Chapter 391
Ana followed him. “Who are you calling crazy? Listen, Keith. Do you think the family could live a peaceful life without me?”
“Peaceful? Do you think we’re at peace now? Look at yourself. Who are you keeping this image for?” Keith yelled at her.
“Image? My image is better than what you deserve!”
The yelling upstairs calmed everyone in the living room.
Olivia had no idea how things would unfold, but she sensed a tug at her mind, growing increasingly sensitive.
Upon reaching the hospital, Naomi lay in bed while Hillary, the nurse, and Darren gathered around, their anxiety palpable. But Naomi’s attention was fixed on the person beside her. Tyler.”
Darren grabbed his wife’s hand and looked at Hillary. They exchanged looks and had an understanding.
Naomi didn’t say anything, so Darren quietly said, “Let’s go outside.”
Hillary knew they needed time alone, so she left with her husband to help mend their relationship.
After they left, only Tyler and Naomi were left in the room.
Naomi lowered her gaze and said, “I don’t care about this, Tyler. I don’t care how your mother treats me. I just want Olivia to forgive me.”
“I know. You wouldn’t have visited if you cared. Everything my mother has is thanks to you.”
Naomi glanced up.
Their years together had fostered a deep understanding. He knew what was on Naomi’s mind, so when Naomi heard what he said, her expression changed.
“Your acting was really good today. Even Ana fell for it.”
Naomi frowned as she grabbed the blanket. “I just want Olivia to forgive me. I don’t want to lose her.”
“Do you really care about her?”
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Naomi looked up at him with tears in her eyes.
Tyler stared at her and said, “We’ve been together for so many years, Naomi. I know everything that goes on in your mind. We’re like a mirror for each other, so do you think I can’t see through you?”
Naomi looked ashamed because she was exposed.
Tyler continued, “I let you win not because of your acting but because of the years we’ve spent together. I hope you know when to stop.”
Naomi closed her eyes and her face was pale.
Sophie was worried her brother would be exposed, so she kept checking the news. Fortunately, after the Harris Group issued a statement, their stocks surged for a few days, and the storm blew over.
Finally, Sophie could breathe easy.
Claude wasn’t as worried as Sophie and just spent the time building rapport with the board
of directors.
Having been away for too long, he needed to forge connections in Yancey. He envisioned Yancey as more than just a bank–he aimed to transform it into an investment powerhouse.
To initiate this change, he initiated discussions with several major corporations.
These corporations eagerly awaited his return, recognizing his stellar track record in finance abroad. Claude was the ideal collaborator for them.
