Boston was still cold in May.
Sylvie Mccarthy liked to walk alone in the strange streets. She raised her small chin to appreciate the architecture of different styles. It began to rain, When the rain hit on her face, she felt a little cold and peaceful.
When receiving Mr. Mccarthy’s phone call, Sylvie was slightly surprised, “Mr. Mccarthy?”
“When will you call me grandpa?” Cassius Mccarthy’s gentle voice came from that side.
Sylvie was slightly shocked and just said, “Mr. Mccarthy, what do you want to say?”
The man on the other end paused for a moment and sighed. “Sylvie, my life nearly comes to an end. I hope that you can return home. You’ve studied abroad for four years and graduated. You should come back home.”
Her heart sank. The cold wind blew. She shivered a bit and looked into the distance. The scenery became blurry in the rain. “Are you not well?”
The other party was silent for a long time, “Come back, Sylvie! I miss you!”
She could not refuse Mr. Mccarthy. His life nearly came to an end? Did he miss her? She hadn’t been missed for a long time. Today, he said that he missed her. She felt her heart as moist as the street in Boston.
That night, Sylvie picked up her package and went home by plane.
Sylvie booked an economy class flight. When she went in and sat down, the seat beside her was still empty. When the cabin door was about to close, she saw a tall figure coming quickly on the phone.
The lights were so bright that he seemed to be enveloped by a halo when he came in. Even the stewardesses could not help but gasp.
“Wow! What a handsome man!”
“He’s so handsome!”
“…”
When they were appreciating the man, Sylvie raised her head slowly and a familiar face came into sight.
Sylvie was shocked. That was him?
He walked over, put his case into the overhead bin, closed it, and sat down. He was still on the phone. His low male voice sounded, “First class? Do you think that I can choose? Call back later! I’m on the plane now. I need to turn off the phone.”
Sylvie did not expect to come across Marley Hughes. Though they hadn’t seen each other for five years, she could recognize him.
Marley Hughes seemed to feel her sight. He glanced at Sylvie and found that she was looking at him. His gaze turned sharp suddenly. He threw a cold gaze at her as if he wanted to keep her a thousand miles away.
Obviously, he didn’t recognize her.
Sylvie guessed he may take her as his pursuer, After all, he was so handsome and must have been chatted up by many girls.
Thinking about that, Sylvie lowered her head and a faint smile touched her lips. When she raised her head, she wanted to say hello to him but was frightened by his cold and sharp gaze.
His eyes were as cold as frost. He gave her a warning glance and turned his gaze.
Sylvie was a little surprised and felt relieved at the same time.
Since he had forgotten her and didn’t like being chatted up, she would do nothing. She would keep in mind his help and hoped that she could help him when he was in need. But would a man like him need her help?
He was Marley Hughes, a legend of Hughes Group. He graduated from Harvard Business School and won the Baker Scholar award.
People said that when Hughes Group was about to go bankrupt three years ago, he worked as the president and saved the family business. Later, he quitted his job and no one knew where he went.
Sylvie did not expect to meet him here. Was he in Boston these three years?
Since he did not like to be disturbed, she turned her gaze at the window.
The stewardess was reminding everyone to fasten their seat belts because the plane was about to take off!
She could not help looking into the man beside her. He was as perfect as a sculpture. He idly leaned on the back of the chair with a cold vibe.
When he realized that Sylvie was looking at him, Marley Hughes’s gaze turned cold again.
Sylvie was stunned and felt this man was too sensitive and alert. She could feel how sharp his gaze was and the dislike in his eyes.
It would be a pity if he was not a boss in the business world.
Along the way, they neither talked nor had anything. Marley was sleeping while Sylvie had no intention to sleep and looked at him occasionally.
He fell asleep and did not know that she was looking at him. On his handsome face, there were his eyebrows as dark as ink, long and thick eyelashes that covered his eyelids, his straight nose, and his lips that stayed relaxed. He didn’t look so fierce anymore.
He moved slightly. She immediately turned her gaze, picked up a newspaper casually, and pretended to read it. She was shocked by the news that Hughes Group was in grave peril.
In the hall of the Mccarthy family in City B.
Sylvie looked at the old man who was over 70 years old in astonishment, “Mr. Mccarthy, you call me back for connections through marriages? The Mccarthy family plays a leading role in the business world. Does it have to unite another family by marriage?”
Cassius was not angry, but smiled and nodded, with a pair of sharp eyes, “Don’t refuse so quickly. At least, you should know who you will marry?
Sylvie was stunned, frowning. “Who is he?”
Cassius’s shrewd eyes fell on his granddaughter’s face. He despised this granddaughter at the beginning, but he found that she was very smart. There was no heir in the Mccarthy family except her. He wouldn’t rest assured if the family property was given to others instead of Sylvie. So, he had to find a capable husband for her.
“Whoever he is, I won’t agree!” Sylvie refused.
“Marley Hughes!” Cassius Mccarthy said faintly.
Sylvie froze and thought about something. So, even Marley Hughes was unable to solve that crisis of Hughes Group?
“He is willing to marry you, as long as you agree!”
“Is he?” Sylvie felt it incredible. “Did you force him?”
“Do I need to force him? After he left Hughes Group, the founding members of Hughes Group intrigued against each other, took bribes, and set their own coffers. Now Hughes Group exists in name only!”
“So, why do you want to be united with Hughes Group?”
“Because Marley Hughes is talented! I hope he can become my grandson-in-law. After I die, he can protect you against the loss of property! He has agreed to marry you. I offer the loans of 1. 5 billion dollars for him and it will be on his account soon. I am not ordering you but begging you. Just agree to marry him.” Cassius looked at his granddaughter with a light smile, but Sylvie could not read him.
“Why do I have to marry him? Can’t you help him and let him pay back more in return?”
“Sylvie, don’t you like him?” Cassius Mccarthy raised his eyebrow, “I just want you to marry the man you like and give birth to babies for the Mccarthy family.”
“I don’t want to marry him that way. He is so proud. How could he accept it?”
“It’s up to you to help him or not. Sylvie, I am a businessman. I will only maximize the profits.” With that said, Cassius Mccarthy stood up. “Think it over by yourself! But you don’t have much time. Without new capital, Hughes Group will have to declare bankruptcy!”
Sylvie was stunned and took a deep breath. Marley Hughes really agreed? What did Mr. Mccarthy mean? She could not care that much and gritted her teeth. “Alright! I agree!”
“I disagree!” A domineering voice sounded.
Sylvie looked up and saw Bonnie Mccarthy walked downstairs, dripping with diamonds. She looked at Sylvie angrily. “What are you doing here? What right do you have to come in?”
Mr. Mccarthy hit the coffee table with his walking stick. Bonnie was scared, suppressed her anger, and said, “Grandpa, she is only an illegitimate daughter. I should be the one that gets married. I am your legitimate granddaughter…”
“Shut up! It’s up to me to make the decision. Even if I died, Sylvie would get the final say since she is the heir!”
“Grandpa, you’re partial to her!”
“Yes, I am partial. I like smart kids. Don’t say anything more. I won’t give you anything if I pass away!”
“Grandpa…” Hearing that, Bonnie was shocked. There was resentment in her eyes. Without this illegitimate daughter, she would be the heir.
Sylvie looked at Bonnie indifferently with a faint smile. Her gaze turned sharp and no one dared to look straight into her eyes. “If you wanted to get married, Mr. Mccarthy can arrange the marriage for you. Let’s hold the wedding on the same day. Who do you want to marry? How about the young master of the Davis family. Last time, he visited you and asked you to be responsible for him.”
“Shut up!” Bonnie rebuked her angrily.
“You want to marry Marley Hughes?” Sylvie took a step, got closer to Bonnie, and whispered, “What a pity. You are not worthy of him! He won’t want a woman who has another man’s child!”
“You…” Esther was fuming with anger and looked at Cassius Mccarthy to ask for help.