It had been three days since the CEO of Winters Corporation came to Cloud City.He never left the hotel over the past two days, and the reporters at the entrance had finally lost their patience, so the crowd was almost gone.When Adeena and Ruth walked into the hotel, Jake hurried up to them. “Ms. Willis, I thought wouldn’t come.”“Of course I’d come,” Adeena said indifferently. “Mr. Wilson, you can contact the police and get them to release my uncle now.”Jake grinned and said, “Sure, Ms. Willis. I’ll get it done now.”As long as Ms. Willis came, everything was fine.He pressed the floor number on the elevator and respectfully led the two of them upstairs.Ruth felt very conflicted on the way.Her father had been respectful toward this assistant yesterday, but this assistant was flattering Adeena today.Did Adeena and Mr. Winters really… yesterday?No way!She could not think any further!Mr. Winters was the man she desired!Ruth reapplied her lipstick and foundation in t
Unexpectedly… Duke pursed his lips and softly said, “I’m sorry, Ms. Willis. Can you please step out? I’ll ask Jake to bring you out for breakfast.”His voice also sounded much softer.Ruth once more thought that it was right for her to come over.She would be elated if this man with a powerful aura could keep talking to her so gently.While she was immersed in her imagination, she saw Duke turn around and look at Adeena who was a step behind her. His voice was extremely soft. “Do you consider it polite if I speak like this?”Ruth froze.She had searched for a lot of information on this man last night. No matter what environment he was in, he never showed such a side.Now, he was as smooth as water, and his voice was as soft as a marshmallow.It looked like he was waiting for Adeena to compliment him.Ruth had goosebumps.Why did she feel like a third wheel?“Ms. Ruth Willis, please come this way.” Jake gestured.Ruth was shocked, scared, and reluctant, but she went out wi
After Adeena finished her breakfast, she returned to the Willis family with Ruth.On the way, Ruth kept muttering, “I didn’t expect Mr. Winters to actually be interested in you. Don’t I just look slightly less attractive than you? Why didn’t he even look at me?”Adeena glanced at her indifferently. “If this is really love at first sight for you, I’ll arrange a few meetings with him for you.”She had lived with Ruth for three years, so she knew that her sister was stupid and witless.Ruth was slightly unpleasant, but she was not terribly wicked.If Ruth truly liked Duke, Adeena was willing to create some opportunities for them. Obviously, it was mainly because she wanted to get out of the situation.“Forget it.” Ruth pouted. “I don’t want a man who’s divorced and has kids!”The man was basically too cold. If she got together with him, she was afraid that she would be frozen to death.While she was materialistic, she did not want to live the rest of her life in grievance!The tw
Kendry and his family went back inside. Adeena then started to pack her clothes after she returned to her room.Jada pushed the door open and went inside. She sighed. “Deena, aren’t you willing to stay at home for the next half a month?”“I still have things to do in my company, so I’d like to move to the office.”Adeena packed her stuff as she answered. She did not even raise her head.Since the Willis family’s big trouble had been solved, she did not have to fear moving out.Jada had set her up once, so it was impossible for her to stay and experience it again.“I won’t keep you then, Deena.” Jada chuckled in resignation. “Before you leave, I’d like to give you a few things.”She went back to her room and took out a wooden box.Adeena recognized that the white jade earrings that had been given to her had also been kept in the same box.“This is a bracelet, and this is a necklace. Keep them.” Jada gave her the box. “These are valuable pieces of jewelry. You need to keep them
Jada’s expression instantly darkened.When something happened to the Willis family yesterday, she lowered her dignity before the Finnian family, but Mrs. Finnian simply asked a servant to send her off. She was not even allowed to walk in.”Their trouble had only lasted for two days, yet she was able to see many people’s true faces.“Just tell them that I’m not free,” Jada said in dissatisfaction.“Mom, let them in.” Ruth smiled coldly and said, “The Finnian family didn’t care about us yesterday. Let’s humiliate them today.”The maid looked at Jada. When Mrs. Willis did not reject the idea, the maid went out to receive the guests.Mrs. Finnian was dressed in a dull-colored dress, and it had a much fainter feel of luxury. She ordered Jack, “When you see Ruth later, you have to please her more. The Willis family is different from it was a few days ago.”Who would have thought that the Willis family, which had nearly fallen apart yesterday, would salvage their situation overnight?
Mrs. Finnian dragged Jack outside, and he did not forget to look at Adeena who quietly sat without saying anything.This woman had given birth, but it did not affect her beauty and imposing manner. If he could be with a woman like this… “What are you still looking at?” Mrs. Finnian asked angrily. “The Willis family is now a big family, and they despise us! Besides, I heard that the Willis family is connected to Winters Corporation only because they sold their foster daughter out. This is so hilarious.”The Finnians walked out of the Willis family’s mansion, but what they said was still lingering in the living room.”Adeena did not show too many expressions. She stood up, pulled her suitcase, and said, “Mom, I’m leaving now.”Without turning back, she walked to the courtyard, put her suitcase into the trunk, and drove to leave.This car was not related to the Willis family. It was bought after Adeena successfully established her company.Seeing that the car disappeared from the
Adeena slammed the car door shut before she speedily walked toward the girl.When the girl heard the sound, she turned around. Her big, black eyes shone brightly, reflecting Adeena’s figure.“Miss, do you know how to get to Golden Sun Orphanage?”The girl’s voice was soft. It was sweet yet not greasy, like the sweetest milk candy that was dipped in chocolate sauce for a while.Adeena’s heart instantly melted. She squatted down and tenderly said, “Of course, I know. Let me bring you to Golden Sun Orphanage, okay?”The little girl nodded decently. “Thank you, Miss!”Adeena’s heart melted. She could not help but lift the girl and carefully put her into the passenger seat at the back. It was only after she carefully buckled the seatbelt for the little girl that she softly asked, “Girl, why did you leave the orphanage alone?”“Cherry said she wants to eat marshmallows. She gave me $2 and asked me to buy some marshmallows back.” The little girl blinked and said, “Miss, can we buy some
Adeena suppressed her gloominess before she grinned and said, “When I send you back, I’ll have to bring some presents for the other kids too. These are the presents.”Indeed, many people, young and old, frequently sent gifts to the orphanage, so Grapie nodded. “Thank you, Miss!”With that, Adeena drove her all the way to the orphanage.It was a medium-sized orphanage in Cloud City. There were two old, used houses that were painted in yellow and blue. Many kids were playing in the courtyard.“Mama Sherry, I’m back!”When Grapie pushed open the car door, she instantly rushed out into a forty-year-old woman’s arms.“Grapie, you’re so disobedient. Where did you go alone? Do you know that everyone’s been worried sick?” The director purposely darkened her expression and scolded her. “If this happens again, you know your punishment!”Grapie stuck her tongue out. Then, she turned around and looked at a four-year-old girl who was standing behind the director. “Cherry, I bought you some m