As Barbara's words fell, countless gazes shot towards her. The most icy and severe one came from Madam Martínez.
Barbara looked at her grandmother with a strong warning and displeasure in her eyes.If there weren't so many people present, Barbara suspected that her grandmother would have struck her with her cane.She swallowed her saliva and unwillingly took a step back. However, she accidentally stepped on her son, causing him to cry out in pain.Irritated, Barbara slapped him and said, "Why are you crying? No one died in this house."The five or six-year-old Jerry Miller cried and said sadly, "Mom is mean, Mom is a witch. I don't like Mom anymore!"Barbara, already in a bad mood, was even more angered by her son's public mockery, making her want to slap him again. The mother and son created a chaotic scene in the living room.Madam Martínez had a displeased expression and said calmly, "Haley, after signing the contract, come to my study with me."Haley nodded and, after signing her name on the contract, bent down and said, "Todd, take good care of your sister. Mommy will come out soon."Todd, acting maturely, smiled and said, "Mommy, leave Angela to me. Don't worry."Of course, Haley trusted him. For the past year or two, Todd had been taking care of Angela ever sincehe became sensible.When they were abroad, Angela couldn't take care of Angela because she needed to make money.Sometimes during the day when she was at work, Todd would take excellent care of Angela at home.At the age of four, Todd had already learned how to be a good older brother.Haley followed Madam Martínez into the study."Haley, these four years have been hard on you," said Madam Martínez, holding Haley's hand and sighing deeply. "Four years ago, I thought you had run away from home, but I never imagined that that bastard Mr. DeRoss would lock you up for a full eight months! Haley, after The DeRoss family announced your death, they transferred your shares, which were in your half-sister Emily's hands. But now that you're alive and back, the DeRoss family must return those shares in full!" Haley leaned against her grandmother's lap.Her grandmother still loved her like she did when she was young. Bringing Angela back to the country was partly to let her feel more love.Her grandmother would definitely love Angela just as much...She said softly, "Grandma, you're eighty-three years old now. You shouldn't worry about these matters anymore. I will retrieve what belongs to me. Please rest assured, I am no longer the naive Miss DeRoss who knows nothing about the world. I will seek justice for myself and for those two innocent children who died in vain..."In her mind, she once again saw two children lying on the floor of a warehouse, their faces pale and lifeless.The baby is purple.Those are her two eldest sons.They quietly died and she doesn't know where they were buried...Tears welled up in Haley's eyes."Good Haley, all of that is in the past, don't cry..." Madam Martínez patted her back."Since you've come back, live well in the Martínez family, and treat this place as your own home..."Haley nodded gently.The Martínez family is in charge of the grandmother's house, and as long as the grandmother welcomes her, Haley could stay here.Moreover, she didn't stay in the Martínez family for free; the chip she developed would elevate the Martínez family to a whole new level.She stayed here with a clear conscience.As they were talking, suddenly, an earth-shattering cry erupted outside.Madam Martínez frowned, "Is Jerry crying again?"Jerry is Barbara's son, and every time she comes back to her mother's house, she brings this son along with her.And then creates a big mess.Madam Martínez couldn't be bothered and continued talking with Haley.For some reason, a bad premonition rose in Haley's heart.She got up and walked towards the door, just as she opened it, she saw Barbara raise her hand and fiercely slap Angela.And Angela stood there, stunned, completely unaware of the impending danger."Stop!"Haley shouted sternly and quickly ran over.Barbara squinted her eyes and slapped even harder.She has always disliked Haley since she was a child because Haley, who is not a member of the Martínez family, enjoyed all the benefits of the Martínez family.While she, the Miss of the Martínez family, had her spotlight stolen by Haley.Later, when Haley had a night of passion with a stranger and became the focus of the Cuenca scandal, she was extremely delighted.Then, Haley gave birth to an illegitimate child, set herself on fire, and committed suicide out of fear, all of these made her unable to contain her joy.But she never thought that Haley would actually come back alive.And as soon as she came back, she started opposing her!Huh!She couldn't handle Haley, but could she not handle a little illegitimate child?Her slaps were quick and fierce, landing on Angela's face.In the blink of an eye.A cup of boiling hot water was thrown, splashing exactly on Barbara's chest.She jumped up from being scalded, and that slap never touched Angela."Who? Who poured hot water on me?!" Barbara exclaimed angrily, and when she lowered her head, she saw Todd holding an empty cup.She instantly forgot everything else and rushed over, grabbing Todd's collar and raising her hand, ready to slap him.But!Her raised hand was caught by Haley, and she felt her hand bones being crushed."While I'm away, you dare to bully my two children. Even after so many years, you've remained as uncultured as ever," Haley said, firmly holding Barbara's hand before forcefully letting it go.She bent down and pulled Todd and Angela into her embrace.Barbara was furious to the point of explosion.She pointed at Angela and angrily said, "You've given birth to this good daughter of yours, who slapped my son in the face. Either I slap you back or you slap her yourself!"Haley turned her head and indeed saw finger marks on Jerry's face.But Angela would never harm anyone on her own initiative."Mummy, it's not Angela's fault," Todd spoke up. "It was Jerry who insulted her and even spat on her."The little guy's voice was filled with self-blame.Just a moment ago, Uncle Steven had called him to ask about the chips, and he left for less than five minutes. He didn't expect his sister to be bullied.It was all his fault, and once again Mummy was worried...Upon hearing her son's words, Haley felt a surge of anger in her heart.There were two things she absolutely couldn't tolerate, one was someone insulting her two children, and the other was mocking Angela's illness.And Barbara had committed both of these taboos."Slap!"A crisp sound of a slap echoed in the living room.Barbara widened her eyes, "You little brat, you actually... actually dared to hit me. How dare you!?"She didn't care about her image at all and rushed towards Haley, attempting to strangle her neck like a shrew.Haley coldly evaded, and Barbara fell empty-handed, diving headfirst onto the ground, with her face hitting the floor.Blood splattered all over her face.Barbara had never been in such a sorry state before, and she wished she could tear Haley apart."Barbara, your son has a foul mouth. This slap is in retaliation for your son!" Haley threw these words down from her high position and bent down to pick up Angela.The little girl had wide eyes, fluttering her curled long eyelashes, with a face full of innocence.The aunt from the Martínez family was so angry that her hand trembled, "Haley, you despicable scum, how dare you lay a hand on my daughter! Let me tell you, as long as I am in the Martínez family, you won't be able to stay here!""Are you planning to kick this old woman out as well while you're at it?" Madam Martínez said, walking out with a cane, taking a protective stance.Then, Haley stood in front of Barbara with an attitude.Barbara's mother, suppressing her anger, said tremblingly, "Mom, that's not what I meant. You just saw it. Haley showed no respect and even laid hands on her cousin. With her arrogant personality, she will disrupt the peace of the Martínez family. I am also considering the well-being of the Martínez family...""I think it is you who disrupts the peace of the Martínez family!" Steven angrily interrupted, "If you don't welcome Haley, then go back to your mother's house!"Barbara's aunt, a member of the Martínez family, felt humiliated by her own mother-in-law and husband's public scolding, losing all her dignity.But she didn't dare to say anything more.She reluctantly helped Barbara to her feet and grabbed the still crying Jerry, leading them both straight upstairs.Even though this i
Haley was one hundred percent sure that the man was Ivan.But why did he deny it?She replayed the scene in her mind and then her face turned dark.Did Mr. Winston think she was using Angela to intentionally get close to him?Could people not be so self-centered?Haley rolled her eyes very ungracefully.She looked down at her daughter in her arms, only to find that Angela's eyes were still staring straight at Ivan's car.She was slightly surprised and said, "Angela, do you recognize that man? Who was that the person just now?"However, the little girl did not react to her question at all.It wasn't until the car disappeared on the road that Angela turned her gaze back and obediently hugged Haley's neck.Haley looked at the driver's hand back and felt guilty: "I'm sorry, Angela sometimes bites people when she gets impatient. Let me take you to the hospital to put some medicine on it..."The driver waved his hand and said, "It's normal for children to bite people. My son also bites me o
The door to the reception room is pushed open.A woman wearing a pink and white suit walks in slowly.She has long, jet black hair tied up behind her head, light makeup on her face, and elegant features with crimson lips."The Martínez Group is really becoming more and more extravagant, leaving the partners waiting for almost half an hour..."Emily turns her head and sarcastically says, her voice suddenly stopping.She looks at the woman who entered, her gaze firmly fixed on that face.The woman's eyebrows, eyes, and facial contours are exactly the same as Haley's.But!Didn't Haley die four years ago?Didn't she die in the fire, or commit suicide by jumping into the river?Why... why would she suddenly appear before her eyes?"Are you, are you a human or a ghost?"Emily's voice trembles, her face turning pale.Although she didn't kill Haley with her own hands, Haley died because of her, and four years ago she often had nightmares.She always dreamed that Haley turned into a vengeful
"Angela, do you know him?" Todd asked slowly. But there was no response. The little girl's hand was scraping against the computer screen, as if she wanted to scratch this man out. Todd's cold eyes narrowed. He quickly captured the man's photo, entered it into the search bar, and soon all the information about the man came up. Ivan, twenty-eight years old, the president of the Winston Group. He was certain that Angela could not possibly know someone like him. So why would Angela involuntarily approach a stranger? Wait a minute! In a flash, the doctor's words appeared in Todd's mind. "Children with autism will reject all strangers except their own close family members..." Could this man be-- It's too incredible! Todd had asked about his father before, but Mom always diverted the topic, and he hadn't asked again. He had always assumed that his father was dead. But now... Todd carefully observed the man's face and noticed the resemblance between his sister's eyes and mouth and this
She coldly said, "I've just returned and you're so eager to take my life. Are you afraid that I'll snatch away your position as the heiress?"With her neck being squeezed, Emily was in pain and almost passed out.Through gritted teeth, she said, "Haley, you're insane! How dare you choke me! Are you suicidal?""I died in your hands four years ago once. Do you think I'll just give up this time?" Haley's voice carried a strong chill, "Since you care so much about the position of the DeRoss family heir, then I will make you taste the bitterness of losing the thing you care about the most!"Emily's heart trembled.She suddenly felt that Haley was completely different from the DeRoss family's young miss four years ago.She also sensed that Haley really could snatch away the position of the DeRoss family heir.If this little bitch knows that the two children are still alive, then...Emily was engulfed by boundless fear.She didn't even have time to think much before Haley dragged her, grippi
This is Pink Seaside Club, a recreational place in the outskirts. Pink Seaside Club is where the high-ranking officials and wealthy people of Cuenca often gather for leisure activities.It’s not surprising to see them.Here, the people are wealthy and well-respected.A group of people are fishing by the river.“Ivan, what’s going on? Why are all the fish going straight to your fishing rod? The rest of us haven’t caught a single fish!”Louis Granger glanced at Ivan’s bucket and complained indignantly.Ivan sat calmly by the shore.He was wearing casual clothes, and the early spring sun shone on him, with a gentle breeze making him even more handsome.Luckily, there were no women here, otherwise there would definitely be screams of astonishment.Louis sneered, “Damn, you’re not allowed to come to my house anymore!”His little sister, only fifteen years old, was completely captivated by Ivan. What a disaster…Just as Louis turned his head, he suddenly froze and then shouted, “Holy crap,
Everyone was shocked, and nobody dared to stop her."Louis, are you alright?""I-I'm fine!" Louis struggled to stand up, paying no attention to the pain in his body.He said excitedly, "Did you all hear that? The beauty just said that I am still as shameless and low as before! That means she knows me. I told you, I must know her, I just can't remember at the moment!"Mark rolled his eyes, "Your reputation as Mr. Granger, the playboy, is well-known in all of Cuenca."Ivan walked over with an air of coldness.Mark pulled Louis aside, "This woman has caught Ivan's attention, you better be careful."Louis spoke boldly, "Caught his attention? Does Ivan want to find a stepmother for his two brats at home?"Ivan snorted.He had no intention of marrying even the biological mother of his two sons, let alone marrying a stepmother into the Winston family...Moreover, that woman seemed to have a daughter as well...He was just about to warn Louis to stay away from married women with children when
Haley's eyes flickered. She guessed that Owen should be a child from the Winston family when she heard his name.However, she never expected that he was Ivan's son.The child looked about the same age as Todd, probably around four years old.But when she was still in Cuenca four or five years ago, she didn't seem to hear about Ivan getting married...'I don't know where you heard about my son, but you better keep it to yourself,' Ivan's voice warned, 'Once I find out that you have leaked the Winston family's secret, I will not let you or your daughter off.'Upon hearing this, Haley almost laughed out of anger. No matter how he threatened her, she could remain indifferent. But this man should not use Angela as a tool for threats!She gently lifted her eyelids and coldly smiled, 'Mr. Winston, although the Winston family might have unrivaled power and no one dares to provoke you, as long as you dare to harm my daughter, I will make you regret ever learning the word "regret".'What's the