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Chapter 308 Wishful Thinking

Chapter 308 Wishful Thinking

"Why?" Johanne repeated in a hushed tone. "Because you are nothing but an illegitimate child, yet Grandpa

always favored you. He even wanted to hand the company over to yout On what grounds? | am the rightful

future heir of the Fuller family "So, you've never seenas a brother, but as an enemy who caused your

parents death and fought with you over Fuller Group's inheritance? Zachary looked down at hin

With a cold laugh, Johanne cast a frosty gaze at Zachary "Isn't that true

Whether at hor out. Johanne always presented himself as a gentle and refined man. Zachary thought that

such a cold, hateful gaze would never be directed at him again.

The last tJohanne had that look in his eyes was back in elementary school. He had

tossed Zachary's backpack into the river. As Zachary was trying to fish it out with a stick, Johanne pushed him in

as well. Once Zachary had managed to climb out, soaked to the bone, Johanne threatened him not to tell their

grandfather.

After returning. Zachary found himself drenched from head to toe. His explanation was that he had accidentally

fallen into the water.

However, Gerald did find out. It was unclear what he said to Johanne, but Johanne ended up apologizing to

Zachary.

Since then, their relationship had softened, growing more and more akin to family.

At least, that was what Zachary thought.

In retrospect, it seemed nothing more than his wishful thinking.

So it turned out that Johanne had simply altered his approach, burying his apparent hatred deep within his heart.

He had deceived not only his grandfather butalso himself.

"So that's what you were thinking... But | have to say, | never intended to compete with you for anything. let

alone the position of CEO at Fuller Group. That was Grandpa's decision.

Johanne looked at Zachary with a sarcastic gaze. "You speak so nobly, but | don't believe for a second that you're

unaware | wanted that position! Even if you didn't know before, you certainly do now. But you still took the

chairman's seat, didn't you?" Zachary slightly raised an eyebrow. That was Grandpa's dying wish. | wanted it to

be you, but in my heart, no one could ever surpass Grandpa | gave you a chance...

He had been away from Fuller Group for two and a half months, turning down several invitations from the board

members.

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If Johanne managed to stabilize Fuller Group during this period, he wouldn't return.

Johanne beceven more infuriated. "Speak plainly! You think you're superior to me, don't you?"

"Yes, | do."

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Johanne was his elder brother who Zachary had growning with Zachary felt an immense hatred in his heart. Why

did Johanne have to do this, leaving him troch a difficult predicament

"So you knew the cause of Lenora's father's death from the very beginning Zacheteows furrowed deeply as he

stared intently at Johanne, his words produced with delivery emphasis

| suppose you could say that. In fact, you might evena thank you Withoutyou would never have met

Lenora," Johanne said

Zachary clenched his fists and delivered a harsh kick tojJohannesley "What on earth is going on? | need to know

the details! Starting now, don't leave out a single thing" At the very beginning, things were incredibly simple

Back then, the Carston family merely owned a small factory, and Kenneth wasn't the one calling the shots in the

factory

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Susanna's family circumstances were already far superior to those of the average person. However, when

compared to the elites of Jacaster, they simply didn't measure up.

Though her parents were together in appearance, they were emotionally distant. Her mother often voiced her

complaints, while her father was unfaithful. At times, they would look at Susanna with a sigh. lamenting why she

wasn't born a son.

Having lost hope in Kenneth, Helen had placed all her expectations on Susanna. Growing up in such an

environment. Susanna had becincredibly ambitious. She was determined to climb higher, to prove her worth

to her father and those condescending cousins of hers However, her social status was limited. The environment

she lived

in only allowed her to meet people of similar or lower financial standing. The wealthy heirs of the upper class

had their own exclusive circles. Trying to cross into these upper echelons was exceptionally challenging.

Susanna didn't give up, not until one day when a friend of hers took her to a private room in a certain place.

There, she finally met the eldest grandson of the Fuller family, Johanne.

Back then, Johanne had already joined the family business, while Zachary was at university, immersed in his

studies and keeping a low profile. Given his status as an illegitimate child, almost everyone believed that

Johanne was the unequivocal heir to the Fuller family fortune.

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Coming from a privileged background, with handsfeatures and a gentle demeanor, Susanna found herself

instantly smitten with Johanne.

However, Johanne's gaze was solely focused on his circle of friends. He was rather indifferent toward Susanna, a

person who had entered the scene through several layers of connections. Susanna was incredibly bold, taking

every opportunity to appear before Johanne after that incident.

However, Susanna was ultimately young and naive. After experiencing numerous attempts of others trying to

win her over, Johanne could see through Susanna's intentions at a mere glance.

Johanne conducted himself with a gentlemanly demeanor, refraining from saying much. He expressed his

feelings with a certain detachment, but to his surprise. Susanna took his words as mere formalities. She grew

increasingly familiar with him, acting as if they were old As a result, Susanna gradually becpart of Johanne's

social circle.

Johanne did not care for women who were overly manipulative, and his annoyance toward Susanna grew

progressively. This annoyance peaked when Susanna confessed her feelings to him on one occasion.

He rejected Susanna, mercilessly mocking her for her foolish infatuation, likening her to asking for the

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He thought such venomous words would make any sane person steer clear of him.

Unexpectedly, two days later, Susanna cknocking again. She sought to discuss her own merits with

Johanne, expressing her loyalty toward him.

According to Susanna, she would do anything for Johanne, offering him her full support.

She wouldn't be confined within the realms of love and marriage. Instead, she would prove herself useful, like a

sharp blade, wielded by Johanne.

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Back then, there were rumors circulating in the circle that Johanne had confessed his feelings to a young model,

only to be rejected. Susanna even subtly hinted that she could arrange a meeting with the said model. Johanne

sneered. Did he really need Susanna's approval to do what he wanted?

In the fleeting moment when Johanne had turned his head, Zachary happened to pass by the entrance of the

office.

Johanne recalled that Zachary was about to start his internship at the company.

He casually gestured toward the door, addressing Susanna. "You said you'd do anything for me, didn't you? Then

go after Zachary. If you can win him over, I'll agree to your request."