Dew’s tears instantly flowed.She covered her lips and sobbed as she said, “The kids have been growing up in the Winters family, and I rarely come over, so it makes sense that they’re not close to me. Aunt Mable, don’t punish Hal anymore. The more he’s punished, the more distant he is from me. I better return to the Daugherty family home. I’ll come back tomorrow to celebrate your birthday.”“Stay,” Mrs. Winters said indifferently.She wanted to see what was going on between Harold and Dew.Dew lowered her head and flashed a prideful smile.It had been four years, and she was finally able to stay overnight in the Winters family villa. It looked like she had taken the right step.Right then, the door of the study on the second floor opened.Duke heard the noise, so he walked downstairs. “Mom, what happened?”He cast an indifferent glance at Dew.Mrs. Winters looked sideways at Duke and stoically asked, “What’s going on with Harold? Has his attitude toward his mother been this te
Did he know something?Did he find out that she had deceived him?What was the consequence of deceiving the CEO of Winters Corporation? She subconsciously shuddered in fear.“Duke, why are you asking her about all this?” Mrs. Winters could not bear the sight and coldly asked, “Aren’t you going too far asking a girl about such matters?”“I suddenly feel unwell. Can I go upstairs and rest first?” Dew lowered her head and asked. “Mr. Brown, bring Dew to the guest room,” Mrs. Winters instructed.While they were on their way earlier, Mr. Brown already knew that Dew would stay overnight in the Winters family villa, so he had gotten the servants to prepare the room. When he heard the request, he took Dew’s luggage and led her upstairs.After Dew entered the room, Mrs. Winters casually said, “It’s been a year since we last met. Sit down. Let’s talk for a while.”Duke sat down on the couch across from her.“I’ve been observing Dew over the past three days. Compared with four years ago
Mrs. Winters wore a dark purple dress, which made her look more noble and indisputable. “Aunt Mabel, you look at least ten years young in this outfit.”Dew stood at the side while she complimented Mrs. Winters.Anyone would enjoy receiving compliments, especially an aging woman.Mrs. Winters flashed her a smile and nonchalantly said, “You look very beautiful today as well. You look like a lady.”While the two of them spoke, someone pushed the room door open. A few relatives of the Winters family walked in together. “Mabel, it’s been a few years since we last met. How is it that you look much younger now? I’m three years younger than you, but I look ten years older than you.”Mrs. Winters’ smile became brighter. “Alright, stop flattering me. The banquet hasn’t even started yet. Please have a seat in the lounge for a moment.”The makeup artist was still doing Mrs. Winters’ hair, so her relatives sat at the side and started chatting. While they chatted, the women discreetly glance
“Duke, you and Dew go out and welcome the guests,” Mrs. Winters said nonchalantly.Dew felt happy. She took the chance to walk over and stand beside Duke. She was even bold enough to hold Duke’s arm. She smiled coquettishly and said, “Duke, let me go to the entrance with you.”Duke coldly moved his arm out of her grip, and he appeared unhappy.He did not want to invite Dew to his mother’s birthday party, but his mother had personally invited Dew instead. Hence, it was not appropriate for him to kick her out.“I can handle it myself,” he said with a straight face.He turned around and left.Would Dew miss such a great opportunity?Most of the guests today were relatives of the Winters family. She had to let those relatives know that she would become the mistress of the Winters family.She lifted the hem of her dress and quickly tried to keep up with Duke.As soon as the two of them left, the surprised ladies at the side asked, “Mabel, is this Ms. Daugherty the daughter-in-law y
“Mommy, I miss you so much!”Harold rushed into Adina’s arms. He climbed onto her body before he kissed Adina on the cheek.Adina’s cheek was full of his drool. She helplessly put Harold on the floor, bent down, and softly said, “It’s okay for you to call me ‘Mommy’ only when a few of us are around. There are so many guests today. Hal, can you be a good boy and call me ‘Aunt Adina’ this time?”Harold felt regretful, but he obediently said, “Okay, Aunt Adina.”Melody got out of the car, and as soon as Mr. Brown put the girl down, she immediately rushed into Duke’s arms.The man carried the girl in his strong arms and softly asked, “Did you miss me?”Melody hugged Duke’s neck shyly and whispered into his ear, “I missed you, Daddy.”Duke’s cold and hard heart instantly melted.How great would it be if she were his biological daughter?“Uncle Duke.”Alden walked over and greeted Duke indifferently.George, who was a few steps away from them, also walked over.He raised his head
Dew lost her cool as she grabbed Harold’s hand and dragged him over with great force.Adina was afraid of hurting Harold if she pulled him back, so she directly let go of him.Let go of me, evil witch!” Harold kicked and stepped on Dew’s dress with his leather shoes. He instantly left a footprint on her pink velvet dress.Dew was furious.She grabbed Harold’s arm and refused to let go.“If you want to go crazy, go back to the Daugherty family home.” Duke’s cold voice was heard. “Mr. Brown, send our guest away!”Luckily, other guests had not arrived at the mansion, so not many people witnessed the out-of-control scene.Mr. Brown walked over respectfully. “Ms. Daugherty, this way please.”Dew instantly snapped out of her daze as if a bowl of cold water had been poured onto her head. “No, I’m not leaving.”She grabbed George’s hand, as though he was her last straw. “George, please don’t let your dad chase me out. I can’t leave. I’m very cold. Can you please let me go inside and r
“Mrs. Winters, happy birthday. I wish you many happy returns.”Adina walked up to Mrs. Winters, smiled, and handed her the birthday gift.A servant at the side accepted the gift and placed it on the table in the middle of the banquet hall. It did not take long for the table to be stacked with at least one hundred birthday gifts.Mrs. Winters nodded. “Duke, why don’t you introduce us?”Adina was worried that Duke would say that they were a couple. She was not planning on announcing their relationship yet.So, she spoke first. “Mrs. Winters, I’m Adina Daugherty.”Mrs. Winters frowned. “Adina Daugherty… Why does this name sound a little familiar?”“Addy, why are you here?”Dew walked over and acted surprised.She had initially gone to sit down in the lounge, but when she saw Duke bring Adina over to send her birthday wishes, she felt extremely jealous.Anyway, Mrs. Winters was there, so Duke would not dare to chase her out. Therefore, she came out and showed off her presence aga
Dew narrowed her eyes. “What are you planning to do?”“Nothing. I just want to have a casual chat with you. See you on the balcony once the party is almost over.”Adina waved at Dew before she held her wine glass and went to the second floor.The four children were playing with an extremely difficult puzzle on the second floor, and they were getting along harmoniously.A few minutes after she accompanied the kids, the banquet downstairs officially started, so she stood up and walked downstairs.All the guests had arrived. There were about seventy guests, and every corner of the living room was full of guests who chatted in groups. Duke was also talking to a few business clients.Adina instantly spotted him.This man would always be the most dazzling person in the crowd no matter where he was.Naturally, the most beautiful woman of Sea City would also be the most dazzling person in the crowd no matter where she was.As soon as she went downstairs, men came over and hit on her.