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A hint of affection flashed across his eyes as he studied the woman. “20 years flew by in the twinkling of an eye. The little baby girl from back then has grown up so much. You really look like your mother.”
She was curious. “I heard my mom saved your life before?”
“That’s right. Don’t be fooled by what you see now. I was once a broke young lad with huge debts. Fortunately, I met your mother and started working for her. That’s how I got to where I am today.”
The corners of his lips curled up into a faint smile as he reminisced about the past.
She blinked blankly. Her woman’s instinct told her that this man was once infatuated with her mother.
“Unfortunately… she died young,” she said with regret.
“Yes. I don’t understand why your mother suddenly decided to head over to Country T. Others said it’s a coincidence but I could never shake off the feeling that someone was behind this. She wouldn’t have gotten caught in the typhoon if not for this…” Sadness was written all over Chris’ face.
Cate found this information difficult to digest. “Do you mean that my mom was murdered?”
“Yes, your grandparents had no idea but I was working for her then.” The light went out in his eyes. “I investigated it later. The person who caused her death might be in Canberra.”
A heavy burden weighed down on her chest. First, it was her grandma’s death, and now, it was her mom’s.
It was as if an invisible force was pushing her to grow up.
“Don’t pressure yourself too much. Take the time to work on yourself if you plan to avenge your mother’s death,” Chris said and comforted.
Cate nodded weakly.
“These are the documents your grandpa handed to me for safekeeping.” Chris sighed as he retrieved the file. “Fortunately, your grandpa had a backup plan against Jeffery although I’m sure he didn’t wish for this day to happen. Ha, Jeffery had nothing to do with Hudson’s success today. He was only allocated 30% of the stocks for raising you yet he’s not grateful.”
“That’s right. He could have gotten his hands on it after Grandma died but he didn’t want to wait. Instead, he murdered her mercilessly.” She clasped her fingers around the file. “With these documents, he can forget about becoming the president of Hudson next month.”
“Don’t worry, I’ll help you acquire that position.” Chris smiled.
“Thanks, Uncle Chris.” She felt touched. “You’ve been working for my mom for a long time. Have you seen my dad before?” she asked hesitantly.
The man’s face fell before he finally replied after a long time, “I have. But don’t get too upset. He doesn’t know about your presence.”
Suddenly, she felt relieved. “That’s alright. So long as I’m not someone who’s been abandoned by their parents.”
“In fact, his contribution was what made Hudson successful today. But… he already has a family.” Chris looked at her pitifully.
She understood. “It’s only to be expected. After all, it’s been 20 years. No one would wait forever.”
Chris grimaced. “Jeffery has been trying to curry favor with the stockholders and executive-level employees of the company. You have to act cautiously.”
“Yup. I’ll definitely take back what belongs to me.”
That afternoon, she rejected Chris’ invitation to stay longer and took the return flight to Melbourne.
She turned on her phone after alighting the plane but there was still no news from Shaun.
A bitter feeling materialized in her heart. She wondered what had gone wrong between them.
On second thought, she sent him a text. [Where are you?]
She still did not hear back from him after a long time, hence she invited Mireya to hang out.
“Congratulations, the future boss of Hudson! Ah, you’re going to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars soon. I should stick by you and never let go.” Mireya laughed mischievously. “How do you think Cindy will feel once she finds out?”
“No point thinking about people who sway with the wind.” Cate shook her head.
“But I heard that… she has become someone’s mistress,” Mireya whispered, “He’s from a rather powerful background in Canberra. His influence has been growing lately.”
Cate frowned. “We’re not really going to cross paths much since she’s in the entertainment industry.”
Her current target was the Cox family.
At the same time, Chase sent her a text on WhatsApp. [Rin, have you had dinner? Do you want to come over to PenG for karaoke? Shaun is here too. You can bring your friend along.]
Her heart skipped a beat at the thought of Shaun. She showed Mireya the text. “Shall we?”
“Sure.” Mireya winked as she stirred the milkshake. “You were just telling me that Shaun hasn’t spoken to you for several days. Don’t you miss him?”
“Ha, it’s better this way. I’ve finally regained my freedom.”
She then frowned before saying again in frustration, “There must be something wrong with him. He treated me well not long ago but now? Does he see me as a toy? He hasn’t been home for a few days now, so he might already have another woman out there.”
“Oh, I smell jealousy,” Mireya teased.
“I’m not. I just don’t like his attitude.” Cate refused to admit it. “Oh right, you drove here earlier but you’ll surely drink at that place later. Do you want Patrick to give you a ride after?”
“I’ll give him a call.”
Patrick answered helplessly, “I can’t. There are still a few proposals I need to complete. Hire a driver for yourself. I’ll send you the money.”
In a matter of minutes, Mireya received 520 dollars in her bank account. She could not bring herself to be upset because of that.
8:00 p.m. Cate and Mireya had just arrived at the karaoke bar when they suddenly noticed a couple walking toward them from the other direction. The immaculately dressed man looked handsome and refined. The woman next to him was wearing an almond-color Chanel coat. She looked adorable with her long, wavy curls.
Right that instant, Mireya felt utterly humiliated.
The man who had just told her not long ago that he was too occupied at work was standing in front of her with another woman.
Cate frowned. She pulled her friend to the couple and said with a plastered smile, “President Jackson, what a coincidence! I thought you told Mireya you’re working overtime at the office? You said you were too occupied to pick her up later.”
Her straightforward remark made the man blush. “I did have to work overtime but Linda called to say Young Master Cook was harassing her, hence why I’m here.”
Linda quickly added, “That’s right. Mireya, I’m sure you’ve heard of Young Master Cook. He’s such a pest.”
Mireya twitched her lips.
Cate said, smiling. “Young girl, I’m so envious of you for having an elder brother. Not only does he attend banquets with you as your male companion but he also rushes over to save you when you’re in trouble. But you might not be able to get a boyfriend if this goes on. Other men might misunderstand that you two are a couple.”
Unexpectedly, a flustered look washed over Linda’s face. “Cate, what are you trying to say? Why don’t you believe that we’re innocent? Have you thought of how your words might affect Mireya?”
Patrick frowned at the sound of that.
Linda turned to look at him guiltily. “Patrick, I’m sorry. You should go to Mireya. I’ll quickly run out of the place later if I sense any danger.”
“Alright, stop it.”
Annoyed, he threw a glance at Cate. “Miss Cox, there are some things that you don’t understand, so keep your thoughts to yourself.”
She was speechless. “I was just giving her a friendly reminder…”
“We know what we’re doing without needing your advice,” he interrupted with a straight face.
“Really? I don’t think you know what you’re doing.”
Mireya felt fury surge through her when her friend was insulted. “You rush over immediately every single time she needs you. But what about me? I went to the hospital alone when I fell sick and I took the taxi home after returning from a late-night flight. Lately, you don’t even go shopping or dine out with me anymore.”
“Please don’t listen to your friend. Patrick only has eyes for you,” Linda said quickly.
“Shut your mouth.”
Mireya shouted at the woman, “If you love pestering someone else’s boyfriend so much, then why don’t you two just get together?”
“Mireya, I wasn’t…” Tears rolled down Linda’s cheeks.
Patrick could not take it much longer and immediately stepped in front of Linda. “Mireya Lynch, what’s wrong with you? She hasn’t done anything to offend you. Can’t you not get easily influenced by your friend? Learn to think independently,” he shouted.
“You’re right, I’m stupid, and that’s why I fell for you.”
Then, she grabbed Cate by the wrist and stomped away to the second floor.
Behind her, Linda urged the man. “Patrick, quickly go after her. She’s upset.”
“Why are you siding with her? Didn’t you hear what she said just now?”
“I heard everything. But she just can’t see who’s genuine to her.”