Isn't it true that loving someone starts with caring for them?
Maybe, little by little, she would fall for him.
She would, wouldn't she...?
The Lynch Estate.
Valery stepped out of the spa, wrapped in a plush, expensive towel, her face
covered in a luxurious mask, and the air scented with her favorite custom
aromatherapy oils. She glanced around, eyes wide with delight, as if her excitement might spill out at any moment.
"Wow, this is how the rich live, huh? Back then, what we did couldn't even be called bathing more like a quick rinse. Look at this place! Why didn't you bring me back sooner?"
She plopped herself down on the edge of the king-sized bed, shooting a playful glare at Marcus, who sat across the room lost in thought. "Honestly, I never would've guessed you were a trust fund kid."
Marcus frowned, clearly losing patience. "Alright, alright, you've said that a dozen times already. Don't act like you've never seen any of this before. This is just the basics, so please, stop acting like some country bumpkin seeing the city for the first time. Try not to embarrass our son."
Valery bristled, feeling a bit offended. Now he thought she was an embarrassment? But considering Marcus was a wealthy heir, she decided to let it slide.
"Easton's a stubborn kid. How are we supposed to convince him to come back and accept his place in the family? If he refuses, there's no way the old man will leave him the inheritance. And have you seen the state of your father lately? He doesn't look like he's got much time left.....â
Marcus was already scheming.
The old man was getting on in years, and he needed to bring Easton back into the fold as soon as possible.
"Besides, aren't you supposed to get a big chunk too? He's your fatherâshouldn't most of the estate go to you? If you end up with the bigger share, that means our son's portion will surpass Tyrone's, and our family will have the upper hand." Valery spoke with a certainty that revealed her own calculations, already dreaming of a larger inheritance.
"You don't get it," Marcus snapped. "You think the Lynch family's lawyers are idiots? When I left this family, I signed an agreement-voluntarily giving up any claim to the estate. Their money has nothing to do with me now, not a single cent!"
He sounded bitter. He never should have been so impulsive back then.
"Why on earth would you sign something like that?" Valery grumbled, her mood souring.
"Forget it. If we can secure
Valery nearly jumped up with excitement.
She'd definitely have a talk with her son. Marrying the right woman could save him a lifetime of struggle.
"I know how to get Easton to come back," Valery said, her eyes lighting up with mischief. "He's my son, after
all-I know what makes him tick ne
Here's what we'll do: when we home, we don't say a word about any of this. Wait till he lets his guard down. Then, I'll fake a nosebleed and pretend to faint. We'll go to the
hospital and have the doctor say I have some terrible disease, something that'll cost a fortune to treat. Of course, the only way to get that kind of money is for him to embrace his place in the family. For my sake, I'm sure he'll agree."
She looked downright pleased with her plan.
A little emotional blackmail, and Easton would surely fall in line.
Marcus's eyes lit up, a sly smile spreading across his face. "You really are full of tricks. Alright, let's do it your way."
Seaview City, Café.
Easton was working behind the
counter when Vincent walked in.
After making a fresh cup of innet
Easton brought it over to Vincent's table. Content belongs to.
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"Sir..." Easton said, recognizing the man. "You're here to see me, aren't you?"
Vincent nodded. "You're sharp. Yes, I came to find you."
Easton slid into the seat across from him. "Mr. Lawson, what can I do for you?"
Vincent's expression was calm and unreadable. "I want to propose a partnership."
He wanted Easton to become the future head of Lynch Corporationâa deal that would serve them both well.
Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent)
Chapter 260