"Dad, Mom, I didn't invite any outsiders. It's our family gathering today. Make yourself comfortable. Let's eat," Megan said.
Wayne nodded with a smile and said, "Megan, you've spent too much on this. We'll eat at home next time."
Megan grinned and replied with a nod, "Okay. Anything you say, Dad."
With that, Megan held her glass up and said happily, "Although Nolan's older brother and his wife aren't around, we've finally gathered together. Cheers."
As Megan finished the white wine in her glass, the others held up their glasses too.
Nolan was fully immersed in his conversation with his parents and eating, so he didn't make any move.
Just then, Tyler laughed and said, "Megan, we're returning to the village in a few days for a family reunion. Some big shots might be coming by then, and they're related to us. It's all on you to make Dad and Mom proud this time.
"You won't be busy by that time, right?"
Wayne and Melody set their cutleries down when they heard Tyler. Both of them looked at Megan anticipatingly.
Right then, Nolan said with a smile, "Dad, Mom, don't worry. I won't embarrass you."
Nolan took the initiative to reply although no one asked him.
Tyler immediately said with disdain, "Nolan, you'd better not talk. It'll be great enough if you don't embarrass Dad and Mom. By that time you should hide yourself. I'm afraid people might ask about your prison life when they see you returning there later. It'll be embarrassing."
Tyler had been trying to show his worth. He didn't take Nolan seriously at all.
Nolan heard her offer and replied with a smile, "One million dollars is too little. I think you should donate the entire Megan Corporation.
Before Megan could reply, Wayne slammed the table furiously.
"Damn you! Megan has been considerate of you and speaking wisely. What about you? Why are you being sarcastic here? Hurry up and apologize to her!"
Nolan chuckled at his father's words and said, "Dad, I don't mind apologizing, but I've just stated the truth.
"I don't think there's any issue with donating Megan Corporation. Her company is worth a billion dollars. Everyone in the village will be glad if it becomes the village's business. Am I right?
"All the villagers will be rich after receiving the dividends. Isn't that great?"
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