When the truth surfaced, Adeline confessed before taking her own life.

To preserve the family's reputation, Frankie spared Chase from prison, banishing him from the country instead.

Years later, Chase's poor health prompted Frankie to welcome him back out of brotherly affection.

Aldrich, Chase's son, had always been obedient and sensible.

Frankie appointed him as Hughes Group's vice president, without holding any grudges.

Yet, their bitter feud had persisted for ages. With their relationship only recently beginning to thaw, could animosity rekindle once more between them?

“Are you worried about me?" Brian asked, glancing at Rosalynn.

She regained her composure, averting her gaze.

"No, it's merely a reasonable question."

"You're a designer," Brian reminded her.

"Focus on your work and report any issues to your superior. Don't make unilateral decisions."

With a gentle reminder, he urged her to avoid reckless actions in the future.

Rosalynn, however, remained silent.

Did he finally understand she should simply focus on her job?

After all, he had previously asked her to handle matters unrelated to her work.

Silence enveloped them once more.

The atmosphere seemed less oppressive, though.

As Brian tapped his solid thigh with slender fingers, Sanford’s advice echoed in his mind.

He had to shower a woman with flowers and jewelry to win her heart.

Should he heed those words?

Just then, a convertible sports car zipped by.

It had a large bouquet of red roses gracing its back seat.