.
No external party knew about their residence, so she didn’t think twice about opening the door. She wrapped her arms around the man in front of her. “Landon! You’re back!”
However, there was only an awkward silence.
Lauren opened her eyes immediately. She lifted her pretty nose and sniffed at the man’s clothes.
Oddly, the man didn’t strike her as Landon. Landon usually had a light smell of tobacco on him. But this person didn’t smell like that. He only smelled like fresh soap.
The man asked jokingly, “Ms. Lauren, what are you sniffing at?”
Lauren screamed at the sound of the man’s voice. She leaped away, distancing herself from him. Only then did she realize that the person she was hugging wasn’t Landon!
“You. You are that man from the news! You are Alyssa’s brother!” Lauren was floored. She was flabbergasted!
Cyrus leaned forward and beamed at her. “Oh? You remembered me? I’m the man from the news?
When was I ever on television?” he asked with his arms crossed.
Lauren covered her mouth with her hand. What did she just do?
Ever since Landon got together with her, he had never touched any other woman. So, how could she touch another man?
Was she… Was she dirty now? Did she betray Landon?
“I’m… I’m sorry.” After being at a loss for words, she could only apologize. However, she wasn’t sure if her apology was meant for Cyrus or Landon.
“What are you sorry for, Ms. Lauren? I should be the one to apologize to you. I have been so busy that
I haven’t showered in three days. I’m sorry if I stink.”
Cyrus smiled. He noted that Lauren looked naively cute.
“Madam Lauren!”