"You only have one way to go now, that is to work with me. The victors make history. If we work together and have the power on our hands, everyone will have to follow us. No one will be able to stop us," Aria gave a confident smile and said. Work with her? Power? Norton knew what she was after and he could not help but shudder. No, he could not be involved with her again. He would be ruining himself if he continued. Besides, it was such an immoral thing to do. "Don't you want the inheritance right to Richards Manor? After this incident, it's impossible for you to retain your position in the Finance Department. I doubt that Vivian will give you the inheritance right either. Have you ever thought about your future?" Her eyes grew icy as she stared at him, asking in a chilly voice. She thought that he was dumb and she could make no use of this idiot. She had found him to be scheming and manipulative. She did not expect that when something happened, he would give up
"Jenna, I'm getting old. Now, I give you the rights of Ink Garden and the right to be the head of Richards Manor. From now on, this house is all yours," Vivian said firmly, though not loudly. What? As soon as Vivian said this, even Meroy was dumbstruck. Jenna was even more shocked. She stood there for a long time, failing to register the meaning of those words. Who was she to take over Richards Manor? She was merely an outsider. Furthermore, she could be considered an enemy to the Richards family. Norton killed Javon but Vivian gave her the manor. What did she mean? Trust or trial, or perhaps, Vivian was really willing to risk everything for her. Was this a test of her morals? Vivian must be hoping that she would forgive Norton, or did she really trust her? Her hand slid to touch her belly. She was pregnant at present, was she strong enough to take on this responsibility? Or did Vivian already know that she was pregnant with Hansen's baby? No,
"I see." Jenna could not help but ask, "Sabrina, do you come to Richards Manor often?" "Yes," Sabrina nodded and said briskly. "When Grandpa was still alive, I had to live in Richards Manor for a period of time every year. After I went to high school and got quite busy with my studies, I haven't come back for years. I remember Zoey was here too. We played together, it was a fun time. I came back last year but they weren t here anymore, therefore it was not as fun." "Oh." Jenna smiled and nodded, making calculations in her mind. The three years Sabrina was in high school was when she married Hansen, and then she went abroad, thus she missed the chance to meet her. That was why they did not know each other. "Then you're very close with Norton, I assume?" she asked tentatively. Sabrina blushed, a layer of shyness spread across her face as she smiled sheepishly. Embarrassed, she replied, "Yes, we knew each other since young, and we had a great time together."
"Sabrina, take a photo of Jenna and me." Hansen handed her his phone. He said in a low voice with a grin, "Find a way to make her smile." Sabrina was quick to understand his meaning. With a similar grin, she replied, "If I succeed, you have to gift me a phone like yours." "Nice deal you have there. Sure," he agreed readily and walked towards Jenna. "What do you want?" Jenna gave him a cold glare as he laid his hand on her waist smugly. "Jenna, let's take a picture. We don't even have one, do we?" He let out a small laugh as he wrapped his arms around her tightly. He caressed the area lightly and he exclaimed, "Huh, you seem like you gained some weight." Observing her in his arms, he said, "Oh dear, you look so pale but your waist got a lot thicker instead. Don't tell me you're joining those who gained weight in their middle-age so soon?" He lowered his head to look at her, chuckling as he taunted. Jenna flinched. Her waist had changed due to he
"Come, sit down." Marissa pulled Sabrina onto the sofa with a big smile. "Sabrina, is General Delia in good health?" She hid no adoration towards Sabrina. Jenna knew that the reason for this was nothing more than a fancy to the power in General Delia's hands. Thinking of her father, she felt bitter. "He's doing great. Thank you for asking," Sabrina replied with a smile. She took a cup of tea from a servant and saw Jenna still standing. She beamed while saying, "Jenna, come sit down with us." Jenna thought about going to the second floor. It was obvious that she did not belong here. She always felt that she was an outsider. However, she was worried to leave Sabrina here alone. After a moment of hesitation, she sat down beside her. Hansen put down his briefcase before heading over as well, sitting next to Jenna. He stuck to her so closely that he might as well sit on her. Jenna's eyebrows were twisted and her body was tense. She was very uncomfortable with H
As Aria returned to her bedroom, Minnie saw her fuming. Her face was reddened and her eyebrows were furrowed. She hurriedly comforted, "Ms. McAdams, please calm down. That woman is too clever with her schemes, we can't fight against her at all." "The d*mned old woman is always against me on everything!" Aria gritted her teeth and cursed. "Ms. McAdams, why don't you use your father's power to show them a taste of their own medicine? Don't let them look down on you," Minnie suggested bitterly. Aria stared around with a fierce gaze. Richards Manor had a long history and a strong foundation, even Earl could not lay his hands on it. The only hope left was Camphor Tree Villa but Hansen did not care about it. Ever since his application for it to be an environmental protection zone was rejected by Earl, there was no news about it. Hansen never mentioned it again. Currently, Camphor Tree Villa was as if it was completely abandoned and Hansen seemed to have forgotte
"Let you go?" Aria smiled devilishly. "If I let you go, what about all the money you embezzled? Do you think money is that easy to earn? The filming crew is already in a mess. Because of the excessive loss, someone has already filed a case with the authorities. As soon as the investigation starts, you'll be done for the embezzlement, not to mention your crimes in the past. It s impossible to deny it with the evidence and witnesses. Tell me, how can I help you by then? Why should I help you?" Minnie was struck by Aria's icy cold words, feeling as if they are an avalanche coming in her direction. She stepped back in fright and fell onto the ground limply, looking at Aria in horror. Five million? She had spent all the money. There was no way to get the money back even if she wanted to return it. Hansen had forced her family to return Javon's assets to Jenna. She could only count on Aria for more money. How could she be able to repay these debts? She was frightened
"Shut up," Hansen shouted in anger. "Idiot, do you think everyone is as shameless as you?" "I'm despicable and shameless, sure, but are you any better?" Norton sneered. "You are not much better than me. I love Jenna but I would never hurt her. However, you deceived her feelings from the beginning. You hurt her and left her scarred, you're not a man. Now that Aria is pregnant with your child, you're stuck with her; she won't let you go. How much have you hurt her and disappointed her? Don t you feel sorry?" He scoffed. "God is fair. If I can t get her, you can't either. You know how she is. How would she forgive you?" When Norton said this, he burst into tears laughing. Hansen's worries were exposed one by one and a deep pain flashed across his eyes, his fists clenched. "A*shole, that was all because of you!" he lashed out in fury when Norton reminded him of the incident at Hilton Hotel. However, Vivian's words rang in his ears, "From the same root they were bo