Chapter 507
Austin chuckled lightly and said, “You’re right, Hank.”
“I expect a raise,” Hank chimed in.
Natalie, as Jeremy’s wife, wasn’t short of money. However, Hank couldn’t deny Natalie’s excellent work ethic.
Natalie’s eyes widened with delight. “A raise? Thank you!”
She was quietly thrilled. “Wow!”
She always said hard work paid off and that dedication was rewarded. It turned out she was right–she just got a raise!
Not far away, a car pulled up in the rain. Jeremy glanced at the car opposite. He clearly saw Natalie chatting happily with Austin. His expression darkened.
“Mr. Hughes, Mrs. Hughes’s lawyer, Truman Harper, wants to talk to you,” Jeremy’s assistant, Tristan Howell, said from the front seat.
Jeremy pulled his frosty gaze back. “No need. Tell him divorce is out of the question.”
Skylar went to Harvey’s school on the weekend to drop off some necessities. With exams approaching, Harvey hadn’t returned home all month.
After a brief conversation with Skylar at the school gate, he returned inside to
continue his studies.
Then, Skylar returned home and discussed the idea of opening a store with
Janine.
Skylar–planned to source items from the antique street and list them in their store. They also wanted to hire a few people to handle shipping. Then, Janine would manage the business.
As they chatted, Skylar called Daniel to discuss the partnership details. Skylar’s store had achieved some success. Hence, it was a good time for
transformation.
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Janine suggested thinking through the process and making a plan. During this time, since Harvey was staying at school, Janine often attended classes at a nearby community college to learn computer skills.
She even created well–organized spreadsheets and also downloaded all the popular apps that young people love to play on their phones.
Seeing Janine keep up with the times, Skylar was fully supportive. They chatted until their mouths were dry. Then, Janine made some lemonade.
“Oh, I forgot to tell you about Steven. His relationship with Annie is very stable. He’s considering the next step. He’s not getting any younger and should think about marriage.
“We can’t let Annie feel neglected. In a few days, he’ll visit her parents. We’ll
what conditions they have, and he’ll let us know afterward.
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“I’ve saved the money Steven and Charles have earned over the years. Steven’s career is doing well, and his income is high. I hope that his visit to Annie’s family goes smoothly. After all, he’s had a tough time over the past few years.”
The children lacked a father figure. Steven, the eldest brother, played the father figure role. With Steven’s help and the maturity of the other children, Janine persevered until now.
Looking back, she wasn’t sure how she had managed to raise them.
When she went to heaven after she died and saw her husband, she would be
able to face him with a clear conscience,
Skylar sipped on her lemonade, reflecting on Janine’s words. She said, “You’re right, Mom. Steven has never once thought about himself all these years. He’s always sacrificed for our family. He deserves to be the happiest.”
With everything that had happened recently, Skylar had almost forgotten about Steven and Annie’s relationship.
Steven’s decision to discuss his plans with Janine showed his genuine feelings for Annie.
However, Annie…
Skylar pondered whether Annie truly loved Steven or if she had ulterior motives.