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
Charmaine wondered why the topic had been raised at all, especially when it was clear that his involvement would be inappropriate.She was so angry that her eyes turned red. However, she was in no place to say anything in front of a big shot like Elon. "Larissa is so beautiful! Who exactly is the adopted one? Why do I feel that Larissa doesn't seem to come from the countryside?" "I heard that it was Larissa who successfully sealed the 30-million contract with the Hamilton Group." "I used to think that Charmaine was pretty. But upon comparing her with Larissa, her beauty is rather ordinary. Be it looks or body figure, Larissa completely outshines her!" "Not only is Larissa beautiful, but she is also smart. Don't be fooled by Mr. Hamilton's disability. Aside from being the CEO of the branch company in Ambrollum City, I heard he is the heir of the Hamilton family in Jaedornia!" Everyone was shocked upon hearing that."Although Larissa is young, she has shrewd judgment. Now th
"It's okay. Have a seat first." Ambrose frowned. "Why did you wear such high heels?"Larissa sat down obediently. "The stylist chose them to match my gown.""Take them off. I'll massage your feet."Hearing that, Larissa happily slipped her feet out of the shoes. Then, Ambrose put her delicate legs on his knees. When he saw the red marks around them, he couldn't help furrowing his brows. He had hired a professional styling team to give Larissa a makeover. Indeed, her outfit today was on par with top celebrities. She could even easily attend a red carpet event with it. However, it had never occurred to him that the stylists would choose such high heels for her. It seemed like he needed to inform them next time not to put Larissa in overly high stilettos, considering her young age.Ambrose rubbed her feet gently. He looked so serious, as if it was a business contract he was dealing with rather than a person's legs.Larissa felt warm in her heart. Ambrose was so good to her. His c