Seven Years a Shadow: The Stand-In's Escape novel Chapter 60

“Jennifer, I quit my job and started my own business, but I'm still short on startup funds. Could you please help me out again?”

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Although I knew that Olivia’s purpose every time she came to my house was to see my son and Daniel,

I still didn’t refuse.

As long as she came, I politely welcomed her.

Whenever she asked for help, I always did my best to assist her.

Daniel was very satisfied with this situation.

Whenever Olivia came over, the corners of his mouth would rise uncontrollably.

Sometimes, he would even exchange flirtatious glances with Olivia right in front of me.

Even my son became increasingly affectionate towards Olivia.

He even bought her a pair of house slippers so she could come over anytime.

This routine continued until the day of my son's college entrance exams.

On the day the results were released, Olivia came to our house early in the morning.

We all waited for the results of my son's exam together.

When my son’s score came in and was shockingly low, Daniel frowned in anger.

“How come you only scored this much?”

My son casually replied.

“So what? Anyway, our family is rich, and Mom can just buy me a spot at university!”

Daniel glanced at me, and when he saw I didn’t respond, he continued.

“Your mom loves you, but she can’t let you live so recklessly!”

“It’s hard for her to manage the company alone, and you need to show some ambition! Otherwise, how will you help her out in the future? How will she trust you to take over the company?”

Olivia also added with sincere advice.

“Charlie, your dad is right. Even though Jennifer is your mom and won’t ignore you, you still need to have your own abilities.”

“Otherwise, when you take over the company, how will you get the respect of the older management?”

Watching them exchange words, I smiled slightly and said indifferently.

“It’s fine. I’ve already planned for Charlie.”

“I’ll send him abroad to study, and that will be enough.”

“Anyway, everything I have will be left to Charlie. When he comes back from studying abroad, he can naturally take over the company.”

When they heard me say this, the three of them smiled with satisfaction.

I smiled too.

They were laughing at how naive I was.

But I was laughing at how foolish they were.

During the process of handling the study abroad paperwork, I took my son to the company every day.

I taught him everything about the business without holding anything back.

The day we sent him abroad,

Four years later, when my son returned from studying abroad, Olivia, who hadn’t been seen for a long time, came to my house early in the morning, just like before, to join Daniel and me in picking him up.

When they saw my son, Olivia and Daniel couldn’t control themselves, rushing forward to embrace him tightly.

After they had vented their longing, my son walked straight up to me and said, without hesitation.

“Mom, I’m back.”

“When are you going to hand over the company to me to manage?”

Seeing the urgency in my son's demeanor, I smiled indifferently.

“Let’s go, I’ve already held a press conference.”

“Soon, in front of everyone, I’ll pass everything to you.”

The press conference venue was crowded with people.

All the media reporters and influential figures had gathered to witness the change of ownership of the White Corporation.

Under the spotlight, I announced that Charlie would succeed me as the president of White Corporation.

With the witness of lawyers and cameras, I signed the equity transfer agreement.

I transferred all my assets and company shares to my son.

The applause was thunderous, and the crowd was in an uproar.

Many people marveled at the deep bond between mother and son.

They looked at my son with eyes full of envy.

However, at that moment, Olivia appeared late, holding Daniel’s arm.