Lilac seethed. “What did you just say?!”North looked up casually and said, “Peacevale University is one of the top universities in the country. Considering that the students here were enrolled from all over the nation, did you think that they are all from wealthy families?“Do you think experiencing luxury cars makes you a noble while those who don’t are cheap?”A lot of students lost their cool after hearing her words. She was right. Was she implying that they don’t deserve to live because they were ordinary?“I honestly didn’t expect the daughter from a family of brilliant artists to have such thoughts. The South family’s elders are the talented ones, not her! But she had the audacity to look down on other people here?”“Melinda didn’t refute when Lilac said those words just now. Does she also see us this way?”Melinda’s expression changed, and she said with gritted teeth, “Lilac, you’re exaggerating? Everyone is free to decide what to drive to college.”Eiger’s face did no
“Oh?” Gerald narrowed his eyes in suspicion. Would North remain silent and compromise when her spot was usurped? …The art contest concluded by afternoon.Eiger gave North a call and started giving her orders like a boss. “North, come to the art hall. Melinda has kindly invited you to the award ceremony. You wouldn’t want to upset my grandfather either, do you?”North scoffed and tightened her grip on her phone. After she came back to Peacevale, Mr. Ronald was the only elder who showed her kindness. She knew how much he cared about this award ceremony.Eventually, she got to her feet and headed in the direction of the art hall.“Apparently, Peacevale University and the South family organized the art competition, and Melinda will be the award presenter. I can see that Mr. Eiger adores her a lot. He even gave her the chance to stand on stage alongside well-known artists.” “So, even if North stole the show just now, it wouldn’t matter. In terms of talent, Melinda is way bette
A male voice echoed loudly through the microphone.Everyone instantly turned to look.The person-in-charge of the calligraphy and painting competition hurriedly ran up to Melinda and said, “Ms. Melinda, I’m sorry, but there has been a change in the guest presenter for the awards ceremony. Could you please step down?”Melinda stiffened and asked softly, “Are you sure? I’ve always been the guest presenter, haven’t I?“Yes, I’m sure. An important guest requested the change. Ms. Melinda, please get down from the stage now.”Melinda’s expression soured. “How could this happen? Who replaced me?!” She thought. Eiger quickly walked over with a frown. He barked at them, “Who made a change without my consent?! This is not a place for your schemes. The guest presenter has already been decided and cannot be changed!”The person-in-charge wiped off cold sweat. “Sir, but the position—”Eiger raised his voice. “I’m the one who decided who the guest presenter should be! Do you know who I am?”
Melinda held her chest and swayed a little.“Melinda!” Eiger hurriedly held her. “Grandpa, she has a heart condition. I’ll take her to the infirmary!”He did not even bother to apologize to North. He swiftly left through the back door.Roland’s gaze increasingly grew heavy with disappointment. He was upset seeing Eiger, the grandson whom he deeply valued, lose his sense of right and wrong over a woman. He even disregarded the dignity of the South family!“North, come here. Let’s get on the stage together.”Roland took the trophy and instructed the host to invite the award-winning students onto the stage. Together with North, he presented the awards to everyone.Half an hour later, North helped Roland get back to the backstage.He looked tired. “North, I’m sorry for only finding out such a big matter last... Cough cough... Please forgive me for letting you feel wronged.”North felt a pang in her heart. “Eiger and I will never get back together. I don’t want you to worry.”At t
North felt touched as a surge of warmth enveloped her.Although she had married Eiger’s uncle out of necessity, she had to admit that he appeared to be more humane than Eiger himself.“Thanks for helping me earlier. Were you the one who asked Mr. Roland to come?”“Yes, I simply made a call.”She remembered Roland mentioning how his youngest son had been so occupied that he left right after the call. She clicked her tongue disapprovingly. “Mr. Roland was just inside. Why didn’t you go and see him?”What kind of son was he?Gerald narrowed his eyes. “What a strange thing to say. I’m not related to Roland. Why would I need to go and see him?”That strange speculation surged up again. His newlywed wife seemed to have misunderstood his relationship with the South family.Gerald tactfully changed the subject. “Ms. North, I’m really surprised that you gave up your position as the guest presenter.”North was speechless. She stiffened for a moment. She then thought to herself, “Wha
Steward’s expression darkened. “Ms. Jane, I’m sure you know exactly why Mr. Gerald canceled the engagement. If you continue to cause a scene, I’ll have to call the Lane family!”Jane stiffened. She became agitated when provoked by Steward’s threat. She raised her hand abruptly. “Shut up! Ah!”North quickly walked downstairs, grabbed Jane’s hand, and twisted it hard.Jane screamed in pain. “Let go, b*tch! Don’t you have any manners?!”North sneered. “I was wondering who was causing a scene. Turns out it’s you, Ms. Jane. Is wailing, causing a scene, and hitting people considered polite in the Lane family?”Both Gerald and Steward said that the engagement was canceled because of what Jane did. Jane’s expression had also revealed her guilty conscience.Since the engagement was called off due to her actions, she had no right to blame Gerald for it or even call North a mistress!Jane became even more furious. She rapidly grabbed the hot tea beside her and wanted to pour it over Nort
Jane cried. “Gerry, how could you be so cruel? We grew up together. You gave my elder sister your word that you would marry me, remember? “I just made a small mistake. Why abandon our wedding for this lesser woman?!” North’s expression changed. Was Jane implying that Gerald promised to marry her because of her elder sister? Before North could figure it out, Connor replied to Jane, “Ms. Jane, is betraying Mr. Gerald’s trade secrets to his nemesis a ‘minor mistake’?” Jane froze. “I—” Gerald refused to listen to her. “Send her off.” Connor fluidly dragged Jane out of the door. In an instant, North and Gerald were alone in the living hall. North still reeled from the bombshell. She recalled the recent rumors about a mole in Deep Pool Corporation. Little did she know it was Gerald’s fiancee! Was that considered a “small mistake”? “Ms. North.” Just then, Gerald turned to her coolly. “What did you tell Jane?” What did she tell Jane?North recalled their talk. The next
Smiling, Gerald bent down. North immediately closed her eyes. “Gerald, I heard that Jane is here. How on earth does she still have the guts to come to you?”… They heard a voice outside the door. At that moment, it seemed as if time had frozen still. North felt nervous. She quickly pushed Gerald away and charged upstairs hastily. Colt pushed open the door clumsily. He immediately sensed something amiss about the atmosphere and asked, “What are you two doing?” Gerald’s eyes narrowed. “What is it?” Colt sensed an intense murderous aura, and he gulped. “Nothing. I came to remind you that Jane will certainly complain to her mother. Georgia is a very troublesome woman. Sigh. I wonder if Sharon is really from the Lane family. Why is she so different from Jane?” North’s ears perked up. “Is Sharon Jane’s elder sister? “Is Sharon very close with Gerald and his friends?” Gerald did not respond to Colt. Instead, he looked upstairs pointedly. North felt a shiver running down