Marrying

Matthew pushed through the crowd with a dark expression, his bodyguards clearing the way and leading them into the hall. Seeing this, the reporters rushed to follow but were swiftly restrained by the

bodyguards. Colette, standing at the entrance, instinctively shrank back when her eyes met Valerie's. She felt a surge of fear.

With Margaret's passing, although the family still possesses wealth, Margaret had allocated most of it to Yannis and Sherrie, hoping they would be able to make a comeback once they were released. Colette's family were not particularly distinguished in their abilities.

Seeing Valerie arrive, Colette was naturally apprehensive, worried that she might bring up the issues at the riding arena and affect their inheritance. Watching the scene unfold, Colette took a deep breath and quickly pulled Kian aside. "Do you think they'll cause any trouble today?"

Kian shot her a glance. "Are you out of your mind? What kind of day is it today? No one would cause trouble on an occasion like this. Besides, she's Mrs. Grant now-she's not in a position to interfere in our family matters."

Colette remained worried and said, "If you were really capable, you'd just take over the company directly!" Kian sneered. "If you think you're so capable, then why don't you step up? And as for being capable, even Yannis, with all his skills, couldn't keep the company in order. Do you think just sitting in that position will make everything easy?

"It's tough! I know I don't have that kind of ability, so let's just take the money and enjoy ourselves," he said.

Colette felt frustrated and regretted not choosing someone else over Kian. But it was too late now; with children already involved, there was no turning back.

Seeing her expression of regret, Kian sneered. "If you're not satisfied, then you handle it yourself. As for me, I'm fine just living the rest of my life comfortably with this money."

Colette felt a surge of irritation but had no choice but to endure it. Meanwhile, she was very curious about how much her family would end up receiving.

As Valerie entered, she glanced around and couldn't help but sneer when she saw Colette looking around nervously. She and Matthew paid their respects, and the family members returned the gesture.

"My condolences," Valerie said.

Kian, with a serious expression, said, "In the end, you won."

Valerie shook her head. "Neither of our families truly won. I invested a lot of resources to gather evidence, and your family lost one of its most capable members. Now that Mrs. Lawson is gone, everything from the past has come to an end. My grandma also said that since everything is over, there's no need to dwell on the past."

Hearing this, Kian sighed helplessly and said, "Thank you."

Valerie nodded slightly and, after paying her respects, left the memorial. Colette, watching them from behind, grabbed Kian and said, "You're practically glaring a hole through them!"

Kian, feeling helpless. Speaking of which, Valerie was indeed attractive, and he couldn't entirely fault himself for noticing.

After Valerie got into the car, she turned to Matthew and said, "I didn't expect Mrs. Lawson to pass away so quickly. I was hoping to have a few more words with her, but now I've missed that chance."

"Yeah, once we finish up here, we'll head back to Kranson City. We need to spend some time with our grandma too!"

"You're right. Our grandma is in great health, so while we still have the time, we should make sure to spend more time with them." They exchanged a smile.

Yannis, upon hearing the news in

prison, was filled with deep regret. He realized that if he hadn't been so insistent on seeking revenge,

Margaret might not have been set

quickly overwhelmed and passed away. Now that the Lawson family had collapsed and the lawyer presented him with the inheritance distribution agreement, Yannis

couldn't hold back his tears.

"Mr. Lawson, Mrs. Lawson said to never hold a grudge. When you are released, just live your life honestly and peacefully," the lawyer said.

Yannis took a while to compose himself and asked, "What about the company?"

The lawyer replied, "It's all been divided up. Kian and the others couldn't sustain it, so the company has already been dissolved."

Hearing this, Yannis felt a deep sense of regret. His stubbornness had led to the downfall of the Lawson family, and with Margaret's passing, those who relied on the family had neglected even the company. He sighed and said, "Alright, Mr. Brewer, let's leave it at that."

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had Yannis sign the documents and then left. Yannis, still filled with resentment, thought, 'Valerie Warren, it's all your fault!' Unable to forgive himself for not being able to see Margaret one last time, he blamed Valerie for his failures. His anger had no other outlet, so she became the focal point of his frustration.

At this point, Valerie had returned to her studio. With the business expanding and new packages being launched, many clients were placing orders, causing the factory to work around the clock.

Sitting in her office, Valerie reviewed the reports while her assistant joked, "The factory's sewing machines are practically smoking from overuse, and the manager's complaining that we've taken on too many orders!"

Valerie chuckled and said, "With the end of the year approaching, we'll implement a pre-sale system. We'll stop accepting orders by the end of the month, and that'll give us just the right time for a break." "But if we're the only ones taking a break, won't we lose our market share to the competition?" the assistant asked.

"We can't keep working without any rest. Money can be earned slowly, but what if we burn out? I can't keep everyone running nonstop!" Valerie decided that both the front end and the back end needed to work in harmony. If they took on too much, the quality would suffer. Her assistant shrugged, thinking that Valerie's approach was unique.

While others were focused on maximizing their profits, Valerie was prioritizing rest and recovery. However, with so many orders coming in, they couldn't possibly accept them all.

Moreover, with numerous acquisitions lined up and insufficient staff, they were finding it challenging. Valerie's decision was quickly approved unanimously within the company.

Following the major promotional event, countless high-end clients began calling to inquire and place orders, making the assistant realize just how impressive Valerie's decision was. They had already booked orders for up to a year in advance, and even those planning for pregnancy were becoming clients. The assistant was deeply impressed by Valerie's foresight and strategic thinking.

Linda focused on publicity and extensive exposure upon her return in three months. Consequently, both her and Katherine's work priorities shifted accordingly.

Julian handled the expansion into

the Wakefield City market, with Katherine remaining there. Valerie and Matthew headed back to Kranson City, where Valerie gradually stepped back from the

forefront and returned to a

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behind-the-scenes role. Valerie had outlined a three-year plan to promote the brand nationwide and eventually internationally.noveldrama

Eventually, her ultimate goal was to take the company public. Expanding into multinational trade and developing the group company had been her primary objectives.

For now, Valerie aimed to complete the orders before the end of the year and then hand over the responsibilities to Katherine, hoping that Katherine and the team would understand. Over the next three months, Valerie threw herself into her work, while Hugo was cared for by a nanny.

Valerie was extremely busy every day, and Matthew reduced his workload, content to support her from behind the scenes. Seeing Valerie so busy every day, Matthew felt heartbroken. Knowing that Valerie wanted to achieve her year-end goals, Matthew provided her with unconditional support.

Amid her busy schedule, Valerie managed to take over all of the Lawson family's business, which led to Colette cursing her out multiple times behind her back, though she could do nothing about it.