Ronald sighed repeatedly. Had he not been lounging so leisurely on the sofa, thermos flask in hand, sipping coffee as he offered sympathetic sighs, he wouldn't have looked so smug.

It wasn't surprising Ronald disliked Dylan. Dylan's despicable behavior—his philandering at the car dealership where Ronald held a title but little authority—had long been a source of resentment. Ronald thought, Dylan's current situation is entirely his own doing.

Valerie wasn't blameless either. She thought, Dylan is a bad guy, and his wife deserves a lesson for aiding him. This car dent is their fault; they can't blame anyone else.

She said, "It's a pity about the innocent baby—"

The child, after all, was innocent. Dylan's wife was heavily pregnant, the child likely fully formed. Valerie, also pregnant, was particularly sensitive to such matters.

Ronald comforted her: "The child is innocent, but having such parents Don't dwell on it. I'll handle Dylan. Take care of Katherine. We can't say much; we must rely on you."

Valerie sighed. She immediately called Katherine and explained the situation.

There was a moment of silence, followed by suppressed crying. Then, Katherine's voice, regaining strength, said, "Thank you, Valerie. Got it."

"Okay," Valerie said. "Rest well. Eat lunch and dinner. If you crave anything, I'll bring it over."

"It's okay, Valerie," Katherine replied. "I'm not that delicate. I just need sleep."

Valerie heard laughter in her voice and finally felt at ease.

Now that Dylan had reaped what he'd sown, Ronald was firm. The Vomez coal magnate also apologized to Katherine and severely punished the employees involved in the previous night's incident.

Valerie had planned to expose Dylan's abuses of power, but she didn't need to. Noria Group terminated his employment for excessive drinking, unauthorized absence, vehicle damage, and endangering public safety. Even if he recovered, he faced significant financial repercussions.

Dylan's matter concluded, but Valerie hadn't forgotten Isabel. Yesterday, Dylan's wife had confronted Isabel, who deflected blame onto Valerie, leading to a confrontation where Dylan's wife slapped Ronald, leaving his cheek red and swollen.

She went too far, Valerie thought. She deserves a lesson.

Valerie asked a male colleague to find an advertising agency and print something. He also searched for wedding and funeral bands.

Two hours later, a group arrived at Isabel's residence in Lucktown East. The wedding and funeral band, expecting a funeral, were surprised to be stationed at the neighborhood entrance. Puzzled, they asked, "Miss Warren, is this a joyous occasion or a funeral?"

"A joyous occasion!" Valerie declared. "A huge one!"

The band, experienced and skilled, set up drums and trumpets and began playing. The loud music attracted attention. Valerie then unveiled a large banner reading: "The Sprert family welcomes Dylan's beautiful second wife!"

"Arranging a second wife for Dylan is a dubious decision," Valerie thought.

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