Daphne shook her head and said, "Oh, it's nothing. It's just a minor bump. There's nothing to worry about."After that, Xavier grabbed the nearby chair and directly smashed it on Louis' head.Louis was nearly knocked out cold by the chair.Meanwhile, Louis' henchmen stood by helplessly as the scene unfolded. Everyone in the borderlands was aware of Xavier's ruthless methods, and they had warned Louis against capturing Daphne. Yet, he completely disregarded their warnings.As a result, everything was a complete mess now! They had marched right into their turf and directly attacked Louis, stripping away all their honor and reputation.As blood dripped from his mouth, Louis' desire for retaliation was palpable. Yet, he was completely immobilized.Daphne's clothes were in tatters. She looked incredibly vulnerable and pitiable."Hand your coat over to Daphne, Ian."As soon as he heard Xavier's order, Ian took off his coat and handed it over to Daphne, who promptly slipped it on.Up
Upon realizing that Xavier was not paying attention to her anymore, Daphne couldn't help but feel disheartened."Ian, I was wondering about Xav…" Daphne trailed off, and her curiosity about Xavier got the better of her.It was often said that having feelings for someone would make one more perceptive. Given how much Xavier had changed, Daphne couldn't help but wonder if he had developed feelings for someone else."Xav already has feelings for someone else, Daph. You shouldn't get your hopes up," Ian said bluntly.Daphne had been around Xavier for quite some time. If she had been interested in him, she should have shown it long before now. There was no reason for her to wait until this point!Upon hearing that, Daphne was left speechless. After waiting so long, this was definitely not the outcome she had hoped for."What's she like?" Daphne asked. She couldn't help but wonder what kind of woman could make Xavier fall head over heels for her.As he thought of Quinn, Ian struggled
After all, Gwendolyn had always been the epitome of a Havenport socialite."We've arrived, Lisa," Lorraine said.Quinn went straight to the door and knocked. Unfortunately, there was no response."Is she not at home?" Quinn asked. She wondered where else could Gwendolyn be if not at home, especially considering her old age.At that very moment, an elderly woman with gray hair came upstairs, carrying a bag filled with plastic bottles.Quinn didn't recognize her at first. However, as the elderly woman drew nearer, she realized that it was her grandmother.Mom!" Lisa exclaimed as tears streamed down her face.Gwendolyn was initially bewildered. She hadn't eaten anything since morning. Given that she had no food at home and she was penniless, she had no choice but to gather unwanted plastic bottles outside to sell for money.Upon recognizing the person before her, Gwendolyn dropped the bag of plastic bottles and asked, "Is it really you, Lisa? Oh, my darling daughter! I thought I'd
They were initially really furious and had a strong dislike for Maurice. However, Lisa was their darling daughter, and there was no way they could completely turn their backs on her.After their anger passed and they tried to look for her, it was already too late.Upon learning of his beloved daughter and granddaughter's misfortune, Leroy was so consumed with anger that he fell gravely ill.At that moment, Gabriel and his wife, Maria Spencer, finally returned. As soon as they saw the house filled with people, they were momentarily bewildered."It's already so late, Mom. Why haven't you started cooking yet?" Gabriel demanded.Gwendolyn had never needed to cook before. There was always household staff in their villa that would handle all the cooking and cleaning. Yet, in this small, rundown apartment, she had to do everything herself.They completely treated her as if she were their personal maid!"I can't believe you'd let Mom go out and scavenge for trash, Gabe! She's already ge
"It's the only thing I have left of your father. How can I just give it to you?" Gwendolyn said. It was her only keepsake from her husband. "Cut the crap and give me the bracelet. I need it now," Gabriel demanded. He was clearly losing his patience."I'm not giving it to you!" Gwendolyn said firmly, not giving him any leeway. She couldn't just give him everything she wanted.As soon as Gabriel saw the bracelet on her wrist, he lunged at her to grab it.Upon seeing the scene before them, Lisa and Lorraine were dumbfounded. They couldn't believe their older brother would do something so terrible. How could he attempt to snatch something from their mother before their very eyes?"Gabriel!"Gwendolyn was enraged and terrified. She couldn't let him have the bracelet.Quinn couldn't bear to watch any longer. She directly kicked Gabriel and sent him flying across the room.Upon seeing that, everyone in the living room was rendered speechless.Having finally regained his senses, Gabr
"I'm warning you, Gabriel. If you allow them to stay here, I'll definitely divorce you," Maria warned.They used to live in a luxurious villa, but after the Gatrell family's downfall, they were forced to live in a cramped, rundown apartment. The neighbors were incredibly loud. It was impossible to escape the noise. Yet, despite the difficult circumstances, she had to make do."Don't worry, honey. There's no way I'm letting them stay here. After they dared to lay a hand on me, I no longer consider them my sister and niece."Lorraine was utterly disappointed. As children, whenever anyone picked on them, Gabriel would always come to their rescue, defending them against any bullies. His current state was a bitter pill to swallow.Upon hearing their conversation, Gwendolyn was heartbroken. She couldn't understand how he could be so callous toward his own sister and niece. How could he be so heartless?"How could you do this to Lisa and Quinny? You're Lisa's older brother and Quinny's u
"Let's go get something to eat, Grandma," Quinn said. She clearly had no intention of reasoning with someone like Gabriel. It was a complete waste of time."Where are you guys eating? I'm hungry as well. Let's go together," Gabriel stated brazenly. Even though he really wanted the bracelet, he wanted to eat as well.He then turned to Lisa and said shamelessly, "It's only fair for you to treat me to a meal since you're back after such a long time, right?"Quinn was utterly disgusted by Gabriel's behavior."You should come back with me to Jipsfort, Mom!" Lisa exclaimed. She knew very well that she would never live a good life if she stayed with Gabriel. After all, a gambler like him could never be reformed.Upon hearing that Gwendolyn intended to leave, Maria objected by saying, "What do you mean by that, Lisa? Gwendolyn still has to cook for us. How can she just leave with you guys?"Maria expected Gwendolyn to do everything for them."How can you let Mom do all this cooking for
"I'm starving as well. Why don't we tag along with them?" Gabriel said. In any case, he didn't have any money on him at that moment."Come on. Let's see where they're heading."Quinn opted for a restaurant that her grandparents had often brought her mother to. It was a restaurant that was particularly well-known in Havenport and had been in business for over a century. Although the food was undeniably exquisite, it was way too expensive for most people.Upon arriving at the restaurant, Gwendolyn was somewhat hesitant. Lisa and Quinn must have been through a lot all those years. Now that they had finally returned, it seemed almost extravagant to bring them to such a costly establishment for a meal."I know you mean well, Quinny, but it's just a simple meal with the family. How about we go somewhere else? It's too pricey here." Gwendolyn had been accustomed to a life of affluence. Yet, she now had to take the price into account for a simple meal. Lisa couldn't help but feel distres