Her Marriage: The Night is Still Young-Chapter 69: He’s Striving to Become a Cultured Businessman
Later.
Nathaniel Gallagher rushed out of the restaurant in a hurry.
Andy and Marco, among others, were standing guard at the door, "President Gallagher."
"Did you see where Eleanor and Henny went?"
"President Gallagher, Miss Churchill took the young master towards the pedestrian overpass!"
Nathaniel was taken aback, "Why didn’t you follow them?"
Andy looked awkward, "Miss Churchill wouldn’t let us follow."
Upon hearing this, Nathaniel anxiously hurried towards the pedestrian overpass to find them.
This area is full of commercial buildings.
The restaurant is connected to a commercial building across the street.
In between is a pedestrian overpass.
Nathaniel rushed onto the pedestrian overpass!
In the distance.
He saw Eleanor sitting in a wheelchair, while Henry Gallagher was placed on the railing of the pedestrian overpass.
The child curled his legs around the railing, and his small hands also tightly clung to it.
Below the railing, cars came and went on the street. If he was even slightly careless, he would fall.
"Wah wah, I want to get down, I’m scared!" Henry cried out in fear.
Eleanor remained unmoved, her expression blank as she watched Henry.
"Daddy, save me, I’m scared, wah wah wah!"
Eleanor spoke calmly but sternly, "Do you know why you’re being punished?"
"I don’t know, I want to get down!"
Eleanor’s heart did not soften at all, "Mommy’s told you several times, you only have one mommy."
"Today you made a mistake, calling another woman mommy, which made mommy very unhappy. So, you must accept punishment."
Recently.
She had been trying her best to please her son, wanting to get along well with him.
But today...
She saw her son excitedly run to Josephine Thompson, calling out to her naturally as mommy.
It felt like a knife stabbed into her heart.
Although Henry was her biological child, she hadn’t given birth to him herself. Though she loved him, there was inevitably some distance.
Henry was crying so hard he couldn’t catch his breath, "Wah wah wah, I want to get down, I want to get down."
"Do you know you were wrong?"
Henry’s face turned pale with fear, "I know I was wrong, mommy, I was wrong."
Eleanor spoke sternly, "If you forget again next time, mommy’s punishment won’t be this simple."
Seeing this scene.
Nathaniel gasped in shock, "Eleanor, what are you doing?"
He ran over, taking two steps at a time.
Henry was also utterly terrified, clinging tightly to the railing, not daring to move, "Daddy daddy, I’m scared, please save me!"
Nathaniel, also terrified, quickly stepped forward and took his son down.
Then, he angrily questioned Eleanor, "How can you do this? It’s so dangerous, there are cars below. What if Henny falls, what would happen?"
Eleanor looked at him expressionlessly, "I’m educating him!"
Nathaniel was both angry and furious, "Eleanor, even if you want to educate the child, there’s no need to use such extreme methods!"
Eleanor: "I also wanted to use gentle methods, but facts have proven, they simply don’t work!"
"By educating him like this, he immediately remembers."
Saying this, she looked coldly at Henry, "Henny, what should you call me?"
Henry trembled with fear, holding his daddy’s neck tightly, "...Wah wah, mommy!"
"How many mommies do you have?"
"One, you are my mommy, I’ll never dare call anyone else mommy again."
Eleanor listened, looking at Nathaniel with satisfaction and pride, "See? This is the result!"
"..." Nathaniel gasped in shock, a shiver running down his spine.
Eleanor’s ways remain unchanged compared to ten years ago.
Decisive and ruthless, stopping at nothing, defeating opponents in one move.
But...
Back then, he was only 20, reckless and cynical, filled with resentment. At that time, he only had desires for success and money, and hatred and coldness towards his competitors.
But now...
He’s over 30, and has risen from a bullied young lad to an unassailable king, overlooking Audenburg’s entire gambling industry.
Naturally, his mindset has changed.
Past scandals and mistakes are things he no longer wishes to recall.
He’s now striving with all his might to transform into a scholar-businessman.
To be a successful and respected entrepreneur, rather than a ruthless dragon relying on shady dealings.
For a while.
Nathaniel forcibly suppressed his anger, attempting to change her thoughts, "Eleanor, times have changed, there’s no need to be so aggressive and extreme anymore."
Eleanor listened, silent for nearly half a minute, "Nathaniel, I haven’t changed, you’ve changed!"
Nathaniel frowned, "Yes, we must all change, it’s now a society ruled by law, and many things cannot be done. The Gallagher Group is already a company with multiple public listings, its reputation and credibility are extremely important and cannot be tainted even slightly!"
Eleanor laughed bitterly, "...So, you despise me now, is that it? You think I’m unpresentable, is that it?"
Nathaniel was taken aback, "Why are you saying this? If I disliked you, I wouldn’t want to marry you. I just want to tell you that previous tactics and ways of dealing with people must be abandoned and changed."
"..." Eleanor listened and looked at him with a complicated expression.
At the same time, her heart grew colder bit by bit.
She realized that the gap between her and him had become an insurmountable chasm.
The young man who once listened to her every word, depended and relied on her, had grown up!
He no longer needs her and no longer relies on her.
And she could no longer control him.
Nathaniel Gallagher took a deep breath, his gaze falling on her broken finger, and his heart softened, "Let’s go, I’ll take you back!"
Eleanor laughed coldly and suddenly asked, "Nathaniel, can’t you forget Miss Thompson?"
"You must have liked her very much, right?"
Upon hearing this, Nathaniel’s heart twisted painfully again, "... Eleanor, I’ve already processed the divorce papers with her, and from now on, we have nothing to do with each other."
"For the rest of my life, I will always be by your side. Take care of you, love you well."
Listening to this, Eleanor forced a smile, "But do you really love me? Or is it just about the promise you made back then?"
Nathaniel bent over and tightly clasped her hand again, "Eleanor, my love for you has never changed! I, Nathaniel Gallagher, keep my word, betraying everyone but you."
"Heh!" Eleanor blinked, and two lines of tears slipped down.
She wasn’t a fool.
She once saw how fervently he loved her, so when he no longer loved her, it was equally evident.
She had been back by his side for more than a month.
Yet he still refused to touch her.
This already said it all.
No matter how well he disguised it, no matter how much he pretended to love her, it was only guilt and past affection sustaining it.
Seeing her disappointed look.
Nathaniel was in turmoil, bent down, and hugged her tightly, "Eleanor, don’t overthink, don’t make things too complicated. Once we’re married, I’ll make you happy."
Eleanor felt moved, "Okay, I’ll listen to you."
As long as he still felt guilty.
She wouldn’t have lost too badly.
With his current status and position, he could easily disregard old feelings, be indifferent.
And she couldn’t do anything about it.
But he still chose her, how could that not be considered loyal and righteous?
So, she should be content.
...
At three-thirty in the afternoon.
Josephine Thompson drove back to the hospital.
"Julian Grant, you better head back now."
Julian looked displeased, "Are you that eager to get rid of me?"
Josephine furrowed her brows, "No, I’m worried it’s too late..."
"What are you worried about?"
"I need to take care of Grandpa, I don’t have time to talk much with you."
"Josephine, I just wanted to spend more time with you."
Josephine, hearing this, became even more troubled, "There’s really no need for it, you should head back."
"...Alright then!" Julian reluctantly got out of the car.
Then he walked toward his own car.
Today, he had originally promised his mother he’d attend a shareholders’ meeting at the company. But he didn’t go at all and sneaked off to Audenburg to see her.
His mom was almost exploding with anger, having already called him dozens of times.
All the company’s major shareholders were taking turns calling him.
Now, a bunch of shareholders and executives were sitting in the meeting room, refusing to start until he returned.
He had no choice but to leave.
...
After sending off Julian Grant.
Josephine Thompson calmed her emotions and returned to the ward.
"Grandpa, I’m back!"
Grandpa Grant lay weakly on the hospital bed, "Where’s that White-Haired Fiend?"
Josephine’s head throbbed, "...Grandpa, his name is Julian Grant."
Grandpa listened, frowned, and pondered for a few seconds, "Josephine, that White-Haired Fiend doesn’t seem like a good person, you better avoid dealing with such people."
"Okay, Grandpa."
"Do you want some water?"
"No need."
Grandpa was still not at ease, "How are things between you and Nathaniel Gallagher going?"
Josephine took a deep breath and told Grandpa honestly, "Grandpa, we... have processed the divorce papers! Now, just waiting for a suitable time to announce it publicly."
Grandpa listened, nodded silently, "That’s good too, the sooner you part ways, the better. However, make sure to stay level-headed."
"Don’t worry, Grandpa, I’ll adjust myself well."
"That makes Grandpa feel relieved."
Auntie Lena and Auntie Linton also looked at her, "Miss, with us here taking care of Grandpa, you can focus on your own things."
"Yes, yes, take good care of Grandpa, and if there’s any problem, call me immediately."
"Okay."
The next day.
Josephine Thompson went to see Grandpa at the hospital and then went to The Antiquarian Market.
Recently, she had fallen behind on work, leaving her tasks unfinished.
Professor Warren had also been asking about the progress.
She needed to restore the artifacts as soon as possible.
Once she entered the office.
Josephine adjusted herself, then took out the Western Ancient Dynasty colored figurative sculptures and began the restoration after review.
Meanwhile, Shane Lynch sent her the bronze tripod documentation.
The documentation recorded the epitaph of the bronze tripod’s owner at that time. She had made detailed comparisons, and it appeared to be the same.
Now, she must seize the time to finish her task.
Once Grandpa’s health improves, she will go to Northwood for advanced studies with Professor Warren.
