Charmaine waited for a long time, but Zayn didn't return. She began to worry that Larissa wanted some time alone with him to speak ill of her.Her patience was running thin. In the end, she discreetly moved to a corner and eavesdropped. However, Larissa noticed her as soon as she came near to them.Larissa deliberately said, "Charmaine, are you hiding over there to eavesdrop on our conversation?"Flustered, Charmaine showed herself. "Don't frame me, Larissa. I suddenly thought of something to tell Zayn. That's why I came."Zayn immediately adopted his gentlemanly demeanor and smiled. "What is it that you want to tell me, Ms. Charmaine?"Charmaine flashed a sweet smile. "My family is throwing a party to celebrate Larissa's engagement tomorrow, and I would like to extend an invitation to you."His eyes lit up at the mention of Larissa's engagement party. Just a moment ago, he was racking his brains to find a way to meet Larissa's fiancé. And now, he was given the chance to do so!
Penelope suggested, "I will announce that Zayn is attending the party as your plus-one. We'll make it clear to the media that you're dating him. This way, you'll gain fame even before your debut."Charmaine said excitedly, "Mom, you're a genius! Larissa is already acting up just because she's dating a disabled man. When I start dating Zayn, let's see how she'll act."Although Charmaine was jealous about Larissa dating Ambrose, the thought that he was a disabled man gave her a sense of superiority.Zayn, on the other hand, was a top celebrity, rich, and incredibly handsome. He was also the vice president of Starlight Entertainment, making him a cut above Ambrose in every way.Charmaine had big plans once she started dating Zayn. She intended to ask him to invest in her so that she could become a celebrity. When that happened, she was certain that Larissa would be green with envy.Charmaine hugged Penelope's arm. "Mom, tomorrow is my big day. I want to look absolutely stunning for
Noticing that Ethan was wavering, Penelope continued, "Mr. Hamilton is great, but think about it—why is the mighty Mr. Hamilton living in a small city like Ambrollum City? He might have been chased out of the Hamilton family."His eyes widened in surprise.Who were the Hamiltons?They held the esteemed status of being the most elite family in Jaedornia, where affluent households encircled them.To put it in a good way, Ambrose was taking a break in Ambrollum City.But to put it in a bad way, he was abandoned by the Hamiltons because of his disabled legs!Without the Hamiltons' support, Ambrose was a mere CEO of Hamilton Group's branch in Ambrollum City. There was a limit to the benefit he could offer the Solace family.Penelope walked up to Ethan from behind, massaging his head gently.Her voice softened. "Zayn is different. He's a shareholder of Starlight Entertainment, which is a big corporation."He's clearly taken an interest in Charmaine. If you reveal that Charmaine is a
"Are you talking back at me? Don't think that you can act up in front of me just because your fiancé is Mr. Hamilton. I'm your mother!" Penelope yelled.Larissa said, "Before you lecture me, why don't you ask your precious daughter what she did?""Enough! Shut up!" Ethan's head hurt from the loud voices.He looked at Charmaine. "Charmaine, tell us what happened."Charmaine bit her lip as if she was the victim. Tears began trickling down her cheeks as she struggled to speak. "Dad, Larissa was trying to kill me!"His expression darkened. "Why?"Actually, he wasn't buying it. Although Larissa had been neglected, she had never crossed the line since they reunited.Not to mention that today was an important day for her—they were going to announce the engagement between Larissa and Ambrose.Even if she were going to kill someone, she wouldn't choose to do it on such a significant day.Charmaine said, "B-Because I tried on her gown out of curiosity. She's mad at me. I didn't do i
Larissa smiled lightly, pointing at a hidden corner of her room. "Mom taught Charmaine to use a miniature camera, didn't she?"That inspired me. I grew up in an orphanage, so I almost never had a sense of security. I was afraid that I would misplace things and then lose them, just like how it happened often in the orphanage."So, I installed a camera in my room and checked the footage from time to time. That way, I can know if someone steals my things. I can prove who's lying with the footage."Penelope and Charmaine were trembling. They didn't expect Larissa to be so vigilant that she had even installed a camera in her room!Penelope said, "Larissa Solace, do you ever see this place as your home? Are you guarding against thieves or us?"You installed a camera in your room? Aren't you afraid that the footage of you changing clothes might get leaked? Even if you have no shame, you should protect our family's dignity!"Penelope charged toward the camera hidden in the corner like a
Penelope grew anxious upon hearing that. "You can't do that! Charmaine is your biological daughter! How could you say that she was switched at birth?" "I can! I'm the head of the family. Didn't you say that Zayn would come? If he shows up and publicly expresses his wish to pursue Charmaine, I will not say anything about that. Otherwise, I will only acknowledge Larissa as my biological daughter!" With a snort, Ethan continued, "If you still want to continue enjoying your life as a wealthy lady, freshen up your makeup and head to the hotel with me. If you don't, feel free to just stay at home instead."Penelope trembled all over. Given how her silk-stocking life depended on Ethan, she dared not go against him. Hence, she immediately applied a thick layer of powder to her face, concealing her slap mark. …After getting changed, Larissa gracefully descended the stairs, her eyes twinkling. Her light pink gown flawlessly accentuated her fair and delicate complexion.Ethan was very
Ella got angry. "What the heck? You are the real biological daughter! How can she do that? This is so despicable! "It must be hard for you, Charmaine. But come to think of it, Larissa even sets her target on a crippled man now?" "He is rich. Money is what matters! She will resort to any tactics as long as she can get herself a sugar daddy! I only learned that Mr. Hamilton was disabled when he came to our house that day. "I've been raised to be kind to others since I was young, so I wanted to ask him if he needed help with anything," Charmaine said.She continued, "However, Larissa insisted on saying that I seduced him and even told my parents about it! She was so good at acting that my dad believed her and chewed me up. I was just so exasperated!"To be honest, my parents didn't think of adopting Larissa back then. But she looked too pitiful, so I asked them to take her in. "Little did I expect her to be someone like this. She not only snatches my parents away but also my st
Ethan was so excited that his voice trembled slightly. "Mr. Lancaster, what a great honor to have you here! I didn't know you would personally come over today!" If the Hamilton family were considered the most prominent in Jaedornia, then the Lancaster family would be an extremely distinguished presence in Ambrollum City. They had a long-standing history and were deeply rooted in the city, making them widely recognized. Even if the Solace family had recently garnered a lot of attention, they could only be regarded as a second-tier family at most, far from matching the Lancaster family's legacy, which spanned a hundred years.In other words, the Lancaster family could be seen as a true aristocracy hidden within Ambrollum City.Ethan had no associations with them, so he didn't send an invitation to them. It had never occurred to him that Elon Lancaster would show up on his own! He had a feeling that he was about to experience a meteoric rise soon."Well, I'm kind of Ambrose's e