Naomi noticed Hannah's changes and looked at her in caution, "Hannah, is something wrong?""It's nothing."Hannah hung up, and as her lashes drooped, a trace of coldness appeared on her face.She stood up and said, "There's something at the foundation that needs my attention. I need to go out for a while.""Hannah, come back early."Nina trotted over to her and handed her an umbrella.With a concerned look, she whispered, "Let's have dinner when you come back later. I'll ask Mrs. Tate to cook your favorite dishes."Since Hanah didn't elaborate, the sisters tactfully refrained from questioning her.Their faces were filled with genuine concern.Hannah accepted the umbrella and looked at the identical expressions of the siblings. Her heart felt warm at their concern for her."Sure," she replied and raised her hand to pat their heads. "Don't worry, everything's fine."The Starlight Foundation had been a project she paid special attention to since her rebirth.Since its establis
Erica watched her retreating figure, and her heart skipped a beat as she had a strange feeling.She felt somewhat empty and inexplicably flustered.She couldn't help but curl her fingers twice.After hesitating for a moment, she quickly walked forward, following behind Hannah, and said, "Ms. Emerson, I have been keeping your office clean. So, if there's anything you need, please let me know."She chuckled, looking a little embarrassed. "Although I try to put everything back in its place for you, I'm not sure if I might have misplaced something."Due to her hurried steps, a faint blush appeared on her cheeks.Her gaze was fixed on Hannah, showing a hint of nervousness as she was afraid that Hannah might not be pleased with her.Hannah gave her a once over and smiled suddenly as she said in a low voice, "It seems that bringing you here was the right choice. You have truly grown a lot."Erica was taken aback."Growth can be two ways. I hope that it's a good thing."Hannah contin
"Let me through!"The woman spoke in a high-pitched voice with a hint of arrogance in her tone."How dare you stop me! Hannah herself would be begging me very soon. If you dare stop me, aren't you afraid of getting fired by her?""Please wait here. We'll escort you in once we get Ms. Emerson's approval."Despite the staff's polite response, the woman didn't seem to restrain herself. Hannah frowned. She closed the documents in hand and raised her voice slightly to say, "Catherine, if you've got something to say, come inside."There was a hint of coldness in her tone. Standing by the door, Catherine, who was supporting her pregnant belly, lifted her chin arrogantly and said, "I told you she'd let me in! Who do you think you are to stop me?"With a disdainful look on her face, she took a glance around the room. The expressions of the staff present in the room darkened slightly. Catherine couldn't care less. She took another glance, raised her chin, and walked casually into
Noticing Hannah's reaction, Catherine couldn't accept it.The reason that she ignored the fact that she was pregnant and came here in person was so that she could witness Hannah's state of panic. She wanted to see Hannah's fear and regret. She wanted Hannah to beg before her.She didn't expect to see the calm and composed demeanor that Hannah was displaying now.It made it seem as if Catherine was just one of Hannah's subordinates who was reporting to her. No matter what was handed to her, nothing could stir up Hannah's emotions. Catherine stared at Hannah intensely. Her gaze was filled with resentment. She asked coldly, "Do you understand what this is, Ms. Emerson? "Could it be that you don't understand such a simple matter because you didn't graduate from university?"Catherine was getting impatient. She lifted her hand with a bit of aggression. She wanted to snatch the document back. "Why not let me explain it to you, Ms. Emerson? Let's see what these documents represe
The gleam in her eyes became even more evident as she repeated firmly, "You must accomplish it. Otherwise, I won't let you off the hook." There was a hint of stubbornness in her tone."It's just that I'm afraid you won't spare me even if I do accomplish it."Looking at Catherine's expression, Hannah still remained indifferent. She chuckled softly and said, "Catherine, don't take others to be a fool. I know you better than you think."To believe in and act for a cunning woman who could use any means if deemed necessary, one would end up with nothing left in the end."Do you have any other option?"Catherine glared at Hannah and broke out into a laugh. She taunted, "Hannah, you're the one that's begging me now. If this document is exposed, your life will be completely ruined. Are you going to just watch that happen?"Would a woman, who had made her way from the slums to finally achieve her current lifestyle, dare to put everything they had on the line?Catherine thought that if
Chat? About what?What did Hannah want to chat about?Erica's entire body was tense. Her gaze instinctively landed on Hannah's hand on her shoulders. Their awkward position suggested that Hannah wanted more than just a casual chat. Despite Hannah's calm expression and unchanged smile, which made her appear graceful and polite, Erica couldn't shake the feeling that Hannah had a dangerous aura about her. She felt as if she was on the verge of death.She couldn't help but wonder if Hannah had picked up on something.No, it was impossible. She had acted so secretively. Furthermore, Catherine had promised …There was no way that Hannah could have found out anything …"Ms. Emerson …"Erica swallowed nervously. She was on the verge of tears. She tried her best to maintain her calm. She forced a smile and whispered, "What's gotten into you? I-I was just frightened just now … I won't shout anymore, I promise."After experiencing such fright, as a pregnant woman, Catherine
"I didn't … I didn't …"With a pale expression, Erica shook her head. She seemed as if she was on the verge of collapsing. She couldn't help but reach out to grab Catherine, who was sitting beside her. The veins on her hands had bulged up, and her eyes were filled with anxiousness. "Mrs. Moore, you promised me that as long as Ms. Emerson helped save your parents-in-law, you would destroy the document in your hands. You said that you wouldn't cause any trouble to Ms. Emerson, didn't you?""Don't touch me!"Catherine shook off Erica's hand with a disdainful look on her face. Upon hearing Erica's words, Catherine mocked her. "You believe me just because I told you that? Do you really think of yourself as an innocent child?""What … What do you mean?"Erica's eyes widened, and she bit her lips. Her eyes reddened. Tears were filled up in her eyes and about to roll down her face. Erica was in a daze and her voice was trembling. "You … You lied to me?""Did that come to you as
Sensing Catherine's mockery, Erica felt a sense of regret surge within her. What in the world had bewitched her to cooperate with Catherine?This woman had never regarded her as an equal. Catherine had always looked down on her. Catherine acted as if Erica should be thankful when she talked to her. Hannah was the one who saved her from trauma, gave her a new life, and exposed her to a new world. The Starlight Foundation was amazing. Not only was Calista welcoming and kind, but every woman who worked here had their own career and lived a vibrant life.If she had just worked hard, she could've become someone like Calista. Someone who her past self would have admired. But now, she had ruined everything. Erica closed her eyes, and a stream of tears rolled down her face. Her tears streamed down her mouth, and she accidentally licked them. It tasted salty and bitter. It was the taste of regret. She really regretted it. "It's equally as entertaining to watch lap dogs b