Chapter 1589


    At the celebration feast marking thepletion of the theme park renovation, Linda spotted Daniel,


    whom she hadn’t seen in years. She was taken aback at first.


    He no longer resembled the cheerful, innocent boy she remembered. Experience had given him a


    sense of maturity andposure. His eyes held a coldness, and his demeanor exuded power that


    could instill fear in others.


    Approaching Linda, they gazed at each other for a prolonged moment and exchanged smiles.


    “You must be Cordelia, right?” Daniel asked, turning to the woman beside Linda. “You look just the


    same as when we were young. You haven’t changed a bit!”


    Cordelia smiled and replied, “You’re too kind with your words. It’s been years. I even have a grandchild


    now. How could I remain unchanged?”


    “Both of you would still stand out in the crowd, even in your golden years,” Danielmented.


    After a brief conversation with Cordelia, she departed, leaving Linda alone with her thoughts. Many


    things had changed, but it felt as if nothing had.


    Daniel broke the silence, gesturing on a screen toward the renovated theme park and offering a


    detailed exnation. “I’m sure many kids will adore it,” he said. “I can tell Sephy loves it!”


    Linda smiled. “She mentioned that. She wants it to be like cotton candy, and you’ve truly made it that


    way. You’re spoiling her!”


    “She’s not only your granddaughter but also a Quimby descendant. How could I not spoil her?”


    Linda hesitated. She knew Daniel had a specific reason for returning this time, and her worries seemed


    about to be confirmed.


    “I won’t beat around the bush, sis,” he said candidly. “Dad asked me to give you something before he


    passed away. I came to Centrolis this time to give it to you.”


    Linda’s expression darkened.


    The news of her father’s death had reached her. Nichs had wanted to apany her, but she


    hadn’t gone. She still hadn’t forgiven him for abandoning his wife and daughter all those years ago.


    “He left you an inheritance.” Daniel continued. “The paperwork is with thewyer, and you can handle it


    in a couple of days. He felt guilty and left it for you. It’s quite a substantial sum.”


    Linda smiled, realizing that money was unimportant to her now. What mattered more was keeping her


    family together, ensuring her daughter and son-inw’s happiness, and having her loved ones and old


    friends around until they grew old. She also cared about Daniel, hoping he could regain the kindness


    he once had.


    “I heard you used some questionable tactics to acquire the Quimby Group in Cumulus City,” she


    remarked.


    Daniel looked taken aback but smiled subtly. “Are you implying that I’ve be ruthless, sis?” He


    finished his wine. “Should I not have used such tactics? If I didn’t, they would have destroyed me.”


    “But you hurt the person who loved you the most,” Linda quipped.


    His grip on the ss tightened, and his knuckles paled.


    Linda thought she had said too much and didn’t press the issue. Instead, she requested a ss of


    champagne and sipped it slowly.


    The dinner continued with enthusiasm. Sephy joyfully mingled with the crowd, pointing at the screen


    and showing her peers the cotton candy-themed park, designed just for her.


    Yet, the atmosphere between Linda and Daniel remained tense. They stood close, and Linda could feel


    an undercurrent of darkness in him.


    After some time, he asked, “Where is she now?”


    Linda shook her head and sighed. “So you really came here for her.”


    “I won’t lie, sis,” he admitted, meeting her gaze. “I have two reasons foring here. One is to deliver


    our father’s inheritance. I know your husband has provided you with a wonderful life, and money might


    not be your concern, but this is different. Dad left this for you, and you should take it.


    “The second reason… She’s in Centrolis now, and you’re keeping her hidden, aren’t you?”


    Linda’s expression changed. Cordelia overheard the conversation and walked over with a te of


    snacks, gently gripping Linda’s arm.


    She remembered the incident with Daniel and that girl from three years ago. Linda had gone to


    Cumulus City to rescue the wounded girl and bring her to Centrolis. It struck Cordelia that the girl was


    close in age to Lina while Daniel was in his 40s.


    Cordelia thought their rtionship had ended three years ago, so she was surprised he hade all


    the way to Centrolis for her.


    Linda disclosed, “She has a normal life now and a boyfriend. I heard she’s getting married soon. She’s


    healed from her trauma. You should stop bothering her. It might bring a bad oue.”


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    Daniel maintained a t expression, seemingly ignoring her words. He persisted, “Where is she?”


    “Daniel!”


    He looked up, grinning slyly. “You know what I’m capable of.”


    “What are you nning?” she asked.


    “I just want to see her,” he stressed. “If you don’t tell me where she is, I can find her myself. But I might


    not be happy if I have to resort to that. Don’t me me if I do something that upsets you.”