Since Ruby still wanted to play up the illusion of mother-daughter harmony, she was willing to cooperate.She was hugged by Ruby for a while before she pushed her away. She said with grief, “Mom, I also miss you very much. When I wandered outside and was homeless for the past four years, what I missed the most is your love and protection for me. Now I’m back. Will you still love and pamper me like in the past?”Pride could be seen in Ruby’s eyes.Adina the brat was indeed the same as four years ago. As long as she pretended to show some concern, this brat would jump into the trap she set up.Did this stupid brat still want to take revenge on the Daugherty family?Ha! No way!Ruby’s smile only widened. She held Adina’s hand and affectionately said, “Of course. I always love you like my own daughter. No matter what mistakes you make, I’ll still love and pamper you.”As she spoke, she held Adina’s hand and walked into the house.A few people were already sitting at the round dinin
Indeed, as soon as Dew said that, people’s expressions changed at the dining table.Four years ago, the fire scorched the entirety of the Daugherty family. It also burned stocks worth more than a billion dollars.The Daugherty family finally got over the change only after two whole years.Everyone in the family was involved.In other words, Adina was already “dead” at that time, but the family members still gritted their teeth whenever they talked about her.Adina saw all the changes in their expressions before she smiled faintly, chuckled, and said, “I always want to ask Mom this. What drink did you give me on my 18th birthday? Why did I just become unconscious after I drank it? When I woke up, I was actually on the hotel bed…” As soon as Adina said that, Ruby’s expression suddenly changed.She squinted. “Addy, what nonsense are you talking about?”“Grandma, you know me very well. I was a little capricious, but I was not an easy girl.” Adina bit her bottom lip, and her eyes w
Adina’s gaze became colder.Even while Ruby worked hard to maintain the pretense of a loving mother, her father just exposed his true self.She naturally knew it was impossible to get her shares of the Daugherty Corporation. No, based on the shamelessness of the Daugherty family, it was impossible for her to get back the shares if she did this.But she insisted on asking it at this time. It was also good to cause some trouble for these people.She bit her bottom lip, and she pitifully said, “Dad, I do not want to be the heir, but can you return the shares of Daugherty Corporation to me? That’s the heritage my mother left for me. I hope you can give it back to me.”Aaron’s expression became darker.Initially, he begrudgingly put up with this daughter, but it looked like there was no need to keep her.She humiliated the family five years ago, and she should have died in the fire.As soon as she came back, she just caused trouble. If she was still alive, she would only bring more
Adina smiled faintly.If she could get back half of the shares today, her visit was not a total waste.As for the remaining half, she believed she would be able to get them back after some time.She chuckled. “Dew and I are sisters. She doesn’t need to thank me.”Old Mrs. Daugherty was not very healthy, so it was already difficult for her to find the strength to attend the banquet.When she finally saw the eldest granddaughter who went missing for four years, she finally felt rest assured, so her body instantly sagged down again.“Simon, prepare the shares transfer agreement now. They will sign it now.”Old Mrs. Daugherty coughed before she coldly gave her instruction.She was sick, so she could pass away anytime. She had to sort this trouble out before she died.“Grandma, there’s no need to rush this, right?” Dew suppressed her unwillingness, and she said, “It’s the same to sign it again tomorrow.”Ruby also said, “Yes. Mom, why should we rush it now? It’s your birthday toda
Dew immediately denied it.She ruthlessly glared at Adina, and she hoped this bi*ch would sensibly leave earlier!However, she was destined to feel disappointed.Adina chuckled.Now she knew that the Daugherty family had climbed on the Winters family, but Duke did not seem to like Dew.But she did not know why Duke still wanted to stay here and deal with the Daugherty family members when he clearly did not like Dew.But all this was none of her business.She just needed to know that the Daugherty family wanted to maintain their dignity in front of Duke.She smiled faintly and said, “Mr. Winters, we were discussing the shares of the Daugherty Corporation. You can also be our witness.”Duke seemed to be interested. “Oh, what kind of witness?”“Addy!” Ruby angrily interrupted Adina. “This is the family matter of the Daugherty family. You shouldn’t let anyone else know about it.”But Old Mrs. Daugherty suddenly said, “Duke is also like our family. It’s nothing for him to know.”
Adina calmly explained about the background and dubious whereabouts of the 50% of shares of the Daugherty Corporation.After she explained, she indifferently said, “In your opinion, is it reasonable for me to get back the shares that my mother left to me?”“It’s not reasonable.”Duke indifferently answered.Dew’s expression showed excitement.This man had really taken her side!When Duke said that, she had the reason to refuse signing the transfer agreement of the shares. Even her grandmother could not criticize her.Adina’s expression turned cold.Indeed, she should not have entertained this man. She had wasted her time talking to him.When she was about to speak, Duke’s voice was heard.“Miss Daugherty, if I were you, I would use all methods to get back 100% of the shares.” The man’s voice was filled with coldness. “How can you give half of your mother’s legacy to others?”Adina was startled.Was this what he meant when he said it was unreasonable?Did she misunderstand
Old Mrs. Daugherty no longer had the strength to support herself. She got to her feet with the help of the housekeeper.Adina also got up. She held Old Mrs. Daugherty’s right hand. “Grandma, I’ll help you in.”Old Mrs. Daugherty nodded. Then, the two of them went into the resting lounge.The atmosphere dining hall was still chirpy.This was the first time Duke visited the Daugherty family, so all the family members thought that the marriage between the family and the Winters family was a done deal.“Duke, they have recently released a new movie. You should go and watch it with Dew in the afternoon,” Ruby grinned and said, “After the movie, you can go shopping for a while before you have a candlelight dinner. How romantic that would be!”Dew shyly lowered her head. She wanted it, but she still said, “Duke should be very busy in the afternoon. How would we have the time for a movie?”“Well, no matter how busy you are, you still have to take some time to cultivate the relationship
Adina opened the car door and got into the driver’s seat.Just as she was about to start the engine, the door to the passenger seat opened.Duke bent down and got in the car. He looked calm and relaxed as if he was in his own car.Adina flashed him a sarcastic smile. “What are you doing, Mr. Winters?”“My car broke down. Please send me back.” Duke leaned back in the seat as he spoke nonchalantly. “It won’t be a waste of your time.”Adina moved her hands away from the steering wheel before she calmly said, “I believe that the Daugherty family members would be willing to send you back. Should I call Dew?”“Are you really afraid of being alone with me?”Duke suddenly lowered his body, and his cold face moved a few inches closer to Adina.They could feel each other’s breath, and for some reason, the air between them became flirty.Adina’s heart fluttered all of a sudden.She pretended to remain calm as she turned around and held the steering wheel. “Thank you for saving my daught