Chapter 58From the man's vantage point in the shadow, he watched his wife and her friend intently. He noticed something had changed, their expression was different.Though the man doesn't know much about women's attitudes seeing the serious look on the two women he is sure that something is off between them.He could sense the change of atmosphere had shifted, the laughter and joy they had when they were coming to the museum had been replaced by a tension that hung in the air like a looming thunderstorm.“Mister, would you like to check out Vip painting?” One of the workers said as she stood in front of the man who was not even able to hear someone speaking to him as his attention was fully fixed on the other two people at a particular place.“You can leave, My master will check it out when he's less busy….” Butler Lee was unable to finish his words when he was interrupted.“I won't be checking anything here,” Lucien coldly stated without sparing the worker a glimpse rather he just c
Chapter 59DAYS AGO AT THE LUXEMBOURGAn old man sat on his favorite chair, his arm resting on the armrest which had the sphygmomanometer's cuff wrapped snugly around his upper hand while watching the TV in front of him.The old man's gaze was thoroughly fixed on the TV in his Front, his attention drawn to the unfolding drama. A group of gray-haired actors were arguing about minor over some minor disagreement, their words rising in volume as the tension mounted.“I see, but don't you think they could have done better without the high argument between them? When I'm saying they could have done better I mean very well,” The old man said with his gaze not leaving the TV.There were two people inside the sitting room but the closest one must give a reply to the old man or else that could lead to another dramatic scene from the Old. The closest one to the man was his doctor who was right beside him.The doctor, a very Young Man with kind eyes and a cool demeanor had wrapped the cuff with c
Chapter 60“Slap or pinch?” Lucien asked again, he clearly understood the old man could be overjoyed, which is why he couldn't stop thinking whether it was a dream or not.“P…pinch,” Grandpa Smith stuttered as he awaited for whatever Lucien was up to.Almost immediately, while still doing the video call, Lucien brought out his cell phone and dialed a number which instantly rang behind the old man.“Master, Mr. Lucien is calling my cell phone,” Steward Gu said behind the old man's back.“Huh, why would he be calling you when he's doing a video call with me here?” Grandpa Smith stuttered as he returned his gaze to the screen.The screen was much clearer that the old man could view what Lucien was doing and truly he was on his cellphone.“Son, why are you calling steward Gu?” Grandpa Smith asked.“Don't you wanna know whether you are dreaming or not? Tell steward Gu to pick up the call!” Lucien's response was a little bit cold and confusing to the old man but that was just a little bit o
Chapter 61PENTHOUSE A lot of things have been on Avery right from the moment she got back from Paris, she has been expecting to get a call or anything else from Sophia but yet nothing.She made her way to the sitting room gracefully, her silver shimmering dress was well adorned on her and well fitted. One thing Avery enjoyed most in her current body was how she never lacked clothes, there were different varieties of clothes and dresses for different occasions.Some of the clothes industries that Eileen works for would always send in different varieties of clothes that are worth more than she could imagine. Even there were clothes that the previous owner brought with thousands of dollars and claimed it was outdated whereas the dress would always scream sophistication whenever it was put on.Even though it was someone else's life she was living, she wouldn't want it to be over anytime soon.The lace sleeves and the bodice glittered with tiny crystals as she walked under the light of t
Chapter 62“Grandpa, is there anything you're hiding from me?” She asked in a suspicious tone.“Nooo! What could I possibly hide from you, There's nothing,” Grandpa Smith mumbled and almost immediately Steward Gu rushed towards the man and whispered some words into the old man's ears which made the old man's face dilate in bewilderment.Grandpa Smith pushed the woman to the nearest couch and rushed towards the outside with Steward Gu following behind.Mrs. Smith was so furious as she watched Grandpa Smith's retracting figure and went back upstairs to look for a good husband that people would have thought didn't even exist.“Where is my husband?” She asked the maid she met along the way and could see the maid shivering the moment she asked.“Wait…. Are you dumb? I asked you a freaking question but here you're contemplating you should answer? Do you want to lose your job?!” Mrs Smith flared at the maid who instantly started speaking the moment she heard her job being mentioned.“Mr Smit
Chapter 63The old man stuffed out of the mansion, his, his stick clicking against the marble floor as he made his way to the front door. He opened it, his eyes widening as he took in the scene unfolding before him.His two grandson stood there, their faces twisted with rage as they circled each other like two predators, their fists clenched at their sides. He was aware of every little behavior of his two grandson's, he knew one value public image and wouldn't start a fist fight while the other careless about all those and let anger led him astray.The sound of the old man's walking stick echoed through the thin air, it's sharp tap-tap-tap cutting through the silence like a whip. The two Men paused, and gaze at the direction of the noise, and just like Lucien expected, it was his grandfather.“And what the hell is going on here?!” The old man roared furiously, by now each members of the invited relatives were already outside.“ I and my younger brother has an unfinished business which
Chapter 64“You!” The moment she set her gaze on Avery.The lady's demeanor shifted in an instant, her expression crumpling into one of mock-sadness. She sniffled loudly, crocodile tears welling in her eyes as she gazed up at her brother with a look of heartbroken betrayal."Brother," she sobbed, her voice dripping with false sorrow. "Why would you marry someone more beautiful than me? I'm your sister, your flesh and blood! Don't I deserve the same happiness?"Her brother looked at her, his brow furrowed in confusion. "What are you talking about, Stephanie?" he asked. "We're family.Lucien was beyond shock, he knew how crazy his sister was but he never expected her to say such publicly.Stephanie wiped away her tears with the back of her hand, her expression shifting again, this time into one of indignant outrage. "Family?" she spat. "So it's fine for you to marry someone more beautiful than me, just because we're family? That's not fair, brother! You should have consider me first!"A
Chapter 65Lucien's expression shifted, his eyes narrowing as he registered the simmering anger in his wife's gaze. He knew she was hurt, that his actions had wounded her deeply, and he was determined to make it right.Without warning, he swooped in, his strong arms encircling her waist as he hoisted her into the air, cradling her against his chest. She gasped in surprise, her eyes widening as she found herself suddenly weightless, held securely in her husband's embrace.“I'm sorry,” The man muttered an apology, his voice tinged with remorse as he strode towards the mansion. “That's my son!”Mr Smith said with the thought that his grandson was exactly like him during his teenager days but just a look from his wife who was opposite The woman still held in his arms. His eyes were fixed on the where he was going,his jaw clenched with determination as he weaved his way through the people along the way. The man could feel the gaze of the woman on him which instantly tensed and coiled his
Chapter 74Her slender fingers brushed gently against the petals, a soft gasp escaping her lips at the unexpected chill that seemed to emanate from the flower. But as she grasped the stem, intent on plucking it from the soil, a shadow fell across her path which shocked her instantly.“What do you think you're doing?!” The man's voice growled.The deep magnetic voice startled her, almost making her stumble over nothing. Her grip on the orchid tightened and unknowingly the thorn on it pricked on the palm with the orchid flower in her hand.“L…LLL….” She sucked in cold air. “What are you doing here, Mr Lucien?” She stuttered beneath her words as she tried to recover her composure she hid the flower behind her back.Even though she was caught by the man, she wasn't ashamed of her act, rather she was so happy that she was able to touch the rare blue orchid flower.“Brother!”Stephanie screamed as she ran towards her brother with a joyful expression on her face. She was so excited because sh
Chapter 73Avery stepped inside the reserved greenhouse and she had her mouth widely opened for a second period. She was instantly greeted by a burst of warmth and a riot of vibrant color. The sun's rays filtered through the glass-paned roof, casting a golden glow on the lush that surrounded her.She has seen places like this inside movies, and seeing it now life and directly seemed to leave her in shock. She never thought the greenhouse could be this great. What was she expecting? It's the richest family in the whole of New York, so it shouldn't be a surprise to her at all!Despite how rich the Smith family was she has never once heard or even come across news about them in her previous life. She signifies how lonely and how she has lived a lonely life.Not too long later, furious Stephanie ran inside breathing heavily as if she were in a race competition “How dare you enter my brother's reserved greenhouse? Do you know he can sue you for barging inside despite seeing the big banner
Chapter 72Despite seeing the sweat dripping off the guard's face, the old man still believed his grandson was somewhere inside the mansion. He doesn't believe Lucien would leave just like that with his wife.The old man sat back on the chair, his expression one of resigned patience, as he waited for his grandson with his gaze fixed thoroughly on the entrance door of the dining room.Everywhere was silent, nobody could think of anything or say anything upon seeing the scary look on the old man's face. Everyone knew how hard he took his grandson and wouldn't hesitate to do anything for him, especially Lucien.The old man's expression suddenly turned sour just like that within a twinkle of an eye. The man's gaze was thoroughly fixed on the clock which was ticked by and everywhere went silent and calm. A sense of unease began to creep over him that the old man couldn't help but be shifted on his seat, his gnarled hands fidgeting endlessly in his lap.All those acts of the old man were b
Chapter 71“Are you okay? You've been silent since you got back,” Jake whispered into Isabella's ears and of course, she still kept a straight expression while munching on her food.Isabella tightened her grip beneath the table while trying to keep a straight expression without anyone knowing she was annoyed or anything happening to her at that moment.Her features looked calm as she took the glass of wine in front of sipped from the wine. Every moment speaks of elegance as she performs a poise of grace despite the anger running through her veins.She was about to go crazy but she was still able to keep composure without bothering to spare the useless man beside her. Of course, the man was nothing but useless to her, not after what happened to her that made her understand she had a very useless person in her life.Beneath the surface, a dull ache was growing In the pit of her legs and stomach, a slow-burning pain that threatened to overwhelm her nobody knew what she was going through
Chapter 70 “Master, do you want to follow them?” Butler Lee asked as the man stood behind his master whose attention was on the two women in the front.The man stood still in the hallway, his wife following his wife's retreating figure as she was being accompanied by his younger sister, he was aware of the fact that they weren't on good terms yet she still asked her for a tour.Lucien couldn't understand the way the lady thought at times, thinking about it he couldn't help but wonder why she would suddenly request a tour From someone that isn't on good terms with her.He knew her to be intelligent, resourceful, and could easily handle herself in any situation but still, he couldn't help but be worried. Lucien was aware of how his sister could be at times which was why he couldn't help but be a little bit worried about the two ladies.“Master, Master…. Master….!” Lucien was lost in thought that he didn't hear when Butler Lee spoke to him until he was gently tapped by the man before he
Chapter 69Avery's gaze blazed with a Venomous expression on her face, the lady was pulling on her tail and it was high time she put her in her place. She looked towards Isabella who was silently concentrating on her food. She believed she was able to put a person like Isabella in her place. Putting Stephanie in her place wouldn't be that hard.Avery's voice was the epitome of feigned politeness as she turned to look at Stephanie, a saccharine smile pasted on her face like a mask. “Dear sister, I was wondering if you might be kind enough to give me a tour of the residence,” She said, her tone was so cool and conversational that one wouldn't be able to suspect a single thing.“I am quite curious about where my husband grew up,” Avery calmly spoke to provoke the lady who wouldn't hesitate to react.Stephanie's brow arched, her expression a perfect mirror of Eileen's words “Of course, sister, why not? I have always been by my brother's side. I can even brief you on every little thing you
Chapter 68 Mrs Smith was the only one who could see the interaction between his son and the so-called wife. The woman wasn't expecting to see such an interaction that she couldn't help but wonder if there was something she was missing or she had missed. The woman was aware of his son's temperament but seeing them bicker together, she couldn't help but stare at Eileen with different thoughts in her head. Mrs Smith was aware that his son's marriage was based on business purposes and was sure Lucien was aware of the same thing. The woman couldn't help but feel strange as their interaction seemed more familiar to her. The woman was about to speak up but Grandpa Smith was so fast that he interrupted her unknowingly “Son, when are you giving me a grandchild?” Grandpa Smith asked, resulting in a big choke on Avery's end. The question stuck through Avery like a blow of the gut, catching her off guard. Of course, she wasn't expecting the old man to blurt like that, but considering the old
Chapter 67He's nowhere to be F. O . U. N .D,” She said emphasizing on the word found, before making her way to the entrance door but not without stepping on her as if it was unintentional, whereas it was intentional.At moment she couldn't help but to feel proud of herself with a grin playing at the corner of her mouth, she instantly pulled the door unknowingly that the Butler Lee was leaning on the door trying to hear her conversation, the moment she pushed the door opened Butler Lee stumbled, his balance tipping precariously on the edge backwards, almost at the end of going down . But then, a brave Avery didn't hesitate to stepped into the fray, extending her arm in a heroic gesture of support. She wrapped her hand around man's old waist, the warmth of her touch seeping through his clothes as she steadied his flailing form.Their eyes met, a glint of admiration and respect shining in hers as the man regained his footing, gratitude swelling in his heart for her timely .Almost imm
Chapter 66Doesn't that makes us family?” She mumbled teasingly that one won't have to think twice seeing the sarcasm in her words.“If that's the definition of your own family then I'm sorry you need to start from creche to know the meaning!”“You!” Isabella sputtered in fury.“Oh yes, me! What's wrong with me!” Avery demanded finally seeing the expression she has long seeing on her.You decided to show your real expression today, “oh please, go easy on me because I don't know the next thing you would do to me!” She pleaded making her feel she has the upper hand.Of course Isabella has always been trying so hard to keep a smiley expression on when ever she speak to Eileen while using the word role model as a cover up to be able to convince her that she's a good friend but her face suddenly twisted in anger. That after a few words from Eileen, her true feelings exploded out of her, bursting her bubbles as she clenched her fists and her whole body shook with anger.“If you have anythi