With icy eyes, Keith stared coldly at Emily. A chilling sensation crawled up her spine, sending shivers down her body. For the first time, she realized that Keith was even more terrifying than Ivan. Biting her pale lips, she slowly spoke, "Keith, have you misunderstood something. Haley and I are sisters. Even if I despise her, I could never harm her. I...""Mother, the fact that I have come to ask you indicates that I already know certain truths," Keith interrupted, walking down the steps. He spoke each word with emphasis. "I just want to hear the truth. Why did you commit murder, mother?"Emily had never felt such fear before. Not even when Ivan spoke harshly to her did he fix his eyes upon her like this. How could a four-year-old child possess such overwhelming power? Suppressing her inner dread, she spoke calmly, "Keith, it wasn't me. I never thought of hurting Haley. It was your grandfather who couldn't tolerate her. Keith, do you know that Haley forced your grandfather to give
"Mother, I don't want your hands stained with guilty blood, which is why I said those words to you," Keith tightly pursed his thin lips. "I'm sorry, I spoke too harshly. Please don't take it to heart."Emily breathed a sigh of relief. She was afraid Keith would ask her to leave. Luckily, this little bastard didn't dare. She calmed herself and spoke softly, "Rest assured, I won't lay a finger on Haley anymore."Keith had found out about her sending someone to deal with Haley today, which meant someone from the Winston family was keeping an eye on her. She couldn't personally give orders for any more of these image-tarnishing things; otherwise, Keith's attitude towards her would become worse."Why are you here again!" Owen came downstairs from the second floor and his entire face was filled with displeasure as soon as he saw Emily. Her emotions, which had just calmed down, were once again provoked. But she knew she had lost control once, and she couldn't lose control a second time. Sh
Owen lifted his chin, and his dark eyes gleamed with a touch of arrogance. He snorted lightly, "If Daddy doesn't want to marry Haley, then when I grow up, I'll marry her myself. I just want to be with Haley every day."Keith's face turned very ugly. He didn't want to talk about these things with Owen, but if he didn't, he was afraid Owen would get even more deeply involved.He spoke slowly, "Do you know that Mother has always had a sister?"Owen frowned unhappily, "Why are you telling me about that woman? Whether she has siblings or not has nothing to do with me. I don't know, and I don't care. Don't mention her to me.""This actually does concern you. Mother has a half-sister with the same father, and her name is Haley." Keith threw a news article at Owen, which he found on his phone. "Haley, who died four years ago, has come back to take revenge on the DeRoss family, on Mother. And you have become Haley's best tool for revenge on Mother."Owen quickly read the news, disbelief fillin
Haley's head was still a little dizzy. After explaining the situation to the Winston Group, she was ready to call Thomas. Given her current condition, she probably couldn't go to preschool for the time being, so she had to ask Thomas to pick up the child. Before she could make the call, her phone rang again."Ms. DeRoss, hello. I'm the secretary of the Winston Group. May I ask if something happened this afternoon?"Haley pressed her forehead and said, "I'm feeling a bit unwell, currently getting an infusion at the hospital. I apologize.""Well, take good care and we can talk about cooperation when you've recovered." The secretary politely hung up the phone and was about to turn around to knock on the CEO's office door when she saw Ivan standing behind her.She was startled and quickly reported, "Mr. Winston, Ms. DeRoss is at the hospital. She probably won't make it today."Ivan nodded and walked toward the elevator. The secretary, with wide eyes, watched him leave. Daringly, he chase
Todd clenched his fists, his young face showing an expression of frustration beyond his years.He was just useless, unable to protect Mom, if only he could grow up faster! He pursed his lips and walked towards the ward, step by step. But suddenly, he froze. The man walking in front of him, wasn't that Ivan? What was this man doing in the hospital? And it seemed like he was heading towards Mom's ward. Is he here specifically to visit Mom? When did Mom and this man become so close?Ivan took long strides, and walked to the entrance of Haley's room, in just a few steps. He hadn't thought too much about coming here, but when he stood at the entrance of the room, he suddenly felt a bit inexplicable. He had no relationship with this woman at all, and coming to visit her so abruptly, what would others think? Most importantly, he had no idea why he came here in the first place.But since he had come, it wasn't his style to run away halfway. He was about to knock on the door when he noticed t
This kind of thing could be resolved with just a phone call. Is this man so free that he specifically came to the hospital for this?"On the way." Ivan's voice was cold, and his face was full of displeasure.Haley pursed her lips. She said lightly, "I'm sorry, Mr. Winston. I had a situation this afternoon, so I couldn't make it to the appointment on time."Ivan looked her up and down and found her in good spirits. It seemed that nothing major had happened. While Ivan was assessing Haley, Thomas was also assessing him. He had known Haley for four years and knew better, than Haley herself, how many men had pursued her. Once a male appeared by Haley's side, there was an 80% chance that he was chasing after her.He snorted coldly, "People who want to discuss cooperation with Haley are lined up all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. Who do you think you are? How dare you question my Haley for breaking the appointment? If she wants to cancel, she can. It's her right. Do you have the qualificat
Todd cursed under his breath. Angela had a special connection with Ivan, and every time she saw him, she was drawn to him automatically. He hurriedly caught up, grabbing Angela's arm."Angela, don't wander around. Mommy will worry. She's sick now, and if she worries about you, she won't get better."Angela finally stopped running. She stood by the railing in the hospital corridor, looking down until Ivan's figure disappeared, and only then did she avert her gaze. Todd lowered his eyelids, his hands clenched into tight fists.Ivan was very likely their father. But this man impregnated two women at the same time, which clearly showed he wasn't a qualified father. If Angela accepted Ivan as her father, she would likely be hurt again.He didn't want Mommy to get hurt, and he didn't want Angela to get hurt either. He was a man, and he would grow up quickly. He would shoulder the responsibility for this family.Haley felt much better after the IV, but her head still felt fuzzy. As a result,
After changing her outfit at home, she drove to the DeRoss Group. It was her first visit since returning to the country. The DeRoss Group building stood firm as it did five years ago, but now it had been renovated with blue glass walls that reflected the blue sky and clouds, giving it a grand and imposing appearance.Haley walked in calmly. As soon as she appeared in the lobby, she attracted the attention of countless people."Isn't that Haley? Why is she here at the company?""Didn't the news say she became the third largest shareholder of the DeRoss Group? There's a shareholders' meeting today, so of course she has to come.""She hasn't shown up at the company for four or five years. She probably has no idea about the company's operations and direction.""What do you know? She's here to assert her authority. As for running the company, leave it to the professionals. She doesn't need to understand those things.""I feel like there will be a power struggle within the DeRoss Group.""I