Ariana dragged her tired body to a rental house in the old Woodmerrow neighborhood.Dahlia yawned as she opened the door. “You’re back?”Ariana hummed in response as she stepped inside.Dahlia’s eyes instantly lit up when she saw the shopping bag Ariana was carrying. “What did Mr. McCarthy buy for you?”“He’s so cheap—just a jade bracelet worth a hundred thousand.”“Let me see it.” Dahlia snatched the bag and sat down on the sofa, tearing open the packaging. “The quality’s not as good as the million-dollar ones. Mr. McCarthy really isn’t generous. Ariana, you’d better not wear this one. Take good care of him, and maybe he’ll buy you an even more expensive one.” With that, she slipped the bracelet onto her own wrist, admiring it from different angles.Since the Harmon family went bankrupt, the three of them had been living in this small rental house. Dahlia spent her days gambling, often losing money and constantly asking Ariana for handouts. Jordan was always home drinking, never leavi
The fragrance of tea filled the private box, and the bustling noise from the auction hall reached their ears from time to time.Zoey gave a faint glance at Nathalie, who was sitting to Russell’s right, before lowering her gaze to the tea cup, watching the tea leaves float and sink.For some reason, she felt an unspoken sense of competition.Russell spoke softly, “Nathalie, you’re sitting in the wrong spot. Braeden was sitting here just now.”Nathalie smiled. “I know. I just poured the tea and sat down for a moment.”She glanced at Braeden, who had just entered the room, and stood up. “Braeden’s back. I’ll move back to my seat.”She sat down next to Zoey, a gentle, serene smile on her face.The auction hall soon quieted down as the host of Treasure Hall, an elderly man in his seventies with white hair and a bright demeanor, took the stage to begin the opening remarks.The first item was a vase from two hundred years ago. It had been auctioned off previously and was now being resold by t
Everyone turned their attention to the third-floor VIP box, as Treasure Hall had never sold fakes before. If Zoey's words were true, Treasure Hall’s reputation would be in ruins after tonight.Zoey’s tone was firm, “Of course!” She looked at Russell, “I’ll be right back.” Russell nodded, “Okay.” Zoey exited the box, took the elevator downstairs, and walked to the stage under everyone's gaze. The head of the hall scrutinized Zoey, “Little lady, are you the one saying these two paintings are fakes?” “Yes,” Zoey pointed to the paintings and said, “The large, dark green lotus leaves and the thin, twisting lotus stems seem well-drawn at first glance, but if you look closely, the stems are stiff and not flexible enough. The reed grass isn’t vivid enough either. The colors also show signs of being artificially aged.” The head of the hall replied, “Our appraiser, Vivian Brown, is Enzo Conway’s direct disciple.” Zoey raised an eyebrow, “Enzo? His direct disciple?” The head of
In the Auction House of Treasure Hall, everyone watched the dramatic scene in shock.Zoey looked at Vivian, a playful curve appeared at the corner of her lips.Vivian sobbed, "I was really upset, please let go of me!"Zoey felt that she and Ariana were really on par, top-notch angelic bitches."I was afraid that if I let go of you, you would fall to the ground. Look at how much I take care of you," Zoey raised her eyebrows slightly. "I never expected that I would suddenly have a junior sister out of nowhere."Vivian knew that Zoey did it on purpose, and just a little bit more, those two paintings would have been sold for two billion dollars.She really hated Zoey. She was truly a stumbling block on her path to wealth.After today's events, she would definitely be blacklisted by the antiques appraisal industry.The smile on Zoey's face gradually disappeared. "Just because you, a morally corrupt scumbag, want to falsely claim yourself as Mr. Conway's disciple?"She looked at the owner o
Nathalie took her handbag and left the private room, running into one of the stalls in the restroom.She covered the position of her heart with her hand, and that tearing sensation finally stopped.The thing inside that bamboo tube seemed to want to devour the thing in her chest.She couldn't go back anymore, otherwise she would be exposed, and she wouldn't be able to stay by Russell's side anymore.Zoey and the people around Zoey were her nemesis, to be honest!She took out a small bottle from her handbag and looked at the seemingly wriggling things inside. She clenched the small bottle.It seems that she wanted to find an opportunity and start early.She originally intended to send a message to Russell, but to avoid suspicion, she sent a message to Braeden, saying that she was not feeling well and had left first.Just as she got into the taxi, she received a phone call."Nathalie, do you know the consequences of deceiving me?""Gilberto?" Nathalie's heart skipped a beat, and her han
Zoey lived a new life, she would no longer be morally kidnapped, and she would no longer be at the mercy of others.She would not unconditionally accept Nathalie just because her father owed a favor to Russell.If Nathalie did something outrageous, Russell couldn't bring himself to do it, but she wouldn't mind being an executioner.Russell looked at the girl's serious expression and raised his hand to gently stroke her cheek. "If she is harmful to us, I will definitely not let her go. You don't need to dirty your hands."Upon hearing this sentence, Zoey finally felt relieved.The little thing in the bamboo tube calmed down from restlessness to stillness, as if savoring the taste of blood.The two of them returned to the apartment and, after washing up, lay down on the bed.These past few days have been exhausting, and Zoey fell asleep in no time.Russell kissed her forehead and closed his eyes.Luxury hotel.Ariana had just finished serving the old man when she received a call from Da
Russell did not expect Royce to give such an explanation. He looked towards the front of the banquet hall, where Mrs. Keller was accompanying Tabitha to receive gifts.The woman had delicate eyebrows and eyes, looking as if she was in her thirties despite being in her fifties. Time had not left any traces on her face, and there was indeed some resemblance between her and Zoey in her eyes and eyebrows.Royce asked, "May I ask, Mrs. Maddox, on which day is your birthday?""September twenty-second."Royce nodded slightly, "My sister was born on October 2nd, ten days apart.""What's ten days late?" Madeleine hurriedly walked over, her smile beaming. "Mr. Maddox, Zoey, you're here."Russell nodded slightly, and Zoey curved her lips, "Madeleine.""I said Mrs. Maddox's and my sister's birthdays were ten days apart," Royce chuckled.Madeleine was taken aback, then smiled slightly with a hint of regret.Royce asked, "Have you known each other for a long time?""We hit it off right away, and it
The laughter in the banquet hall gradually became muffled, while Lola's crisp high-heeled footsteps echoed in the sparsely populated corridor.She turned around and looked, seeing no one, she then entered a lounge.She directly formatted the robot dog, erasing all the content inside.She breathed a sigh of relief.It was just a little bit short of Zoey becoming known to the Keller family.In order to meet Ariana, she chose the backyard where no one would come.I didn't expect that her earring fell off when she left. When she turned back to look for it, she had an encounter with Carolyn.It seems that the heavens have favored her too much, so getting rid of Zoey will definitely go smoothly.Lola made a phone call and the person on the other end warmly greeted her by calling her name, "Lola..."She said impatiently, "Next time you hear my voice, don't speak. What if someone deceives you? Ariana and I have already met and warned her not to ruin my plan. Until the mission is successful, d
The Jenkins family invited the big shots from the upper class circle to their full moon banquet, and most of them came to the party with the intention of just watching the excitement.After all, who doesn't love to eat the melon of a wealthy family?The Blevins family, who were once expelled from overseas by Dalton, have also become honored guests and have risen in status, all because the wife who couldn't conceive was abandoned and the mistress, with the birth of a child, managed to turn her life around.People who used to sneer at them in the past, now when they see them, they can't help but nod and flatter them.The banquet hall was lavishly decorated, with photos and videos of the little baby playing on the LED big screen. Dalton was greeting the guests with Amiya, going around.Everyone treated her politely and called her Mrs. Jenkins.Only the Jenkins family and the Blevins family knew that Dalton and Nancy had not yet obtained a divorce certificate.Dalton's excuse was that Nan
Nancy held Nacy in her arms, watching all of this coldly. Chelsea, who had once treated her like a daughter, became hysterical in that moment.The people around kept pointing and whispering."This woman actually targeted a pregnant woman. She is truly wicked!"Anyway, the child was innocent!"You saw how she hurt the pregnant woman, and she didn't feel any guilt at all. This kind of person should be cyberbullied!""That's right! Send photos, send videos to her and upload them online!"***Nacy tightly held onto Nancy's neck, fear evident in her eyes. "Mom, I'm scared.""Don't be afraid, I would protect you."Chelsea looked as Amiya's skirt became stained with blood, and she felt a sense of unease. She directed her anger towards Nancy and said, "Nancy, you wanted to exterminate the Jenkins family, didn't you? You and this bastard have truly destroyed the Jenkins family!"Bastard?As soon as this word came out, the onlookers all imagined a grand drama of a wealthy family."Could it be t
Nancy looked at Dalton and asked, "Did your mother have any thoughts of divorcing me now?"Dalton didn't want any rift between the two of them, so he spoke honestly, "There's something, I guess Amiya did some brainwashing on her. But it doesn't matter what anyone thinks, because no one can influence me. The reason why my parents are acting this way is also because Amiya is really good at manipulating people. Nancy, you are in my eyes and in my heart."Nancy sighed lightly, "I know, I won't run away or be cowardly like before. I loved you, and I fought for us, unless one day you didn't want me anymore."Dalton's thin lips curved up, "I was really afraid that you would bring up the child and say that you wanted to leave me, and all that. We don't want to reach that point, you know?"Nancy nodded, "We could give it a try first, and if it doesn't work, we can go for in vitro fertilization."Dalton was glad that she was able to open up, and he embraced her in his arms. "Good. It's coming s
Carolyn, sitting in a wheelchair, twitched at the corner of her mouth, "Can that be done?"Carsen chuckled, "Of course not, I was just kidding with you."Carolyn pouted, "At a time like this, you still feel like joking?"Carsen raised her hand and rubbed her head, "My darling is going to be a mother, just kidding with you."Carolyn looked up and smiled, but in the next second, a wave of pain hit her, and Carolyn's face suddenly changed."Ouch, ouch, ouch! It seems like I was about to give birth!"Carsen hurriedly pushed Carolyn towards the elevator.Russell and Zoey followed behind, but their pace was slightly slower. By the time they arrived, Carsen and Carolyn had already gone up in the elevator.Russell took a deep breath, and Zoey looked at him with amusement. "Are you nervous?""Indeed, a little bit, I can't imagine what it would be like when you gave birth."Zoey held his hand and said, "Don't worry, nothing would happen."After a day of turmoil, Carolyn and Carsen's daughter wa
Eugene glared at Dalton and said, "You idiot! How could you say such a thing?"Dalton sneered, "Isn't this what you were doing? Treading carefully, ultimately pushing me into a corner and forcing me to surrender!"Eugene gritted his teeth and almost spat out the words from between his teeth, "Your attitude towards me is absolutely outrageous!""Sorry!" Dalton stood up, adjusting his cufflinks. "I couldn't do any of the things you mentioned. You can have Amiya live wherever you want, even if it means she moves into the Jenkins's manor, I won't object. With or without her, with or without me!"After saying that, Dalton directly pulled the door and left.Eugene looked at the closed door and lit a cigarette.He believed that everything he was doing now was for the good of Dalton. Being unfilial has no future, so are all the industries of the Jenkins family going to be donated in the future? Of course, there must be his own flesh and blood to inherit them!He felt that Dalton would start w
Nancy and Dalton returned to the room, and Dalton, worried that she was angry, immediately approached and embraced her."Nancy, I beg you, please don't leave me.""That night, I really had no recollection. I had already taken precautions, worrying that something might happen, but unexpectedly, it still did.""I knew that no woman could accept the fact that her husband had an illegitimate child. I had already told my parents that I would give up the Jenkins family's wealth. They can give it to whoever they want, because I will never acknowledge this child.""Nancy, I couldn't be without you. Don't think about giving up on our relationship just because you're having difficulty getting pregnant. My child can only be born from you, I won't acknowledge Amiya's child!""Nancy..."Dalton blurted out all his inner thoughts, how could Nancy possibly remain indifferent.She gently patted the man's back, "Dalton, I didn't say I want to leave you
Nancy noticed the panic in Dalton's eyes, and then her gaze fell on Amiya's small belly."Dalton, she was pregnant with your child, right?"Dalton furrowed his brow as he tried to grasp her hand, but Nancy evaded him."Dalton, was that the time she got pregnant? You didn't do anything about it, did you?""No, Nancy, I handled it. I didn't expect her to get pregnant either," Dalton quickly explained. "Nancy, we are doing a paternity test, and the results will be out soon."Nancy closed her eyes and said, "Dalton, let me have some peace and quiet."At that moment, Amiya walked over, her hand resting on her abdomen.Amiya's pregnancy was already showing after five months, especially when she wore a fitted beige long dress, making her protruding belly even more noticeable.Nancy felt a slight stinging sensation in her eyes, but she couldn't show it in front of Amiya.She asked, "When did the result come out?"Dalton g
After leaving the Jenkins's manor, Dalton did not go home but went to a bar.He drank one cup after another, using alcohol to drown his sorrows.When Russell and Toby arrived, he was leaning against the back of the sofa, looking utterly despondent.They were all dressed in casual clothes, clearly indicating that they had rushed over from home.Russell asked, "What happened? Did Craig come back to life and Nancy doesn't want you anymore?"Toby chuckled, "Your mouth was going to kill me!"Russell clicked his tongue and said, "So, what could possibly have happened to him?"Toby raised an eyebrow, "Well, there was no other possibility."Dalton raised his hand and covered his eyes, "Amiya has returned."Russell squinted his eyes and said, "Could it be that you brought the ball back, which is why you are so down?"Dalton lowered his arm and looked at the two of them. "She was five months pregnant, it should have been th
Amiya knelt and looked up at Dalton, shaking her head, her face covered in tear stains, "No! Dalton, this was your child!"Dalton coldly stated, "This is not my child! My child can only be born by Nancy!"Amiya pleaded with Chelsea, "Chelsea, I heard that Nancy couldn't conceive anymore, can you bear to see the Jenkins family become extinct?"Chelsea furrowed her brows and clenched her fists.Amiya continued, "I was the only bloodline of Dalton. I heard that Dalton adopted the child of his rival, and if this child grows up and learns about their origins, about the death of their parents and their connection to Nancy and Dalton, will she truly treat every member of the Jenkins family with sincerity?"Dalton grabbed her throat and said, "Shut up!"Eugene stepped forward and grabbed his wrist, "Dalton, let go! I didn't want the Jenkins family to end up in a tragedy!"Dalton's hand exerted force, and Eugene's hand also exerted force.