After getting her hand pushed away, Lilian's gaze turned dark.The Hosks were very influential in this circle.Alison must have done something rash to have been escorted out.Alison had already evoked the Hosks' wrath.The Matthiases were only scholars. They didn't really have power. Hence, Lilian wasn't really afraid of Alison.As the Pages' daughter born out of wedlock, Lilian's life had always been under scrutiny.Lilian said exasperatedly, "Alison, I was just giving you some advice. I didn't think you'd be so defensive. "I haven't wronged you at all. You don't need to rub salt in my wounds. But forget it now. I won't hold a grudge since you're angry."Then, she sighed and walked toward the living room.Out of the corner of her eye, she saw a familiar car driving toward her. She immediately paused in her footsteps.Not long after, Tyler walked out from the car.When she saw him, Lilian immediately walked over.Tyler had brought Dorian along to attend the banquet.Lilia
"Mom!"Dorian looked at Jean happily. He didn't think that he'd see her here today.But Tyler's expression was much colder.He only looked at Jean for a short while before looking away.Toby walked over and stopped in front of Tyler with a smile."Hello, Mr. Larson. This is our first time meeting each other."Toby held his hand out.Tyler looked at his hand with a cold expression on his face.Toby continued to raise his hand in the air just like that. He didn't feel awkward at all.Tyler gazed at him coldly, and Toby looked back at him fearlessly.After a couple seconds, Tyler finally shook Toby's hand. "I've heard about you. My child's mother would bring you up sometimes."Jean raised an eyebrow when she heard Tyler describe her that way.She had never brought up Toby in front of Tyler.Toby was calm as he looked at Jean, who was holding Dorian's hand. "Jean talks about you often too."Tyler narrowed his eyes as he looked at Toby coldly.Jean calmed down quickly.Doria
"When did you find out?"Tyler looked at Jean in surprise.She was calm as she said, "Only recently. You have poor acting skills."Tyler frowned, his face turning grim. "Why did you agree to divorce me even though you knew it was an act?"Jean looked at him and pursed her lips. "I just think that it might be better for us to be separated."At first, I was someone you hurt. Now, I'm someone that you can't protect. I don't think there's a reason for us to stay together anymore."You have lots of people fawning over you, but I don't want to be a part of that."After saying that, she looked at him placidly.The feelings between them had finally disappeared.The pain and upset that Jean had gone through felt insignificant now.Tyler knitted his eyebrows together as he looked at her.He wanted to say something, but no words came out.Jean smirked. There was no other emotion on her face."Your body is weak right now. You need to rest well. Although we're divorced, Dorian is our c
A hint of chagrin flickered in Lilian's eyes as she found that Toby had discerned her intentions. With a composed smile, she said, "So that's how it is. It seems I've misunderstood." As she spoke, she turned her gaze toward Dorian and reached out to hold his hand. "Dorian, I …" Before she could finish her sentence, Dorian abruptly pulled his hand away from her. Just then, Jean came back from the backyard. Upon seeing her, Dorian immediately walked over to her side. "Mommy." When Lilian noticed that Dorian's attitude toward her and Jean was completely different, a trace of coldness crept into her eyes. At this moment, Tyler also arrived from the backyard. Lilian then approached him and said softly, "Tyler, you're finally back. You don't seem to be feeling well. Please take care." Tyler responded with a faint hum, keeping his gaze fixed on Jean. Upon seeing his intense focus on Jean, Lilian's displeasure became evident. She whispered, "Tyler, let's get a place
The staff packed all the auction items. Chris retrieved the collection. Then, he placed it inside the company's secure safe under specialized protection. Due to her earlier words, Lilian had managed to create a distinct impression that Tyler had acquired the pink diamond set for her. Despite her ultimately not receiving the collection, she achieved that effect with her words. On the following day, numerous reports surfaced online regarding the auction night. Most of them depicted Tyler as a lavish spender for his beloved. Everyone believed he acquired the expensive set of diamonds for Lilian. Furthermore, rumors spread about Tyler and Jean undergoing marital changes. The next morning, when Jean returned to the studio, she noticed that the people around her were giving her peculiar looks. The moment she entered her office, Yvette immediately approached her. "The rumors online claim that you and Tyler have divorced and that the Cinderella story is just that, a fairy
"Aunt Coleen, I'm aware that Tyler suffers from the same illness as Uncle James. You should be aware that he may not have long to live. "You don't wish for him to leave behind any regrets, do you? I don't wish to leave with any regrets either. Please don't obstruct Tyler and me from being together anymore." Lilian gave Coleen a serious gaze pleadingly. Observing her expression, Coleen sternly replied, "Even if Tyler's health is compromised, the Larsons will never allow you to become one of us!" Upon finishing her sentence, she flung a stack of photographs onto Lilian's face abruptly. The photographs featured Lilian's meeting with the reporter from the news agency. Then, Coleen said in a cold tone, "Don't waste your breath." With that, she left. Lilian remained in place with her fists tightly clenched. Her expression was particularly grim. Over the years, she had consistently shown deference to Coleen, even going as far as to be servile. Yet, her efforts had f
"Ms. Michaels, please accept it," Chris said as he gave Jean the pink diamond set that consisted of a necklace and a ring.However, Jean refused. She gazed at Chris with a heavy expression and said in a low voice, "Chris, please take it back. It's too valuable. I can't accept it." She had divorced Tyler, and their property division was meticulously detailed. She didn't want to accept such valuable gifts from him. Seeing her resolute attitude, Chris replied in a hushed tone, "Ms. Michaels, if you don't accept it, I won't be able to fulfill my duty. "Besides … Ms. Page seems quite interested in this pink diamond set. Do you wish to let her take possession of it?" Jean raised an eyebrow as she listened to his words. Her expression changed subtly. "Is this what Tyler instructed you to tell me? Or do you genuinely feel that way?" "I don't need Mr. Larson's instructions to tell you about this. I understand the situation too. "This pink diamond set is worth two billion. You
The maid noticed that there was a slight change in expression on Jean's face and said softly, "Ms. Michaels, you have a son with Mr. Tyler. If there's a chance for you two to get back together, would you be willing to reconsider it?"Jean raised a brow at that and replied calmly, "I haven't thought about that for the time being."She really hadn't given that question much thought.In fact, she didn't dare think about what the future looked like for her and Tyler.A lot of time had passed, after all. They had both grown tired over the years.Perhaps letting each other go would make a harmonious end for them.If that were to happen, Jean wouldn't have to feel so insecure all the time.She wouldn't have to dwell on the pain and bitterness she had endured the last three years she spent with Tyler.Soon, Jean returned to the study and sat in her chair. Opening her drawing board, she intended to start working.Suddenly, she received a barrage of messages on her phone.She glanced a