Chapter 364 Her Net Worth Increased
Reese was startled by his sudden awakening, and she instinctively tried to step back, ignoring the size of the bed, causing her body to suddenly lose balance.
She was about to roll under the bed when Malcolm quickly reached out his arm and securely pulled her into his arms.
There was a smile in the man's eyes as he looked at Reese's slightly changed expression and half-jokingly said, "My wife is indeed different from those women. Normally, shouldn't someone be scared at this moment, lose their composure, hide in their husband's arms, and act coquettishly?
"But look at my wife, no change in expression, not even a hint of breathlessness."
Steady as a rock, even he, a big man, couldn't help but admire her a bit.
Reese chuckled lightly, "If I were really like those women, would you have fallen for me?"
Malcolm honestly shook his head, and said, "No."
Those women were just ornaments, but Reese not only could be an ornament, but also his most capable partner.
Only people with the same abilities and aspirations can go all the way. Even if there is no passionate love between them, with their tacit understanding and work style, they have no problems.
Reese remarked, "Well, everyone has their own personality. I won't change myself for anyone. If someone doesn't like my personality or if it causes many conflicts between us, it just proves that we are not compatible."
When you meet the right person, they won't ask you to change but will allow you to remain true to yourself from the beginning.
Malcolm sometimes really had no way with Reese's independent personality.
He held Reese, watching the girl's bold self-expression, shining like the sun, and reached out to kiss her on the lips.
He rebutted, "No matter if I am the right person or not, I won't let you go."
The two of them were destined to be entangled for a lifetime.
Reese knew the man's dominance, she smiled and gently pushed Malcolm away.
Reese said, "All right, let's get to work."
She got out of bed, tidied up a bit, and called Nolan.
Reese informed, "I'm coming over now."
Nolan replied, "Okay."
After hanging up the phone, Reese and Malcolm set off together. Along the way, Reese found herself not nervous at all, as if with Malcolm, her heart had settled down.
But this change in mindset also made her somewhat worried. If something unexpected happened in the future, she would still be alone in the end, and she couldn't guarantee that she could detach herself from this current state.
However, for now, she seemed to have no time to think about these things.
Arriving at Nolan's place, Malcolm instructed Justin, "You come in with us."
Justin nodded, "Okay."
As they entered, Nolan was sitting in the hall drinking tea. He seemed to be in a better mood than before. Nolan had managed to regain the business from the Harmony Alliance, so naturally he was happy.
When he saw Reese, his smile widened even more, and he walked up to her.
Nolan greeted, "Reese, I knew it. As long as you take action, this matter will definitely be resolved. But I didn't expect it to go so smoothly. Our people have taken over today."
Reese didn't care much for such praise. In the face of Nolan's words, she showed no emotional fluctuations.
Reese replied, "Nolan, I'm here today not to hear how you praise me. You should know the purpose of my visit. Can you tell me now about who my biological father is?"
Nolan nodded, saying, "Of course, I have never failed in my promises to you. Hugo, bring the prepared information for Reese."
Hugo replied, "Yes, Nolan."
While Hugo went to get the information, Nolan's gaze focused on Malcolm.
The aura emanating from this man was indeed extraordinary. His demeanor exuded a kingly dominance, especially his deep gaze, showing no hint of hesitation.
He smiled and spoke, "This is Mr. Flynn, the President of the Flynn Group, Reese's husband."
Malcolm said, "Nolan, you don't have to worry about me. I'm just accompanying Reese today."
Malcolm's expression was cold and distant as he spoke to Nolan politely but with a hint of aloofness. It was clear that he didn't want much interaction.
Nolan didn't dare to neglect Malcolm. After all, he was the President of the Flynn Group and Reese's husband. If there were any future issues, they might even have opportunities for cooperation.
He instructed the others, "Come, get Mr. Flynn a glass of water."
Someone responded, "Yes."
Nolan gestured to Malcolm, "Mr. Flynn, please have a seat."
Nolan didn't mention anything about what he wanted Reese to do, as it was an internal matter. If Malcolm was sensible, he should understand that he couldn't interfere.
Malcolm, however, embraced Reese at his side, and the coldness in his eyes instantly turned gentle.
Nolan offered, "Reese, please have a seat."
Reese didn't refuse and sat down with Malcolm.
Nolan observed all of Malcolm's actions and words, and he couldn't help but look at Reese with a bit more respect.
Since taking Reese under his wing, he had always found her temperament peculiar. They hadn't met much in recent years, but he felt that Reese was not easy to control.
Unexpectedly, Malcolm seemed to love Reese so much, being considerate and gentle towards her, with none of his usual coldness and seriousness showing in her presence.
Reese's mind was not on Malcolm at the moment; she was solely focused on waiting for Hugo to bring the information about her background.
Hugo soon came over with the documents, and Nolan took them and then handed them to Reese.
Nolan said, "Reese, I won't go back on my word. All the information about you is in here, and your biological father is none other than the renowned Hawthorne family in Atlanta. If you want to reconnect, I can introduce you."
Malcolm knew about the Hawthorne family. Although they were rarely seen in the business world, they were still prominent, with significant influence.
He never expected his wife to come from such a prestigious background.
The Hawthorne family's sons were involved in various fields and had outstanding achievements.
Reese didn't know much about the Hawthorne family, only some superficial knowledge. She was aware that Grandpa Hawthorne of the Hawthorne family had not been seen in recent years and had reportedly retired.
However, many matters in the industry still required his assistance.
The Hawthorne family held a significant position in the industry, different from the Flynn family's involvement.
Justin was also shocked by the revelation. Reese's identity revelation had already amazed them, and now with the Hawthorne family coming into play, it seemed like Mr. Flynn had struck gold.
After reading the documents, Reese felt a mix of emotions. The Hawthorne family was wealthy and flourishing in recent years, with connections and power. But why had they never thought of reaching out to her?
She also believed that the Hawthorne family couldn't have been unaware of her existence as a daughter. Considering they were all sons made Reese suspect that the reason for not seeking her out might be due to a preference for sons over daughters.
After all, in the business world, men did have many advantages over women. Even if a woman was capable, she still had limitations.
Closing the file, Reese's expression remained unchanged. She asked Nolan, "Do you know why they abandoned me and my mother back then?"
Nolan answered, "Your mother was just a lover of a member of the Hawthorne family. When your mother fell in love with him, she didn't know that Grandpa Hawthorne of the Hawthorne family was already married.
"Your stepmother is a ruthless character, and your mother, being powerless and without influence, was driven out. She then met Kenneth, but Kenneth was probably not a good person either.
"He was just after your mother's beauty. As for your mother's fate, you should be more aware than I am."
Reese understood the situation a bit better now, and it seemed like a melodramatic plot. The man from the Hawthorne family was just driven by hormones at the time, without considering her mother's situation.
Reese sneered, "If I'm not mistaken, that woman from the Hawthorne family should also have a decent background."
Nolan chuckled, and said, "That's why I say you're smart. Grandpa Hawthorne of the Hawthorne family wouldn't be where he is today without the support of the woman. A woman with wealth and a bright future, which one would you choose?"
The answer was already self-evident.
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