Yannick hesitated, then carefully reminded him, “Mr. Larson, our Southmere project currently requires a significant amount of cash flow. I’m afraid six hundred million is – “
Trevor shot him a cold glance. “Do I need your approval to use my own money?”
A chill ran down Yannick’s spine. He swallowed and quickly explained, “It’s not that we don’t have the funds, sir. It’s just that Southmere’s development zone – “
Trevor had been in a foul mood these past few days, and his patience was running thin.
“I’m your boss. Your job is to solve problems, not create them. Understood?”
Yannick nodded hastily. “Understood, Mr. Larson. When do you need the funds ready?”
Trevor tapped his fingers on the desk twice. “Within this week.”
“Understood. I’ll make the preparations immediately.”
After Yannick left, Andrew couldn’t help but ask, “Mr. Larson, what’s the money for?”
It wasn’t a small sum.
And Southmere was one of Larson Group’s key projects this year.
If Trevor was diverting money from it, it had to be for something important.
Andrew had been by Trevor’s side for years. He was one of the few who truly understood him.
Trevor’s voice carried a faint trace of irritation. “Stewart Group still needs funding for their Global Project. Summer will come begging me soon.”
Andrew was surprised. This is about Ms. Stewart?
Trevor and Summer had been together for five years. Summer had never stayed cold toward him for more than a week. It was already approaching two weeks – this was serious.
Trevor let out a mocking chuckle. “Women always play these little games. Breaking up, blocking numbers – just to get a man’s attention.”
Last night, Summer hadn’t come to the bar to pick him up like she usually would.
Trevor figured she was just using a more advanced tactic this time – trying to get him to care, to compromise.
Andrew thought to himself, This isn’t playing games. What woman wouldn’t be upset if her fiancé kept siding with another woman? Summer’s already put up with this for too long.
But he didn’t dare say that out loud.
Andrew forced a smile and cautiously said, “I’m not sure, sir. Ms. Stewart doesn’t seem like the type to play games.”
“She doesn’t?” Trevor’s gaze turned cold. “She’s been throwing tantrums a lot lately. Even said she doesn’t want to get married anymore. She used to be so gentle, and now she’s completely different.”
Andrew hesitated. “Mr. Larson… do you really want to marry Ms. Stewart?”
Trevor’s tone was icy. “Did I ever say I wanted to break up?”
Andrew rubbed the back of his neck. “It’s just… everyone thinks you treat Ms. Smith better than Ms. Stewart.”
Even the company employees were betting that he’d end up marrying Peyton.
Trevor’s eyes darkened. “Peyton is gentle. She’s fragile. Given her health, I have a responsibility to take care of her.”
Andrew hesitated before asking, “And Ms. Stewart?”
“She’s my fiancée. If I didn’t like her, why would I marry her?”
Trevor’s voice cooled. “But when she throws a fit, she’s really annoying.”
He clearly didn’t want to continue the conversation.
He had no patience for a woman’s emotions. To him, the most important thing in a girlfriend – or a wife – was stability, understanding, and consideration.
If Summer kept this up, he might really drop her.
“Remember, if she comes looking for me these next few days, let her up to my office immediately.”
Then he added, “By the way, has the Belvare wedding dress designer arrived?”
Andrew frowned. “Didn’t you cancel that?”
Trevor gave him a cold smile. “Andrew, do I have to teach you that a canceled appointment can be rescheduled?”
Andrew was speechless.
Summer sat in her office, pressing a pen against her forehead as she gazed out the window in deep thought.
The Stewart Group’s Global Project required a $500 million investment.
She knew Margaret would stop at nothing to secure it.
After all, that 10% stake in the Stewart family business meant annual dividends in the millions – long-term wealth that could sustain someone for a lifetime.
Summer never used to care about money.
What she truly longed for was family.
Growing up, her adoptive mother, Yolanda, had treated her horribly. For twenty years, it was a relentless cycle of emotional manipulation, silent treatment, and outright abuse.
If she got good grades, Yolanda was unhappy.
If she had close friends, Yolanda was unhappy. Even something as simple as Summer smiling felt like a crime.
For the longest time, Summer couldn’t understand why Yolanda hated her so much, why she seemed to want her to fail.
There was no love in Yolanda’s eyes – only coldness, disgust.
Later, Summer found out the truth.
Yolanda was the mastermind behind the baby swap.
She had never wanted to raise Summer. The moment she got her hands on Margaret, she had abandoned Summer at a hospital dumpster.
But when the fear of being exposed crept in, she was forced to take Summer back – just to keep the secret buried.
Yet she had been terrified that Summer would outshine her own daughter. So, she did everything she could to break her.
That was the childhood Summer had endured.
When she was finally brought back to the Stewart family, she longed for Jasper and Julia’s approval – yearned for Harvey to acknowledge her as his sister.
But unfortunately, to them, Margaret was the only daughter. The only sister.
She had spent three years swallowing her pride, trying to earn their love.
She had gotten nothing in return.
Then came the kidnapping.
And suddenly, everything became clear.
No matter what she did, no matter how much she humbled herself, love was not something she could beg for.
If they would never love her, then fine.
She would get something else instead.
Money.
A lot of it.
Her own wealth – untouchable and undeniable.
But for now, she had to figure out how to secure this $500 million investment.
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.