Chapter 799 - I Don’t Need The Account
She Becomes Glamorous After The Engagement Annulment
Cherryâs mouth was stuffed, so her cheeks were bulging. Her big eyes were full of anticipation as she said, âMy live-streams are really fun!â
Ian: ââ¦â
Cherry went on. âPlus, I have a Sponsor Grandpa in my live-stream whoâs my number one fan. Will you come and tip me?â
Ian swallowed a piece of meat and coughed. As Nora and Joel looked over with knowing looks, he coughed again and said, âSure, Iâll come to cheer you on tonight!â
âYay! I knew Grandpa loves me the most! Itâs just a pity that Daddy is not at home, otherwise, he would also have come. Sigh!â
Speaking of Justin, Cherry couldnât help but look at Nora. âWhen is Daddy coming back?â
The table instantly fell silent.
None of the Smiths dared to say anything, seemingly afraid that they would make Nora sad.
On the contrary, it was Nora who suddenly raised her head and looked at everyone in confusion, not quite sure what was wrong. Then, she lowered her head again and resumed eating
Everyone was speechless.
After everyone finished eating, Tanya looked at Nora hesitantly and said, âNora, um⦠My condolences.â
Nora: â?â
She was a little confused. âHuh?â
Tanya spoke again. âUm, about Justinâ¦â
Only then did Nora suddenly realize something. âOh, I forgot that Justin is dead.â
No wonder they had all looked at her when Cherry mentioned her father just now. She forgot that Justin had faked his death.
A slightly chagrined Nora smacked her forehead.
In novels, they never let the heroine know about fake death plots. Why was Justin so unreliable even for something as simple as this? She had to constantly keep in mind that he was âdeadâ.
Nora sighed silently. âIâm so sad.â
After saying that, she speared a piece of steak and put it into her mouth. Then, she speared another piece and put it on Cherryâs plate. âHere, have more!â
Everyone was speechless.
Wasnât she sad?
Why was she eating so heartily?!
They then looked at the three children and Nora again, only to see the four of them exchanging looks with one another and then digging into their food happily.
Nora had already instructed the three little fellows that they mustnât say in front of outsiders that their father was still alive.
Everyone: ââ¦â
After the meal, Nora went upstairs with the four children. Tanya, who had stayed behind to direct the servants in cleaning up, couldnât help but look at Joel. She said, âI heard that some people stop feeling sad when they become too sad. Nora probably hasnât recovered yet! She may not know what death really means, sigh! Some people suffer a whole year before they truly recover.â
Joel also frowned. He asked, âShould we get Nora a therapist?â
âWill that be too much fanfare?â
Tanya was a little hesitant. âBesides, Nora is a doctor herself, and an all-around one at that.â
Joel became a little troubled.
Ian, who was listening from the side, said, âNo, itâs not necessary. I think this is pretty good. If she canât live just because her lover died, then sheâs not worthy of being my, Ian Smithâs, daughter!â
Tanya and Joel: â?â
Both of them had question marks all around their heads. Then, they looked at him in unison.
Who was the one who wanted to die all the time back then?! Just because Yvette was dead?!
Ian didnât get the look in the coupleâs eyes at all. He merely said, âAlright, Joel, come on, letâs take care of our business.â
Joel nodded. When the three of them went upstairs, Tanya was still thinking to herself that Nora must be thoroughly heartbroken.
Nora had always been like that. When they were living abroad, among the group of parents searching for their missing children, she had seemed to be the one in the best mental condition.
In truth, though, she was awfully broken deep down. Once she set her mind on something, she stuck with it for a lifetime.
It seemed that Tanya would have to find an opportunity to have a chat with her.
With that in mind, Tanya entered Noraâs bedroom. The four children were playing, so the place was very lively. Tanya said, âNora, Dad and Joel want you to meet them in the study. They said they have something to talk to you about.ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Nora nodded, left the four children to Tanya, and headed to the study.
As soon as she entered, she saw Joel and Ian sitting upright on the sofa with serious expressions on their faces. They looked at her. After she entered, Joel got up to confirm that no one was outside. It was only after he got someone to stand guard at the door that he finally closed it.
It went to show just how important this matter was that the two of them were about to bring up.
Even Nora couldnât help but straighten her back. She felt as if what Ian and Joel were going to talk about might be a matter of life and death for the Smiths!
Otherwise, why would they be so secretive about it?
While she was thinking about it, Ian said, âNora, itâs like this. In order to guarantee that Joel has absolute control in the company, Iâve given 51% of my shares to him, so thereâs only less than 20% left for you and the children. Joel feels that you are getting too little.â
The bland topic made Nora yawn, and she felt a little sleepy. âItâs already a lot. Itâs not like I do any work there.â
Her words made Ian choke and he looked at Joel.
Joel said with a smile, âIn addition to the shares, the Smiths have another important inheritance. Since Dad has shown partiality toward me in the shares, then letâs give the account to you instead!â
Nora was taken aback. âWhat account are you talking about?â
Joel lowered his voice and said mysteriously, âYou heard us talking about the Imperial League the other time, right?â
Nora: â??!â
Joel went on. âDad 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 one another and you can get information there earlier than anywhere else in the market. You should understand the significance of the account, right?â
â⦠Yeah, I do.â
Joel nodded and looked at Ian. âSo, Dadâs account will be handed over to you. Now, Iâm going to tell you the Imperial Leagueâs rules and regulations.â
Ian nodded and took out his cell phone with a very grave look on his face.
His behavior made Nora feel like they might be performing some kind of sacrificial ceremony.
Noraâs lip corners spasmed. âItâs fine.â
Ian sighed. âI know, you donât want to take advantage of Joel, either. This account is indeed more valuable than any amount of shares. Just share the really important information with him in the future and itâll do.â
Joel also nodded. âNora, you donât need to feel awkward about this.â
Nora replied, â⦠Iâm not feeling awkward. I just donât need the account.â