Chapter 64 Greed

The real reason for his displeasure was the concern that his family might become curious about the incident and start asking about the source of that bouquet of flowers. Thinking of this, William Foster slightly curled the corners of his mouth, revealing a smile that was both meaningful and filled with coldness. It turned out that Clara Bennett was ready to sign the marriage contract with him, but had no intention of telling her family about their true relationship. Why is that? Could it be that she’s planning to keep this relationship hidden forever? Or does she want to keep the Bennett family unaware of his existence, secretly hiding a story of a gilded cage wife? In any case, this deliberately hidden relationship caused William Foster a strong sense of dissatisfaction and anger, completely arousing his rage. He’s not a benevolent person; he’s always been willing to use any means necessary to achieve his goals. Whether it’s secret calculations or outright deception, as long as it can help him realize his ambitions and objectives, these so-called moral norms mean nothing to him. Although he would pretend to be weak to win Clara Bennett’s heart, that does not mean he is truly useless. On the contrary, beneath this calm and even slightly timid exterior lurked a cold and determined heart. It’s just that, for now, he’s temporarily holding back his sharp edge, pretending to be someone easily manipulated, just to lower Clara Bennett’s guard. Since Clara Bennett doesn’t want her family to know about all this, he would make a fuss and make it known to everyone, ensuring everyone sees it crystal clear. While scoffing at her desire to hide, he’s also determined to bring all the secrets to light, to demonstrate how unrealistic her childish thoughts are. He yearned to see the moment when everyone cast surprised and complex gazes, and most importantly, the helplessness and submission on Clara Bennett’s face. Zam had just completed the last line, glanced at the long gift list, and gently shook his already sore wrist: "Mr. William Foster, it’s all recorded." This task, though seemingly simple, actually involved a lot of work since every detail needed to be carefully checked and confirmed. William Foster scanned the rosewood box in front of him, frowning: "It seems like something is missing, it feels empty and not very appealing." The box was exquisitely crafted, made of superior materials, yet it seemed to lack something that could make it stand out, which made the always detail-oriented William Foster somewhat dissatisfied. Zam suggested: "How about adding some decorations to the surface of the box, like inlaying some jewels?" The thought was that perhaps the addition of luxurious and dazzling jewels could enhance the gift, making it more eye-catching. William Foster shook his head, not satisfied with such an arrangement, since for him, material luxury had become commonplace, he favored things with more substance and cultural significance. After a moment of contemplation, his eyes suddenly brightened, and a smile lifted his lips: "What’s missing is that festive feeling. Uncle Zam, how can a wedding lack auspicious words? Go get someone to write a few blessings like ’Harmony for a Hundred Years,’ ’May You Have Many Children Soon,’ and ’Grow Old Together.’ Such words not only bear beautiful wishes but also add a touch of traditional charm. Meanwhile, Clara Bennett, unaware of everything that would come the next day, woke up in a very good mood, especially when she checked the stock market trends on her phone and found that the prices of some of the stocks she had bought had indeed risen significantly, making her feel particularly happy. The pressure she had been under due to stock market fluctuations could finally be slightly relieved. Without the slightest hesitation, and no longer wanting to hold onto the shares, she withdrew the funds directly. Because in her view, now was the right time to secure her gains. After all, according to the latest account data, her previous investment costs had almost doubled; this profit was quite considerable, enough for her to comfortably enjoy the returns. Greed only leads to self-destruction; in fact, she didn’t really want to make money from stocks, more so because she wasn’t yet certain about her future direction and was trying to practice through this approach. This method could not only help find a clue amidst confusion but also slightly accumulate capital for future preparations. Dealing with Samuel Grant was a relatively long-term process; amid the busy filming schedule, she also couldn’t neglect recruiting talented individuals and preparing to start a new company. After all, every step required careful calculation and steady progress, never rushing and giving the opponent a chance to retaliate. Previously, she had given Daisy Stone two months, hoping that within this not-too-long nor too-short period, she could figure out Samuel Grant’s situation. Meanwhile, this time was also enough to establish a new company and gradually begin to encroach on his existing business fields. This dual approach not only could apply pressure on him openly but also secretly amass strength. While planning these, it was crucial not to expose the critical information that she would secretly control this company, finding truly trustworthy, reliable allies became the priority task. Fortunately, her rebirth endowed her with a unique advantage. It allowed her to more accurately discern who could be trusted and partnered with. Although they hadn’t seen each other for a while, she had an extremely close friend returning from abroad. In their past life, they had gradually grown apart due to Clara Bennett marrying Samuel Grant. In fact, after seeing Samuel Grant for the first time, this friend had been very disgusted with him and expressed such attitudes multiple times. However, the real reason for their estrangement was Samuel Grant’s continuous efforts to limit their contact opportunities in private, even intentionally or unintentionally introducing many unsavory people to her, creating numerous artificially-induced conflicts and disputes. When this friend finally learned about the truth behind the entire event, she almost fell into danger. Because of this, she resolutely decided to sever all ties between them completely. Recalling those times now, perhaps this decision was the best choice for both parties? At least it avoided more harm from Samuel Grant. Later, even in such an extremely difficult circumstance with a leg disability, that friend still tried every possible way to resume contact. But eventually, due to Samuel Grant’s long-term strict monitoring, the environment became extremely hostile, leading to severe disagreements between the two and ultimately another breakup. But today’s situation has undergone earth-shattering changes; now, Clara Bennett is no longer that defenseless little lamb from back then. Precisely because of this, there’s no need to worry or fear anymore. She can safely and worry-free attempt to rebuild this precious friendship.