Dear Sweetheart Chapter 370
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Boniel did not bother to appease him but instead turned to Jefferson.
“What did you want to say before, Calbert? Is there anything you would like to tell me?”
“I want to im my right to the Ternc family inheritance,” Jefferson dered.
Boniel was mystified. “Haven’t you already gotten it? Like your brother, I have already proimed in Fo
ssell Church before my friends that you are my heir.”
Arnaud suddenly stood up and slid a document over to Boniel. “You’re a busy man, Dad, and
may not know that
Calbert had given up his right to be the heir of the Ternc family. The Philet family, amongst others, ar
e already aware of it.”
Boniel took the documents
and, after ncing through them, turned fiercely to Jefferson. “You little sh*t! Despite everything I’ve do
ne for you, you threw everything away?”
Jefferson remained silent.
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In response to Arnaud’s terms, he had decided to
give up his inheritance rights as he missed his mother. He had also expected Arnaud to produce that d
ocument at that opportune moment.
Rayna spoke up, “Calm yourself, Mr. Boniel. In his youthful exuberance, it would have been inevitable f
or Calbert to have had apse in judgment. Everybody makes mistakes.”
“He’s not a ten–year–old boy anymore. Besides, even ten–year–
olds would think twice before putting their signatures on anything. He signed the documents himself, Ar
naud chimed in at once, aware that Rayna was trying to invoke Boniel’spassion.
Then, he turned to Boniel to reiterate, “We have rules, Dad. Anything, including inheritance rights, given
up voluntarily cannot be reimed. I know you love Calbert, but Great–
Grandpa’s rules are set in stone. You would also be hurting me if you returned those rights to him. I, too
, am your son, after all.”
“That’s where you’re wrong, Mr. Cyrus,” Rayna said with her lips curled, taking advantage of the situati
on. “No man is
without fault. Besides, rules are fixed, but people are not. Your ancestorsid down those rules becaus
e the Ternc
family had many heirs back then and was susceptible to an abuse of power. Now, however, you and Ca
lbert are the only heirs to the Ternc family. You should not deny him the opportunity for one mistake
he’d made.”
Arnaud red at Rayna sharply. “This pertains to our family, Ms. Gand.”
Rayna smiled. “I am Calbert’s girlfriend, and we will share the burden of any problems that may arise. I
am worried that Calbert might lose
his right to inheritance. What if you, Mr. Cyrus, one day make a mistake and lose yours? Wouldn’t the T
ernc family fall into his hands? That is why I think the old–fashioned rules need to be changed.”
“The rules of the Ternc family have never changed through the centuries,” Arnaud said coolly. “What
would my forefathers say if you insist that the rules be changed for Calbert? I wouldn’t ask for my rights
if I made a mistake because I am a Ternc.”
Rayna met his gaze without fear. “I am merely providing a suggestion, Mr. Cyrus, and not asking Mr. Bo
niel to defy your ancestors. Don’t twist my words.”
Arnaud’s lips curled “I think that’s exactly what you mean, Ms. Gand,” he said sharply.
“Enough! Must we quarrel during our meal?” Already incensed by Jefferson giving up his inheritance, B
oniel mmed the table with his fist to quell the verbal confrontation.
“I’m sorry, Dad,” Jefferson said in a low voice. “I was immature not to realize the importance of the inhe
ritance. Let me bear the consequences of my mistakes. You will hear no more of the matter.”
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Boniel’s anger subsided at the meekness of his younger son.
Jefferson’s eyes look so much like hers, which causes me much sorrow and anger. However, I cannot
openly act in favor of him when it pertains to the ancient rules of the Ternc family’s inheritance. Arna
ud’s hostility made it in that he did not wish for Jefferson to regain his rights to the inheritance; I am f
amiliar with my eldest son’s propensity for scheming.
Boniel threw the documents back at
Arnaud with a scowl upon his chiseled features. “Deal with the consequences of your own mistakes. W
e’ll have our meal quietly. Those with another opinion will leave right
now!”
Arnaud lowered his gaze. His eyes glittered with menace.
He was clever enough to know that Boniel did not explicitly reject the matter, which meant
Jefferson would be awarded the opportunity to regain his inheritance rights.
Rayna sat back down, her hand over her heart, which thumped painfully as
though about to beat out of her ribcage.
She did not dare believe it was her who had caused that look of rage on Arnaud’s face.
Despite her nonchnce, she
was frightened because she knew Arnaud’s cruelty and that it would not be wise to go up against him.
Her courage came from keeping Curtis‘ gift in mind.
Long ago, when she was employed at Faymon Group, she had
been assigned to negotiate a contract but, due to her obscurity, had been steamrollered because her o
pponents did not take her seriously.
Curtis had told her, “The more humbly you behave
toward people like that, the more they will take advantage of you. If you have no reputation, you must u
se what you have–
Faymon Group or me. You must form a strong first impression when you negotiate with him by suppres
sing his ego. Then, he’ll know that you’re not alone and thus would not underestimate you.”
“This applies to business and how you deal with people. Some have worse barks than they do bites an
d are trying to intimidate you. Whether you beat or let them bully you depends on what you do.”
Armed with his techniques, Rayna crushed the opposing side into meeklypleting the negotiations
with her.
After concluding the business, she hurried back to Faymon Group to see Curtis. “Why don’t I be y
our secretary? After five years under you, I will be able to start my ownpany.”
Curtis then pulled her into his arms andughed. “Sounds good. I wouldn’t know if you would be able to
go out on your own after five years, but I can guarantee you would have several additional mouths to f
eed.”
It took Rayna a long time to understand what he meant. Blushing furiously, she bit him. “You scoundrel!
true colors.”
“Aren’t you of the same mind, Mrs. Faymon?”
“Get lost!”
Rayna’s heart twinged bitterly at the recollection of the past and of that man.
She knew she would be too ashamed to return without resolving Arnaud
and bringing justice to Kristie, and Curtis would not forgive her.
Rayna lowered her head to take several mouthfuls of soup, and her insides suddenly lurched. The desir
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Not daring to head to the bathroom in in sight, she tugged the tablecloth to deliberately spill the soup
Rayna gazed at the stain on her skirt and said ruefully, “I’m sorry. Please excuse me.”
Jefferson knew she was experiencing morning sickness and that it would not do to follow her, so he sum
The housekeeper obliged and led Rayna up the stairs.
While the housekeeper prepared a fresh set of clothes, Rayna ran to the bathroom and, after shutting th
Feeling shaky and drained, she stood still to recover
for a long while before rinsing her face with warm water and uttering a silent plea that her following naus
would not be as bad as she would not be able to conceal it as easily.
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