She forced a wan smile in their direction. "The shares my mother left me are about to be unlocked."


    "As soon as they are, I''ll be eligible to join the Williams Group and take part in thepany''s major decisions."


    Jonathan''s face darkened. He blurted out, "But you don''t know anything about business. Taking part inpany decisions aren''t you just messing around?" Ste''s expression didn''t change. "It''s all right. If I don''t know something, I can learn."


    Jonathan frowned. "Business isn''t something you can just pick up overnight, you


    Before he could finish, Haynes cut him off.


    "If she doesn''t know, I can teach her. Abby told me Star isn''t just a brilliant violinist —she''s always been top of her ss too. With her intelligence, as long as she has someone guiding her, she''ll be able to master the essentials of business within a year. That won''t be a problem."


    Ste nced at Jonathan''s stormy expression and continued with a gentle smile, "Originally, I nned to set a date for the family reunion dinner with Father after mypetition. But now that my hand''s injured, I''ll need some time to recover. I''m afraid it won''t be possible this month."


    She thought for a moment, then added, "Why don''t we do it next month? On the very day my shares are unlocked, I''ll return to the Williams family. That way, we can celebrate both asions together."


    Jonathan opened his mouth to object, but Skyler quietly stopped him.


    Skyler smiled. "If Star wants this, I see no reason to object."


    "Good," Ste replied. "Then it''s settled."


    With that, the conversation drifted to lighter topics. After offering some words of concern, Skyler and Jonathan left the hospital room together.


    Once they had stepped outside, Jonathan finally let his frustration show.


    "Father, are you really nning to let Ste join the Williams Group? Running apany isn''t child''s y. Ste doesn''t have any background in business— honestly, she wouldn''t even qualify for a receptionist job, let alone an executive position."


    Skyler sighed. "Star''s hand suffered a terrible injury; it''s only natural she feels wronged. This whole mess-Leonard went too far. You can''t me Star for being upset. Now that her hand is ruined, she needs something to upy her."


    He paused, looking thoughtful. "If the Williams Group can create a few easygoing executive positions, there''s no harm. If she wants to try her hand at working in thepany, let her. Otherwise, she''ll just keep dwelling on it. Eventually, once she gets bored, she''ll probably lose interest herself."


    Jonathan was taken aback.


    So that''s Father''s real intention—just giving her a harmless position.


    That... actually made sense.


    Skyler added, "By the way, get in touch with the top medical team. If they canpletely heal Star''s


    hand, there will be a generous reward) Once she''s able to y the violin again, I doubt she''ll want anything to do with the Williams Group."


    Jonathan''s stern expression finally softened. “Understood. I''ll get on it right away."


    Lythania, Intensive Care Unit.


    After the emergency surgery, Leonardy unconscious for three days and nights before finallying to.


    Simone


    his bedside the entire time. Whet man had kept watch by Leonard''s eyes fluttered open, relief


    and delight flooded her face.


    "Leonard, you''re awake! I''ll get the doctor."


    As Simone turned to leave, Leonard suddenly gripped her sleeve with surprising strength.


    "It was him." Leonard''s voice, naturally rough, now sounded painfully hoarse and ragged after his ordeal.


    Simone blinked in confusion. “Leonard, what are you talking about?"


    A cold glint of hatred shed in Leonard''s eyes.


    "I saw him... He tried to kill me. It was Joshua Gardner!"