Grief, Betrayals, and a Core of Blaze
Because everyone was so emotional, Waylon sent them all home to rest. Beth knew something had happened with the Stone family, so while the whole family was out, she voluntarily stayed at the villa to look after the three children. By the time the Stone family returned, the three children had worn themselves out playing and were asleep. Beth had tidied the house meticulously. Waylon took Ruby back to rest. Flynn remembered he had company business and went directly to the office. Natalie and Baron looked at Beth, and thinking of what James had done, they told her everything. As for whether to forgive James, that was Beth’s choice to make. After listening to Natalie, Beth’s heart was filled with complex emotions. She had given James the most beautiful years of her life and her deepest love, and now she and her son were left in this situation. Although James had his reasons and had done it to save his son, Beth and her son had been profoundly hurt. It couldn't be erased just by an excuse. She said in a low voice, "Please tell James, everything between us is settled. But I honestly can’t bring myself to forgive him. From now on, we part ways and wish each other well." Natalie nodded. Baron didn't say anything either. Although he knew James longed for Beth’s forgiveness and wanted to reconcile with her and their son, some wounds had already been formed. They couldn't just disappear on command. Baron relayed Beth’s decision to James. James cried like a child, though he had already anticipated this outcome.After crying his fill, he proactively asked to go to Murica to work for Baron. Baron thought for a moment and agreed. "The Murica underground is now completely yours. I am also giving you my position as 'Godfather.' James, from now on, I have no connection to Murica's underworld. You serve only me, understand?" James immediately understood Baron’s meaning. Baron was completely severing ties with the criminal world. Whether James did well or poorly, whatever happened, it would have nothing to do with Baron. But as long as James lived, he would have to obey Baron. Remembering his life as a puppet in previous years, James had no objections. He had been worried about Beth and his son, but now they were both safe and removed from that environment. James had no more attachments and could commit completely. "Don’t worry, Mr. Baron. I will run it well. In the future, I will transfer seventy percent of the profits to you. And rest assured, I will make the money clean." But Baron waved his hand. "Let’s make it 20/80. I’ll take two, you’ll take eight. Regardless, that line of work is a dangerous business. Your son is also my wife’s disciple; I can't bully you too much. You take eighty percent. As for how much you want to leave for your son, that’s your business." These words immediately made James' eyes redden again. "Mr. Baron, you’ve been too good to me. I could go through fire and water and still not repay your kindness. I entrust my wife and son to your care." James gave Baron a deep bow. He left for Murica the very next day, without telling Beth or his son. Baron didn't say anything either. Natalie went to see Yvonne, planning to tell her the whole truth. Yvonne’s recovery was slow. She had asked to go to the hospital to care for Aiden.When Natalie arrived, she happened to see the two of them helping each other. Aiden’s body was weak from chronic malnutrition, but he was still determined to help Yvonne walk around. Yvonne, worried Aiden would get tired, insisted on resting every few steps. Seeing this, Natalie felt that the two of them truly had a brother-sister bond. "When will you two siblings finally recover?" When Yvonne heard Natalie’s voice, she quickly looked up. "You’re here?" Aiden looked at Natalie, smiled, and nodded, not being one for much conversation. Natalie looked at them and told them everything, finally adding, "The Stone family’s old estate has been cleared. It will be returned to us in a few days. My dad’s idea is that Xenon’s villa is nice, and he hopes you two will return to inherit his branch of the family. As for grandpa and grandma’s villa, my dad wants to tear it down and rebuild." "But the group has many matters, so Dad wants you two to supervise the construction. By the time the house is built, Aiden, your health should be restored, and Dad wants you to work at Stone Group. Xenon’s branch still needs you and Yvonne to inherit it together. From now on, you two are real siblings." Hearing this, Aiden’s eyes reddened. "No, no! I failed to protect the old estate. I don’t deserve Mr. Stone’s kindness. Now that Yvonne is back, he is not without an heir. I should just go back to my home." Aiden’s words upset Yvonne. "Go back where? Your original family already transferred you to our family register. And they moved away from their old home. There’s no place for you there! You are my brother. You’ve been my brother ever since you were adopted into our family! Because of my dad, you haven’t enjoyed much in all these years, and you almost lost your life. Now that the dust has settled, you want to leave? What does that make me? How will others see me?"
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