There was no need to conceal this matter from Matthew. “This person is Bill Hunt’s superior. He’s the person behind the scheme against Christina.” “Oh?” Matthew was surprised.“This person has no past grudges with Christina, so he must’ve done so at someone else’s order.”Matthew understood what he meant. “Don't worry, you can leave this to me. However, allow me to ask one more question. President Larson, you probably already know who is behind the scheme. All you need is evidence, right?”Michael smiled. “Sophia and Serena are the masterminds. I’ve been keeping a close watch on them but they are very careful. I can only find evidence from other places.”“I figure it’s them too.” Matthew asked, “Why don’t you tell John of your suspicion and let him take care of the two women?”“I don’t trust him,” Michael expressed his thoughts bluntly. “He came to me last time but I didn't tell him anything.”Matthew did not understand. “Why can't you trust him? Are you afraid he is not sincer
Heather was genuinely remorseful and eager to compensate Christina. She felt that she ought to show her consideration now that the latter was expecting. Therefore, she bought a lot of baby clothes, toys, and maternity supplies and delivered them to Christina. The woman behaved as politely as the last time. Travis thought better of her after seeing the friendly smile on her face, not to mention the plenty of presents that she had brought along too. He did not run away this time when she showed up. Instead, he stayed by Christina’s side as the two women spoke.Heather was liking the adorable boy more and more. Though because of his health condition, Travis was not as chubby as peers his age but he looked frail and pale instead. Heather felt sorry for her grandson. It was all her fault. If she had not treated Christina poorly in the past, the latter would not have to suffer and the boy might not be born with this sickness.She yearned to hug her grandson close and shower him with kiss
“How do you know?”“Because I received them too. I wonder if Aunty Heather treats us with equal kindness?” Serena said.She mentioned a list of maternity supplies, and Christina realized that they were exactly the same things that she had received too.Serena was smug. “Aunty Heather asked me to not worry as she had bought you more toys because of Travis. Why would I? We’re sisters and we’re not as calculative.”“Shameless!” Christina was furious.“Why are you getting upset?” Serena smirked.“Aunty Heather said she would bring over some top-grade spinach soup tomorrow to nourish my body so I could give her two chubby grandchildren. She mentioned you’re included too. Well, why would she treat both of us with so much kindness? Is it possible she wants the both of us to be her daughter-in-law?”“Shut your stinky mouth!”“I want to remind you to stop daydreaming about starting over with Michael. I’ve always been Aunty Heather’s favorite. She’s never going to accept you into the fam
Heather had just grabbed the bottle of spinach soup when Winona showed up at her house. She had to stop what she was doing to chat with the visitor for a while.Judy reminded her on the side that she should hurry up and deliver the spinach soup. It was best to consume the drink lukewarm or the taste would deteriorate once it cooled down.Heather could not leave the house since she had a visitor. Anxious, she then handed the insulated bottle over to Judy and instructed the latter to send it to Christina.Christina was playing blocks with Travis in the living room when the doorbell rang. It was Judy on the other side of the door, holding an insulated bottle.Judy, Heather’s lackey, treated her terribly whilst she was still living in the Larson residence, so she did not show the unwelcome visitor any politeness. “What are you doing here?”Strangely, just like Heather, Judy treated Christina with unusual kindness. She handed over the insulated bottle with a smile. “Madam instructed me
Christina turned around and walked back into the house.Francis saw the bottle she was holding. “What is this? Where did it come from?”“Heather ordered Judy to send me creamy spinach soup to supplement my body.” She placed it on the table without the intention to consume it.This took him by surprise. “Did she really? How would Serena have guessed it? Is there really something wrong with it?”She stole a quick glance at Travis who was playing on the side and gestured Francis to follow her into the kitchen. Then, she told him about Judy’s peculiar behavior from earlier.His face fell. “Something must be up. You mustn’t eat it.”“Don’t worry, I won’t.” She opened the lid of the bottle as she spoke. However, a strange expression washed over her face as soon as she saw the content.The insulated bottle was filled with spinach soup that looked orangey red in color and had a nice smell. It looked different from the creamy spinach soup she had eaten before.“Eh, why does it look so r
“That seems unlikely. There’s no animosity between Judy and me so why would she want to harm me? Even if it was her doing, she would just be carrying out Heather’s order.”Christina did not think she had offended the woman during her time in the Larson residence. However, Judy who had been working there for numerous years always listened obediently to Heather. She was not one to go against the latter’s instructions even if given the chance. Francis considered this. “Well, try probing Judy and see what she says.”“Alright, I’ll go question her right now.” Christina thought he had a point. Immediately, she replaced the lid of the insulated bottle and headed for the garden. He called out to her.“Hang on, pour out some of the spinach soup as proof. Makes sure she sees the saffron too.”She understood he worried that Heather would not own up to the fault. She poured some of the content into a bowl before heading to the garden.Once Christina walked through the door, she noticed Judy
“Maybe Madam mixed it up when she was fixing medicine for herself and accidentally dropped it into the spinach soup.”Christina was not foolish enough to believe this lousy excuse.“Stop defending her. You say she’s consuming saffron for medicinal purposes? Is she courting her own death? I’ve never heard of any woman over fifty consuming saffron!” Some younger women who had no intention of conceiving might consume saffron and other traditional herbs to recuperate their health but even so, no one would use a large amount like the entire saffron stem.Christina’s face fell. Judy kept quiet after realizing she was making matters worse.The car pulled to a halt at Larson residence. Christina was the first one to get out of the car. Judy followed suit and the two of them headed toward the villa right away.There was no one in the living room. Christina made a loud noise deliberately when she placed the insulated bottle on the table. “Where’s Heather? Come here right now!”Judy quick
“I didn’t. Stop with the bullsh*t.” Christina was anxious and frustrated because she had never imagined that Judy would misunderstand her. Christina glanced at Heather, who had fainted, where she knew this was not the time to argue, and it was crucial to save her first.Christina needed Judy to help her flip Heather over just so that her head could lean on one side. Then, they took the blanket to cover her body to prevent the cold floor from amplifying her injuries.While she was doing this, Judy was shouting as she bolted down the stairs. She yelled, “Hurry up.”“Christina, are you looking for me, is there anything?” Michael’s voice was filled with joy because it was rare for Christina to call him, and that explained why he was happy.She bit her lips and answered, “Michael, I’m at your house. Your mom fainted. You need to hurry up and come back.”Michael swallowed nervously. “What did you say? What happened to my mother?”“I don’t know what happened to her. You should come back