Chapter 277
Chapter 277
Besides wanting her family safe. Karen didn’t want to go against Tinley in her heart.
She envied Tinley before she got married.
Karen felt envy, but not jealousy, towards her.
When an immense gulf separated two people, and one realized that despite her best efforts, she could never bridge the distance to reach the other, jealousy became a moot point.
That was Karen: she envied Tinley’s confidence and low others treated her with respect.
While attending a government business conference with her husband, Karen spotted Tinley from a distance, leaving a lasting impression.
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To ensure Tinley’s safety during her pregnancy, the organizer implemented a security checkpoint at the entrance. The checkpoint prohibited items like cigarettes and radioactive materials, and all alcoholic beverages at the venue were replaced with juice.
Despite the inconvenience of the inspection process, none of the people who agreed to it voiced any dissatisfaction. maintaining a pleasant demeanor throughout
Those attendees were business and enterprise representatives from various fields in many y countries, including many foreigners.
It was clear that Tinley and her unborn child were favored.
Tinley sat in the front row with executives from world–renowned companies–the only woman among them. Karen and her husband were seated in the fifth row.
Karen wasn’t paying attention during the meeting; she spent the entire time staring blankly at Tinley
She observed the cool elegance of Tinley’s profile and the gentleness in her eyes whenever she glanced down
During her previous pregnancy, Karen would lower her eyes and gently caress her belly whenever her baby was restless.
Karen’s eyes lingered on Tinley
Karen’s upbringing, perhaps influenced by her family dynamics, fostered a natural fondness for girls. Her experiences, from childhood to adulthood, exposed her to girls who were kind and even–tempered, unlike her father..
Simultaneously, Karen held a deep admiration for the strong.
Tinley perfectly fit Karen’s criteria for a partner. Karen worried she might have fallen in love with Tinley if she were a man.
Furthermore, if she were a man, she wouldn’t be able to gaze at Tinley with such infatuation.
During that meeting, Wendy became the object of Karen’s envy.
Wendy received courteous treatment from everyone due to Tinley’s presence
Karen even thought that it would be great if she could stay by Tinley’s side and work for her like Wendy did.
Karen’s husband had claimed that Wendly made over 10 million dollars a year, but Karen could give up the money. What mattered most was being near her idol–living, working, and thriving in Tinley’s orbit.
ung age – directing her
Karen majored in design. Despite her father’s insistence on cultivating her artistic talents from a young
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towards design and skills like piano and dancing–Karen Larked boniness acumen. This stemmed from her father prohibiting her from pursuing any business–related studies
Karen’s sisters grew up learning business management from private financial tutors.
Karen wondered if Tinley had time to listen to her play piano and dance.
Besides, Karen heard that Wendly was highly skilled, particularly in essential housekeeping and martial arti..
The Holmes family would choose promising candidates to serve as housekeepers while the next heir was still young. These candidates were assessed for compatibility with the young leir’s astrological profile. If deemed compatible, they would then live together for a period of time.
After selection, the candidates underwent intensive, confidential training to develop their skills and cultivate loyalty to the Holmes family. Upon completion, they were placed in various positions.
This training method resembled the ancient techniques used to train assassins, but unlike assassins, participants in this method experienced freedom and received compensation.
The Holmes family offered a remarkably generous salary, with annual incomes starting in the tens of millions, surpassing even the camnings of some CEOs at major corporations.
Karen didn’t envy their yearly salaries, but rather their ability as women to reach such powerful positions, proving to the world that women were capable of such influence.
Karen felt bad that she could never be one of them.
Karen didn’t want her husband to confront Tinley, even though his inexplicable confidence made him believe he could best
her.
Those directly involved may have been oblivious, but Karen, as an outsider, saw the situation with perfect clarity.
To make an enemy of Tinley was to invite certain death.
Above Horizon Tower still hung the tongue of the person who dared to curse the Holmes family’s daughter–a gruesome reminder that served as a warning from Tinley to all outsiders.
With this thought in mind, Karen, risking a potential beating, decided to speak up and reason with Carlson.
She advised, “Carlson, let’s just move on. Our family is safe. They kept their promise and didn’t leak Hope’s photos, which is a positive outcome. Let’s not focus on revenge. We value our family’s safety and happiness above wealth and status.”
Carlson, about to make a phone call, stopped and turned to her, his face clouded with emotion, his eyes flashing with an intensity she couldn’t decipher.
talking about?” Carlson asked.
“What are you k
Karen said, “Let’s not pursue this any further.
Carlson, exasperated, slapped her before she could finish her sentence.
The force of the blow sent Karen’s head snapping to the side, pain searing through her cheek as her vision went dark. It took a while for her to see again.
Karen covered her face, her head bowed in sorrow, and said nothing.
Carlson snapped, “I haven’t said you were wrong to raise our daughter this way, but you’re overstepping by commenting on my work. If you make another remark like that, pack your bags and leave iny house!”
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towards design and skills like piano and dancing–Karen lacked faminess acumen This stemmed from her father prohibiting her from pursuing any business–related studies.
Karen’s sisters grew up learning business management from private financial tutors.
Karen wondered if Tinley had time to listen to her play plan and dance
Besides, Karen heard that Wendy was highly skilled, particularly in essential housekeeping and martial arts
The Holmes family would choose promising candidates to serve as housekeepers while the near heir was still young. These candidates were assessed for compatibility with the young hair’s astrological profile. If deemed compible, they would then live together for a period of time.
After selection, the candidates underwent intensive, confidential training to develop their skills and cultivate loyalty so the Holmes family. Upon completion, they were placed in various positions.
This training method resembled the ancient techniques used to train assassins, but unlike assassins, participants in this method experienced freedom and received compensation.
The Holmes family offered a remarkably generous salary, with annual incomes starting in the tens of millions, surpassing even the earnings of some CEOs at major corporations.
Karen didn’t envy their yearly salaries, but rather their ability as women to reach such powerful positions, proving to the world that women were capable of such influence.
Karen felt bad that she could never be one of them.
Karen didn’t want her husband to confront Tinley, even though his inexplicable confidence made him believe he could best
her
Those directly involved may have been oblivious, but Karen, as an outsider, saw the situation with perfect clarity
To make an enemy of Tinley was to invite certain death.
Above Horizon Tower still hung the tongue of the person who dared to curse the Holmes family’s daughter–a gruesome reminder that served as a warning from Tinley to all outsiders.
With this thought in mind, Karen, risking a potential beating, decided to speak up and reason with Carlson
She advised, “Carlson, let’s just move on. Our family is safe. They kept their promise and didn’t leak Hope’s photos, which is a positive outcome. Let’s not focus on revenge. We value our family’s safety and happiness above wealth and status.”
Carlson, about to make a phone call, stopped and turned to her, his face clouded with emotion, his eyes flashing with an intensity she couldn’t decipher.
“What are you talking about? Carlson asked.
Karen said, “Let’s not pursue this any further.”
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