But now, it's truly too late for regrets.
Mrs. Kerr saw Sean Kerr's will, and overnight, it was as if she'd aged ten years.
No matter how strong her need for control, she couldn't control life and death.
Her son was even planning to fight his fate with a will and death—what could she do?
She had lost.
She had lost completely.
To get her child back, she lowered her head for the first time, begging outsiders to help find him.
In the face of life and death, what did dignity matter?
Cecilia Gu and Charles Yin quickly met up and together stepped into the gates of Odyssey Corporation.
The staff at Odyssey Corporation were very familiar with Charles Yin. Seeing him arrive, they nervously came forward to greet: "Mr. Yin, Mrs. Yin, what brings you here today?"
"Alright, get back to your work," Charles Yin said coolly. "We're here to see Sean Kerr about something. I know the access code to his office—you don't need to announce us."
Cecilia Gu glanced up anxiously, hoping Sean Kerr wouldn't do anything drastic.
Even if it was just ten years from now.
They soon arrived outside Sean Kerr's office. Wendy, Alex, and the others waited outside while Cecilia Gu and Charles Yin swiped in and went straight inside.
From a distance, they saw Sean Kerr lying on a rocking chair, resting.
The dignified heir of the Kerr Family had fallen this far. It was pretty tragic.
Hearing the door open, Sean Kerr mumbled sleepily, "Let me rest for a bit. Just leave whatever it is on the desk."
Charles Yin and Cecilia Gu exchanged a wry smile and sat down across from Sean Kerr.
Charles Yin opened the mini fridge beside him, picked out two cans of drinks, popped them open, and handed one to Cecilia Gu.
They sat patiently on the sofa, waiting.
Sean Kerr waited for a long time, but when he didn't get a response, he suddenly sat up straight in his chair.
When he saw Charles Yin and Cecilia Gu, he was clearly stunned for a moment before he came to his senses. "You guys? How long have you been here?"
Charles Yin tossed the can in his hand to Sean Kerr. "Not long. Haven't even finished a drink."
"Alright, so what do you want with me?" Sean Kerr rubbed his hair. The once elegant young master suddenly looked like a worn-out uncle.
"Your mom went to find Cecilia," Charles Yin said bluntly. "She asked Cecilia to come talk to you."
Sean Kerr sighed. "So you guys got dragged into this after all! Wait a sec, let me go wash my face—I didn't sleep well last night."
Cecilia Gu nodded. "I figured you hadn't slept well. Bet a lot of people have been looking for you."
With that kind of will left behind, who could sleep well?
Sean Kerr moved quickly. He washed his face, and even though he hadn't shaved, some of his young master's aura had returned.
"Sorry for dragging you both into this," Sean Kerr said, sitting down in front of Cecilia Gu and Charles Yin and pulling out a pack of cigarettes. "Mind if I smoke one?"
Cecilia Gu nodded.
Sean Kerr immediately lit a cigarette for himself.
Smoke curled in the air, and his long fingers trembled slightly.
Clearly, Sean Kerr's heart still hadn't calmed down.
"Do you know why I wrote that will?" Sean Kerr lowered his voice. "I was forced into it by them."
"A few days ago, my mom gave me an ultimatum—she said I had to go back and marry Molly Mao." Sean Kerr flicked some ash. Even smoking, these young masters had an inexplicable elegance.
"I refused. So my mom threatened that if I didn't marry Molly Mao, she'd revoke my inheritance. Once Molly's child is born, they'd make the child the heir, passing over me entirely." Sean Kerr continued, "Not just her—even my grandfather put pressure on me to give in. My engagement to Molly Mao already acknowledges her status and her child—that's my bottom line, and I won't go any further."
"With the family pushing me like this, what could I say? So I got the family lawyer and split my assets from the family fortune," Sean Kerr said calmly. "Now, besides being CEO of Audes Company and holding some Kerr Family shares, I won't touch another penny or connection from the Kerrs. After the division, I prepared a will. Since the Kerrs don't need me as an heir, maybe whether I live or die doesn't matter to them anymore."
"If the Kerrs are giving the inheritance to Molly Mao's child, then I doubt they care about the money I have. So, I left all my assets ten years from now to Rona's child. That kid isn't related to me, but I love Rona, and I'm happy to leave everything to her child after I'm gone. It's my way of giving Rona some security. If Jiro Hirayama ever lets Rona down, at least she won't be left helpless and heartbroken."
"Who knows what'll happen in ten years? I don't care anymore. If I make it that long, I'll deal with it then." Sean Kerr gave a bitter laugh. "What's the difference between me now and being dead? I'm just a walking corpse. I'm over thirty—I'm not a child. But my family still treats me like one. I'm exhausted."
Cecilia Gu nodded, showing she understood.
"I won't marry Molly Mao. I've given her status and position—she's gotten what she wanted, and that's enough," Sean Kerr said firmly. "I can't give her anything more."
Charles Yin asked, "Have you thought about what you'll do in ten years?"
"What will I do? That's easy. I'll leave, change my name, disappear," Sean Kerr said with a self-mocking smile. "Maybe I'll go to a small town in Italy and run a flower shop until the end. Or I'll go fishing in Australia and become a fisherman. Or maybe, in these ten years, something will happen and I'll meet God early. I have nothing left—what's there to be afraid of?"
"You've got guts, I'll give you that."
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Cecilia Gu sighed. "None of us have that kind of courage."
Sean Kerr shot Cecilia Gu a look. "That's because you're happy—you don't need that kind of courage."
"Are you really set on this?" Charles Yin looked up at Sean Kerr. "You know once this will goes public, it'll cause a huge stir."
"I know," Sean Kerr nodded. "But I don't regret it."
"Alright then. As your friend, I support all your decisions. Ten years from now, if you feel like moving, come manage my vineyard in England. Our Cici loves English wine." Charles Yin couldn't resist showing off his love for Cecilia while encouraging his buddy, tossing Sean Kerr a dose of couple envy.
Sean Kerr replied with a huff, "I knew you'd say that."
Cecilia Gu and Charles Yin both laughed.
Cecilia Gu said, "Since you've made up your mind, try not to make things too ugly with your family. Actually, Mrs. Kerr already regrets pushing you so hard. She's still your mother—give her a little room. I'll pass your message on to her, and you two should talk things out, lay your boundaries clear. That's better than living in constant conflict. As for Molly Mao, I don't know her well, and we can't meddle in your marriage. Just try to see for yourself—maybe there's some good in her you haven't noticed yet."
"At the very least, think about the child Molly Mao is carrying. Leave something for him—he's still your kid," Charles Yin said. "Look at Sienna, you know how much resentment he has toward my dad."
Cecilia Gu nodded, then asked, "Hey, thanks for reminding me—what's Sienna up to lately? I haven't heard anything about him."
Charles Yin chuckled. "He volunteered to tour the branch companies. It'll take at least a couple of years to make the rounds."
Cecilia Gu exclaimed, "A couple of years!"
"That's right. The Yin Group's branches and subsidiaries are all over the world—there are hundreds of them. Visiting them all will take at least two or three years."
"But what about him and Violet Wei..." Cecilia Gu hesitated. "If they're always apart like this, how are they supposed to build a relationship or get married? Violet's been busy lately and hasn't mentioned it to me at all!"
"I'll give him more time off, and you should let Violet Wei take more vacation too. If they're really in love, time and distance won't matter," Charles Yin said with a smile, squeezing Cecilia Gu's fingers. "I waited three years for you, endured three years of longing, and I still made it through, didn't I?"
Cecilia Gu thought about it and realized he was right.
If they truly love each other, time and space aren't obstacles.
If distance ruins love, maybe it just wasn't love enough.
Sean Kerr said, "I agree. Real love can't be separated. So maybe this is a test. The Yin Family's daughter-in-law has to be chosen carefully."
Cecilia Gu nodded, checked the time on her wrist, and said, "Oh no, it's late—I need to hurry home. Yinuo's been so naughty these days, she only lets me feed her milk."
Charles Yin laughed, "I'll go home with you. I still have to do her exercises."
Cecilia Gu smiled sweetly. "Okay."
Sean Kerr covered his eyes, "Can you two not show off your love in front of a heartbroken guy? I'm refusing to watch!"
Cecilia Gu and Charles Yin laughed together, then got up and said goodbye.
Sean Kerr walked them downstairs and said, "Cecilia, sorry to trouble you these days. You've always worried about my problems."
Cecilia Gu smiled, "Don't say that. We're friends."
Sean Kerr nodded, "Yes, we're friends!"
"Take care of yourself," Charles Yin said, patting Sean Kerr on the shoulder before leaving with Cecilia Gu.
Sean Kerr watched them leave, sighed deeply, then pulled out his phone and dialed his family's number.
Cecilia was right—it was time to give his family a way out.
Some things just aren't worth pushing too far.
After all this, maybe his family won't force him into anything again?
Heh, who knows!