Jennie remained lying in bed, her mood sinking deeper and deeper. The urge to call her mother, Evelyn, became irresistible. She needed to know if she already knew about André. One way or another, Evelyn would find out.She got up, grabbed her cell phone, and dialed London.It rang for a few seconds before Evelyn answered. Her voice sounded loving, but also stern:“Jennie, why did you come home? What are you doing there?”Her irritation was palpable. Her husband, her son, and now her daughter had all returned suddenly—and none of them had given a clear explanation.“Nothing... just vacation,” Jennie replied, dejected.Evelyn's frown was evident even in her tone of voice:“I just called Marcello, and he told me the same thing. I called your father, but his assistant answered and said he was busy. What are you hiding from me, anyway?”“Mom...” Jennie sniffed, fighting th
Jackson, Victoria's husband, was a powerful man.And they were in São Paulo, where the Carson family had enough influence to shake anyone.“I...” Jennie hesitated, reluctant to apologize. But her brother's steady gaze left her no way out. The fear of offending such powerful people and never being able to return to London forced her to give in.After weighing the risks, she approached Victoria's bed and whispered in a low voice:“I'm sorry... I didn't hit you on purpose. I just wanted to talk, but I ran too fast and ended up bumping into you. I'm sorry.”Victoria looked up at her, calm and serene. “I accept your apology. But I won't apologize to your mother until everything is cleared up.”Her voice was firm but gentle."By the way, don't you think my mother was the biggest victim in this story? She suffered in silence, asking for nothing in return. If we were really after money or shares, why
Victoria thought for a moment before answering:“Maybe she got scared... and ran away.”Deep down, she didn't believe anyone had set her up.Jackson, however, didn't think the same. He ran his hand through her hair and murmured firmly:“I'll have it investigated. That person almost caused a miscarriage. Why would she run away without even apologizing?”Seeing the determination in his eyes, Victoria sighed.“That girl seemed to know my name... but I don't know her. I'm not sure if it was on purpose, so I don't want to make a big deal out of it.”Jackson let out a helpless sigh.“You have too tender a heart.”“It's not that. I just don't want to accuse someone unfairly.” She looked up. “If I were sure, it would be different. I'm not soft-hearted... after all, I sent Cornelius to prison, didn't I?”A small smile curved Jackson's lips. He reached out and gently tapped her forehead.“Just rest. Leave this matter
Jennie had no choice but to walk over to her brother.“Are you satisfied now? Are you going to keep me locked up here?”“When are you going to start acting like an adult?” Marcello stared at her, his expression serious.“You think I'm not mature? You're the one who's not!” Jennie retorted fearlessly. “Have you forgotten about our mother? And you still manage to defend the daughter of a mistress?” You all disappointed Mom!“Those grudges belong to the previous generation. Besides, Victoria's mother wasn't a mistress,” Marcello said calmly.But Jennie had always been spoiled. When she was angry, she wouldn't listen to reason."Yes, she was! Didn't Dad look for her? Didn't he look for her daughter? And now they're talking about giving her shares! Tell me, Marcello, can you look at Mom after that?“ she retorted impatiently.Marcello frowned, his patience wearing thin.
Victoria raised her wrist and looked at her watch. It was already lunchtime.“Okay, let's eat together.”“Great!” Sofia smiled radiantly. For the first time, Victoria wasn't refusing her. So happy, she held her daughter-in-law's hand, and the two walked side by side through the lobby.As soon as they disappeared from view, the employees who moments before had been asking Sofia for autographs gathered to comment, full of curiosity:“Victoria is really lucky. She has Mr. Carson as her husband and a mother-in-law who is a movie star! I'm so jealous.”“Yes, and look how affectionately Sofia treats her. It's nothing like what those mean internet users spread.” “Remember when they said Victoria had stabbed Sofia? Clearly, it was all a lie.”“Of course, news on the internet is always distorted.”“I envy Victoria so much... it must be amazing to have a movie queen as a mother-in-law.”“If it were me, I'd be smiling even in my sleep!”
Victoria raised her wrist and looked at her watch. It was already lunchtime.“Okay, let's eat together.”“Great!” Sofia smiled radiantly. For the first time, Victoria wasn't refusing her. So happy, she held her daughter-in-law's hand, and the two walked side by side through the lobby.As soon as they disappeared from view, the employees who moments before had been asking Sofia for autographs gathered to comment, full of curiosity:“Victoria is really lucky. She has Mr. Carson as her husband and a mother-in-law who is a movie star! I'm so jealous.”“Yes, and look how affectionately Sofia treats her. It's nothing like what those mean internet users spread.” “Remember when they said Victoria had stabbed Sofia? Clearly, it was all a lie.”“Of course, news on the internet is always distorted.”“I envy Victoria so much... it must be amazing to have a movie queen as a mother-in-law.”“If it were me, I'd be smiling even in my sleep!”