The bystanders were all speechless.A lump formed in Ramona’s throat. Hold on, what did Nathan mean? What kind of person did he mean to say she was?Still looking innocent, as if he did not know that he was sharing juicy gossip, Nathan said, “Didn’t you have a ‘childhood friend’ yourself, Mrs. Scott? You didn’t cut ties with him even after you married into the Scott family. You exchange presents with him every few days, too.“It doesn’t matter if you’re already married! You two are still only friends even though you buy each other gifts, go shopping, and go to the movies together. You even go to auctions and cruises together. There’s no reason Mr. Scott would be mad. Am I right, Mrs. Scott?”The moment Nathan finished talking, the place fell into a dead silence. Everyone was shocked speechless. Wanda’s eyes widened, and she swallowed the words she had been about to say.Ramona’s expression turned from disdainful to struck. Then, her face became thunderous.What nonsense was Nat
Erika fell silent once again.What was Nathan talking about? North was not someone who was calm and cool or one who got cowed by anyone. And she definitely would not let things go if someone offended her. The way Nathan described North was unlike the North that Erika knew. With that, Erika became sure that there was definitely something wrong with Nathan.…Back at Royal Sights Residences, Gerald was feeling much better. His eyes were back to normal, and the poison was dormant again.Yet, he knew that this period of normalcy would not last.Gerald eyed the time. North should be back soon.He had gotten Connor to leave instructions with the person in charge of the auction to take care of North. As such, she should be returning home with the item she wanted.Just then, the sound of the door opening drifted over. Gerald looked over and swallowed. “Nor—”In the next moment, Nathan dragged Gerald outside and slammed the door closed in a burst of temper.“Stay out here and refle
“Nathan is not unreasonable. Ms. Nelly, don’t you think it’s improper to lecture Nathan in front of his older brother?”Gerald pushed the document away emotionlessly. “We can talk business tomorrow. It’s not like Mason can’t wait another night.”Nelly clenched her teeth. “Alright then.”She put the document back in her bag before fishing out a jewelry box. The one that was holding the East Pearl.Opening the box, Nelly revealed the pearl within. Her eyes shined with malice. She said pointedly, “North, I have something for you. Consider it a belated wedding gift.”“Gift? Did you say this is a gift for North?” Nathan sounded like he had heard a joke. He suddenly felt disgusted. He said sarcastically, “Ms. Nelly, you’re really shrewd in business. You stole this from North but you’re now acting so generous by giving it to her as a gift. Should I praise you for your benevolence?”Internally, Nelly called Nathan an idiot. However, she looked innocent as she said, “Nate, what are you sa
Right after Nathan said that, everyone in the villa looked at Nelly inquisitively.Nelly’s eyes were red as she shook her head. “I’m sorry, I really didn’t know. I know that North had gone to the auction, but I never thought that she would be interested in this exact pearl.”But Gerald had understood everything that was going on. His gaze turned dark.He had indeed instructed Mr. Young to take care of someone, but that person was supposed to be North.Connor felt like he was in trouble. “Sir, I really did call Mr. Young and tell him to take good care of the madam!”But Mr. Young must have misunderstood him for some reason. How had he ended up easing the way for Nelly?Nathan and North were taken aback when Connor said this. Meanwhile, Nelly’s expression shifted. Hold on, what was Connor talking about?Was she not the woman Gerald wanted cared for? How come that woman was North? Had it always been North?! No, that was impossible!It had to be Nelly! If it was not Nelly, why
Calmly and rationally, Gerald asked with restraint, “You didn’t know?” His tone was icy.Nelly went pale. “Gerald.”Gerald looked at her coolly. “I don’t believe Mr. Young would be so foolish as to get this mixed up.”Nathan reacted quickly and said, “That’s right. Mr. Young is a sharp one. Even if Connor hadn’t finished speaking, he wouldn’t have just assumed you were the woman he meant. I don’t suppose you said something to lead Mr. Young to misunderstand, did you, Nelly?”Nelly’s face was ashen. As she bit her lip, she felt like Gerald was staring right through her. How hateful. But she had no choice.Nelly feigned a sudden understanding. “Oh, I get it now. Mr. Young was really instructed to take care of me. Mason called at that time. That’s why I thought it was Mason who instructed Mr. Young to do that.” Nelly was still crying as she said pitifully, “I’m sorry, North. It’s all my fault. Blame me if you have to. I’m sorry.”Nathan wanted to say something more, but North narr
How could Patricia have a son as good as Nathan? Worse, Patricia did not even appreciate him.Nathan’s bout of anger was not consciously aimed at Gerald. It was just that Nathan could not accept anyone having an extramarital affair because he was the product of such an affair. He hated the Howard family and Patricia. Yet, it was because of them that he was even alive. Simply put, he also hated himself.“He should really take over Howard Corporation.”None of the Howard family’s assets should be allowed to go to Patricia and Mike.North was confused but did not say a word. She found Gerald’s logic quite unlike that of other people’s. Since she had the East Pearl, North went upstairs to figure out how to grind it into a powder. Meanwhile, Gerald was downstairs. After thinking about it, he called Mason.Mason seemed to have found out about what had happened at Royal Sights Residences. After a moment of silence, he told a lie that anyone could see through. “Gerald, I really did co
Bryan looked pained as he said, “Mom, it’s been so many years. How can you still see Estella this way? In any case, Reina is my daughter, and I won’t let anyone wrong her. Once we’re back in Seatown, she will officially become part of our family, and I will present her formally to the world.“Besides, Gabriel is Estella’s son, too. Why have you never treated Gabriel so meanly?”To herself, Brenda thought meanly, “At least Gabriel is a boy and was raised with us from a young age. He’s nothing like Estella at all. He’s totally different.”However, since Bryan was there, Brenda did not want to make things too awkward. As such, she glanced over at Reina.One look was enough to make Brenda’s eyes go wide.She could tell instantly that Reina was not Estella’s daughter. That silly Bryan had been looking for Estella’s daughter for years. But in reality, Brenda had long ago found out that girl’s name and where she lived. But it was clear that Reina was not North Myers. With that, Bre
Bryan would surely chase Gabriel out of the family when he found out about this. After all, Bryan favored his daughter much more than he did Gabriel.And if he were chased out of the family, Gabriel would be done for.A shiver ran down Gabriel’s spine. He did not even dare to think about that possibility.No, he could not let that happen!A vicious glint flashed in Gabriel’s eyes. Since there was already a mistake, then he would let the mistake persist.However, he was still an older brother who adored his sister. He would find a way to make things up to North. It was just that he could not let Reina’s impersonation be discovered.Gabriel thought guiltily that he was only doing this for the Jordan family, as he had with everything else. As such, North could not fault him for it when she found out the truth in the future.“Gabe. Gabe, I’m talking to you. Did you hear me?” Bryan was displeased.Gabriel abruptly came back to himself, only to find Bryan standing in front of him.