Chapter 416

Chapter 416:

For a businesswoman like Paulina, her earlier words to Carlee were hardly worth consideration. Yet noticing the hint of unease in the young woman’s eyes, she said softly, “Forget what I said before. I truly apologize p>

“There’s no need for that. I never took your words personally p>

Carlee, who responded far better to gentle treatment than to pressure, felt slightly uneasy hearing Paulina apologize.

Paulina’s gaze grew noticeably warmer toward Carlee when she heard that.

After getting inside the car, Amelia turned to Wyatt. “Did you already figure out what Mrs. Chapman was planning before p>

Instead of giving a direct answer to Amelia, Wyatt began recounting Paulina’s history.

Born the only daughter of the Crawford family, Paulina had been trained from childhood to become the family’s successor. By her teenage years, she was already attending major business functions alongside Ballard Crawford, the family patriarch.

𝖶𝗲e𝗸𝗅y 𝘳𝖾𝗹𝘦𝘢𝘀𝗲ѕ o𝘯 ѕ.𝖼o𝘮

After getting married, she stepped in to run the Chapman Group during her very first year as a wife.

From that point onward, Paulina had flawlessly managed both the Chapman and Crawford businesses without a single misstep.

Hearing Wyatt describe Paulina’s accomplishments, Amelia felt a swell of respect.

She knew firsthand how difficult it was to lead a company, having taken over the Davis Group herself.

If she were in Paulina’s shoes, Amelia doubted she could achieve such success.

Wyatt said, “When I first assumed control of the Stewart Group, I was lost on many things. Paulina was the one who guided me p>

It was the first time Amelia had heard Wyatt speak about his own hardships.

She gave him a soft smile. “I’d always believed you were born with a gift for this. I never realized how much work you put in where no one could see p>

As the words left Amelia’s mouth, she reached over and clasped his hand.

“Fortunately, my hard work has been rewarded with the greatest treasure in the world,” said Wyatt, his eyes filled with open affection toward Amelia.

The warmth in his gaze made Amelia’s chest feel lighter, and without thinking, she replied, “I feel exactly the same p>

Over time, Wyatt had learned how delicately Amelia conveyed her feelings. That was why, when he heard her speak so plainly now, his expression softened even more. He gently squeezed her hand.

Noticing the depth of emotion in his eyes, Amelia shifted the conversation. “Does this mean Mrs. Chapman has truly accepted Carlee p>

“Paulina has spent her life dealing with people who hide behind polished masks. It’s only natural she would favor someone as genuine and straightforward as Carlee,” Wyatt replied.