Chapter 422


    Chapter 422 For Sonia’s Sake


    Needless to say, Sonia had of course thought about it and approached otherpanies in the same


    industry. Nheless, she didn’t think thosepanies could bring much potential in the joint venture


    with Paradigm Co. since they were just small firms. On the other hand, thosepanies had also


    refused to work with Paradigm Co. as they were concerned about its bleak future. Due to that reason,


    herpany soon found itself in a position with little room for improvement and growth.


    Although Paradigm Co. was still operating as usual for the time being, she knew that herpany would


    once again face an inevitable crisis if nothing was done to improve the status quo. After all, the revenues


    that Paradigm Co. made from its cooperation with the Fuller Group’s subsidiaries were not enough to


    keep the business afloat, let alone pay its debt that was worth tens of billions owed to Toby. Thus, having


    a joint venture with a newpany was definitely a pressing matter for her.


    Furthermore, Sonia also agreed with Toby that as the biggest shareholder in thepany, she should


    get to know more people to expand her socialwork. After all, themercial world wasplicated


    and unforgiving. Those who fought alone wouldn’tst long, which resulted in cooperation bing the


    most crucial way of survival.


    It’s only by meeting more great people that I’ll know what I must do to improve myself, which is essential


    for my long-term sess. Otherwise, I could be left out or even ostracized by the people in the


    commercial world. At the thought of that, Sonia suddenly caught on to Rose’s intention of giving her the


    jewelry. She then took a deep breath and stared nkly at the man in front of her. “Grandma wants me


    to meet those big shots during her birthday dinner. Am I right, President Fuller?”


    As Sonia quickly understood the gravity of the situation, there was a trace of admiration in Toby’s eyes as


    he nodded. “Exactly. That’s what Grandma wants. If you want to know these people and work with them,


    you need to make yourself look valuable. Those people judge your ability to bring value to them from


    your appearance. So, if your outfit fails to impress them, you may not even get a shot to greet them, let


    alone meet them. Do you get me now?”


    Unfortunately, that’s how grim the reality is! Despite his desire to introduce her to those big shots, he


    knew she would definitely turn him down because she didn’t want to depend on him. Thus, he had to


    create an opportunity by using his grandmother’s name to gather those big shots in one ce before


    having Sonia do the rest. While he optimistically believed that she would learn a thing or two from the


    exposure, he would also be secretly observing her and be ready to create another opportunity for her


    should she fail to seize the chance this time. Deep in his heart, he wished for her to be better and


    more sessful in her career.


    “I get it now.” Sonia nodded, feeling touched. “Alright, I’ll take the jewelry. Please thank Grandma for me.


    She should be enjoying her twilight years, yet she is still so concerned about me.”


    Soon, Sonia recalled how Rose was the only one who treated her kindly in the six years that she was in


    the Fuller Family. Because she only had eyes for Toby then, she turned down Rose’s invitation to move


    over in an attempt to avoid Jean. Thus, Sonia never really had the opportunity to repay Rose’s kindness


    because of her stubborn decision to stay in the Fuller Residence. I’m no longer the Fuller Family’s


    daughter-inw, but Grandma still cares about me all the time. Oh, I really don’t know how I should repay


    her.


    “Don’t mention it,” he chuckled in response. “It’s the least I could do.”


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    “What?” Sonia frowned doubtfully and opined, “I’m telling you to thank Grandma on my behalf. I wasn’t


    saying that to you, so what do you mean by that?”


    A speechless Toby puckered his lips, somehow feeling a little bitter in his heart. Although it was his n


    to begin with in the first ce, he also had every right to say what he just did to Sonia. Nheless, he


    couldn’t speak the truth or she would immediately return the jewelry to him.


    “Fine, you don’t have to be my messenger. I’ll thank Grandma myselfter.” Sonia pursed her lips,


    thinking she should also assure Rose that she wouldn’t disappoint the old woman as she would close a


    few deals during the birthday dinner. At the same time, she would guarantee the old woman that she


    would take excellent care of the jewelry until she returned it after the birthday feast.


    “Alright, please go ahead and talk to Grandma then. It’s gettingte, so I should make a move and you


    should get some rest.” Toby took a look at his watch and stood up. Man, if it weren’t for this uing


    important meeting, I wouldn’t leave right now.


    Sonia nodded and rose to her full height as well. “Have a safe trip home, President Fuller. Wanda, please


    see President Fuller off.”


    “Yes, Miss Reed,” Wanda replied and showed him the way.


    “Alright, I’ll head off then.” He looked at Sonia, who only responded with a cold grunt.


    Upon fixing his gaze on her face for a few seconds, he eventually turned away and walked toward the


    exit with a heavy heart.


    “Be careful on your way home, Young Master Toby.” Wanda followed behind the man and saw him off at


    the door.


    “I will, please take good care of her. By the way, the jewelry she is having now doesn’t belong to my


    grandma. Furthermore, I want you to say nothing about the matter regarding my mother.” Toby made his


    instruction heard and understood.


    Deep down in his heart, he was sure that Sonia wouldn’t want to wear the jewelry that he gave her if she


    knew it was from him instead of Rose. In fact, before his mother took her own life many years earlier, she


    mentioned in her suicide note that the jewelries she left behind was for her future daughter-inw.


    Therefore, he swore to himself that he would give Sonia what he should have in the past six years, bit by


    bit.


    To him, it didn’t matter whether they were divorced or not because he had treated her as his own wife


    anyway. She is my wife and no one can have her. Even if she won’t forgive me for the rest of her life, I’m


    going to keep her by my side and do whatever it takes to keep her away from any other man. At the


    thought of her being with some other men, he couldn’t help but grit his teeth in annoyance.


    “Don’t worry, Young Master Toby. I know what I should do,” Wanda said with a smile.


    “Alright, you should get back to her now. Don’t leave her alone for too long. She is going to need


    someone to help her since she can’t see.” Toby waved his hand.


    She nodded and closed the door while he made sure he heard the door closed before going to the


    elevator. After taking a few steps forward, his phone rang, whereupon he quickly checked it out and


    realized it was a call from Rose. Thus, he answered, “Grandma.”


    “Toby, why am I unaware about my own 80th birthday feast? I remember telling you that I prefer a simple


    meal with everyone in the family on my birthday instead of a grand feast. You agreed with that, so what


    made you change your mind? What’s up with all this surprise?” Rose chuckled happily and sarcastically


    added, “Furthermore, even my friends knew about it way before I did. You’re such a filial grandson, huh!”


    Upon sensing her unhappiness, Toby faked a cough and decided toe clean. “I’m sorry, Grandma. I


    should have informed you earlier. I’m sorry about it.”


    “s! It’s fine. Now that you’ve already distributed the invitation cards, there is no turning back now. The


    show must go on, so there is no point for me to me you now. Tell me, what changed your mind all of a


    sudden?” she asked impatiently.


    “It’s all for Sonia’s sake.” He turned around and set his eyes on Sonia’s apartment.


    “Sonia?” Rose appeared to be stunned.


    Toby nodded. “Yes, the future of Paradigm Co. is bleak and unpromising. If the situation persists, it will


    not end well for her and herpany. Furthermore, she is an ambitious woman who has always wanted


    to expand herpany, but under the given circumstances, she didn’t seem to have much of a choice,


    so…”


    “So, you’re nning to use my birthday feast to pave the way for Sonia’s future?” she responded with a


    cold grunt.


    “I’m sorry, Grandma.” He squinted as he had always wanted to create an opportunity for Sonia to expand


    Paradigm Co. However, he struggled to find a chance to do so until he realized he could execute his n


    through his grandmother’s 80th birthday feast. After all, this would prevent Sonia from bing


    suspicious since she would probably think that it was all Rose’s idea. Unknown to her, Rose’s birthday


    was in fact held for her.


    In the meantime, Rose could see through her grandson, knowing that he felt guilty for using her birthday


    feast to pave the way for the future of the woman he loved. However, she only shook her head and


    replied, “What a silly boy!”