âLucinda, I want to give my shares of the Simmons Group to the Shaw family as Mekhi requested.
â
She let out a sigh.
âCyrus, making a decision like this in your current state isnât advisable.
Letâs have a conversation about it once you calm down, alright?â
âHow can I possibly find calmness?â
Cyrus clung to her wrist tightly.
His heart was heavy with remorse and his voice quivered.
âThis entire situation is my fault.
I should have married her despite all obstacles.
I was overly selfish, believing that if she gained the Shaw familyâs acceptance, our social standing would be on par.
No one would dare question our relationship.
Even though she wasnât close to them, I knew she longed for their care.
So, I encouraged her to move back to their house.
Mekhi doesnât have any love for her.
He treats her as a mere pawn, trading her for his own gain.
It must have been him who coerced her into this marriage.
Itâs all my fault.
Iâve placed her in harmâs way.
Itâs all on me.
â
Tears welled up in Cyrusâs eyes and his grief deepened.
He struggled to contain the overwhelming surge of emotions.
âLucinda, I beg of you.
Allow me to gift my shares of the Simmons Group to the Shaw family.
Let me make amends and rescue her.
â
Seeing his anguish, Lucinda couldnât help but feel sorry for him.
But the news of Noelle and Quintinâs engagement was already public knowledge.
Giving the Shaw family the shares wouldnât change the situation.
Moreover, they had two weeks until the engagement party.
The immediate focus should be on uncovering what had happened to Noelle and finding a way to connect with her.
âcyrus, giving them your shares wonât provide a solution.
First, you must regain your composure.
Youâre currently agitated, and any decision made in such a state would be impulsive.
â
Cyrus gazed at her in disbelief.
âIf this were happening to you, could you remain composed? These shares are rightfully mine! My actions wonât harm any of your interests.
Why wonât you agree?
Besides, you were present.
You know that Mekhi must have done something to her.
How can I stand by and watch her get married to Quintin?â
With tears welling in Cyrusâ eyes, he held Lucindaâs wrist tightly, unaware that he had left a mark on her wrist.
Nathan pushed him away swiftly and cradled her while gently massaging her injured wrist.
Lucinda let out a sigh and said in a serious tone, âCyrus, youâre acting irrationally tonight.
I understand how you feel, but I canât agree to you giving your shares to the Shaw family.
â
Cyrus gazed at her in disbelief and said, âYou claimed to love Noelle like a sister.
Now that sheâs in danger, youâre unwilling to help her.
When did you become so cold-hearted?â
âCold-hearted?â Lucinda sneered and her face flushed with anger.
Because of the emotional turmoil Cyrus just faced, she patiently replied, âI wonât engage in an argument with someone who is not stable.
Letâs discuss this tomorrow.
â
A hint of coldness flickered in Cyrusâ eyes.