It was night. Lights shone brightly at the gate of Sims Residence. Many people and luxury cars lined up to get in. Lana was shocked by the sight. She had thought George meant a simple dinner and not a party. She didn't prepare much because she thought it would be a simple dinner. She had been all around the place the whole day. Her coat was wrinkled, and she didn't even have makeup on. Lana had hurried over to the Sims Residence with a birthday cake. George wouldn't say anything even if she wore simple clothes, but what about the others? Would they think she was being disrespectful to him?Lana hesitated at the gate. She was planning to go home and freshen herself up before coming back. Suddenly, a clear voice came from behind her, "Ms. Clark, are you also here for Mr. Sims Senior's birthday banquet?"Eric was wearing a blue-colored bespoke suit. He looked handsome and dignified and attracted the gaze of many women.Lana approached him and said, "Nice to see you."Eric st
Lana was unfazed by Jennifer's provocations. "Jennifer, you should settle down. Don't forget what happened at the spa. It would be so awkward for you if you're the one driven out."Lana tried to let Jennifer down gently, but she wasn't having it. She was determined to humiliate Lana this time. A gentle voice came from behind as they were at an impasse. "So you were here, Ms. Clark. I've been looking for you."Eric walked toward them with a glass of wine in his hand and an affectionate expression on his face. Naturally, Jennifer thought Eric was addressing her. She went up to him and tried to wrap her hands around his arm. "Eric, I've been here the whole time," Jennifer said. But unexpectedly, Eric took a step back and evaded her touch. "Please have some self-respect, Ms. Clark. I was looking for Ms. Lana."Jennifer's face paled, and she was shaken. She looked at Eric in disbelief. Eric ignored Jennifer and approached Lana. He said in a playful tone, "Are you okay? I
Lana looked at George intently. "Grandpa Sims, I have enough money. I really don't need more," she pleaded. George was already 82 years old, so his uncle was certainly much older than him.Those who didn't know might even think she was looking for an ancestor instead of a husband. If this got out, others might think that Lana was with George's uncle for his money.George seemed oblivious to her desperation. He replied, "Don't worry. My uncle is also very wealthy. He's much wealthier than my family."Worried that Lana might not agree, George added, "His wealth is thousands, maybe even tens of thousands, times greater than the Wheelers."In fact, Lana was getting ready to make her escape.Right then, Mark suddenly entered. "Dad, your uncle is here," he said, sounding excited. All of a sudden, George, Mark, and Tyler's expressions turned solemn. The trio sat up straight and began to help each other with their attire.Among them, Tyler was the most excited. His chubby face turn
At last, Lana decided to get in the car. Both she and Liam couldn't grasp the reason for their actions.Their previous marriage was a fake one without any emotional connection. Plus, both of them had severed all ties now.Lana could have declined his invitation, but she still got in the car.Liam also didn't know why he had acted this way.Violet had always been in good health. It was only that she had been a bit irritable lately. He could have left to go back home and work in peace. Yet, he chose to trouble himself.…In the quiet of the night, Kane Manor was eerily silent. Violet tossed and turned in her bed. She couldn't understand why she was facing such misfortune. Losing her husband in middle age and her son in later years was painful. She had also worked so hard to raise her grandson. Finally, he made something of himself and even got married. But in the end, they divorced. Today, she went out to have fun with her old friends, only to learn that Lana had been kicke
Lana was stunned.It was over. The inevitable had arrived!She knew someone as cunning as Liam wouldn't easily believe what she had said at the Sims Residence.Now she understood why he had suddenly asked her to come to Kane Manor. It turned out that he wanted to question her here!He asked again, "You have no medical skills, so how could you prescribe medication for my grandma?"Liam's imposing presence filled the confined car. It rendered Lana speechless as she sat in the passenger seat.He then added, "Tell me. What's your real purpose for getting close to the Kanes?Liam was certain Lana had some ulterior motive. Otherwise, given her capabilities, she wouldn't have willingly stayed in the Kane family for three whole years.Lana remained silent. She thought this wasn't quite what she had expected.To her surprise, Liam had actually questioned her motive for getting close to the Kanes. It made her wonder if he thought she was after money like other women.Liam's towering fi
Liam's photo had barely been posted for three minutes. But there were already an overwhelming 100,000 replies below it. His private messages were also instantly disabled. It couldn't even be clicked open."Hey, check me out. I'm easygoing and versatile. Would you be my boyfriend?""I'm here with the entrance ticket to love. When will it be my turn? Even if you're a jerk, I'll accept it as long as I can be your girlfriend.""Who is this guy? With looks like that, he should definitely consider becoming a celebrity. Please make your debut, and I'll support you wholeheartedly."Others went to the extreme by posting their own photos in the replies. Some of the photos were quite revealing. Chris covered his eyes and chuckled. "Do you believe in your attractiveness now, Liam?"Liam had always considered his phone a mere communication device for making calls. He never used social media apps and had no interest in chatting with strangers.But today, he finally realized that these soci
At the same time, several other branches of Lana's Vegan Restaurant were also subject to court-ordered closures.When Lana arrived at the restaurant, the court officials had already left. She could hear the noise of a quarrel coming from behind the closed doors.Peter and Jane were engaged in a heated argument with Bo and his men.The moment Jane saw Lana, she clung to her as if she had found a life savior. She tightly held Lana's hand and broke into tears. "Lana, you're finally here. Bo, that grateful scoundrel, has actually taken us to court," she exclaimed. Lana helped Jane sit down and poured her a glass of water. "Don't be mad, Jane. Even your voice has turned hoarse."Jane couldn't bring herself to drink. She immediately told Lana everything that had happened.Peter rushed over to Lana and angrily slapped himself a few times, saying, "It's all my fault, Lana. I should have listened to you. The restaurant's business has ended up like this because of my mistakes."Lana qu
Lana forced a bitter smile. "It's not a big deal. Some people can betray you repeatedly without any remorse. We just need to be cautious around such people because they lack a moral compass."Upon hearing her words, Peter felt ashamed and lowered his head.Even children understand such basic moral principles. And yet, he was deceived, believing that a hint of conscience was still guiding Bo.If Lana hadn't anticipated it, what would they have done? Should they have closed the restaurant, or should they have given Bo a share of the business?The issue with the restaurant was resolved when Bo was sentenced to prison for fraud. Lana then took over his restaurant, turning it into another branch of their business.After the theft of the secret recipe, Lana's Vegan Restaurant regained popularity. It began to draw a lot of attention. As a result, the restaurant experienced a significant boost in sales, reaching a new peak.The restaurant now boasted six branches in Gilsbury, all consist