Chapter 118. I Shouldn’t Have

Enzo

“May I attend my daughter’s birthday party?” Vincent implored, his eyes beseeching as he gazed at me.

I had just finished a meeting with him at his residence regarding the new branch of L. Carter we planned to establish in Russia. Although he had divested his shares in my company to focus on his own enterprise, I still desired his involvement in my business as my father-in-law and one of the pivotal reasons for L. Carter’s sustained success. He had not once forsaken my company during my absence.

Observing his aged yet distinguished features, I was involuntarily transported back to the days when Reese left me.

Recalling the occasion, I accompanied Candice to Germany for Asher’s treatment. I simultaneously endeavored to launch a branch of my firm there, aiming to erase Reese from my heart and mind. I had solicited Vincent to take over L. Carter in Manhattan during my German sojourn, but he declined due to commitments to his own venture, CC Stone Gro