True Love Waits novel Chapter 1023

Peterson told Sexton, "To tell you the truth, I feel guilty about screwing up Sheffield's life. When his mother was set up and tossed in jail, I didn't believe she was innocent. She died of depression. Sheffield was rebellious and mad at me. He did many things that pissed me off. But instead of owning up to my part in it, I disowned him. But I regretted everything as time went by, so I resolved to make it up to him. You want to know why he's like that? It's my fault."

"There are better ways to make it up to him. You can't hand a large company like that over to him. He does what he wants, just because he has the support of Theo Group behind him."

Peterson didn't reply to that. He knew better than anyone else that Sheffield behaved like that was not because of Theo Group, but because he had been like this since he was a child. And Peterson had been less than an ideal parent.

He had cleaned up a lot of Sheffield's messes. And after he had disowned Sheffield, he never cared about Sheffield's life again.

What he didn't expect was that Sheffield had the money to invest in research. And his projects turned out to be success stories. The son he had disowned had made over ten billion thanks to his business moxie and would make even more in the days to come.

What bugged Peterson most was that Sheffield cut a deal with ZL Group, and they got most of the profits from his research. Theo Group didn't benefit from it at all.

It seemed that Evelyn was more important to Sheffield than his father thought.

"It's complicated. Mr. Qi, let's have a toast to the future. This is fine liquor that's been aged for 30 years." Peterson raised his glass.

"Okay! To the future!" They clinked glasses.

Before the meeting was over, Sexton insisted, "Now, I'll drop the suit if Sheffield apologizes to Roscoe in public and pays three times the amount in medical expenses."

Peterson didn't say anything. He knew Sheffield would never apologize.

Peterson and Sexton ended the meeting on a high note, but neither of them thought it went well. Nothing got resolved, and Sheffield and Theo Group were in deep doo-doo.

Before Sexton could leave the Alioth Building, another man entered the building. They both recognized each other, but Sexton was extremely nervous. The man spoke first. "Mr. Qi, what a coincidence!"

Sexton knew this was no coincidence. With a forced smile, he strode forward and said, "Hi, Mr. Huo. Nice to see you. You're here to have dinner?"

"Yes, I didn't expect to see you here." Carlos turned to Dixon, "Ask someone to bring a bottle of vintage liquor. Since Mr. Qi and I are both here, I'd like to have a chat." Carlos had always been such an overbearing man. He even made the decision for Sexton, without asking his opinion on the matter.

"Yes, Mr. Huo." Dixon went to make arrangements immediately.

When the private booth was ready, Carlos and Sexton walked in. The last person Sexton wanted to talk to was Carlos. Once Carlos got involved, he'd settle things to his satisfaction. It didn't matter what anyone else wanted.

The situation seemed to be getting more and more complicated, and Sexton was getting more and more frustrated. First, he had to deal with Sheffield, and now, he had to face the domineering Carlos. Sexton had mentally prepared himself for the worst.

He had already drunk tonight, and now Carlos was also offering drinks. In order to prevent himself from getting drunk and making a promise without thinking, Sexton simply told Carlos, "Mr. Huo, I don't want to drink too much. I've already had a few glasses with Mr. Tang. I have to drive to the hospital to take care of Roscoe later."

He meant that he had already drunk too much just now, so he couldn't drink any more now.

Carlos nodded, "I get it. You need to take care of your kid."

"Thank you for understanding, Mr. Huo."