Chapter 3

Taking advantage of Ivy's absence, I decided to have a heart-to-heart talk with Dad.

After explaining the rules of no concealment and no lies, I sat down opposite Dad.

The game began with some trivial matters.

I seized every opportunity to pour Dad more drinks.

Dad can't hold his liquor well.

After two bottles, his face was already flushed with intoxication.

I took the chance to ask.

"Dad, is there anything big you're hiding from me? Anything related to relationships!"

I emphasized deliberately.

Dad gripped his glass, his gaze evasive, his lips opening and closing several times.

My heart leaped with hope as I stared intently at Dad's lips.

If he confessed, it would prove that Dad could still be saved.

That he wasn't completely in cahoots with Ivy.

Finally, Dad spoke.

"Sigh, I do have something I've been keeping from you."

I sat up straight, already formulating comforting words in my mind.

"All these years, I've never really gotten over your mother. I still love her."

"After your mother passed, I've been managing the company wholeheartedly, working day and night, pouring my heart and soul into it."

"But it's been so hard."

"I have few shares, little influence. If I had more shares in my hands, Sullivan Corp would have reached new heights by now."

The words of comfort I had prepared died in my throat.

My heart sank with each word Dad uttered.

"Dad, we can't bring back the dead. I hope you can find your own happiness. I would give you my blessing."

Dad shook his head, "I just want to expand and strengthen the business your mother left behind."

"Recently, I've set my eyes on a project, but unfortunately, no one else sees its potential."

"If only Dad had a few more shares in hand..."

Every sentence, while not directly asking, was clearly aimed at persuading me.

Dad lay back on the sofa, his face flushed, but his eyes kept darting towards me.

His gaze was clear; Dad was just putting on an act to deceive me.

My heart turned cold, but I maintained a smile on my face.

"The CEO of Lancaster Corp just remarried, but I know Dad is the most devoted to Mom. I feel at ease entrusting the shares to you."

"However, there's still a little trouble with Grandpa and Grandma's side. Dad, you'll have to wait a bit longer."

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