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Wesley stared at Norton in disbelief, his voice rising in protest.
He had actually hit him!
Norton’s expression was icy as he pulled Maxine away. Before departing, he said, “No matter how reckless you get in the future, I won’t care anymore.”
Wesley seethed with fury, his fists clenched tightly. Why did everyone think he was in the wrong?
“Does it hurt?” Jada asked softly, her fingers brushing against his cheek, her eyes shimmering with concern. “Norton was out of line. He must be under Maxine’s spell. You two used to be the best of friends.”
Wesley felt utterly wronged. “Yes!” he replied emphatically.
Clearly, it was Norton who was under a spell, yet he had the gall to believe he was the one in the wrong.
Wesley was determined to prove that he hadn’t done anything wrong! In such trying moments, it was always Jada who stood by him.
Wesley wrapped his arms around her tightly, saying, “Jada, thank you for always being there for me.”
Jada responded softly, “Oh, you silly thing. Of course, I’ll always be here for you. By the way… I need to head back soon, or my sister will certainly start speaking ill of me.”
“Is Sugan still bullying you?” Wesley asked, releasing her and fixing her with a serious gaze.
Jada sighed, her silence speaking volumes. Wesley, reading her distress, gritted his teeth and declared, “I’ll stand up for you.”
The very next day, Isabella woke to shocking news.
The Lambert Group had not only severed their collaborations with the Patton Group and Klein Group but had also cut ties with the Santug Group and Riggs Group. Everywhere was buzzing with speculation about whether the four major families in Ansport had fallen out.
“International trade is booming right now. Is the Lambert family planning to hoard it all for themselves?”
“Does anyone know what’s really happening?”
“If these families have all managed to offend the Lambert family…”
Isabella was deep in conversation with Susan, who wore a strained look as she said, “My father told me that if the Riggs Group isn’t handed over to Jada, they’ll never cooperate with us again.”
Right now, a staggering eighty percent of overseas trade transportation was under the control of the Lambert Group. They practically held a monopoly on shipping goods abroad.
“What did your father say?” Isabella asked.
“My father refused.” Susan’s voice dropped to a whisper as she added, “Isabella, I feel like something’s off. I thought he would favor Jada, but ever since she joined the company, I haven’t sensed any hint of favoritism from Esteban.”
Susan sighed, “I’m starting to think his only passion is the company!”
Isabella nodded, fully understanding Susan’s feelings. Susan had long held a grudge against Esteban, but now she had come to the realization that he might not be as terrible as she once believed, leaving her in a state of confusion.
“I’ve noticed that too. Your father doesn’t seem to favor Jada as much. Maybe you and your father just need to communicate better. Didn’t you mention that your stepmother was the one managing the household when you were younger? Perhaps all those misunderstandings were stirred up by her meddling,” Isabella mused gently.
Her words resonated with Susan, who suddenly recognized the truth in them. When she was a child, every message from Esteban had been filtered through her stepmother. Yet, Esteban’s occasional sternness toward her had never been a facade. A pang of discomfort tugged at Susan’s heart, and she simply nodded in agreement.
With New Year’s Day approaching, the company was preparing to close for the holiday. Isabella returned to Gemond with Elaine and Glenn. On New Year’s Day, Elaine and Glenn busied themselves in the kitchen, crafting a sumptuous feast.
“To celebrate our daughter’s return!” Elaine declared, raising her glass at the dining table. Everyone clinked their glasses, the sound resonating like a joyful melody as fireworks erupted outside the window, illuminating the sky with vibrant hues. Smiles lit up everyone’s faces.
In that moment, Isabella truly felt the spirit of the New Year enveloping her heart. In the past, she had always spent the holidays alone, gazing through her window at other families reuniting, a pang of envy tugging at her heart.
“Isabella, eat up!” Elaine placed a generous portion of food on Isabella’s plate. She said softly, “You’ve had it tough, but we’ll make it up to you from now on.”
Isabella smiled warmly, responding, “Mom, I’m truly happy now. I don’t need any compensation.”
“Isabella, it’s such a joy to have you back,” Glenn said warmly, his eyes shimmering with affection. Dane and Waylon also smiled at her, their eyes brimming with love.
Isabella pressed her lips together in a smile, a wave of contentment washing over her.
After dinner, the family gathered around the table for a game of cards. Waylon, brimming with eagerness to claim victory, found himself repeatedly bested by his father and brother. However, everything changed the moment Isabella decided to join in. With her presence, Waylon won a few rounds, his joy soaring to new heights.
“Ugh, Isabella is my lucky charm!” he proclaimed.
Elaine watched from the sidelines, shaking her head in amusement.
In a family filled with sharp minds, there had to be at least one blissfully unaware soul. Isabella was clearly letting Waylon win, yet he remained basking in the illusion of his own success, with a smug grin plastered on his face.
Watching Isabella shower Waylon with kindness stirred a twinge of jealousy in Dane and Glenn. In perfect harmony, they teamed up and systematically made Waylon lose everything.
When Waylon glanced at his account balance, now reduced to a pitiful zero, disbelief washed over him. “That’s downright inhuman!” he exclaimed.
Waylon believed his father and brother had been ganging up on him!
As the night wore on, Elaine smiled warmly, urging everyone to call it a night. Isabella retreated to her room and sank into her bed. Just then, her phone buzzed—it was a video call from Andrew.
“Happy New Year, darling,” Andrew greeted her. He was dressed in a sleek black outfit that made him look both handsome and a touch mysterious.
Isabella’s eyes softened as she smiled. “Happy New Year.”
“When’s your family coming?” he asked, his voice carrying a trace of excitement. He had never sounded this eager, not even when negotiating billion-dollar deals.
“Probably the day after tomorrow,” Isabella replied.
“Perfect. I’ll make sure to have a meal prepared for them,” Andrew said, his tone warm.
After a brief exchange, he gently urged her to get some rest.
Isabella turned off the light and closed her eyes, ready to drift into sleep. Just as she was about to, she heard the soft creak of the door opening. It was her mother.
Puzzled, she wondered why her mother had entered her room now.
Before she could ask, she felt the familiar, gentle footsteps approaching her bed. But her mother didn’t say a word. Instead, she quietly placed something beside her, kissed her forehead, and slipped out as silently as she had entered.
Reaching out, Isabella found a box. Instantly, she understood. It was a New Year’s gift.
Soon after, Glenn quietly slipped into the room as well. After he left, two more figures appeared. Waylon whispered, “Dane, I got here first.”
“I’m the elder one, so I should do it first,” Dane replied, clearly annoyed.
“No chance, I came here first. You go out,” Waylon shot back.
The two started bickering in hushed tones.
Isabella had no idea what Dane did to silence Waylon, but eventually, they both placed their gifts and left. Once they were gone, Isabella opened the boxes one by one.
Dane had given her a house and a gold necklace. Waylon’s gift was a sleek sports car. Her parents had simply handed her bank cards. Holding these gifts, Isabella felt as if she owned the world, unable to stop herself from smiling.
She picked up her phone, intending to share her feelings with Andrew. But before she could, she saw a transfer from him.
He had given her one million dollars.
Andrew’s message read, “Happy New Year, darling.” A flutter warmed Isabella’s heart as she transferred 5.2 million dollars to him in return. She replied, “Happy New Year to you too.”
Andrew responded almost instantly, “Still awake?”
Isabella typed back, “About to sleep now!”
Andrew replied, “Good night.”
Isabella set her phone aside and closed her eyes, the soft crackle of distant fireworks echoing outside. A sense of peace settled over her as the moonlight filtered through the tree branches, casting gentle shadows.
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