Norma turned sharply toward Galen, shaking her head with firm resolve.

“No way!”

If she apologized, it would be tantamount to admitting her disgraceful actions. She would never accept such humiliation. Sighing, Galen shook his head again.

“Do you really think that staying silent will keep Vincent from finding out?”

Confessing first would allow her to preserve at least a shred of dignity. Her stubbornness blinded her to what was truly best for her.

Considering Galen’s standing in their social circles, Norma should have known better. Her career would not have spiraled to this low if she’d acted with any sense.

Norma just kept silent. She understood that speaking further in Galen’s presence would only worsen the situation. Silence was her safest refuge. Perhaps, by keeping quiet, she could dodge some of his wrath.

But her submissive posture only fueled Galen’s growing anger. He drew a deep breath, trying to temper his anger, and spoke with measured concern.

“Norma, I’m hard on you because you’re my daughter. I want you to rise to heights no one can touch, even after I’m gone. Why can’t you set aside your pride and focus on your work?”

He had watched Norma grow, knowing her character better than anyone else. It was precisely because of this understanding that he held her to such high standards. But now, his expectations seemed to have backfired.

Just as Norma opened her mouth to respond, her phone rang sharply. She answered, and her face immediately paled at the words from the other end.

“How could this have happened?”

Her disbelief quickly turned into a desperate stare at Galen. After ending the call, she choked out, “Dad, you have to help me. Vincent is buying shares in my company!”

Though her company was publicly listed, it was nothing compared to the sheer force of the Adams Group. If they wanted to crush her, she wouldn’t stand a chance.

Galen studied her for a moment before sighing heavily, “What did I just say? Why didn’t you listen to me?”

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Had she been less stubborn, she wouldn’t be in this mess.

Norma could no longer dwell on past mistakes. Her company was her life’s work, and she couldn’t let it crumble.

Springing to her feet, she grabbed Galen’s arm with desperation.

“Dad, I know I was wrong. I’ll apologize, okay? Just please save my company. Don’t let Vincent take it!”

No matter how mad Galen was, he couldn’t turn his back on her. She was his child, after all.

With a weary wave of his hand, he relented.

“Go apologize first. I’ll take care of the rest.”

Reluctance was etched on Norma’s face, but she had no choice. She had to save her company.

She nodded fervently.

“Thank you, Dad. I’ll go right away.”

She moved swiftly, purchasing expensive health supplements and a bouquet of fresh flowers before heading straight to the hospital.

Katelyn had just returned to the hospital room from a walk. Her eyes narrowed at the sight of Neil still lingering there.

“I’ve been gone thirty minutes, and you’re still here?” she said coldly.

“Don’t you know I hate you? Save yourself some face.” She was blunt and to the point as always.

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