Ruby looked at her greedy mother Ruby with a touch of disgust. "The Brown Manor, it must have my name on it. Otherwise, forget about everything."
Ruby's mother stared in disbelief and roared, "Are you trying to kill me? The Brown Manor is so expensive, costing billions. It practically drained all of the Butcher family's cash flow. How could your heart be so cruel?"
Ruby kicked angrily, gasping heavily. "You know how much money I made for the Butcher family. Now that I'm only taking back a small portion, you're so reluctant. In that case, I give up on helping the Butcher family..."
Ruby's father was furious, “Ruby, you are so unreasonable. How dare you threaten us? I, Paul, have plenty of money. Can't I afford to hire a few more talented graduates who are better than you? You just wait and see, the Butcher family can still thrive without you."
Ruby sneered, "Well, then I'll wait and see."
Drake took the opportunity to rob, “Ms. Butcher,
Gongli cautiously told her, "Why was the master so kind to Ruby? The Brown Manor meant a lot to him, how could he just let it go?"Thea was also puzzled. Finally, she said in a disgruntled tone, "Perhaps they sympathize with each other. After all, that Ruby is likely the manipulator of the Butcher family, just like Thorne, possessing powerful hacking skills at such a young age, mastering the essentials of the IT field. We don't understand geniuses like them, only they can understand themselves."Gong Li Dao, “Is it a close friend?"Thea nodded, "Hmm."Gongli, however, was not pleased, “The master is already married, and his favorite person is you. He shouldn't be treating other girls well."Thea said, "Perhaps there was another hidden reason, we should believe him."Gongli Dao, “Master has been leaving early and coming back late these days. I haven't seen him for several days. I have never seen him so active before."
Thorne was momentarily speechless, and his expression became desolate.Thea quickly stopped William and said, "Dad, it was a matter in the business field. I had Thorne investigate the Butcher family's history. He has been getting close to the Butcher family recently."William pouted, "Why do they have to do it in a secretive manner in front of us when they can just do it openly and honestly?"Thea knew that the excuses she made were not seamless, so she decided to stuff the vegetables into William's mouth. "Dad, you eat the vegetables."The atmosphere of this meal seemed strangely eerie.Thea and Thorne quickly finished their meal and returned to their own rooms.Thea, very excited, grabbed Thorne's hand and asked, "If she really was Olivia, what were you planning to do?"Thorne sat silently on the sofa, sinking his slender body into the couch, which enveloped him perfectly."I didn't know," he said, as he wrapped his hands aro
However, after the recruitment advertisement was sent out, every day there were either inexperienced graduates from prestigious universities or some talented but unfortunate elites who came to submit their resumes. It was not easy to select one or two outstanding candidates, but when they were brought into the cooperation aspect, they hesitated and stumbled. In the end, theory and practice could not be unified, and the results were naturally mediocre.When Paul had not yet recruited any talent, he heard the bad news: the partner Kent had already withdrawn from the plan to collaborate with the Butcher Group, and he had signed a contract with another newly established company.Paul was in a lot of pain and when he got home, he immediately vented his anger at Ruby's mother."It was all because of you that Ruby was forced to leave. Now the company's business volume has sharply declined, and this month's revenue has also shown negative growth. What do you suggest we
Ruby's mother's face turned pale and then blue, and finally she fell to the ground, pounding her chest and stamping her feet, wailing, "How could I have given birth to such a heartless and ungrateful daughter? She disregards the well-being of our family and shows no loyalty to her relatives. There will be consequences!"Ruby listened to her mother's insults, but just smiled and shook her head, ignoring them. She orderly packed her belongings, erasing any trace of her presence, and then carried her luggage downstairs.Ruby's mother suddenly ran up and began to wail and howl, clutching her legs, “You cannot leave, you must stay and work for the Butcher family. We have raised you, you must repay us."Ruby sneered, "Moral blackmail?"Ruby's mother said confidently, "What moral kidnapping? You were born by me, raised by me, and it is only natural for you to work for the Butcher family."Ruby looked at her insane mother with a helpless expression o
Ruby choked up, a tinge of bitterness swirling in her heart. "Drake, come pick me up," she thought, it was time to let Drake know the truth.Drake's face looked grim, and his voice was filled with deep disappointment. He picked up the car keys and reluctantly asked, "Where is Ms. Butcher?" as he walked towards the garage.Ruby said, "Add me on social media, and I will share my location with you."Drake operated the car while driving.When Ruby finally lay in her social media, she sent a location. Drake opened the map, zoomed in, and was amazed to see that familiar surroundings."Isn't this near the Brown Manor? How could she be there?"The Brown Manor awakened many long-forgotten memories in Drake. He will always remember that girl with her tightly braided pigtails, carefree and lively, and brimming with talent.She created his life and then excitedly displayed him in the exhibition hall. Humbly, she listened to the praise and critici
Samuel had a small face with flawless fair skin, adorned with a pair of narrow double-folded phoenix eyes. He had a high and straight nose, and his lips were as red as if they were coated with lipstick. He was truly a natural beauty.Ruby saw another face on Samuel's face for some reason. It was an infant's face, born and praised by many people: the nurses in the obstetrics department said he was the most beautiful baby they had ever seen.Ruby shook her head abruptly, banishing those distant memories from her mind. She became clear-headed and rational, realizing that the child in front of her could not possibly be him.After all, Samuel still carried the strong genetic imprint left by Thea."Ms. Butcher?" Drake couldn't help but call out to her as he noticed her staring off into space for a while.Ruby snapped out of it and gave a bitter smile, "Oh, this child was really beautiful."Drake boasted shamelessly, "Of course, this child's looks
Diary Entry 4: Upon hearing that she was imprisoned, my emotions remained unsettled for a long time. There was heartache, but more than that, there was the fear I felt when she raised a weapon and aimed it at me. I realized, I am afraid of her. The person I once was so close to and relied on has now become my nightmare.Fifth Diary Entry: I wanted to go see her, but for some reason, every time I got near the prison, I felt fearful and uneasy. I could only sneak away in disappointment. I realized that I no longer had the courage to face the past; I was a coward. Well, then let me be Ruby for the rest of my life.***"Samuel!"Drake suddenly called out to Samuel a few times. Samuel hastily closed the folder, erased his browsing history, and then shut down the computer. He calmly walked to the door and said, "Uncle."Drake picked up his phone and said to Samuel, "Dad is looking for you."Samuel picked up the phone and exclaimed excitedly, "Dadd
Thea let out a painful cry, "We, the Fletcher Group, have never encountered a worthy opponent all these years, but today, I was completely defeated by Zenith Technology. The worst part is, I couldn't even fight back..."Thorne had an instant realization and quickly comforted Thea, "You didn't fight back against her because of me, right?"Thea said, "It's not just because of you, but it's also not entirely because of you. Ruby is too smart. If it weren't for the Fletcher Group's wealth and years of accumulation, it would really be difficult for me to defeat her alone."Thorne was very troubled, “If you can't bear to have the Fletcher Group split up, I can help you."Thea stared at him in astonishment, "That was you--"Thorne held her hand and said, "I know. But in this world, the person closest to me will always be you. She is Ruby now, not Olivia."Thea happily wrapped her arms around his neck and gently kissed his eyes. "Thorne, I am
"The brutal murder of the rental house sisters, why such haste in mutual destruction?" The headline quickly appeared on the trending topiclist. There is evidence with the pictures.When Thea saw this article, she was actually drawn to the characters in the pictures in the article.The little boy stood with his hands in his pockets, gazing at the little girl in front of him. The sunlight bathed him, making him look so divine.Like a savior.Thea, however, felt a chill running through her body.Eric and Emma finally met."What's wrong?" Thorne walked over, placing a gentle hand on Thea's shoulder. His gaze skimmed over the article on the phone screen, and Thorne sighed."Don't worry, it was me who arranged their meeting. I thought that once Eric and Emma met, he would forget about bothering us. After all, Emma's situation is enough to keep him occupied."Thea stared at Thorne and said, "I wasn't afraid of Eric and Emma meet
Eric crazily picked up the stick, intending to smash it down on the man's head again. However, for some reason, a trace of fear suddenly overflowed from his pupils, and the stick weakly slipped from his palm.Emma stood at the door and saw this scene, confusion welled up in her eyes.The man turned his head and saw that it was just a child. His previously panicked face instantly twisted into a grimace. He pushed Eric away and said, "Get lost, you little brat. How dare you ruin my good thing."Eric sat down on the ground, kicking weakly with heavy breaths.The man lost interest, he pulled up his pants, dropped a 100note, and walked away grumbling.The paralyzed woman, with a lifeless face, still managed to pull the blanket over herself.Emma looked at the woman with a puzzled expression and asked, "Don't you feel humiliated living like this?"A tear welled up in the woman's eyes, and her body visibly trembled. "Yes, I also wanted
Ingrid returned home, looking disheveled with messy hair and clothes in complete disarray, with bruises all over her body.Her mother, Hana, saw her daughter's appearance and panic filled her eyes, “Ingrid, what is going on with you?"Ingrid gritted her teeth and angrily said, "It's all because of Samuel. My classmates don't believe me anymore. Mom, where is my little brother?"Hana walked towards the bedroom and raised her voice, shouting, "Eric."The bedroom door slowly slid open, and a gloomy-faced little boy stood at the entrance. He stared coldly at Ingrid and said, "Samuel?"Ingrid nodded, "He seemed to know your secret."Eric glanced at the wounds on Ingrid's body and couldn't help but feel frustrated, “It's no surprise that he knows my secret. Didn't I tell you before? The Brown family and the Fletcher family are both mysterious families. Be careful."Ingrid said, "He asked me to pass on a message to you, telling y
Ingrid was furious, “You are young, yet your thoughts are so malicious. Aren't you afraid that your grandfather will blame you for giving away the Fletcher family's assets to outsiders?"Samuel was speechless. "Where do you get the audacity to think that your position in my grandfather's heart would surpass mine?"Ingrid had a determined look on her face.Samuel laughed again, "Besides, my grandfather's assets, he can give them to whoever he wants, I have no objections at all. If I want money, I will earn it myself."The words embarrassed those who had the idea of getting something for nothing, turning their faces red with shame.Ingrid's tears flowed incessantly as she became furious, "You have so much integrity, just don't cry later."Samuel was speechless, "At least now it's not me who's crying."Although he was young, he was a head taller than Ingrid, and when he had a stern expression, a chilling aura surrounded his feature
Samuel picked up a cup of tea and respectfully handed it to Kassidy. He even flattered her by saying, "Please have some tea."Kassidy took the tea and drank it all in one gulp, tilting her head back. The furrowed brow had a touch of youthful innocence, as if she didn't know the taste of worry, but was trying to force a new sorrow upon herself.Samuel leaned in and had a mature look on his face, saying, "Don't be sad. Whatever knot in your heart that can't be untied, just tell me and I'll help you solve it, little brother."Kassidy wrapped one hand around Samuel and couldn't help but sigh, "Your brother is still the best. Those men outside, they all seem good-looking and knowledgeable, but why is it that none of them truly love and care for me? What is it that I am lacking?"Kassidy's eyes turned red as she continued speaking, "I was already very serious about managing my emotions. In order to find someone to spend the rest of my life with, I ended up with
Kassidy said, "Let's break up."The boy showed an incredulous expression and said, "Just because of this, you want to break up with me?"Kassidy's eyes showed a momentary sadness. But she was well aware that if her boyfriend could allow others to humiliate her, it meant that he didn't truly love her.She used to be blind in one eye.But Kassidy was a person who was too lazy to explain. She was very arrogant, saying, "Just for this."The boyfriend immediately got angry, "You are always so domineering and forceful. Any decision you make, I have to obey unconditionally. But why? I am also a person, I also have my own emotions. Since you have decided to break up, fine, I will grant your wish. Don't regret it."Kassidy glanced at the infuriated man and then walked outside.But Ingrid stopped her, “Kassidy, don't be angry, it's all my fault. I shouldn't have given him so much alcohol. He was just drunk, and when he wakes up, he will d
Samuel held onto William's neck and affectionately said, "Grandpa, as long as you are happy, I will unconditionally support any decision you make."William was very pleased and said, "Our grandson was not raised in vain."Kassidy's expression, however, was quite unnatural. She stammered, "Grandfather, you should go and investigate the background of that grandmother, shouldn't you?"William's eyes darkened, “Did you hear any rumors?"Kassidy noticed William's displeasure and nervously stepped back. They remained silent.Olivia said, "William, you scared the child. You are so smart, can't you see that Hana's daughter had impure motives for approaching Kassidy?"William just woke up from a dream and said, "Your female classmate's last name is Kerr?"Kassidy nodded fearfully.William fell silent.Thea sighed silently, realizing her father's persistence towards Hana, with the courage to resist societal norms, and she di
Thea, Olivia, and Thorne were sitting in a row on the sofa. When William saw them, he couldn't help but be taken aback, and then his old face became shy. "You guys haven't rested yet?"Olivia teased, "How can I sleep when my son and daughter-in-law are worried about your safety, an old man like you, not coming home so late? If they can't sleep well, naturally I can't sleep either."William felt ashamed and said, "Thea, don't wait for me anymore in the future. Although I am not young, I have just entered my prime, so I am not considered old."Olivia sighed and said, "Oh, love really makes people feel younger. A few years ago, who would have said to me, he's getting old. Half of his foot is buried in the yellow soil, with no other wishes in this lifetime, his last wish in life is for his daughter's well-being."William rolled his eyes at Olivia and said, "You, always so stubborn. I can't argue with you anymore, I'm going to bed."At this moment, Thea
Hana immediately showed joy, she straightened her clothes and adjusted her posture. Then, she tactfully and gracefully suggested, "Both Williamand I have been married before, and I have thought about it. Our wedding doesn't need to be extravagant, we just need to get the marriage certificate and invite our family and friends for a meal."Thea remained silent and continued to listen attentively to her advice."Since the wedding was not grandly celebrated, but the necessary three golds and dowry still had to be present. It didn't need to be a lot, just for the sake of formality. My main purpose was to appease my family."At this point, seeing that no one responded, Hana fell silent.Thea asked, "How much do you think is appropriate?"Hana paused, her gaze shifting towards the girl beside her.The girl, with an innocent and naive appearance, spoke in a childish accent about adult matters, “My aunt, who has a lower education level th