If it weren't for that lightning bolt that had reminded Jade of the past, she might have fallen victim to Winston's plot as well."Mom, you're so biased!" Gemma shouted indignantly. "She's just an adopted daughter, yet you've put in so much effort to train her, not only in academics but also by secretly teaching her to drive. I really don't understand, who is your real granddaughter?""Is driving that difficult?" Jade sneered. "I just observed a lot and learned. It's not what you imagine."Gemma was speechless. She knew that Jade was clever, but she had never expected her to be this clever."To be defeated by a brat like you despite my cleverness… Hahaha... I would have strangled you long ago if I had known." Gemma laughed hysterically, as if she had gone mad.In spite of her plotting, she hadn't anticipated that she would end up in this situation today."Please take her away. I never want to see her again," Leah said politely to the police. "I will sue Gemma for attempted murder

Neve stood up in frustration upon seeing her pleas fall on deaf ears, glaring at Jade and cursing. "Mom was right. You're just a b*stard, an ingrate. I'm the Severin heiress. What right do you have to step on my head? Get out of the way. I must see Grandma today."Neve tried to barge in but was stopped by security."What are you doing? Don't you have eyes?" Neve, who saw that the security guards would only obey Jade's orders, couldn't help but grow angry. "Do you know who I am? You blind fools, how dare you stop me?"While they were at a standoff, Brianna walked out of the house, catching Neve's eye and giving her some hope. "Brianna, did Grandma agree to see me?"Brianna glanced at her and shook her head. "Madam said that no amount of pleading will work. Gemma broke the law and must be punished. If you continue to make a scene, Madam said...""What did Grandma say?" Neve began to panic, as she sensed from Brianna's attitude that Leah was no longer as affectionate with her as befo

Jade slowly stood up, staring straight at Gemma with a sharp gaze that she had to constantly dodge."Tell me, what are you really afraid of?" Jade asked.Gemma avoided eye contact as she said, "What's there for me to fear in a nobody like you? I just can't stand the way you act all sweet and innocent in front of Leah, fooling her completely. Even though your last name is Severin, it doesn't matter. You don't have the Severin blood running through your veins, yet that old fool is ignoring Neve completely because of you."As she listened to Gemma's words, it seemed like she genuinely only cared about her own children. She feared that Jade would win Leah's favor and inherit everything, so she had been targeting her all along.Jade bit her lip, silently contemplating this. Could she have been overthinking things?"How much do you know about my background?" Jade asked again.Gemma looked at her as if she were a monster, laughing scornfully. "You've caused me so much misery. Do you rea

Albert was about to leave when Kennedy reminded him, "Prepare a gift for Giselle on my behalf. Say it's for her parents."Even though Kennedy felt somewhat bad for rejecting Giselle's visit, it was insignificant compared to his grandson's happiness.Giselle had been waiting for some time outside the Fitzgeralds’ gate. Normally, she wouldn't need to announce herself when visiting the Fitzgeralds, but she had been left to wait outside today.Ever since she had heard about Caelan's engagement, she had been unable to sit still, so she had come over today to find out what was going on. She found it puzzling that Kennedy refused to see her."Sorry, could you please inform him again? Tell him it's urgent," Giselle said anxiously.Albert shook his head firmly. "He isn't feeling well today and he won't be seeing any guests. Ms. Withrow, please come back another day.""Alright, I will," Giselle said reluctantly, forcing a smile as she walked away.A cab came to a stop in front of her, and

No matter how well-planned things were, there would always be room for error, especially when it came to a delicate girl like Jade.Kennedy picked up the phone and made a call. It was quickly answered. "Come over here. There's a task I need to assign to you.""Now?" the other person asked."Yes, right now."Half an hour later, Jade's dishes were ready. The servants helped set them on the table, and Kennedy looked at the spread of exquisite dishes, unable to contain his smile. "Jade, your culinary skills have improved again. Just looking at these dishes makes my mouth water."Blushing at the praise, Jade offered a dish to Kennedy. "Grandpa, you always tease me. Try it and see if it's good."Kennedy didn't touch his chopsticks. Instead, he chuckled mysteriously. "No rush, we'll eat later.""Are we expecting guests?" Jade asked.Kennedy nodded. "Someone will be coming later."Jade set down her cutlery too and waited, wondering who could make Kennedy wait like this.Around ten mi