Gavin looked at Nathan in sheer disbelief, trying to wrap his head around the sheer audacity and greed that Nathan was displaying.

"Why have you taken over Dawson International and gobbled up Rowland Inc.? Can't you just leave Stewart Enterprises alone? They only handle second-tier brands in the Capital; they're hardly a threat to you," Gavin questioned, utterly puzzled.

Nathan, with an air of arrogance, replied, "You don't need to know why. Just do as I say."

His commanding tone and blatant arrogance left no room for the respect or admiration a son might typically have for his father.

This really rubbed Gavin the wrong way, but being in a position where he had to toe the line, he had no choice but to go along with it. "Alright."

Nathan's plan to take on the Stewart family was straightforward: "Shift the financial troubles and crises from Rowland Inc. onto Stewart Enterprises."

Gavin was baffled. "How do you plan on pulling that off? Dustin's a shrewd operator, sharp as they come. He cut all ties with the Rowland family the moment trouble started brewing."

Nathan flashed a wicked grin. "The Stewart family has a scandal you just need to hint at. Then, suggest a collaboration with the Stewart family, a small gamble for a big payoff. Regan's bound to play ball.'

Gavin was skeptical but intrigued. "Oh, really?"

To keep the Rowland family afloat, Nathan kept the raw materials flowing, meeting their urgent needs. However, his decision to target the Stewart family and halt his revenge on the Rowland family didn't sit well with Dominick Ford.

"Sir, you can't just abandon the original plan... you know what'll happen," Ford awkwardly tried to convince him, "It'll blow back on you."

Nathan's gaze was unwavering.

"Just thinking about how the

Stewart family hurt Nathalie makes me feel have to hit back. I need to show them that belittling my Nathalie has consequences they can't afford."

Dominick was on edge. "But this is beyond our control, and we'll all face the fallout."

Nathan declared, "If my purpose in life is to protect Nathalie, then I won't let anyone harm her, regardless of the cost."

Seeing Nathan's resolve, Ford and Dominick stopped trying to talk him out of it. Instead, they stood by him, ready to shoulder the responsibility together.

"Sir, if that's your choice, we're with you. But you have to tread carefully. Greta's already onto your identity, and we've worked hard to keep her quiet. If anything slips, we might not be able to keep your identity ander wraps."

Nathan, adhering to the mantra of dealing with today's issues today and tomorrow's tomorrow, said, "No worries. As long as we can settle Nathalie's concerns now, I'll take any punishment without regret.""

Dominick and Ford exchanged worried glances, genuinely concerned for Nathan.

...

After Patrick's funeral, Miranda

found herself utterly alone, without a soul to lean on. Being disabled, she couldn't support herself and couldn't rely on her daughter, as Greta was stuck in a psychiatric hospital.

With no place to go, Miranda spent her days wandering around in her wheelchair, hoping to find someone

kind enough to help. Some people did give her food and clothes, treating her like a beggar.

Realizing she was seen as a beggar crushed Miranda's spirit.noveldrama

Her mind drifted back to earlier days when she took on the duty of raising Nellie but ended up losing her husband. As a widow, she channeled all her resentment towards Nellie.

Back in those days, even in her prime, she pretended to be ill and stayed in bed just to make Nellie beg on the streets, bringing back delicious meals for her.