The car that had hit Harold the other day was actually part of a planned accident.The police and members of the Winters family had searched for him in the city, but the driver’s car had fallen into the moat. By the time they discovered him, rigor mortis had set in.The police were highly concerned about the case, and they were still searching for clues.“My son was kind and timid. He would never go and harm someone! It’s her! She gave my son a lot of money and instructed him to commit the crime! My poor son! He died just like that!”The police interrogated the woman sternly. “You mentioned that Ms. Daugherty went to see your son. When exactly did it happen, and where was it?”“It was at about 9.00 pm, right in front of my house.” The middle-aged woman covered her mouth and cried. “I didn’t see her, but my neighbor saw her.”The police looked at Adina. “What were you doing at about 9.00 pm that night?”Adina chuckled. “I was on the phone with a pianist, Mr. Albert. You can check
Adina just remained silent when she heard Mdm. Daugherty’s muttering.Dew and her led two different lives. She would never be able to live peacefully with Dew.She opened her mouth and softly said, “Grandma, I met a boy the other day. He said that he was Dew’s—” Crashh!A loud crash suddenly came from the second floor. Broken glass pieces were scattered around, and some fell from the second floor to the lawn in the courtyard.Adina frowned. “What happened?”However, Mdm. Daugherty seemed to be used to it. “Whenever Dew loses her temper, she throws things. I wonder who made her angry this time. Addy, you quarrel with Dew whenever the two of you meet. It’d be better if you don’t stay for dinner.”Adina nodded. She stood up, walked over, and raised her head slightly. She could see Dew’s room.She furrowed her brows with dissatisfaction before she slowly walked up to the second floor.Meanwhile, Dew was not holding back. She raised her hand and threw a vase beside her to the floo
Then, she sent him a voice message.“George, my friend sent me this video. The middle-aged woman in the video is the mother of the culprit who hit Harold. If the culprit’s mother is telling the truth, then Adina has to be behind it!”That morning, George had a course to attend.He was reading a book in his study when his phone started vibrating.He narrowed his eyes and looked at it, spotting Adina’s name.Perhaps Harold was too invested in Adina. Perhaps Adina had a grudge against their mother. Perhaps it was because of other reasons. Whatever it was, George was highly interested in everything that was related to Adina.Previously, he would never answer any call or text message from Dew whenever he was working or studying.This time, however, he tapped open the message, and the video automatically played.After the video finished playing, Dew sent him another voice message. “George, Adina did this. You have to get justice for Harold!”George pursed his lips and attempted to t
When George heard Dew’s voice, his frown deepened. “I’ve seen it.”“George, Adina has made her move on Harold, and you’ll be the next. We can’t just sit and wait for death!” Dew gritted her teeth and said, “You have to think of a way to chase that b*tch, Adina, out of Sea City!”When George heard the term “b*tch”, he felt disgusted.He did not know why he felt that way.He took a deep breath. “Mom, stop it.”“What?” Dew was stunned.“I said, please stop before you go too far. It’s obvious that this video is self-directed. If I can see it, Dad can too,” George said coldly. “If you still want Dad to have a good impression of you, please don’t get involved in this anymore.”Dew instantly clenched her fists.Did her plan, which had been carefully constructed, get exposed so easily? How was it possible?How could it be?George, I didn’t direct that scene. My friend sent me the video.” Dew still wanted to give it one last shot. “George, you’re smart. Why would I lie to you? I r
When did he say that he wanted to treat Adina to a meal?However, since Harold had mentioned it, he would appear stingy about paying for a meal if he denied it.Duke nodded and nonchalantly said, “If you’re free, please come to the Winters family villa for dinner.”As soon as he said that, Adina noticed a bright glint in Melody’s eyes.She still had not figured out why her daughter liked Duke so much.After Melody called Duke “Dad” the other day, she no longer spoke.Adina actually hoped that Melody could spend more time with Duke, but she was also worried that if they spent too much time together, Melody would keep calling him “Dad.”At that time, she would feel awkward.When Mr. Brown noticed how silent Adina was, he thought that she did not want to go, so he immediately spoke to help. “Ms. Daugherty, the chef bought some fresh prawns and crabs early in the morning. He even bought some chicken to make some chicken soup. I guess the soup should be ready by now. Having some chi
Dew was furious.She was the young masters’ mother in the Winters family. She was the future mistress of the Winters family. How could Adina replace her and stand beside Duke?Why was she the one being kicked out?“Ms. Daugherty, the young master has just recovered, so he can’t go through an emotional episode. Please leave for now.” Mr. Brown bowed slightly while he advised her respectfully.Dew looked at Duke.That man did not look at her at all.If she continued to stay there, it would make her more embarrassed.When Dew thought about it, she turned around and left, while Mr. Brown quickly followed her.Adina turned around slightly and stared at Dew’s back.Mr. Brown was unexpectedly respectful toward Dew as if he was facing his master.But Adina also could not be bothered with it.She bent down, carried Harold, and gently said, “Harold, it was wrong of you to act like that.”After Dew left, Harold transformed from a furious lion cub to an obedient kitten. He blinked and
Alden slowly sized the Winters family up before he pursed his lips and asked, “Uncle Duke, is Harold’s brother at home?”“He’s at the office. He’ll be back later,” Duke said nonchalantly.Alden nodded. He walked up to a book rack, took a book, and flipped through it.Adina, on the other hand, glanced at the kitchen. The servants were preparing to cook, so it was crowded there. It would be better for her to cook the pasta later.She casually sat down on the couch, but she realized that Duke was sitting across from her.Two of the kids were upstairs, while Alden was reading a book. Only the two of them “had nothing to do” in the living room.Adina felt awkward for some reason.She glanced around before she saw the piano at the corner of the living room. She finally knew what to do. She smiled faintly and asked, “Mr. Winters, can I play the piano?”Duke nodded indifferently. “Yes.”He stared at Adina in surprise. Did this woman also play the piano?Adina walked over.She presse
“Mel, don’t you like Barbie dolls either?”Harold looked troubled as he frowned.Guessing Melody’s thoughts was even harder than solving a mathematics question.He sighed. “Let’s sneak out and play. We can’t let Dad find out.”Melody obediently went downstairs with him.Harold held her hand and passed by the bottom of the stairs.Just as they took a few steps, Melody stopped moving.Compared with playing the slides, she preferred playing the piano.Mr. Albert had given her new homework yesterday, and she had yet to practice.Therefore, the little girl swung Harold’s hand away and sat in front of the piano.The elegant sound of the piano echoed.Harold’s eyes lit up. “Wow! Mel, you can play the piano. It sounds awesome! I’ve never heard such a melodious song.”The sound of the piano finally broke the awkwardness in the living room.Duke turned around.A girl in a pink dress was sitting at the piano next to the staircase.She sat up straight, and her long, fair fingers pre