Chapter 544 The Funeral
The following week, Jackson didn't show up in front of Lillian.
Lillian also stayed indoors, only sharing two new songs she composed while in Country N online, enjoying the rare peace and quiet.
Susan's funeral was held discreetly.
On the day of the funeral, Star and Dominic called Jackson several times, but he did not answer.
He was absent from the funeral, but Martin and Daisy attended together, and a few photos from the funeral were leaked.
In one of the photos, Daisy was holding Star, comforting her with a pat on the back, while Martin and Dominic stand nearby, looking sorrowful.
The relationship between the Frane family and the Price family seemed unaffected.
Some media outlets published the photo, speculating that the Frane and the Price families had long been united by marriage.
After Susan's funeral, Star arrived at Star Group early in the morning.
She wore a black dress, a special glove on her right hand, and a small hair clip with a white fluffy flower, looking much thinner and more delicate.
She was accompanied by an assistant carrying two large bags.
Upon arriving at the CEO's office, she was immediately surrounded by employees offering various condolences.
"Miss Price, we're so sorry for your loss. You look exhausted."
"Why did you come to work so soon? You're so dedicated. Mr. Frane must be worried about you."
"Miss Price, please sit down. I'll get you a cup of warm milk."
Star had been working in the CEO's office for just over a month, but she had already bragged about her identity and her childhood relationship with Jackson to the point that everyone in the entire Star Group knew about it.
Once, she went to the break room to make coffee and accidentally burned her hand, revealing her missing finger when she took off her glove.
As a result, the story of her heroically saving Jackson in their childhood and their deep bond spread across all departments of Star Group.
Star never mentioned that she was only recently found by the Price family, so everyone speculated that Star was actually Jackson's secret wife.
They believed that because Star had suffered such a terrible incident in her childhood, Jackson secretly married her to protect her.
At this moment, surrounded by colleagues, Star's eyes were red, but she forced a brave and friendly smile.
"Thank you all for your concern. I came today to..."
Before she could finish, a loud, reminding cough came from behind the crowd.
Everyone turned to see Jackson walking over with a cold, stern expression, one hand in his pocket, his gaze icy.
Behind Jackson, Terry, who had just warned everyone, was now frowning and trying to signal danger to his colleagues.
Terry urged them to quickly disperse to avoid getting scolded by Jackson later.
But the colleagues surrounding Star didn't think Jackson would be angry.
They believed Star was Jackson's secret wife, and with Susan's recent passing, they assumed Jackson must be deeply worried about her.
Surely he wouldn't fault them for offering Star some kind words during work hours.
They might even get a bonus.
They didn't move, and Star turned to look at Jackson, her eyes red and her expression slightly anxious.
She spoke softly, "Mr. Frane, I came to thank everyone for attending my mother's funeral."
Everyone exchanged knowing glances when they heard her politely call Jackson "Mr. Frane." They assumed Jackson and Susan were trying to keep their marriage a secret, being cautious not to reveal any signs of their relationship.
However, their assumptions were proven wrong the next second when Jackson, with a cold expression, instructed, "Chatting during work hours. Note it down. This month's bonus will be deducted."
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