Lauren watched as Landon left. She stood there until she could no longer see his car’s tail lights.

Angelina walked to her side. “Madam Lauren.”

“Yes?” Lauren turned to look at her.

“Thank you for speaking up for me today. Thank you.” Angelina felt a surge of emotions. Tears welled up in her eyes.

She started working for Landon when she was young. In her youth, she worked as his helper. She then became his secretary- cum-bodyguard when she got older.

She was someone who received strict training. She also suffered through difficult times. She was frigid and apathetic toward everyone other than Landon.

Unexpectedly, Lauren’s appearance allowed her to feel the warmth of a family. This was something that she had never experienced before. She was moved beyond words.

Lauren was her employer. However, Angelina loved her like how she would a younger sister. “| know that you’ve worked hard, Angie.”

Lauren held Angelina’s calloused hand. Lauren’s hand was warm. With a twinkle in her eyes, she said, “You’re always thinking of Landon. Even if he doesn’t see it, | do. These are still your kind intentions. He shouldn’t let you down like that.”

but couldn’t find any words to say. So, she just held her hand tightly to

rare occasion that Cornelius had called for a family dinner that night. He had invited all their family members to join. As he was the head of the family, the others didn’t

to play along. They complied albeit pretentiously. Landon waltzed into the dining room. Cornelius, Preston, Sylvia, and Penelope

Grandpa.” Landon smiled slightly.

Landon. Her eyes lit up with joy

and was disrespectful toward his family members. Whenever they

lamb feast two years ago. Landon ripped off a leg of

behaved just like a

a completely different person. He carried himself like a leader. He resembled his father in many ways. It was clear that he had

least you

Landon. He seemed to be in a fairly good mood. “But you should get here earlier next time. You don’t want your elders to be waiting for you, do you? You’re not going to work. You’re coming over

Grandpa. I’ll be more mindful next time.” “Hey, Landon is now a pillar of our family.

when he saw Landon. He smiled superficially and said, “He’s the soon-to-be president

can be understanding too. Once he’s appointed, I’ll need to rely on his support. Even though I’m his uncle, he’ll help to bring

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