When Maisie said that, the air in the office seemed to freeze.What?What did she say?Tom had been backing her for the past 22 years?22 years?They remembered that Maise had just graduated, so she was about 22 to 23 years old. Did it mean that she knew Tom the moment she was born?What did this mean?Everyone was shocked.Laura held her cheek that was hurting from the slap, and she had a look of astonishment on her face.“W-What do you mean?” She was confused.Maisie’s grip on Laura’s collar tightened. “Do you still not understand, you idiot?”“...” Laura’s face turned dark after she was scolded and beaten.She was trying to get out of Maisie’s grip but Maisie was very strong.“Why? Do you feel uncomfortable? You should’ve known that you’d end up like this when you posted those things online to slander me!”“...”Ava watched this from one side, and she had no intention of stopping Maisie. However, she was also worried that something bad would happen to Laura if Maisie
Tom was very straightforward. He did not beat around the bush before going straight to the topic.“When I walked in, I heard you questioning Mai what proof she has that you’re the one who posted the fake news online. She doesn’t have proof, but I do.”“...”“I asked IT to look up the IP address of the person who first posted that news online. I can tell you with certainty that I know you’re the one who did it. Also, I called the police to let them handle this. You can talk to the police if you have any questions later.”“...”Laura’s face was frozen completely when she heard this.Bill was standing at one side, and he took a few steps back as he was losing his head out of fear. He was terrified of being implicated.After Laura was stunned for a few seconds, she felt that Tom might just be scaring her, so she scoffed.“You called the police? Whatever. I didn’t do it anyway. I’m innocent! Plus, if those things online are real, then it’s not fake news and there’s no defamation!”
A very domineering voice suddenly penetrated everyone’s ears powerfully. Then, a woman who seemed to be wearing all the luxury brands in the world on her body appeared in front of Laura with a strong aura after walking through the crowd.That woman lifted her stern eyes. There was a look of fearlessness and boldness in them that looked similar to Maisie’s.She looked at Laura whose face was turning red and white before lifting her hand to slap her across the face.“Ah!” Laura yelped in pain. Before she understood what was going on, she could feel the same searing pain on her face again.Laura clutched her face and lifted her head to glare at that woman. “H-How dare you slap me?!”“Yes, I’m slapping you because you deserve to be slapped. You shouldn’t have spread those rumors online, then! I’m being very merciful by just slapping you.”The woman replied calmly, but her eyes were piercing.Laura’s jaw dropped open. After being stuck in a trance for a few seconds, she remembered th
Even though she had a million guesses in her head before this, she would never have thought that Maisie and Tom were siblings.Laura was struck dumb. However, more than anything else, there was envy and jealousy in her eyes.She was so jealous!Maisie was Tom’s little sister.Bill, who was cowering in a corner, was also shocked to the core. He thought he had found out about Tom and Maisie’s improper relationship but he did not expect that they were family! They were siblings!Just now, the police also said that they wanted to look into Laura because one of the cases she was involved in was the embezzlement of public funds. Bill was also involved in this, so he could not run from this now.Laura was brought away by the police soon after, while Tom and his mother also followed the police back to the station to help with the investigation.When they left, Tom turned around to call out to Bill, whose face was turning pale.Bill’s body turned cold as he knew he was finished.Maisie
“Ava, I dare say that you’ll rise above others in this fight for the position of department head. You’ll definitely get that position.”Maisie’s firm tone went into the ears of Fiona and her group.Even though it sounded unpleasant and Fiona was pissed, she did not dare to go and talk back to Maisie.Everyone knew that Maisie was their boss Mr. Lowe’s sister. At the same time, they also knew that Maisie and Ava were close.Maisie was saying that Ava would be able to get the position of the head of the design department and it was basically a done deal.Fiona was feeling pissed but suddenly, she heard Ava speak with a self-deprecating laugh.“Actually, I like my current position. I’ll have to manage so many things as the head. Someone as lazy and carefree as me won’t be able to get that position.”Fiona chuckled in disdain when she heard what Ava said. She felt that Ava was just pretending.However, Maisie did not say anything. Instead, she just nodded thoughtfully.During the
She looked at Fiona in dissatisfaction, then recomposed herself before replying to Daniel.“Danny, it’s me. I left my phone on my desk and I came back to retrieve it. Do you need me for anything?”When Daniel heard Ava’s voice, his mood instantly grew better.“I’m coincidentally near your office so I wonder if you could come out for lunch?” “Huh? You’re downstairs now?”Ava walked to the French window as she said that. Then, she looked outside. Even though the building was tall, she could still spot the familiar car parked on the side of the road outside the entrance of the building.A happy smile appeared on her face. “I’ll come down now. Please wait for a while.”Then, Ava hung up the phone joyously and turned around to walk back out.“Ava, Fiona just answered your phone for you. What attitude is this? You didn’t even thank her,” Kendra grumbled at Ava, feeling pissed.Ava was in a good mood so she did not want to quibble with her. She smiled and said carefreely, “Thanks.”
Daniel lowered his eyes that were filled with worries. At this moment, it seemed that he did not dare to look at Ava at all. After staying silent for a few seconds, he parted his lips.“It’s this Sunday.” Ava clenched her fists, but it seemed that she gradually calmed herself down. She smiled softly at Daniel.“Okay, it’s good that you’re doing it earlier on so you can end it sooner as well.” After Ava said that, she grabbed her fork again to continue eating. “I hope your grandpa will be out of the woods so when that happens, Naya and you won’t have to continue acting.”“Ava.”Daniel suddenly reached out to grab Ava’s hand. Even though there was a smile on her face, he knew she was not happy about this.“Ava, you have to believe me. My fake engagement with Naya is just a stop-gap measure. The person I truly want to marry is you.”Ava smiled and nodded after she heard that. “Of course, I believe you. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have agreed to this plan.”Upon hearing Ava’s answer, a sm
When Naya heard the servants announcing that Daniel was back, she quickly displayed an obedient and sweet smile. She got up and faced Daniel.“Dan, you’re back.”Daniel nodded politely. “Why are you here?”“Dan, what kind of question is that? Naya is going to be your fiancee soon. Why else do you think she’s here?” Daniel’s mother was smiling but she criticized him.“Dan, come here. Naya has been waiting a long time for you. This silly child hasn’t eaten lunch yet because she wanted to wait for you.”“No, Mom. Don’t say nonsense.” Naya’s face turned red as if she was shy.However, Daniel walked to the living room calmly. “Why were you waiting for me?”Naya smiled and walked toward Daniel. “Dan, we’re getting engaged this Sunday and everything’s a little rushed. Mom and Dad have prepared the things needed for the ceremony. However, there’s one thing that my mom and the rest of them hope I can buy with you.”Daniel furrowed his good-looking eyebrows in curiosity. “What is it?”“