Of course, Oliver's move this time wasn't just about teaching a lesson as before. This time, he aimed to push the Warner Group to the brink of destruction.
Bradley felt an overwhelming loneliness in the crowded conference room. The world was vast, yet there seemed no place for him. In a world with so many people, he felt as though he had no one by his side, unlike Esther, who used to be a constant presence.
"I'll transfer all my shares to my son, Felix," Bradley declared.
His words sparked chaos in the conference room.
"Mr. Warner... Is the Warner Group going bankrupt?"
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Across the seas in Sweet Town,
Esther had been recovering, and her health had improved.
Agatha entered Esther's room with a medicine bowl and found Esther packing her clothes.
"What are you doing, Esther?" Agatha inquired.
Esther's expression turned fierce. "I'm going back to get revenge on that bastard Bradley and avenge my sister!"
Agatha massaged her temples, feeling a headache coming on. The un-hypnotized Esther used to be gentle, but she had transformed since being hypnotized.
Agatha considered that the hypnosis might have revealed Esther's true, hidden self.
"First, take your medicine," Agatha advised.
Esther downed the contents of the bowl in one gulp as if the extremely bitter herbal concoction had no taste.
"Revenge can take many forms, and endangering your own life is the least prudent choice.
"For instance, you could raise your sister's child in a way that ensures he never acknowledges Bradley as his biological father. That's one form of revenge.
"Alternatively, you could orchestrate a series of coincidences leading to Bradley's demise before your eyes.
"Yet, I also believe subjecting Bradley to everything he inflicted upon your sister is a viable approach!
"Esther, your life is about more than just revenge. Sacrificing your remaining years for the sake of vengeance is unnecessary. Besides, seeking revenge doesn't necessarily entail shedding your enemy's blood with your own hands..."
While Agatha didn't particularly like Bradley, she was the one who had hypnotized Esther, and she couldn't allow Esther to swing from one extreme to another.
"Think it through! Don't end up unsuccessful in your pursuit of revenge and sacrificing yourself in the process!"
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don't read at all. horrible story, makes me sick....