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“That’s very understanding of you.” A look of relief crossed Joel’s face. At the sight of Melanie’s indignant expression, Catherine found it amusing deep down. Little did she expect that she would be able to put Rebecca’s hypocritical tactics to good use one day. Anyway, hypocrisy was quite an effective strategy.“Dad, although you’ve brought me home, you can’t always take my side and only praise me because you feel sorry for me. It’ll upset Melanie and destroy our sisterhood as well as family peace. Even though I’ve decided to come home, I don’t wish to affect your family.”Joel was extremely touched. Compared to the coquettish and conceited Melanie whom he raised, Catherine was much more understanding. “Come, let me show you your room. Don’t hesitate to let me know if you’re not satisfied with it.”Seeing the two of them enter the manor, Melanie flew into a fit of rage. “Mom, this lady is such a scheming b*tch!” Nicola frowned deeply. She had assumed that it would be easy to d

In the morning, Catherine went downstairs after a poor night’s sleep. The atmosphere in the living room was quite different.Joel sat still on the couch while Melanie hugged his arm and said with delight, “Dad, you don’t know how enthusiastically Elder Young Master Hill behaved toward me last night. Among all the ladies, he took a fancy to me at first glance and even invited me to dance with him. Old Madam Hill also had a long chat with me, asking me to be his girlfriend.”Nicola grinned from ear to ear. “Melanie is the bearer of good fortune. I knew she could find her Mr. Right with her beauty and talent, but I just didn’t expect her to be able to marry Elder Young Master Hill. Goodness, Elder Young Master Hill is the richest man in Australia. The whole Hill family’s assets will all go to her in the future.”“Don’t forget there’s Liam in the family.” With a frown, Joel reminded Nicola and Melanie at the sight of their expressions. “So what? Although everyone knows that Elder Youn

Catherine’s face slowly turned pale.She experienced a tight feeling in her chest, which caused her some pain. If possible, she wished she would never have to see him again in her life.“You’re here, Young Master Hill!” Melanie coquettishly approached Shaun and hooked her arm through his as if they were a couple in the first flush of love. “Yeah.” Shaun frowned almost imperceptibly, wondering what was wrong with the woman. They had only danced together yesterday, but she acted intimately toward him as if they had been in a relationship for a long time.Just when he was about to break free from her grasp, Joel and Nicola approached him.“Hello, Young Master Hill.” Joel gently shook Shaun’s hand.“Hello, Uncle Joel. It’s my first time visiting you. Sorry to bother you.”When it came to interacting with Joel, Shaun treated him with courtesy and respect.“Of course not. It’s our honor to have you here,” Nicola hurriedly replied while full of smiles. Joel glanced at his wife help

Catherine did not bother to watch the scene as she found it disgusting.Why had she fallen for such a man previously? He actually took a fancy to a woman like Melanie!When it was finally time for dinner, Catherine said bluntly, “As an illegitimate daughter, I have no right to eat with Elder Young Master Hill. I’ll have my dinner in the kitchen.” This time, she immediately headed to the kitchen before anyone could speak.Shaun pulled a long face while Melanie conceitedly said, “It’s good that she is self-aware.”Although Joel was gnashing his teeth, he did not feel like saying a word.The chef had spent the whole day preparing the dinner as instructed by Nicola. However, Shaun stopped eating after having two mouthfuls of food. Ever since he broke up with Catherine, he had not had a hearty meal. He always found himself hungry. “Elder Young Master Hill, are these dishes not tasty enough to satisfy your tastebuds?” Nicola asked cautiously.“I’m full as I had some fruits and nu

“Enough. Catherine is my daughter, and I’ve owed her for over 20 years. This is my house and also my home. She can stay here however long she wants. If the two of you are not happy about it, you can move out,” Joel replied mercilessly.Nicola’s face flushed with rage. At last, she glared at Catherine before she walked away. “Fine. If there are any changes to Melanie’s marriage arrangements, I won’t let her off the hook.”As soon as Nicola finished speaking, she left in a huff.“Dad, I didn’t seduce Young Master Hill,” Catherine said seriously. She did not care about how others viewed her, but if Joel believed in what the others said, she would be really disappointed in him. Joel let out a sigh. “I believe you. Young Master Hill probably misunderstood that you’re an illegitimate child, which is why he holds a grudge against you.”Catherine was slightly dazed. Joel then explained it to her, “Young Master Hill’s background is quite pitiful. His mother, Lea, was a golden girl who was