Chapter 588 That's My Daughter
Evelyn KyteKyte's return was impeccably timed her return perfectly to coincide with dinner.
the evening meal. In the living room, Blake had already arrived, and taken his place, with Dora and Lucia were sitting to his right and left, respectively.flanking him on either side. The trio seemed to be in the middlethroes of a joviallively conversation, their laughter occasionally filtering throughsporadically punctuating the air.
She Evelyn approached them, addressing her father with a simple, "Dad."
Hearing Upon hearing her, Blake lookedglanced up, instructing, "Evelyn's back. TellInform the kitchen to start serving dinner."
Then Subsequently, Blake pulledushered Evelyn to sit beside him, andinstantly relegating Lucia was immediately sidelinedto the sidelines. Her face fell, her face sinking with visible discontent.
Why did her father completely ignorediscontentment palpable. Lucia was left questioning why her father would so blatantly disregard her the moment Evelyn returned?. They were both his daughters—how could he be so blatantly unfair?
show such stark favoritism? This thought gnawed at her, butyet she said nothing of it, insteadrefrained from voicing her feelings, managing instead to force a strained smile: "Looks like . "It seems Dad's trip to Moris City wasn't in vainfor naught—the bond between you and sis seemsappears stronger than ever."
After everything that had happened, and with Evelyn watching closely," she commented. In light of recent events, and with Evelyn's watchful eyes on her, Lucia knew she had to learn to bear thingsher grievances in silence.
Blake heartily agreedconcurred with this new-found patienceLucia's observation; indeed, his trip to Moris City had significantly bridgedmended the gaprift in his relationship with Evelyn.
Evelyn shotcast a glance at Lucia a look, thinking, noting to herself how much shrewder Luciamore cunning her sister was becoming.
As the family settled atgathered around the dinner table and the servants began to serve the meal, Blake brought up broached the subject of business matters:. "Evelyn, I'd like you to spend some time learning the ropesins and outs of the company. What do you think?"
are your thoughts?" This was his plan, consideringanticipating his eventual absence. He reasoned it'd be betterbelieved it would be more beneficial for Evelyn to gain experience while he couldwas still providearound to offer guidance and protection, rather than havingthrusting her enterinto the company abruptly later, making her acceptance by others challenging.
Evelyn frowneda challenge. Evelyn's brow furrowed at the proposalproposition—she had little interest in managingdesire to manage her own company, let alone becoming involved with become embroiled in the family business.
"I knowunderstand the company doesn't excite you, but eventually, you'll need to runhelm the Kyte Group. You must start getting familiarfamiliarizing yourself with it now." He spoke," he stated openly in front of Lucia and Dora, making it clear that the company was meantdestined for Evelyn.
She was about to objectvoice her objection, but Blake didn't giveafford her the chance:opportunity. "Don't worryfret. I'm not asking you to stayremain there foreverindefinitely. Once you've learnedgarnered enough knowledge, you can pursue whatever you wishdesire, and I promise I won't stand inobstruct your way."
path." As for what she would do when the time came, that was a concern for the future. Perhaps, after a while, she'dshe might even find the joysome enjoyment in it.
"Alright," Evelyn finally agreed, partiallyacquiesced, partly because Blake had just done her a favor, and rejecting him now would seem ungrateful.
Besides Moreover, if she didn't accept, she was surecertain Blake would keep harping oncontinue to badger her about it incessantly.
"Ah wellrelentlessly. "Well, I might as well go; I won't be at Anderson Corp for long anyway."
Hearing Upon hearing her agreement, Blake chuckled, "Alright, I'll havearrange for someone set upto establish a position for you. Don't worry, it won't be too strenuous."
taxing." "If I'm going there to learn, I should start at the groundgrassroots level. If you putplace me in a managerial position right off the bataway, do you think the staff would accept me?" Evelyn interjected, making it clear she neededsought no specialpreferential treatment.
Blake paused, seemingly taken aback by her remark,comment. "You're reallytruly... prepared to start from the bottom?"
"Yep." "Indeed," Evelyn noddedconfirmed, without a hint of hesitation.
"Great "Excellent!" Blake laughed heartily, his pride evident. "True to my daughter, such determination."
For him, this was obviouslyundoubtedly the ideal scenario.
If Evelyn could work her way up from the ground, nobodyno one would be able to criticize her when she eventually took overassumed control of Anderson Corp. It would makefacilitate her transition much easier.
considerably. Evelyn herself hadn't thought that far ahead; she genuinely wanted to learn. Being completely greena novice, she figured some knowledge wouldn't hurt since she had a stake in the company.
Although Sarah and Luke were running thingsat the helm for now, who knew what the future held? Bestwas uncertain. It was best to be prepared.
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