Mark tried to pacify Amelia and Lucia, eyeing Ashley by the side. He then waved his big hand to a servant nearby and ordered, "Call the family doctor over to check what type of drug this is" with the thought to prove Lucia innocent
He knew that his two daughters had never gotten along. Ashley, the daughter of his first wife, was the spoiled one, while Lucia, the daughter of his second wife, was more tolerant. Only with solid evidence could they solve this conflict.
The family doctor rushed over with some of his assistants thinking it was an emergency that needed rapt attention. But on arrival he was told to certain whether the pill is aspirin or some drug gotten from the black market.
"Lucia, give me your phone, " Mark added.
"Ashley knocked it to the ground! I haven't touched it until now, Lucia cried pitifully.
Mark picked up the phone from the ground and opened the call log. It showed that a call had been made around ten minutes ago, and the time matched what Ashley had claimed.
Ashley took a sideways glance at the call log. She wanted to see how Lucia would deny the accusations laid in front of her with solid evidence.
Mark dialed the unknown number that the call had been made to. Soon, an automated voice said, "Please press 1 for balance inquiries, and press 2 for the payment..."
Ashley's pretty face darkened. How could this be? Just now, Ashley had called someone right in front of her eyes and asked some bodyguards to come over to rape her, but she had snatched the phone away before Lucia could finish her words. Therefore, it was impossible for the call log to have been tampered with.
However, the call log clearly proved that the call had been made last to the telecommunications company.
Everyone looked at Ashley with suspicion and disappointment.
Lucia cried bitterly, as if she had suffered a great grievance. Ashley clenched her fists tightly. How could it be? Something didn't add up.
Fortunately, the family doctor could be trusted, so she turned to him and asked, "Doctor Smith, what kind of drug is it?"
"Miss Ashley, there is nothing wrong with the drug. The drug is aspirin not some black market drug, " Doctor Smith replied softly.
"But I felt strange when I took it. And Lucia even admitted that she drugged it.." Back then, Lucia had spoken in such a cold tone that the memory was clearly in Ashley's mind.
"Ashley, I told you, I've never wanted to hurt you" Lucia said still looking aggrieved, and immediately gaining sympathy from everyone who saw her.
Henry also looked at her gently to comfort her.Compared with Ashley who was poised and elegant even in this situation, Lucia looked pitiful.
Finally, an idea flashed through Ashley's mind.She suddenly understood everything! From the beginning, there had been no drug in the soup. Lucia had pretended to make that phone call.
She had orchestrated the whole situation to trick Ashley into accusing her, so that when the truth was revealed, Ashley would be unable to defend herself, and would lose everyone's trust.
Turning around to look at her father, Ashley explained anxiously, "Dad, I know what's going on. Lucia did all this on purpose to..." Before Ashley could finish, March slapped her across the face.
Everyone was slightly shocked by the slap. The atmosphere turned awkward and uncomfortable. Before Ashley could finish, Mark slapped her across the face.
Lucia, who was standing behind Mark, raised her chin and flashed a triumphant smile at Ashley. However, Ashley was not in the mood to look Lucia. She covered her burning cheek and looked at her father in disbelief.
"Dad, you slapped me. Is it because of your shameless mistress and your illegitimate daughter that usurp my mom out of this house"
"I had always thought that you feel guilty because of what happened to my mom because I'm your daughter and your blood, the product of your loveless marriage and that's why you always treat me well"
"But no, that's not the case. You've never for once loved me because I'm my mother's daughter ans you never loved my mother. "
"You only do that just to satisfy your conscience and your selfish ego. I hope you are satisfied and now that I've exhausted all your patience for you. You're tired of me.
Ashley said at once all in a go and scoffed. The tears threatened to fall but she was determined not to cry at all. She does not want to us them the impression that they have completely humiliated her
Lucia on the other side trying to be the better one said; "Ashley, Father does not mean it. He is just tired of your tantrums and whims; and he also wants us to get along. He loves you more than he loves me, you're his first daughter, his pride"
Ashley resorted "How am I sure that I'm the eldest daughter since your mother of a mistress already said she has been with my father way before he met my mother"
"And never will I get along with you. Over my dead body" she added
Color drained from Lucia face when she heard Ashley's statement. She hated when people point accusing fingers at her and mother concerning what happened to Ashley's mother.
It was as if she was thrown into a pool of ice water. She tried to hold Ashley's hands to stabilize herself but Ashley flung her hands away which made her staggered backwards.
If not for Henry that helped to hold her, she would have fallen to the group.
Amelia quickly rushed to her weak daughter and said to Mark look at what she did to my daughter, would you say anything
"Mom, no sister did not do anything. It was because I was balanced that why I almost fell" Lucia tried to defend Ashley
"See you, you're always defending her but yet she did not reciprocate your love. Poor you" Amelia said to her daughter
Mark was provoked by Ashley's actions and her words gave her another stinging slap
Ashley used her other hand to pinch Lucia's chin, forcing her to open her mouth wide. There was a rare coldness in Ashley's lazy voice when she said, "No matter what you say this drug is, it's yours now! She then let go of Lucia's wrist, picked up the cup of water that contains the already dissolved aspirin, and poured it into Lucia's mouth. Lucia struggled desperately, shaking her head. But she couldn't break free from Ashley's grip, so she had no other choice but to let Ashley shove the content in the cup into her mouth indiscriminately. "I didn't... Ashley... You... Let go of me!" Lucia was choking and coughing nonstop. With a pitiful look on her face, she shook her head vigorously. The door suddenly opened, and a handsome man strode in. Seeing the scene, he immediately grabbed Ashley's wrist and pulled her away from Lucia. He was utterly surprised. "Ashley, what is this that you are doing?" "Henry, you're just in time. This bitch here echanged the aspirin to some drug sold
Ashley looked again at her father, who had always been nice to her and had never hurt her! Mark's face turned livid with anger. "Ashley, I know that you've always had a grudge against Lucia. But I never expected that you'd come up with such a vicious plan to frame her and destroy her image in my heart. It's all my fault. I'm the one who always coddled you and let you become so devious!" He had lost all his trust in Ashley. Covering her burning cheek, Ashley looked up to Henry, hoping that at least he would believe her. Today, he was her groom, so he would certainly believe her. "Henry..." Before she could finish her words, however, she was interrupted by Henry. His gentle face was serious at the moment, and his mellow eyes had turned cold. He said in a heavy voice, "Ashley, you've really disappointed me" He looked at Ashley ruthlessly, as if he was looking at a stranger. But when he turned to Lucia, his eyes filled with intense sympathy and pity. Ashley was shocked by his word
Today was June 20th. In Carrivile, this date represented love, so many couples chose to register for marriage on this day. Ashley had been worried that the Civil Affairs Bureau would get crowded today. Afraid that she couldn't register for marriage today, she had already asked a servant to take the ID cards and every other type of document that was needed to the Civil Affairs Bureau before it opened. This way, she and Henry would be able to get their marriage licenses as soon as possible. But now that she wanted to leave home, she had to go there and take her ID card back first. Ashley began to feel a little uncomfortable on her way to the Civil Affairs Bureau, as if her body was on fire. This feeling was a little alien to her. It suddenly occurred to her that she must have been drugged by Lucia after all! What was more, the effect of the drug was very powerful. If Lucia hadn't exchanged the drug with aspirin, then she must have put it somewhere else. Ashley had washed up in the
But the thought that she had called him a driver crossed his mind "Driver?" Did he look like a driver? With brows slightly furrowed, the handsome Levi Stone lowered his eyes and looked at the young woman's smiling face.Ashley chuckled softly and said, "But based on your appearance, you should be the CEO. It's really a waste that you're only a driver"Levi raised his eyebrows, and the corners of his mouth curved into a faint smile. A hint of interest flashed across his eyes."But why me?" It was so rare for Levi to have such patience."Because.. you... You are the most pleasing to the eye here" Ashley staggered. It was as if she was so drunk that she was about to faint.Levi's eyes narrowed. The young woman seemed drunk, but he couldn't smell alcohol from her body. Obviously, someone had done something to her.But she had good taste because she came to him."So, can I?" The effect of the drug on Ashley's body had already reached its peak. All she wanted right now was to sleep with this
When she came to her senses, Ashley quickly grabbed her ID card on the seat.As she touched the marriage certificates, she unconsciously opened them and saw her name.The other name next to hers was Levi! That was the driver of Stone Group's young master. She had truly gotten marriage certificates with him!Ashley looked at the two names side by side in utter shock. She had only meant to sleep with him once, but he must have gotten the idea she wanted this for the rest of her life.Regretful, Ashley wrapped a strand of hair around her finger, wishing she could slap herself."Is Levi out of his mind?" Staring at the marriage certificates, Ashley continued , "But you also pushed him into this" she shrugged "Anyway, this isn't all his fault. I said something at the Civil Affairs Bureau have made him think I wanted this. But I don't have the right state of mind to get married or the confidence to make a relationship work. I don't know what to do to get other people's trust in me.." she c
Five years later. Ashley had just arrived at the Anina Airport. With her chestnut hair hung over shoulders, the woman in a beige long coat and high-heels looked at the strange yet familiar clouds in the sky while holding her suitcase. She was only 20 when she left. Now that she came back, she was already 25. Her previous baby face, however, had grown mature and more beautiful with time. A four-year-old boy in a formal suit could be seen accompanying her. Judged by his stern little face, one could assume he would become a handsome man in the future. Pursing his thin lips, he followed closely behind Ashley as she walked. "Alex, Ash!" A woman suddenly rushed over and hugged Ashley. At the sight of her old best friend, Audrey, Ashley held her back. Releasing her friend, Audrey couldn't wait to lower her head to look at Alex. She then releasing her friend, Audrey couldn't wait to lower her head to look at Alex. She then said in astonishment, " Ash, your boy is even more handsome in p
Immediately, they left for the restroom. She caught a glimpse of what looked like the back view of Levi. But she could not ascertain if he was the one, because the man was escorted into the private room of the restaurant so she was not able to see his face."It can't be Levi. He is just a driver, I must have been thinking a lot about him which makes me think that all men looks like Levi" She thought Few minutes later, Audrey and Alex came back from the restroom. They paid for the food they are and left the restaurant.Ashley had worked as a model in the United States for many years and made some money. Now, she spent all her money on this house in order to secure the life of her son, Alex.She knew that Levi was just a driver. It would be a heavy burden for him to bear the responsibility of being a father when he was totally unprepared.That was why she had to get everything ready earlier on her own.On getting outside the restaurant. Ashley said goodbye to her Son. She squatted in f
As she was going, she was thinking about the car that she just saw at the entrance. The person driving that car looks so much like Levi.Just then the same the car passed her, Ashley immediately recognized the man who was sitting in the driver's seat. It was her husband, Levi! She is 100 percent sure that the person she saw at the restaurant and in the car previously was him.It seemed that he was more mature than five years ago, and temperament seemed to be calmer and wiser than before. She had always known that he had a handsome face, but she had never thought that even his side profile would look this good. His sharp jawline looked perfect. even at a glance, his"Levi!" she cried out without thinking. Hearing this, the man turned his head sideways and shot her a cold glance, but then he turned back to the front and continued to step on the accelerator without looking at her anymore. The car quickly moved forward.In just a moment, he had already put considerable distance between h