Chapter 262 The Bond with Parents
The name "the Sherman Group" represents the Sherman family.
A company name change and shift in equity structure means the Sherman family is no longer the largest shareholder of the Sherman Group.
In Border Ridge City, if the Sherman family loses the Sherman Group, it means the family is in decline.
Chris and the others' objections made Elizabeth want to laugh.
She actually did laugh out loud, "You need to learn to accept reality. If you don't agree, keep it to yourselves."
Rocco closed his eyes, then opened them. He stood up and was the first to walk out of the conference room.
Chris and the others left, holding back their anger.
Elizabeth once again became chairman of the Sherman Group, and returned to the Sherman Group with absolute final decision-making power.
The press conference was held that very day.
Elizabeth stood at the podium, bowed, then straightened her back.
"Recently, the Sherman Group has given everyone a bad impression," her voice was clear and powerful, reaching throughout the entire venue. "I deeply apologize for this. Today, I hope to use this press conference to show everyone the Sherman Group's future development plans and determination."
The reporters below raised their cameras one after another, flashbulbs constantly flashing.
"Regarding what happened during this period, the Sherman Group will make a public announcement on our official website later," Elizabeth continued. "Also, there's one important matter - the Sherman Group will soon be renamed Seraphina Enterprises."
Seraphina, my good daughter, I hope you can come back.
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In Solstice, it was nighttime.
But in Border Ridge City, it was daytime.
The two were living through different times of day and night.
In the quiet room, Timothy sat alone on the sofa.
His figure was stretched long by the dim lighting.
Timothy's deep eyes focused intently on Elizabeth giving her speech on the TV.
On the screen, Elizabeth delivered her speech with cool elegance.
Her voice entered Timothy's ears - this was his Elizabeth's voice.
He felt like he hadn't heard her voice in so long.
Timothy's gaze followed Elizabeth's every movement.
The TV screen gradually turned to other news, and Elizabeth's figure slowly disappeared from the screen.
Timothy finally reached out and pressed the remote control, turning off the TV.
He leaned back against the sofa, hands crossed over his chest, and took a deep breath.
"Congratulations, Elizabeth."
His low voice echoed in the quiet room, carrying a trace of tenderness and longing.
The room fell silent.
Timothy stood up, walked to the window, and gazed outside.
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The news that Elizabeth had regained control of the Sherman Group today, and was about to rename it Seraphina Enterprises, quickly spread among all the major families.
At this moment, at the Howard family.
Nova, who had been happily cursing Elizabeth's misfortune at home, was instantly stunned when she heard this news.
Nova had mocked Seraphina and Elizabeth at the orchard in Skylake District some time ago.
As a result, her father was called by Timothy for a "chat," after which her credit card was suspended, and she was scolded by her father in front of everyone - it was absolutely miserable.
She had finally heard that something went wrong at Elizabeth's wedding and had been happy for several days.
Now what was this situation?
Nova looked at the message from her friend and fell silent.
Wasn't Elizabeth supposed to be living her days in despair?
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Meanwhile, at the hospital.
Russell was still at the hospital with Freya, who was undergoing routine examinations.
His phone vibrated - it was a message from Herschel.
Russell saw the message content and learned that Elizabeth had quietly regained control of the Sherman Group.
His feelings were complicated. He wanted to send Elizabeth a message to congratulate her.
But then he thought of Elizabeth's determined look when she came to the Nightingale family to sever ties, and he sighed in his heart.
"Honey, what's wrong?" Freya finished her examination and came out. Seeing Russell sighing, she asked with concern.
Russell came back to his senses and smiled with a hint of pride, "Elizabeth has regained control of the Sherman Group and is planning to rename the company Seraphina Enterprises."
Freya was stunned when she heard this, "Won't people talk about this?"
"It's fine. Business is like a battlefield. Let me go ask the doctor about your test results first," Russell said.
Freya nodded, "You go in and listen. I'll call my mom back first."
The doctor's words were pretty much the same every time anyway.
Russell walked into the doctor's office by himself.
"Mr. Nightingale, Freya's kidney function is normal but she has proteinuria and mild hematuria symptoms." The doctor showed Russell the test results.
He pointed to a number, "The diagnosis is chronic kidney disease stage one, but as long as she cooperates with treatment, her kidneys may recover."
Russell listened carefully to the doctor explain Freya's condition in the office, his brow furrowed, feeling a bit worried.
Meanwhile, Freya was on the phone with Maeve.
"Mom, you need to take care of yourself. I'll come back to Majestic City to see you in a couple of days," Freya said.
Maeve laughed, "This is just a minor issue. When you come back, remember to bring Elizabeth and her family."
Hearing this, Freya felt guilty.
On the day of Elizabeth and Timothy's wedding, Maeve was still in the hospital for gastritis, so it was Freya's older brother Rodolfo Stewart and his wife Vivienne who attended the wedding.
When things went wrong at the wedding, they temporarily kept it from Maeve.
Even later when Elizabeth severed ties with them, Freya didn't tell the Stewart family.
"Mom, Elizabeth she..." Freya hesitated. Thinking of Maeve's current health condition, she ultimately didn't tell the truth, saying instead, "Elizabeth and they are very busy."
Maeve sighed, "It's good for young people to be busy. When I'm discharged this time, I'll go to Border Ridge City to see Elizabeth and them."
"No, Mom, don't trouble yourself. We'll come to Majestic City to see you instead," Freya didn't dare let Maeve come to Border Ridge City. The last time Maeve came to Border Ridge City, she went straight to the hospital when she got home.
A flash of complexity crossed Freya's eyes. She would try to find Elizabeth again.
When Russell came out of the office, Freya had just hung up the phone.
He walked over and sat beside her, telling her what the doctor had just said.
Freya was shocked after hearing it, "How can this be? Every year my physical exam shows everything is normal except for my heart problem."
"Freya, don't worry too much. The doctor said as long as you cooperate with treatment, your kidney function may recover," Russell said calmly to comfort her.
Freya couldn't squeeze out even a trace of a smile, "I hope so."
For some reason, Freya suddenly thought of what Elara had said during that fortune-telling session.
Although she now knew Elara had ulterior motives, she couldn't help but think of the results Elara had predicted.
Elara said Elizabeth didn't have good fate with her parents.
Elizabeth would be bad for her parents' health.
At the time, Elara also said that Freya and Russell's health needed more attention, especially physically - some minor problems might appear.
Thinking of this, Freya's body stiffened slightly. She decided to find another fortune teller.
Ever since Elizabeth came back, Freya's life had been very difficult.