Semua Bab You Watched Me Break, Now Watch Me Rise: Bab 21 - Bab 30

Harold thought about what Evan and Cindy had told him. He pouted and said, "I don't know what the girl's name is.""Didn't you ask her?" Beverly had never doubted his words in the past. She'd believed he was an honest, sincere child who wouldn't lie. But now, she began to think otherwise.When she saw him stammering and looking shifty, she released him, feeling disappointed. Then, she got up and walked out of the room, running right into Evan and Christina.Harold saw how upset Beverly was and remembered the slap Evan had given him. Even now, it filled him with fear. He was sure Evan would berate him and even hit him again if he learned he'd upset Beverly. He couldn't let that happen.So, he ran out of the room after Beverly, saying before the three adults, "Mom, her name is Millie."He blurted the answer in such a panic that he didn't realize Evan was there until it was too late. He was so scared that he stumbled backward and fell onto the floor.Beverly's eyes widened. She turn

While Lance laughed manically, everyone's attention was drawn to the photos. Beverly was the only one who focused on Evan's expression as the pictures fell to the floor. He showed no sign of panic or remorse over having his affair discovered.His eyes merely flickered with ruthlessness as he strode forward and grabbed the dagger Lance held to Beverly's neck. By the time Lance snapped to his senses, Evan had already sent him flying with a kick and caught Beverly before she fell to the floor.Lance collapsed amid a pile of worthless metal, and the bodyguards surged forward to restrain him. However, he continued struggling. His cheeks were sunken and hollow as he shouted hysterically, "Look, Christina! Look at your so-called perfect brother! He's had a mistress for longer than I have, and he's done dirtier things than I have! Everyone in Alterra knows about the things he's done!"Christina looked at the photos strewn across the floor. Then, she turned to Evan and Beverly in shock. Ho

Christina felt an arm wrap around her shoulders. She turned to see who it was before burying her head in the curve of their neck. She burst into tears, saying, "Camelia!"They sat down in the hospital's courtyard, which had tulips planted everywhere. There were no other flowers in sight.The hospital they were at belonged to Gray Corporation. Years ago, when Beverly had stayed there long-term, she'd casually mentioned that she wanted a garden full of tulips. Evan had immediately issued an order to remove all other flowers."I heard about what happened, Christina." Camelia handed Christina a tissue. "Out with the old, and in with the new. With your identity as the Gray family's heiress, I'm sure countless men will be interested in being with you."The Gray family's heiress?Christina's eyes dimmed with disappointment. "Mom is probably going to disown me."Camelia feigned surprise. "How's that possible? You're the apple of Heather's eye!""The apple of her eye? Maybe that might've

Christina bit her lip so hard that she almost drew blood. She was the Gray family's heiress, yet she had to rely on an outsider to ensure her life at home went well.She thought back to how miserable Beverly had been when the latter had first arrived in Alterra. Then, she hardened her heart and said, "I'll make sure Elaine's memorial is organized perfectly. I'll have Beverly moved to tears."Since no one wanted her to have a good life, they would all suffer with her.…In the hospital ward, Beverly lay weak and groggy. She recalled the year her parents had divorced and she'd come to Alterra. She'd known nothing about the place and had ended up being abducted.The abductors had demanded eight million dollars in ransom, which was everything Elaine had had in cash at the time.Evan had brought the money to exchange it for her. However, after taking the money, the abductors had gone back on their word and tried to kill her.Evan told them he was the Gray family's heir and was worth

"Alright. I'll leave this in your hands," Evan said.…Beverly had just returned to her hospital ward when Heather stormed in with several maids in tow. As soon as she set foot inside, she slapped Christina so hard that the latter fell onto the couch.Beverly cried, "Heather, why did you hit Christina?"This was her second time addressing Heather as such. The first had been at her and Evan's wedding, when she'd done it after everyone had teased her about it. At the time, Heather had held her hand lovingly and said that she wanted Beverly to address her as "Mom" from then on.Heather was surprised by the form of address but quickly regained her composure. She said, "If not for this troublemaker, you wouldn't have been abducted by Lance! You wouldn't have ended up in the hospital again!""It's not Christina's fault," Beverly argued as she helped Christina up. She didn't see Christina glare at her through her messy hair as she cupped her swollen cheek."You don't need to speak up f