“In Z City.” Veronica told Tom. She noticed a flash of guilt on his face and she simply decided to not say anything more.
“You’ve been to Z City? What were you doing there, exactly?” Tom retorted.
Veronica looked at Tom again and began to fiddle with her fingers. Tom had also begun to hide his nervousness by adjusting his glasses. “I’ll be upset if you ask so many questions.” Veronica told him
“Why are going to be upset? I’m just asking about the situation, Veronica. How did you meet your father in Z City?” Tom asked as he furrowed his eyebrows
“I traveled.” Veronica said as she looked away. “I met him unexpectedly and it was a random encounter.”
Tom breathed a sigh of relief. It was a good thing Veronica didn’t tell the truth.
“Why didn’t you bring her home for dinner?” Sarah said as she glared at Tom for being unhospitable.
“Veronica was still with a child at that time, so it was inconvenient.” Tom told Sarah. “when I used to go to the capital for business purposes, I often had dinner with Veronica anyway.”
Sarah simply just nodded and left after her meal.
“Shall I take you to the TV station?” Tom urged Veronica.
Veronica looked at the distant traffic and muttered. “Your daughter and son are older than me. I don’t really understand when you had them.”
“They’re not mine.”
Veronica couldn’t help but look at him.
“My wife was divorced with two children. If I really loved her, I will naturally treat her children as if they’re my own. In the end, you’re my only flesh and blood. ”
Veronica was suddenly disgusted by Tom’s words. He treated her like garbage after all this time. She wanted to ask if that’s how he treats his flesh and blood, but she decided to back down.
It was unnecessary, after all. It didn’t matter to Veronica anymore.
“I know what the meal is for today.” Veronica said, not bothering to show any kind of expression on her face. “I can see that you have someone outside waiting for you. I actually thought you got divorced again.”
Tom laughed, “It’s all just a game for me. We’re not that serious.”
“I think it’s better not to have anything to do with other women in order to avoid complications.” Veronica simply looked at him and pursed her lips. “Otherwise, it won’t do any good for your career.”
“You don’t have to worry about that. I just need some money.”
“What do you say about the shares?”
“I have to go back and discuss it.” Tom sighed.
“Then come back to me when you have a deal. I can assure you that if you give me the shares and let Nick see your sincerity, and it’ll be much easier for me to mention the southwest. ” Veronica said as she planned for him.
“Come on, I’ll take you to the TV station. You can tell me about it on the way.”
Veronica looked at the car parked in front of her and didn’t bother to refuse. She then opened the door and hopped on the car.
Veronica was silent when Tom was driving on the road and she simply looked out the window.
Tom adjusted his glasses and took a glance at Veronica. “When are you going to have dinner with Nick?”
“What’s it to you? Once the shares are given to me, it’s only a matter of time before we meet. Rest assured that I don’t really want your shares. Besides, you can just make a new contract and limit the time for the transfer of shares. ” Veronica told him, feeling dignified
“Nick can just casually make people jealous, despite the difference of industries.” Tom said. “Even his ability to have children makes me jealous!”
Veronica rolled her eyes and stayed quiet the whole ride.
After work, Veronica bought a bouquet of flowers and went to the cemetery to see Isabella. She also saw that the previous flowers she put on the tombstone have already withered and She replaced it with fresh ones.
Looking at the familiar face on the photo next to the tombstone, Veronica started to cry, tears flowing down her cheeks.
“Isabella, don’t worry. I will definitely avenge you.”
Veronica then left the cemetery and went back. In the back of her mind, she knew that Tom’s demands would eventually come true.
Although Tom and Sarah are reluctant to put their shares in the hands of others, they should also know how to weigh the pros and cons.
In the dance studio, a tall woman was dancing alone in front of the mirror. by watching herself dance for years, she realized that her proportions were perfect, especially when she was dancing.
Then the music stopped and her dance ended.
Sarah, who had been waiting patiently, brought Clare a bottle of water. She kept cheering for her daughter and was truly in awe when she saw her dance. “My daughter is the most perfect woman in the world! Any man will be impressed when they see you.”
“Does that include Nick Cage?” Clare asked.
“Of course! I’m sure that if Mr. Cage sees you dancing for him, he’ll want you all for himself!” Sarah said as she reassured her beautiful daughter.
Clare Parker is the current daughter of Sarah and she’s a very strong and dignified woman. When she stays in her own company, her usual hobby is dancing.
However, the only thing that she wants to own is Nick.
She never had a chance to meet Nick in person, but the more famous he was, the more she became infatuated with him. Clare even vowed to marry Nick and take him as her own.
“Clare Cage” Clare muttered, “What a wonderful name!”
Clare never had an opportunity to meet Nick, but all of a sudden, the opportunity came knocking at her front door.
“I know! Let’s have a party to welcome Veronica, our new family member.” Clare decided. She already felt giddy at the thought of being with Nick.
Sarah was suddenly unhappy when she heard what her daughter said. “Throw her a party? Is that even necessary?”
In the past, Clare wanted Tom to cut off his connection with Veronica, but she realized that if it weren’t for her career in the capital, she wouldn’t have let Veronica appear in her life
However, she saw this as a perfect opportunity to meet Nick since Veronica knows him personally.
“It’s not only necessary to throw Veronica a party, but we also need to make it a big one. As long as there are people coming along, we only have to keep an eye on Veronica and Nick.” Clare told her mother and smirked.
Sarah then understood her daughter’s intention and smirked as well. “You’re so smart, Clare. But what if they don’t arrive? ”
“Father held a cocktail party in capital before. Since Nick was there, I’ll bet on that in case.”
Sarah laughed, “Don’t worry, I’ll definitely make some arrangements and ensure that the party will be beautiful!”
“But Clare, if you want to be Nick’s woman, you have to be a stepmother of six children!” Sarah reminded her daughter.
Clare turned around, looked at her perfect appearance in the mirror and simply nodded, “Veronica isn’t the only one who can have children in this world, though. ”
Clare didn’t answer her mother’s warning, indicating that she turned a blind eye to it.
However, Sarah had always believed in Clare’s abilities.
Since the company was handed over to Tom, Sarah basically didn’t care about the company’s affairs. It’s also a huge advantage to have both her daughter and her son as company, so she couldn’t ask for anything more.
“Do you want to give Veronica her share in the company? If it isn’t given to her, the development of the company southwest of the capital won’t be obtained. But if I give it to her, I don’t think I’ll be able to sleep at night.” Sarah sighed as she asked for her daughter’s help.
“What does a little share do? It’s just some money that can be cashed in.” Clare shrugged.
“That’s true, but we can’t just to give her some money to get rid of her. Our aim is to capture a massive fish like Nick, though!” Sarah told her daughter energetically,
“That means I’ll be waiting for you to be Nick’s wife, Clare. If you manage to do that, our status in the industry will be several floors higher!” She added. It was clear that she couldn’t contain her excitement any longer.
And Clare was ready to do anything it took just to own Nick.