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"Hello, who are you looking for?" Summer answered the phone in the end.A gentle, elderly voice was heard on the other end. "Ms. Hartford, I'm Victoria Langley, Mason's grandmother. I've recently heard about you and Mason, and I happen to be nearby right now. Would you be willing to meet me for a moment?"Summer was taken aback.Mason's grandmother?The Hunt family must have known about her and Mason for quite some time, but they chose today, of all days, to see her.Summer raised an eyebrow slightly. "Tell me where you are. I'll head over now."Moments later, she got changed and left the house.But as she stepped outside, she bumped into Kristen and Robin, who had just returned."Where are you going?" Kristen asked."I'm going to meet someone," Summer replied.Kristen seemed to realize something and suddenly grabbed Summer's wrist. "Mrs. Hunt Senior?"Summer was stunned. "Mom, how did you know?""You're not allowed to go!" Kristen immediately objected.Summer asked calmly,
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Even if Victoria's husband had married several wives, every one of them had ended up under her control.Summer wasn't the first girl she'd met who tried to marry into power and change her fate, but she was certainly the first to boldly sit down uninvited like that."Ms. Hartford, is this how the Hartford family teaches manners? How could you sit down before your elders give you permission to?" Victoria asked.Summer looked at her. "Mrs. Hunt Senior, didn't you invite me here for some coffee? How could I drink coffee standing up?"Victoria's expression stiffened. The Hunt and Hartford families had no familial ties. It was also her first time seeing Summer, and Summer wasn't officially related to the Hunt family. Technically speaking, she had no right to lecture someone else's daughter.Thus, Summer's words left her completely speechless.In Summer's view, Victoria was definitely capable, but those who let themselves get scared by her, like Kristen did, were simply putting her on
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Robin was equally as shocked by all of this. Had Summer ever shown such fighting spirit?Victoria clenched her teeth tightly and said, "Mason likes you. He's even told the family he wants you to be his wife in the future. Aren't you afraid of putting him in a difficult spot if you treat his elders like this?""Mason is a very reasonable person. Even putting aside everything else, he'd never blame me for saying what I did after you told me to reflect on myself," Summer said.She continued, "Alright. I already know your whole family sees me as a thorn in the side. Even if I humbled myself and spoke to you politely today, you still wouldn't approve of me. Let's skip all the fake pleasantries and speak directly. Why did you call me here today?"Victoria's face was completely pale. Summer's barrage had left her completely speechless.Thankfully, Jane was still very calm.She said, "Summer, we only just found out about what happened with Chandler yesterday. He's been spoiled by his moth
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"Summer Hartford!" Victoria shot to her feet in fury.Summer stopped, looking far calmer than the furious Victoria.But Robin was anything but calm, stepping in front of Summer to shield her."Are you really going to make an enemy out of Royal Financial Group?" Victoria shouted.Summer answered, "You can see it however you want. No matter what, I'll get justice for Mr. West."After that, Summer left."You're just like that shameless mother of yours!" Victoria shrieked.Summer stopped again after she heard that."Ms. Hartford…" Robin was a little worried. Victoria might be awful, but he didn't think it was worth getting physical over.Summer turned around and walked back."Ms. Hartford, what are you trying to do? We brought bodyguards with us, too." Jane immediately shielded Victoria.Victoria had a look of shock on her face as well.Summer smiled politely. "Don't worry. I'm not here to hit anyone. I just want to talk some sense. "Mr. Hunt Senior, back then, you couldn't co
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"She said she would stop me from being your wife," Summer muttered."What she said doesn't count!" Mason replied without thinking."I pretty much told her the same thing," Summer said. Then, she suddenly felt a strange stare boring into her back.She turned her head and spotted Robin standing there, looking completely stunned.Summer found herself at a loss for words. Maybe because so much had already been revealed the night before, but suddenly, she didn't really feel bad about being exposed.The moment Robin pulled out his phone, she snatched it right out of his hand."Mr. Cohen, I'm serious. If you dare tell Grandpa or Dad about this, then I'll silence you right now!" Summer said.Robin pointed at Summer before pointing at Mason. "You really are a cunning wolf!"Summer burst into laughter."He's talking about you." She elbowed Mason.Facing Robin's fury, all he could say was, "There's been a bit of a misunderstanding between us.""I remember now. Last time, when Mrs. Hartf
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Mason felt a bit helpless. He really regretted it now. Why did he decide to acquire Hartford Group back then?After that, Summer left with Robin."Mr. Cohen, do you think someone who's willing to give up their life for you is worth trusting your future with?" Summer asked."Of course, but Mason is as cunning as a fox. You can't trust what he says!" Robin immediately shut down any notion that Mason would do such a thing.Summer looked ahead and said slowly, "Mason never said anything like that. He actually did it.""What do you mean? Ms. Hartford, was your life ever in danger?" Robin was alarmed.Summer nodded. "Yes. I don't want to talk about it in detail, but just know that he treats me like that. And I'm still young, so it's not like I'm planning on taking things that far with him anytime soon. "That's why I won't tell Grandpa yet. Not unless we're certain we want to spend the rest of our lives together."Robin frowned."Relax. The most important thing is not to tell Grandpa
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"That's how it should be," Kristen said softly.Summer sat with her for a while before urging her to go and rest.After Kristen went back to her room, Summer went on her computer.Because the video had spread widely, there was no way to suppress the incident. Major mainstream media outlets were now heavily broadcasting the case. Even the police issued an official response immediately.Basically, the first step had been a victory. Since it was exposed publicly, then no matter what the Hunt family did, Chandler would have to suffer for it.However, by around dusk, a wave of accounts suddenly popped up online, attempting to steer public opinion.They started talking about the real reason behind Chandler ramming into that car, stating that it was because Summer had emotionally deceived him.Just like what they'd done to smear Kristen in the past, they fabricated a whole series of stories that seemed logical.Basically, Summer was portrayed as a flirt who toyed with multiple guys at
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Jane hung up the phone.Victoria immediately asked eagerly, "What's going on? What's Summer doing now?""She's invited the media for a live stream," Jane replied.Victoria frowned. "Live stream? Is she planning on airing out all the dirty laundry and blowing things up even more?"Violet smiled faintly. "Logically, this isn't the time for her to speak up. The more she says, the messier it will get. In the end, it will only backfire on her. It looks like we won't need to worry too much. Ms. Hartford might just ruin herself on her own."Jane then chimed in, "When I met her this morning, I could already tell that she's impulsive. I just didn't expect her family to indulge her this much."Jane and Violet were both professionals in Victoria's eyes. They were much more reliable than Rosanna.So, after hearing what the two of them said, she relaxed a little.Not long after that, Summer's live stream began.Over at the Hunt residence, Victoria had someone put it up on the screen for eve
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Summer added, "Another example. You happily get home and reach your building when suddenly, some lunatic jumps out of nowhere with a knife. He slashes through everyone, not leaving a single one of you left."She shrugged. "Or maybe you make it home safe. But in the middle of the night, when everyone's sound asleep, there's a gas leak. Or better yet, a fire. Everything's gone in a blaze, just like that. Stories like that pop up among rich families all the time. You can give it a shot if you don't believe me.""Quit trying to scare me! I'm fearless!" Ruddy thumped his chest."Paul was a good man who had been nice to my whole family. Ten million dollars is no small sum. I believe I've shown more than enough sincerity. As for what you choose, I won't interfere," Summer said calmly as she motioned for someone to open the door.Seeing this, Ruddy rushed forward and pulled his relatives to leave. "Come on. Let's go first. We'll talk about it among ourselves later.""If you want to leave,
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Bailey had never been one to make decisions.Her two sons had their own difficulties as well. They didn't want to betray the truth behind Paul's death, but Ruddy had a point. Pauh was gone, and the living had to carry on."Ms. Hartford, my uncle is right. This is a family matter. I think we should handle it ourselves," the eldest son, Dustin West, said with great difficulty.Bailey looked at him in shock, then lowered her head silently."I understand. We all have our own burdens." Summer didn't blame him.Only those who had truly suffered understood how hard it was to make choices in the midst of hardship."Come on, let's go! The lawyer's still waiting. As long as we sign the letter, that ten million dollars is ours!" Ruddy urged eagerly."Bailey, you really need to think this through! You're doing Paul so wrong here!" Phoebe felt like crying.Summer said, "If it's for the money, you don't need to leave. Paul died because of me, so I was planning on compensating you anyway.""
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Summer didn't have much of an expression on her face as she walked down slowly.But Phoebe explained anxiously, "Let's not even talk about whether the ten million dollars is real or not. Ruddy, that's your brother's life! Are you really going to be the kind of person to take money in exchange for his life?""What's it got to do with you? You're already siding with this family anyway!" Ruddy glared at the lavish interior of the Hartford residence. "Just look at this place. Is this how you all make your money?"Ruddy's last sentence had been aimed at Kristen, it was obvious he knew that Kristen was the lady of the house.Summer walked over to Kristen and said, "Mr. West, what's the rush? You didn't even bother with basic manners before coming in, and you started shouting the moment you entered. Don't you think that's a bit out of line?"She looked at Bailey's arm and saw that her wrist was red from being grabbed too hard. "Why don't you let go of Mrs. West's hand first? Her wrist is
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"I got it." Summer knew that going head-to-head with the Hunt family this time must have caused Mason to be caught in the middle of some immense pressure and criticism.So, she didn't want him to worry about her too much.Chandler's incident had stirred massive public attention following Summer's live stream. In the next two days, more and more people were speaking out online.The police department responsible for the investigation was finally compelled to issue a statement, promising a lawful and thorough investigation into the case.Paul's family had rested at the Hartford residence for a day before they started to recover a little."We won't hold the funeral here. Our family back home is already handling the arrangements," said Paul's wife, Bailey Oak. Her eyes were still swollen from crying.Kristen nodded. "Alright. Don't worry. Mr. West has worked with our family for over ten years. He was practically one of us, so we'll make sure to take care of your family in the future."
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"You know how vicious the Hunt family can be. Back then, I…" Kristen instinctively pressed her hand to her lower abdomen with an expression of grief. "I'm afraid of losing another child."Luke had an expression that was full of heartache. He gently pulled Kristen into his arms. "That won't happen. From now on, we will face everything together. We'll definitely protect Summer."Can I really do that?" Kristen's tears fell uncontrollably.Back then, she thought she could protect the child in her belly, too. But in the end…Luke said firmly, "You can. You definitely can. My wife has always been the strongest person I know!""Yes." Kristen nodded as she leaned against his shoulder.They had never spoken of that pain over the past 20 years. This was the first time. Summer's actions today had been like a key that unlocked this long-suppressed wound in Kristen's heart.Neither of them knew that Summer hadn't gone to sleep, either. She stood at the window in her room and could just see th
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"Something like that happened?" Rosanna looked shocked. She had been locked up at the time.Jane sighed deeply. "I just heard about it, too. The kidnappers told her not to go to the police. They said they'd kill the kids if she did. In the end, she didn't report it and ended up paying 70 million dollars in ransom."Jane sighed again. "But she ran into some real monsters. After they got the money, they sent her a location to get the kids. When she got there, all she saw were their decomposing bodies!"Rosanna covered her mouth. "Oh, my God! Did they catch the kidnappers in the end?"Jane shook her head regretfully. "They were professionals, so how could anyone catch them? She lost her money and her children. Mrs. Mills fell seriously ill and is still in the hospital.""Those kidnappers are truly heartless!" Rosanna said."They were only missing for three days. Based on the state of the bodies, the kids were probably killed the moment they were kidnapped," Jane said.As Rosanna lis
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Jane always outshone Rosanna in every way, so how could Rosanna possibly like her?Jane said softly, "Rosanna, I know you don't like me, but you're still family. I know you're just a straightforward and blunt person. You've never meant me any harm.Rosanna rolled her eyes internally at that. Jane couldn't be more wrong."I don't want you and Aspen to get divorced." Jane helped Rosanna sit down and crouched to examine her ankle. "It's sprained. I'll call a doctor.""No!" Rosanna was incredibly vulnerable at that moment.A vulnerable person's greatest weakness was someone being gentle to them.Jane frowned. "How could you not see a doctor? Just wait here. I'll go quietly. I'll make sure no one notices and bring the doctor over. No one will find out."After a pause, Jane continued, "I won't tell anyone about the divorce, either."Rosanna's ankle was throbbing with pain. After a moment of hesitation, she nodded. "Don't tell everyone!"Jane smiled gently and went off to find the doc
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"As lawyers, we only need to achieve the desired outcome for our client. Nothing else matters," Malcolm said.The assistant fell silent.Aspen slumped down onto the hospital bed, looking defeated, while Rosanna sobbed uncontrollably."Enough crying. Go check on Mom," Aspen said impatiently.Rosanna choked out, "I refuse! Your mother never liked me to begin with. With what happened to Chandler, both of us are responsible as his parents, but your mother will definitely only blame me! You can go if you want!"After that, Rosanna grabbed her purse."Where are you going?" Aspen asked."I'm going to figure out a way to save my son!" Rosanna snapped and started to walk off.Aspen grabbed her arm. "I'm warning you. Don't go after Kristen again! This has nothing to do with her!""Kristen, Kristen! She's all you care about, even now. Her daughter stood there and humiliated you in front of everyone, making you out to be some creepy stalker, and you're still defending her?" Rosanna finally
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"Chandler from that certain all-powerful family underwent a psychological evaluation every six months at his school abroad. Just over two months ago, when he had just returned to the country, he had one done. "His mental state is fine. You parents might've been driven crazy by anger, but not him."There was a frenzy online.The original post was quickly deleted, but people had already saved screenshots of all the relevant documents.Inside the Hunt residence, Aspen's hand was wrapped in gauze when he heard what the lawyer had to say. He exploded on the spot. "Who leaked something this private? Check with Chandler's school! I'm suing them! Every last person who leaked it!"The lawyer said gravely, "I've already checked. The school's digital database was hacked. Mr. Hunt, I told you yesterday to maintain a good line of communication with the victim's side. If you did, there might have been a chance for settlement. Why did you hire online trolls to spread lies?"The lawyer added, "N
