Chapter 799



Cherry had a full mouth, so her cheeks were bulging. Her big eyes were full of anticipation as she said, “My live streams are really fun!”

Ian: “…”

Cherry continued. “Plus, I have a Grandfather Sponsor on my live stream who is my number one fan. Will you come give me a donation?”

Ian swallowed a piece of meat and coughed. As Nora and Joel looked at him with knowing expressions, he coughed again and said, “Sure, I’ll come cheer for you tonight!”

“Yes! I knew Grandpa loves me best! It’s too bad Dad isn’t home, otherwise he would have come too. Geez!”

Speaking of Justin, Cherry couldn’t help but look at Nora. “When is Daddy coming back?”

ｍ𝚘𝚛ｅ ｕ𝚙ｄ𝚊ｔｅｓ 𝚒ｎ ɢ𝚊ｌ𝚗𝚘ｖ𝚎ｌ𝚜.𝚌𝚘𝚖 The table was instantly silent.

None of the Smiths dared say anything, apparently afraid of making Nora sad.

On the contrary, it was Nora who suddenly raised her head and looked at everyone in confusion, not quite sure what was going on. Then she lowered her head again and continued eating.

Everyone was speechless.

When everyone finished eating, Tanya looked at Nora hesitantly and said, “Nora, um…. my condolences.”

Nora: “?”

She was a little confused. “Huh?”

Tanya spoke again. “Um, about Justin…”

Only then did Nora suddenly realize something. “Oh, I forgot Justin is dead.”

No wonder everyone had looked at her when Cherry had mentioned her father just now. She had forgotten that Justin had faked his death.

A slightly scolded Nora smacked her forehead.

In the novels, they never let the heroine in on the fake death plots. Why was Justin so unreliable even for something as simple as this? He had to constantly keep in mind that he was ‘dead’.

Nora sighed quietly. “I’m so sad.”

After saying that, she cut off a piece of meat and stuffed it in her mouth. Then she skewered another piece and put it on Cherry’s plate. “Here, eat some more!”

Everyone was speechless.

Wasn’t she sad?

Why was she eating with such enthusiasm!

Then they looked back at the three children and Nora, only to see the four of them exchanging glances with each other and then rummaging through their food with glee.

Nora had already pointed out to the three little ones that they were not to say in front of the others that their father was still alive.

All: “…”

After the meal, Nora went upstairs with the four children. Tanya, who had stayed behind to direct the servants in cleaning up, couldn’t help but look at Joel. He said, “I’ve heard that some people stop feeling sad when they get too sad. Nora probably hasn’t recovered yet. She may not know what death really means, heaven knows! Some people suffer a whole year before they really recover.”

Joel frowned as well. He asked, “Should we get Nora a therapist?”

“Won’t that be too much?”

Tanya hesitated a little. “Besides, Nora is a doctor herself, and a doctor in every way.”

Joel fretted a little.

Ian, who was listening from the side, said, “No, it’s not necessary. I think this is pretty good. If she can’t live just because her partner died, then she’s not worthy to be my daughter, Ian Smith!”

Tanya and Joel: “?”

They both had question marks around their heads. Then, they looked at him in unison.

Who was the person who wanted to die all the time back then, just because Yvette was dead!!!!!

Ian didn’t catch the couple’s gaze at all. He merely said, “All right, Joel, come on, let’s go about our business.”

Joel nodded. When the three of them went upstairs, Tanya was still thinking to herself that Nora must be totally heartbroken.

Nora had always been like that. When they lived abroad, among the group of parents searching for their missing children, she had seemed to be the one in the best mental condition.

In reality, however, deep down she was terribly broken. Once she set her mind to something, she would hold on to it for dear life.

It looked like Tanya would have to find an opportunity to have a talk with her.

With that in mind, Tanya walked into Nora’s bedroom. All four children were playing, so the place was very lively. Nora, Dad and Joel want you to join them in the den. They say they have something to talk to you about.”

Nora nodded, left the four children in Tanya’s hands and headed for the studio.

As soon as she entered, she saw Joel and Ian sitting on the couch with serious expressions on their faces. They looked at her. After she entered, Joel got up to confirm that no one was outside. Only when he got someone to stand guard at the door did he finally close it.

That showed how important the issue they were both going to raise was.

Even Nora couldn’t help but straighten her back. She felt that what Ian and Joel were going to talk about could be a matter of life and death for the Smiths.

If not, why would they be so secretive about it?

As she thought about it, Ian said, “Nora, it’s like this. To ensure that Joel has full control of the company, I’ve given him 51% of my shares, so there’s only less than 20% left for you and the kids. Joel thinks you are getting too little.”

The bland topic made Nora yawn and feel a little sleepy. “It’s already a lot. It’s not like I do any work there.”

Her words made Ian gag and look at Joel.

Joel said with a smile, “In addition to the stock, the Smiths have another important inheritance. Since Dad has shown partiality to me on the stocks, then I’d better give the account to you instead!”

Nora was taken aback. “What account are you talking about?”

Joel lowered his voice and said mysteriously, “You heard us talking about the Imperial League the other time, didn’t you?”

Nora: “???”

Joel continued. “Dad also mentioned it the other time, he had spent a lot of effort back then to join the Imperial League group. In the group, people share business information with each other and you can get information there before anywhere else in the market. You must understand the importance of the account, right?”

“… Yes, I understand.”

Joel nodded and looked at Ian. “Then, Dad’s account will be delivered to you. Now, I’m going to tell you the rules of the Imperial League.”

Ian nodded and pulled out his phone with a very serious look on his face.

His demeanor made Nora feel like they might be performing some sort of sacrificial ceremony.

The corners of Nora’s lips spasmed. “I’m fine.”

Ian sighed. “I know, you don’t want to take advantage of Joel either. This account is actually more valuable than any amount of stock. Just share the really important information with him in the future and everything will work out.”

Joel nodded as well. “Nora, you don’t have to feel uncomfortable about this.”

Nora replied, “… I don’t feel uncomfortable. I just don’t need the account.”

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