It turned out that during the earthquake, Mira’s family had perished. Later, she was taken in by a wealthy family. It wasn’t exactly an adoption since Mira was already over ten years old at that time, past the age for adoption. She was more like a lodger in that family. The parents treated her well, but their son was a little tyrant.
This little tyrant, Jones Calvin, was very hostile towards Mira, the girl living under their roof. He would often make sarcastic remarks and occasionally play pranks on her. Once, after a fight, Jones Calvin said some very hurtful things to her, and in a fit of anger, Mira left and never returned.
However, the boy who had always mocked her, Jones Calvin, began searching for her everywhere, claiming it was his parents who asked him to find her.
After understanding the situation, the police decided that since the two knew each other and Jones Calvin hadn’t done anything extreme, they would only issue him a fine and a verbal warning.
By the time they left the police station, it was already afternoon. Thelma first went to the studio to inform them, then headed straight to Sam Group to find Sam Noah.
Outside Sam Noah’s office, there was only a secretary present. She told Thelma that the president was in a meeting. With no other choice, Thelma had to wait in the office. However, she specifically instructed the secretary not to tell Sam Noah that she was there, as she wanted to give him a surprise. The secretary, knowing her identity, immediately agreed.
Thelma hid in the restroom. It had been a day since she last saw Sam Noah, and she wondered if he would be happy to see her suddenly appear. After a short wait, she heard the sound of the door opening. Just as she was about to jump out, she heard someone outside say something—it was Wade’s voice. Wade said, “Is the president really going to cooperate with the Welsh family? The Welsh family has connections with the Perez and families. Last time at Thelma’s hotel…”
Upon hearing Wade’s words, Thelma thought for a moment and realized that the Perez and Howard families he mentioned were probably Adaline’s family and Davis’s family. If Sam Noah chose to cooperate with these two families, it meant he was trying to get along with the other two families. But last time, Adaline had clearly bullied her sister…
Sam Noah said, “In business, there are no eternal friendships. The reason these families are connected is merely due to mutual interests. Don’t be fooled by the seemingly good relationships among these three families; they have long been on guard against each other, especially after the marriage between the Perez and Howard families. The Welsh family will naturally feel isolated. At this time, the Welsh family needs someone to pull them together to find a balance with the Howard and Perez families, and that person is naturally me.”
He spoke slowly, and Thelma leaned out to look, only to see him standing by the desk, one hand in his pocket and the other holding a pen. He was trying to balance the pen on the table, but he kept failing to do so. However, he remained calm and patient, trying again after each failure.
Sam Noah continued, “Once the Welsh family adopts this mindset, it’s best to sow discord. The Howard and Perez families will naturally become suspicious when they see him forming alliances with others. We can then stir the pot and exacerbate the hidden conflicts among these families. In the business world, it’s common for people to turn against each other, especially for families like them. Once they turn against each other, it becomes a life-and-death struggle. At that time, we can reap the benefits without shedding blood.”
Wade nodded, “The president really thinks long-term.”
After several attempts, the pen was finally balanced on the table. He seemed satisfied, a slight smile appearing on his lips. However, it was different from the gentle, refined, and indulgent smile he wore when facing her. His smile carried a cold, sinister feeling. Although the air conditioning in the office was strong, Thelma inexplicably felt a chill run down her spine.
“The Perez family is just too high-profile. I need to teach them how to behave.”
He seemed to be talking to himself or stating a simple fact, but combined with his cold smile, it sounded like a death sentence directed at someone. Even Wade, who had been with him for a while, instinctively shivered.
After Sam Noah instructed a few more things, Wade left, leaving only Sam Noah and Thelma, who was still hiding in the restroom.
Thelma was completely stunned by the unfamiliar, cold aura emanating from Sam Noah, and for a moment, she forgot to come out. She then saw Sam Noah lightly flick the pen that had finally stood upright on the table. With a soft thud, the pen fell over, rolling a few times before coming to a stop.
