Chapter 638 Irritable
Rylee, however, lifted her eyes and said distressingly, "Andrew, we've been together for six years. I know you've been nothing but good to me, but why can't Seb see that? He undermines you at every turn at the company, and now he's criticizing you to my face. I'm terrified we'll end up enemies with him!"
"Rylee, you're overthinking it," Andrew said.
"How am I overthinking? It's not impossible. Look at how he still defends that woman. When Hayden and Spring grow up, they will definitely side with their mom. Andrew, why don't we sell our shares to Seb? If he doesn't have the money, he can pay us back later. Let's just go back to Averlake. Life was so much more peaceful there," Rylee pleaded with Andrew.
Hearing this, Andrew couldn't help but feel a bit anxious and quickly said, "Averlake is not our homeland after all. We can't stay in a foreign country forever, right? Besides, Prosperity Group was left by Mom. Although Seb made it flourish, it was still Mom's lifelong effort. You know Seb's current situation, and Susan is clearly a troublemaker. Aren't you afraid that Seb might bankrupt Prosperity Group because of her? You are also part of the Anderson family; you have a responsibility to protect the Anderson family's business."
Hearing this, Rylee nodded. "Yes, I can't stand by and do nothing. Seb is now infatuated with that woman. I must stay in Maple Valley to oversee this business."
"That's right." Seeing Rylee give up the idea of selling the shares, Andrew finally smiled.
"But I'm still worried about you. You have to go to Prosperity Group every day, and Seb targets you so much. You must be having a hard time," Rylee said worriedly, looking at Andrew.
"After all, I'm the son-in-law of the Anderson family. Seb can't do much to me," Andrew said, pretending to be relaxed.
"I want to transfer half of my shares to your name. That way, you will be a legitimate shareholder of Prosperity Group, and even Seb can't bully you easily," Rylee said impulsively.
Hearing that Rylee wanted to transfer so many shares to his name, Andrew was inwardly overjoyed but still maintained his composure.
"Rylee, isn't this a bit too much? Seb won't agree. He always says I have ulterior motives," Andrew said, playing hard to get.
"My shares are my decision. Seb can't do anything about it even if he knows. Tomorrow, we'll go to the lawyer to handle the transfer procedures. It's settled!" Rylee said decisively.
"Rylee, you're too good to me. I won't betray your trust," Andrew said joyfully, hugging Rylee's shoulders.
"If you ever betray me, I'll die in front of you!" Hearing Andrew's sweet words, Rylee also smiled, though tears still hung on her cheeks.
George was standing on the stage, holding a wedding ceremony with Maria.
From a distance, he saw Susan seemingly having some conflict with Rylee at the entrance of the banquet hall, and he couldn't help but frown.
The emcee on the stage was doing his best to make the wedding ceremony more lively, but George remained wooden and didn't fully cooperate with many interactive segments.
Seeing this, Maria looked at George with concern.
At this moment, the emcee, noticing the lack of enthusiasm, quickly said, "Ladies and gentlemen, let's have the groom, George, tell us a little bit about how you proposed to the lovely Maria."
Many people in the audience, unaware of the situation, clapped and cheered. "Yes! Tell us the story!"
But at that moment, George, staring at Susan's disappearing figure at the banquet hall entrance, didn't hear the emcee's words at all.
The atmosphere turned a bit cold, and the emcee, probably never having encountered such a groom, seemed at a loss.
As George stared blankly at the audience, Maria quickly smiled to cover for him, saying, "My husband has been too busy preparing for the wedding these past few days. He didn't rest well last night, so he's not in good spirits now. Let's keep the ceremony simple."
Hearing Maria's considerate words, George felt a bit guilty, so he reached out to hug Maria's shoulders and gave an apologetic smile.
Seeing George's apologetic and grateful eyes, Maria blushed and smiled.
At this moment, the emcee seized the moment and immediately hyped up the atmosphere. "Maria is so understanding of George's exhaustion from the past few days. They are truly in love!"
"Too exhausted in bed, perhaps?" a man in the audience shouted, causing an uproar of laughter.
Hearing this, Maria's face turned even redder. She glanced at George, who showed no expression, seemingly unaffected by the lively atmosphere.
At this moment, Maria felt a bit sad but still forced a smile. After all, marrying the man she loved was a long-awaited dream, and today that dream finally came true.
The ceremony continued in an orderly manner. Outside the banquet hall entrance, Seb quickly walked to the elevator, pressing the button several times in frustration, but the elevator was still at the top floor, making him even more anxious.
Susan, who followed, frowned at the scene.
Seb reached into his pocket for a pack of cigarettes and a lighter. He tried to light the cigarette twice, but the lighter didn't ignite, making him even more irritable.
At this moment, the elevator arrived!
Seb stepped into the empty elevator.
Susan frowned but followed Seb into the elevator without hesitation.
After the elevator doors closed, Seb continued trying to light the cigarette in his mouth.
At this moment, a hand reached out and took the lighter from his hand, then stepped forward, holding the lighter up to his mouth and igniting it. Soon, a flame appeared on the lighter!
Frowning, Seb glanced at Susan, then lowered his head to light the cigarette in his mouth.
He took a few deep puffs, and smoke began to rise.
Susan then withdrew her hand, looking at him with concern. After a few puffs, Seb seemed to calm down a bit.
Seeing his emotions stabilize, Susan gently advised, "Rylee is too naive. Don't be really mad at her."
Susan understood Rylee well. She was a kind and naive girl, just too trusting at times. And her hostility towards Susan was understandable, so Susan never held a grudge against her.
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