Chapter 630 "You're Right"
"If it were my life, is it worth the 3% stake of the Bennett?" Teresa, who had been teasing Robert, raised her head again and looked at everyone.
In this situation, if he didn't tell the truth now, he was afraid it would anger everyone.
"Your life?!" Sophia was surprised, "William, are you talking about when Michelle saved you from that knife in the company lobby?"
Looking at Sophia, William shook his head lightly, "No."
"What was it then?" Patrick asked with a serious face.
"When I was nine years old, I was swept away by the waves at the beach, and later a kind person saved me, but my heartbeat and breathing stopped. It was thanks to the timely rescue of that kind person that I survived." William looked at everyone and said, then he closed his lips and asked, "Mom, Dad, have you forgotten about this?"
Patrick and Sophia were stunned, then they looked at each other.
They naturally hadn't forgotten about this incident.
They vividly remembered how scared they were when they found out what had happened at the beach from the people present.
Truly, if it hadn't been for that couple who were doctors saving William, he would have been fish food.
At that time, they were very grateful to the couple who saved William, wanting to thank them, but they had already left without even leaving their names.
"William, what does this have to do with Michelle?" Sophia asked in confusion.
Patrick and Teresa were also puzzled, looking at William, waiting for his answer.
Gabriel, on the other hand, didn't know that William had experienced such a thing and was very interested, looking at him, waiting for his response.
"The couple who saved me back then were Michelle's parents. They were the first to notice me being swept away by the waves and called for help in time. It was Michelle." Looking at everyone, William finally said the truth that he had been unwilling to reveal for so long.
He didn't want everyone to think that he was with Michelle just to repay a debt. This way, their perception of her would be completely different.
"What did you say?!" Everyone looked at William, extremely surprised. Sophia was so surprised that she could hardly believe it, "Are you sure it was Michelle's family who saved your life back then, you didn't make a mistake?"
"Mom, do you think I would make a mistake about something like this?" William countered without answering.
"So Michelle's parents were the ones who saved your life back then, no wonder." Finally, Teresa understood.
William valued loyalty, but he was also a grateful person.
Michelle's family were William's saviors, and since Michelle liked William so much and happened to appear at that time, it made sense for William to be with Michelle even if he didn't like her.
"Why didn't you say this earlier?" After hearing William's words, Patrick wasn't angry anymore.
After all, trading 3% of the Bennett for a son's life was more than worth it. Not to mention 3%, even if it was 30%, he wouldn't hesitate.
William licked his lips, didn't say anything more, then lowered his head to continue playing with Robert.
"Since you've already confirmed that Michelle's family saved your life back then, whether you broke off the engagement with Michelle, why did you give up the 3% stake?" Sophia was a bit puzzled and asked again.
"Mom, you can't force matters of the heart." Before William could answer, Teresa spoke for him.
Sophia glanced at Teresa and nodded, "That's true."
"Since the Shen family saved your life back then, you gave it away, you gave it away. I don't care why you broke off the engagement, but this debt of gratitude can't be repaid with just 3% of the stake. Tomorrow, you and your mom will go with me to formally thank the Shen family." Patrick said solemnly.
Business people talk about integrity and ethics. If he didn't even value such a huge debt of gratitude, how could the Bennett have achieved what it has today?
"Yes, such a big favor should indeed be properly thanked." Sophia also agreed.
William nodded, "As you wish."
After dinner, Teresa and Gabriel took Robert back to the Garcia family mansion.
On the way back, Robert sat in his car seat and fell asleep in no time.
Watching the little one sleeping, Teresa furrowed her brows and suddenly fell into deep thought.
"What are you thinking about, looking so worried?" Gabriel hugged her, affectionately pinching her nose.
"Yesterday I called my brother and told him that Hayden didn't marry Jasper, but his response was, “If you miss it, you miss it.” Do you think my brother really doesn't love Hayden anymore?" Since Gabriel asked, Teresa naturally told him the truth.
Upon hearing her bring up William and Hayden's affairs again, Gabriel sighed helplessly but still replied, "Now that they are both single again and there's no obstacle to being together, whether they should be together or not depends on their own feelings! Besides, as you said, matters of the heart can't be forced, so don't worry about them, okay?"
Teresa raised her head, giving him an angry look, "But wasn't I forced by you in the first place?"
Gabriel looked at her, unsure how to respond.
"Just admit it, right?" Seeing him silent, Teresa continued.
"Yes." Gabriel nodded, "You're right."
Teresa raised her eyebrows, "So, forcibly obtained affection, will it last? It depends on the situation."
"No, I have to find a way to get my brother and Hayden back together. Otherwise, Chloe and Logan will have no father, which is pitiful." Biting her lip lightly, Teresa almost muttered to herself.
"You have to help me." Suddenly, Teresa looked at Gabriel, strongly demanding, "I married you in the first place for my son, and look, aren't we doing well now?"
Gabriel smiled, lightly kissed her on the red lips, then nodded heavily, "Okay, I'll help, I'll follow your orders."
"Then you better help me figure out how to change my brother's mind as soon as possible." Teresa grabbed Gabriel's arm, starting to act coquettish, "You're all men, you must understand men's minds better than I do."
Looking at her, Gabriel helplessly furrowed his brows, "Since you said it's for the children, why not use Chloe and Logan as bait, it's a good idea."
Teresa nodded, "Yes, let's use Chloe and Logan as bait. Now that Chloe and Logan are so cute, I don't believe my brother won't be moved."
Gabriel hugged her tightly, nodding heavily, "Yes, wife, you're right, your idea is great!"
Teresa looked at him coquettishly.
