Chapter 572


    Chapter 572 Rudy’s Real Thoughts


    Rudy was staying in Shawn''s vi by the beachside the whole time. Even after Sir Larson wounded him


    badlyst time, he felt no qualms about his safety. After he recovered from the injury, he returned to the


    vi without hesitation.


    It seemed like he wasn''t afraid of Sir Larson''s revenge at all.


    ir dropped me off at the beachside. I asked him not to wait for me since there was a garage in the


    vi, and I could drive home on my own.


    "All right. Remember to call me if you need a ride home."


    I answered meekly, "Don''t worry about me, ir."


    After seeing ir off, I walked up to the vi. Rudy wasn''t in his room. Meanwhile, there were two sun


    loungers in front of the swimming pool. Rudy took the one on the left and enjoyed the evening breeze.


    Approaching him, I stated, "I''m here."


    He began in a casual tone, "Why don''t you join me first?"


    Since he offered, Iy down on the other sun lounger and watched the night sky. "Do you like it here?"


    He didn''t give me a straight answer. "Define ''like''."


    He was giving me a hard time with that question.


    The night breeze was somewhat cool despite it being summer. Besides, the vi was built next to the


    beach. I covered my injured belly with a white nket on the sun lounger.


    He continued because I didn''t answer, "After experiencing the ups and downs in the business sector for


    years, I always wonder how to be powerful or to gain a firm foothold, or even more, catch up with


    Shawn. One important thing never urred to me in the past. Even after I traveled around the world


    and saw beautiful sceneries, I never slowed down to appreciate them until now. And I finally figured out


    the simple truth."


    I urged, "What is it?"


    "Why do people pursue wealth and power?"


    It was a tricky question that different people had different answers to it.


    Shawn needed wealth and power to protect me and our children.


    As for me, I was forced to take over the responsibilities.


    Wealth and power were never my life goals.


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    However, now I would embrace them to protect my family.


    And so, I asked, "What about you?"


    Rudy fell into silence for a long time. I tilted my head and studied him. He was looking into the distance


    with an unreadable expression. Before I could change the topic, he exined in a low tone, "My family


    abandoned me once because I''m not a legitimate child. During that time, all I could think about was to


    survive and get revenge on them. I wanted to live a better life. When I finally climbed thedder, I was


    surprised to learn that my resentment against them was unnecessary. It vanished because they were


    barely a capable opponent. I lost the motivation to strive until I met Shawn. I wanted to stand side-by-


    side with him, and maybe surpass him. Thus, I traveled around the world. Furthermore, I plotted


    against him. When I think back to the old days, I only find a busy life. I didn''t even have time for leisure.


    To be honest, I''ve had enough of this kind of life. I want something simple."


    He had enough of the life in which he had been plotting against the others, but Shawn told me that


    Rudy was nning to start all over again.


    Rudy''s words gave me the impression of him being uninterested in making aeback.


    "What''s your point?"


    He didn''t answer right away, Instead, he mumbled something I couldn''tprehend, "Shawn and I


    used to never stand in the sun. Thus, the darkness in life doesn''t bother us. We aren''t scared of


    darkness. Back when…"


    He abruptly trailed off and was lost in his thoughts. After a long time, he deeply sighed. "We had no


    weakness back then. We never thought life was boring. In fact, we saw life as being only that.


    However, Shawn met you, and I met May. Shawn and I don''t deserve such kindness from you and May.


    We are reluctant to let the warmth go. Your existence caused ripples in our hearts and we became


    cowards. We think about the women we love every day and are afraid of losing them. Furthermore, we


    can no longer see things in the same way as before. We long for a simple life."


    Rudy and Shawn were alike.


    Men like them overcame ups and downs in life.


    Time granted them the experience.


    Despite the knowledge that helped them to survive in the world, it also took something in return. They


    couldn''t feel the joy in life and they had nobody by their side.


    "What brought this on?"


    After pondering for a moment, I added, "You seldom share your story."


    "I only know a few people in Bryxton. I only stay here because of May. The reason I''m telling you this


    is…" He stopped again. The night breeze brushed his hair off his face and he took his time to collect


    himself. "Even though Shawn is my rival, he''s my only friend too. Besides, you''re his wife and May''s


    best friend. I have nobody to share the stories with other than you. Renee, there''s something you need


    to know. Love helps and ruins Shawn and me at the same time. It makes Shawn a better person, but I


    have chosen the wrong path."


    It was obvious that Rudy missed May.


    "Before I met May, I could only think of one way to live my life, which was one with a busy schedule.


    However, I lost her, and it left my heart empty. I can never return to my old life."


    "You…"


    I had no idea how I should reply orfort Rudy. Fortunately, he didn''t need any kind words. He just


    needed a listener after he kept everything to himself for a long time. At this moment, I was the best


    listener he could ever have to share his feelings with.


    He continued, "I''m content with a simple life with her by my side. But now, I lost both her and my


    career. I have nothing better to do. All I do is think about her and it hurts. Therefore, I have a favor to


    ask."


    He finally got to the point.


    I whispered, "What''s your n?"


    "Daniel came to me earlier. He offered to help me with starting all over again, but I have to work for


    Ezekiel. I rejected him."


    Daniel was willing to do anything for Ezekiel.


    "What are your thoughts?"


    "I couldn''t care less about him. If I ever need help, I''ll seek it from you. You''re quite powerful and


    influential in the country. I want to start again from here."


    I was confused upon hearing that. "The Adams Family will be d to hand over the power to you. Why


    not depend on them? You know that you can get them under your thumb and turn it to your advantage."


    He withdrew his gaze and his expression hardened as he hissed, "Did you forget what I told you


    already?"


    I was taken aback. He just couldn''t be straightforward, so I asked patiently, "What is it?"


    "I wanted to climb thedder to get my revenge on the Adams Family. However, I found them incapable


    after I made it to the top. From that time on, I realized I didn''t resent them. It was me all along."