Haley looked at the diamonds in her hand, clear and dazzling, radiating colorful lights. It was obviously an antique passed down from the previous generation.This priceless item couldn't be bought even with wealth. Grandma actually gave it to her.Haley felt moved from the bottom of her heart. "Thank you, Grandma."She put away the jewelry and paused before asking, "Grandma, will the DeRoss family attend tomorrow night's banquet?""Invite those despicable pieces of trash from the DeRoss family? Wouldn't that tarnish the reputation of our Martínez family?" Madam Martinez’s eyes flashed with cold anger. "Back then, they tried every possible means to take your life. Now, the more radiant and splendid you are, the more it slaps their faces!"Haley tightly held Madam Martinez’s hand, feeling a sense of tranquility in her heart....Night fell, and the lights were just beginning to illuminate.Before it was even 8 o'clock at night, a long line of luxury cars had already parked outside the
Could it be that tonight's banquet was the engagement party of the Martínez family's eldest son?The Martínez family, ranking in the top ten in Cuenca, and Justin being the prospective son-in-law, sought after by many affluent women in Cuenca, everyone wanted to see which prestigious lady was so lucky to become the fiancée of the Martínez family's eldest son.In an instant, the hundred pairs of eyes in the banquet hall landed on the woman beside Justin.Then, a gasp of astonishment filled the room.She was too beautiful!Where did this beauty come from? How could she be so stunning?Her appearance made all the socialites present feel ashamed of their own appearances."My goodness, where did the Martínez family find this fiancée? She's so beautiful, her looks are simply heavenly!""Her skin is so fair, her figure is incredible. As a woman, I am even mesmerized by her. Ah, ah, ah!""Don't you think the Martínez family's fiancée of the eldest son looks a lot like the eldest daughter of t
"Ms. DeRoss, how dare you show up in front of everyone after all the ugly things you did...?”These questions were more and more provocative.However, Haley had anticipated them when deciding to attend the banquet.There was not much embarrassment on her face, but her voice was as cold as a blade: "On this occasion today, I would like to announce that I, Haley, have no more relationship with the DeRoss family.""As for the scandalous photos from four or five years ago..." Her eyes glanced around, "Most of the ladies present here have boyfriends or fiancés, I presume. If I were to spend some money to have paparazzi follow you, I'm sure the headlines in Cuenca for the next half year would be the scandalous photos of all of you."Her words caused the faces of the high-class ladies present to change.They were all young ladies from wealthy families and usually had nothing serious to do, so dating was considered normal.And nowadays, it was not uncommon for dating to lead to intimate encou
While they were talking, Miss. Versta passed by.Louis's eyes followed Miss. Versta's movements and then stuck to her, "Miss. Versta, you look really beautiful today..."Mark: "..."He shouldn't have wasted that bit of sympathy...Haley walked with Ivan to the balcony.The two of them, one with captivating beauty and the other astonishingly handsome, walked side by side to the balcony, instantly attracting countless attention."Oh my god, as soon as Cuenca's number one beauty returns, she steals Ivan's heart?""Isn't Ivan uninterested in women? Why would he go to talk to Haley alone?""We're done for. Now that Haley is back, will we still have a way out?"The socialites sighed as if their vitality had been sucked away.They still remembered when five years ago, Haley had made her debut.Whenever Ms. DeRoss attended a banquet, wherever she went, she would shine brightly. Even if she didn't wear any makeup and dressed in the simplest clothes, she would still be the most dazzling presenc
Haley patted his head, "Let's go, I'll go find Angela with you."She had already shone at the banquet, there was no need to continue dealing with those scheming people, it was better to spend more time with the children.The two held hands and went to the lounge upstairs.Madam Martínez was old and did not like attending parties. She had not been present at the entire evening, and had been taking care of Angela in the lounge.May and Barbara didn't want to see Haley showing off, so they also stayed in the lounge to accompany Madam Martínez.Angela sat on the balcony reading a book, her fair skin captivating like milk.Her long feathery lashes were like a dense little fan, casting a faint shadow on her porcelain-like skin.Sitting there, she was like a shining child star in a movie. When she grew up, she would definitely be a stunning beauty.May Martínez' eyes turned green from jealousy, she sighed and said, "Angela is so beautiful. She will be even more outstanding than Haley, it's j
"Wuwuwu, grandma, it was that mute girl, the mute girl bullied me!"As soon as Jerry saw his grandmother, he instantly gained confidence and started complaining.May looked up and saw Angela standing behind Owen, her face filled with indifference and hostility.Her anger flared up instantly. This wild child was not a first-time offender.She bullied her grandson! She angrily rushed over, reaching out to grab Angela's ear.Owen, on the other hand, pushed her away: "I was the one who hit him. What, you want to hit back?"He was only four years old and not very tall, but his presence was towering at 1.8 meters.He stared with a pair of eyes, those sharp eyes were just like Ivan's, and it left the May dumbfounded."Grandma, it was him who had someone throw us into the flower bed!" Jerry cried out loudly.The other children also chimed in, "Yes, it was him. His bodyguard threw all of us into the flower bed.""He even had someone throw a clump of mud into my mouth! Wah wah wah, Mom, you mus
Ivan tightened his jaw.He actually didn't see anything, he only heard the sound of the children crying.When he walked over and saw the dirt-stained little girl, the fire inside him couldn't be restrained.Such a cute little girl would never willingly hit someone.Therefore, it was clear that she had been bullied.As expected, with just a bluff from him, those high-ranking ladies immediately retreated.Ivan cast a cold gaze at Owen's bodyguard.The bodyguard stepped forward and respectfully reported, "Those children were teasing this young lady for being mute, and a fight broke out between the two sides. The young master couldn't overlook it, so he ordered his subordinates to help the little girl vent her frustrations."She can't speak? Mute? Ivan's heart sank. His pitch-black eyes froze for a moment.He looked at Angela, and a dull pain slowly spread in his chest.He crouched down, at the same height as the little girl, and waved his hand: "Come here. Let me see where you're hurt."
Why didn't he have a daughter? Why did he have two sons in his family?If he had a daughter, he would definitely spoil her and make her the most enviable little princess in the whole world.Ivan thought of going over to hug the little girl, but restrained himself.She is Haley's daughter!This woman has ulterior motives, her daughter might just be pretty on the surface!Ivan forced himself to look away, his hand in his pocket, radiating coldness.But Owen had already rushed over.He couldn't help it and pinched Angela's face.The little girl coldly opened his hand, her gaze full of vigilance."Angela, from now on, I'll be your big brother. I'll protect you, can I help you blow-dry your hair?"Angela, who usually never responded to outsiders, vigorously shook her head.Haley was extremely surprised.No matter what she said in the past, Angela never responded, not even nodding or shaking her head.But now, Angela actually reacted to a stranger's child.It seems that Angela has a special