Yesenia pushed open the door and, speaking in her accented Chinese, announced, "Look, who has arrived!"
Everyone looked towards the door and applauded to welcome...
"Welcome our class flower and school beauty! Or should I say, our dearest class monitor!"
"Britney, what did you eat to grow up? How come you are getting more beautiful as you grow older!"
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The more people there were, the livelier the atmosphere became, and some people started making a commotion.
Britney's appearance elevated the atmosphere to its highest point.
From head to toe, including the skin, she had an unbelievable beauty. Even when she was just wearing a simple tight-fitting professional outfit.
Everyone gathered around a large round table, with a huge bouquet of flowers placed in the middle as decoration. There were about twenty classmates who had arrived, and some of them brought their family members along.
Everyone's appearance was roughly the
In the spacious private room, exquisite dishes were being rotated by the waiter around the round table and skillfully placed on it.The best high school to enter Goldmoor, the best class, besides top-notch grades, also requires a wealthy background, either having both, or at least one of them.After graduation, they were also sought after by prestigious universities both domestically and internationally, except for those who took over their family businesses in advance. Those present were not just the second generation of the wealthy, but also elites in various fields.Every girl has a dream of a prince charming, and Conrad's appearance and demeanor belong to that category. He was very popular among girls when he was studying.Although Conrad and she were dating at that time, the girl's liking for him was irresistible."This is not something to joke about! It wouldn't be good if it caused misunderstandings later," Conrad said with a gentle smile.
Conrad had also been drinking quite a bit and he told Stephanie."Okay! I'll wait for you downstairs," Stephanie nodded. Then she cautiously followed her close high school friend, Ashlyn Higgins, as they stepped towards the elevator.Although some classmates didn't like Stephanie very much, they still took special care of her because she was pregnant, giving up their seats for her.Karsyn spat and said, "What a small world!"The voice was neither loud nor soft, and every person in the elevator could hear it clearly, and they all knew who Karsyn was referring to. Karsyn, on the other hand, had a nonchalant expression on his face. He had no intention of hiding or concealing the words he spoke, let them listen!Ashlyn glared at Karsyn and looked at Stephanie with concern.Stephanie shook her head, lowered her gaze, and showed no other expression on her face, but her hands on both sides tightly clenched the hem of her skirt.Karsyn, Britn
It was originally a good gathering of classmates. After dinner, everyone decided to go to a nightclub. How did such a thing happen...The wine-red BMW drove into the traffic flow...Britney rarely drove herself, not because she was showing off, but simply because she didn't like it.Karsyn sat in the passenger seat, occasionally glancing at Britney, who had an expressionless face.For someone who only has a driver's license and doesn't drive much in general, her driving skills were considered decent."Britney!" Karsyn called out to her anxiously, but didn't dare say much more."I'm fine. If you don't want to go up, when we get there, you can go back first," Britney said."How could I possibly leave you! Are you kidding me? I'm just wondering how Stephanie ended up falling on the ground," Karsyn exclaimed, grabbing her hair in frustration.Even though her mind wasn't working properly, she was certain that it definitely wasn't Br
No one had expected that Stephanie's child would be lost like this!Conrad took a few steps forward while holding his phone, turned the corner, and entered the secure passage, where he answered the call."Mom...""Conrad, why doesn't Stephanie ever answer my calls?" Jamiya's voice sounded particularly anxious on the other end.Conrad paused; his eyes fixed on the door of the operating room. "Mom..." he trailed off.At that time, he also didn't know whether he should tell Jamiya or not.Hearing Conrad's hesitant voice, Jamiya anxiously asked, "Conrad, what's wrong? Did something happen to Stephanie?""We are now in the hospital..." Conrad said reluctantly.He couldn't clearly describe what kind of mentality he had!Although he didn't like the unborn child, there was no ordinary joy from the moment he found out Stephanie was pregnant with their child. Later on, whenever Stephanie would hold his hand to feel the presence of
In the corridor, Jamiya's desolate cries could be heard."Daughter... Why do you have to do this? Why are you joking with your own life!"But Jamiya didn't dare to speak out the words that followed, she could only bear it silently."What? My grandson is gone?" Maxwell couldn't bear the blow when he heard the doctor's words. His body staggered, and Geovanni quickly stepped forward to support him, saying, "Dad!"Although the child was born with the surname of the Schwartz family, he is also their own grandson. If he were a male, he would inherit the Schwartz family business in the future!"Which family member are you? Come with me to the office, I will tell him some precautions," Rylee said, with her hands in her white coat and a serious expression on her face. She was no stranger to the power struggles of the wealthy, but it was the first time someone had joked about her life."I went!" Conrad stepped forward, but Jamiya propped himself up an
Britney drove the car, opened the car window, looked at the bustling and colorful night view of Goldmoor, and felt the cold wind blowing...Although it was already late at night, my mind was unusually clear.Returning to the villa, to Britney's surprise, Manuel was still waiting for her in the living room."Back already?" Manuel turned around and looked at Britney, who was changing her shoes.Manuel lazily stood up and said, "I brought back the surveillance you wanted, it's in the workspace of the room. However, I've already checked it, and it might not be of much use..."Britney walked into the living room and furrowed her brow.After the incident, she immediately sent a message to Manuel in the car, asking him to help check the surveillance footage of the restaurant. She was worried that someone with ill intentions might get there first.Thinking about whether I could use surveillance to clear myself... Of course, not for explaining
"Damn it!"The car didn't stop, but instead, I got splashed with water.Karsyn covered her head with her hands and ran back to the bus station.Karsyn felt that her luck today was really terrible!I wanted to take a taxi, but there were no cars on the road.The private car zoomed past in a flash, and there were no taxis available either.Public transportation is even worse. Two buses passed by, both packed to the brim, as if they were something else...Karsyn had never been so disheveled before, especially when she had promised the little girl next to her that she would take her home."Sister..." the little girl held an umbrella and tugged at Karsyn's sleeve."Little sister, don't worry!" Although she comforted with these words, in reality, she was more anxious than anyone else.Damn it!Suddenly, a sleek black Cayenne came to a steady stop in front of Karsyn, and the car window rolled down.The firs
It was raining so heavily, and now the sky has already darkened. She didn't have any money on her, and she was all wet. It would be strange if someone could give her a ride!Although she could afford to pay for the taxi fare when she arrived home, the key issue was whether she could flag down a taxi. She didn't want to relive the scene of trying to flag down a taxi just like before.Karsyn tightly gripped the doorknob with both hands, determined to stay in the car no matter what happened today."Get off the car, go buy a set of clothes... or maybe you want me to have Irvin buy you a set, and you can change in front of us?" Sinister! Dominant! Especially those deep brown eyes.Ernesto looked at Karsyn's bristling appearance, like a prickly little hedgehog. Although it didn't hurt anyone, the sight of the upright spines was somewhat pleasing.Karsyn's clothes were soaked, although she wasn't wearing transparent clothing, they clung tightly to her bod
As she closed the door, countless thoughts raced through Jamiya’s mind.Had her daughter found out the truth?"Mom, is it true or not?" Stephanie stepped into the study, turned around, and fixed her gaze on Jamiya.If she had forced herself not to believe Britney’s words before, now, trying to convince herself they were lies felt utterly weak.Jamiya was her mother, and the subtle hesitation in her movements had already given away the answer. Yet, Stephanie still wanted to hear it confirmed.She was clinging to hope, the desperate kind one seeks when standing on the edge of despair.Jamiya had struggled with this decision countless times before—should she tell her daughter or not? In the end, she chose to keep it from her. She was a woman herself; she understood the devastation of infertility. And this was her own daughter—how could she be so cruel?"My dear, with today’s advanced medical technology, ther
She also longed for a peaceful life, but unfortunately, some people were determined to make her life anything but easy. Therefore, she had to arm herself with thorns to protect herself and her family.Dealing with Stephanie was never her intention.However, since Stephanie had done what she did, if she didn’t fight back, wouldn’t that be too weak?Britney had never been someone to be bullied."Was Sierra's pregnancy also part of your plan?" Stephanie asked. Though phrased as a question, her tone made it sound more like a statement.Britney countered with another question, "Haven't you already guessed?"Sierra was caught between fear of her cousin and the desire for a good life. With such a conflicted mindset, how could she possibly have taken precautions?If she truly wanted to prevent pregnancy, she wouldn't have schemed to steal Stephanie's husband in the first place.Stephanie's face turned as pale as a sheet. Ev
In fact, the entire press conference held by her father was orchestrated by Manuel. This included not only the so-called evidence but also the presence of both men. Firstly, it was to protect her mother from being verbally attacked by reporters. Since her mother rarely faced the media, the situation could easily spiral out of control. However, both her father and Uncle Prestonwere experienced in handling the press and could maintain control, leaving no room for reporters to exploit. Secondly, it played on emotions to win public sympathy...Britneyhad already witnessed Manuel's capabilities before, but no matter how big or small the issue, he always managed to come up with precise and effective solutions, arranging everything flawlessly. She had to admit that his intelligence and ability to handle situations were truly remarkable."What do you want to tell me?" At this moment, Stephaniesuddenly felt a chill run down her spine. Every time Britneyg
Stephanieglared viciously at Britney, who sat before her, looking utterly composed. “Very good! Very good! Britney, I’ve long known that you’re not as pure and noble as you pretend to be. Turns out, you’re the best at putting on an act among us.”This woman had done it on purpose!The so-called "most innocent woman in Goldmoor," the "most desirable woman to marry"—all of those titles were fake.Britneycurved her lips into a smile. “A soft persimmon without thorns is easy to crush! But Britneyis not someone you, Stephanie, can manipulate at will.”“Oh, really?” Stephanieswept her gaze over the villa. She had been distracted by Britney’s voice earlier and hadn't taken a proper look. The decor seemed simple, but every piece of furniture exuded an understated luxury—clearly expensive at a glance. However, aside from a single male servant, she hadn’t seen anyone else in the house. Her husband was nowhere to be seen either...Had
Stephaniedidn’t care what Jamiyasaid. She loved Conrad. When she had gone through so much trouble to snatch him away from Britney, she had already decided that he was the only man for her.Otherwise, she wouldn’t have put in so much effort.After leaving the supermarket, Stephaniecarried fresh ingredients for cooking and hailed a cab back to the villa."Miss, why did you go grocery shopping? Didn’t I just buy some this morning?" Miaopened the door and saw Stephaniecarrying several bags."I’ll be cooking tonight. Help me wash the vegetables." Stephaniesmiled and handed the groceries to Miabefore changing into her house slippers."Alright." Miatook the bags and was about to head to the kitchen when she suddenly remembered something. "Oh, right, Miss, you received a package. I placed it on the table.""A package?" Who sent her something?Stephaniewiped her hands with a wet tissue and
If Raidenhad known that the person on the other end of the phone was questioning their orientation, he might have smashed his phone in anger. But unfortunately, he lacked the ability to read minds."You don't trust me?"The way this woman asked questions was exactly the same as that guy, Manuel! Could it be that after living together for a long time, couples really started to resemble each other?Damn it!This realization put Raidenin a bad mood—because this couple actually made him feel a little envious. Envious of married people!"Alright, it was that Sierra’s uncle who ordered someone to do it. As for the news circulating outside, Franklinis also behind the scenes, fanning the flames."There was no point in hiding it. Britney's brain worked just like Manuel’s—sharp and brilliant. He was no match for her. No matter what, she would eventually get the information out of him. Besides, Raidenwasn’t in the best
Before the morning sun had even peeked out, a piece of shocking news spread like wildfire throughout Goldmoor.At the same time, the internet was flooded with stories about the past romance between the two main figures in the scandal, detailing their once passionate love.Since Gregorywas a well-known public figure and Dianawas the wife of a prestigious tycoon, the news spread at an astonishing speed, sparking heated discussions.The newspapers, once on sale, caused a sensation across the city.Just as Manueland Britneyhad managed to suppress the scandal involving Britneyand Conrad, this new incident surfaced, dragging the previous matter back into the spotlight. People seized the opportunity to criticize and spread all kinds of rumors."What’s up with this mother and daughter? Now I finally understand what it means to have strong hereditary genes!""Damn! This is shaking my worldview. Are all good-looking
"So, we must also be mentally prepared. There's a high possibility that this matter will be reported tomorrow."One was an internationally renowned pianist, and the other was the wife of a prominent business chairman in Goldmoor. If this were to be exposed, it would undoubtedly cause an uproar and attract significant attention.If someone deliberately planned to release the news, all Manuelcould do was contain the situation and prevent it from escalating further.Manuelsat back down beside Britney. "I've already sent people to investigate who orchestrated this against Mom and Uncle Preston." That was why he had walked out earlier to make phone calls after hearing only half the story."Thank you, Manuel!"Diana's tears were not just because of what had happened with Gregorybut also because she was afraid that the truth would be unclear and, more importantly, because she feared her husband's reaction."Mom, don't say that. We
While waiting for news, Britneywas already feeling restless in the bedroom.She watched as Manuelmade a call outside, hung up, then answered another one. Her heart was still suspended in anxiety, unable to settle.What were they talking about?Manuelslid open the glass door. Though his brows remained still, his dark eyes carried an unusual depth.“Is there news about my mother?” Britneytook a step forward and asked.Manuel’s grip on his phone tightened slightly, almost imperceptibly. “Get changed. We need to go to your parents’ house.”Hearing his voice, chillingly solemn, and seeing the grim look on his face, Britneyfelt as if something had clenched her heart. “Did something happen?”Manuel’s thin lips moved slightly before he finally spoke. She would find out sooner or later—there was no reason to keep it from her.“We were a step