“Later, my father tried his best to ask me to be with Zoe. I knew very well that Zoe hated me very much. The reason that she wanted to be with me was that she wanted to take revenge. So, I played the trick.”
“Darnell and Zoe thought they were smart, but they were stupid. Otherwise, Webber Group would not have been messed up by them.”
“Dark Empire is around eight years old. It was not founded by me after I left the Maynard family. My mother wanted me to learn a lot about business since I was a child. I could not resist. Although I did not like it, I still did as she said. I like creating games, so I secretly founded Dark Empire.”
“I didn’t expect this small company that I took as a game to make me successful. To further control me, Zoe also had a deep control of Dark Empire.”
“It’s a pity that she couldn’t find out my tricks. She mistakenly thought that I was really with her and slowly let her guard down.”
“Later, when my father checked his arsenal, an explosion occurred and he passed away. The Webber family no longer had the goods on me, so I accelerated the listing of Dark Empire and broke off all ties with the Webber family.”
Derek finished his story and sighed deeply.
Serina was distressed about him.
It was pitiful enough that he, who had always been mighty, suddenly found out that he was an illegitimate child.
Others got the goods on him and had taken advantage of it all the time.
Every time she thought of the days when Derek was with the Webber family, Serina felt her heart ache.
“Derek, I understand. I won’t ask again in the future.”
She nestled in his arms and listened to his calm heartbeat.
More than four years had passed, and Derek had let go of the past.
“It doesn’t matter. I should have told you about this earlier. It’s just that there are too many things to do recently. I don’t have the mood to talk about these things,” Derek said.
“What about your mother? How many years has she been sentenced? It has been more than four years. She should be released from prison soon, right?” Serina asked.
Hearing this question, Derek fell silent again.
Serina looked at Derek and did not dare to continue asking.
After a long silence, he suddenly sighed,
“She committed suicide in prison.”
Serina opened her mouth but could not speak.
“Ever since my mother married Dalton, she had been living a comfortable life. She is a mighty lady. With the reputation of the Saint Group, all the madams and ladies respected her.”
“…”
“She was taken away by the police at the engagement banquet. She lost her face and was sentenced to ten years. In addition to the illegitimate child, she felt that even if she came out, she would not have the courage to face anyone. She could not endure ten years of imprisonment, so she committed suicide.”
Just as he found his biological father, his biological father suddenly died of an accident and his mother committed suicide in prison.
Serina wondered how much mental pressure Derek had endured back then.
In Serina’s eyes, Derek was always omnipotent. She forgot that he was just an ordinary person. Although he was born in the Maynard family and had a high status, he was not perfect. He still had weaknesses.
Same as others, he would also be sad.
Serina hugged Derek tightly and snuggled against his chest, “I will never leave you again in the future. I, Cherry, and Blueberry will never leave you.”
From a rich young master with a noble background to an illegitimate child. Including the death of his parents, Derek had experienced too much in the past few years.
“Do you dare to leave me?” Derek smiled and touched Serina’s chin.
They looked at each other and smiled.
“Serina, there’s no love between me and Zoe. She was wary of me at first and did not want to fall in love with me. How could she be at ease and have sex with me?”
“I trust you.”
“Also, Darnell has passed away. Webber Group will probably announce bankruptcy after the funeral. Zoe can’t compete with me. So, you can rest assured in the future.”
Hearing the news of Darnell’s death and Webber Group’s bankruptcy, Serina was a little shocked.
“Passed away? Bankrupt?”
“Well, Darnell died of a sudden illness. It is only a matter of time before Webber Group goes bankrupt. I helped them a lot back then. If they manage well, there should be no problem. It is a pity that Darnell and Zoe are too greedy. They do not want anyone to take away their interests. They are doomed to destruction.”
“I don’t know much about business. I only know that the first time I saw Zoe, I felt that she was mean and scheming.”
“Webber Group used to be powerful and well-known. Darnell is a lazy and greedy person. Zoe is tricky. They deserved to go bankrupt.”
“Yes, but will Zoe take revenge on you?” Serina was puzzled.
“Webber Group will go bankrupt, and she doesn’t have much money left. Even if she wants to take revenge on me, she doesn’t have any capital. You will just be prepared as a bride.”
“Alright, good night.”
“Good night.”
Although Derek repeatedly told Serina to be assured, Serina felt that Zoe would not let it go so easily.
Some people deserved the results of their actions, but they still blamed others.
Derek and Serina’s wedding was being prepared.
Serina hurriedly squeezed the time to save some manuscripts of her novel and then began to prepare for the wedding.
Serina found that it was troublesome to prepare for a wedding!
Many things had to be chosen.
Because Derek listened to Serina’s decisions, Serina was very busy.
In the evening, Cherry and Blueberry were already asleep.
Derek came back late because of the meeting. As soon as he entered the house and saw that the lights were still on in the study room, he crept in.
Serina held her chin in one hand and the mouse in the other. She was frowning and staring at the computer.
“Why haven’t you slept yet?” Derek walked in.
“You’re back. Have you had dinner?” Serina looked at Derek glumly.
“Yes. Why do you still look so sad when you see me?” Derek walked to Serina and saw the picture of flowers on the computer screen.
“Don’t mention it. It’s so troublesome to prepare for the wedding! There are so many things that need to be chosen. Don’t you know that I have decidophobia? There are so many kinds of bridal bouquets…”
Derek stroked Serina’s head and said, “You can choose whatever you like. If you like, then buy all of it!”
Serina curled her lips and rolled her eyes at Derek.
“I have something to tell you.”