The butler maintained perfect etiquette. “Miss.Cromwell, the young master is currently in a meeting. However, he instructed that if you wake up, you may call his private line, and he will answer.”“No need. Let him focus on his meeting.” Amelia smiled. “I have an exam to take as well. Thank you for the coffee—it was delicious.”The butler responded with a polite smile. “It is my honor to serve you, Miss.Cromwell.”To be treated so meticulously by the young master and still remain so composed and indifferent—this Miss Cromwell was indeed extraordinary.Amelia entered the examination room five minutes early.Afternoon exams were usually the hardest to focus on, but today, she had rested exceptionally well.Her answer speed was even faster than in the morning.By 4 PM, she had finished everything and submitted her paper.The grading teachers had been waiting specifically for her responses.Once all the papers were collected, Dr. Hart made an announcement through the school’s broadcasting
At this moment, Amelia had just finished her exam, completely unaware that she had become the topic of discussion among the elite socialites of New York.Their mindsets were too different—there was no way they could even hang out together.After all, Amelia was all about her career. Men took a back seat—making money was the real priority.As soon as she stepped out of the exam hall, Chris was already waiting in the business car with the acquisition proposal in hand, ready for their boss to review.“The price can go lower,” Amelia said, circling a section with her pen. “Keep the Milton Group’s business manager, Olivia Samson. Fire everyone else.”Chris nodded. “I’ll arrange it immediately.”“No rush.” Amelia leaned back in the car, resting her chin on one hand while idly toying with her jade pendant. “Wait until Jackson is completely cornered—then make your move.”As if in response to her words, the Milton Group quickly spiraled into a full-blown crisis.Yesterday, it was their busines
“What!?” Jackson let out a bitter laugh. “Mr.Lee, my company is worth so much, and you’re offering me only 50,000!?”Chris remained indifferent. “Not willing? Then forget it.”He hung up the phone so quickly that Jackson didn’t even have time to react—his mind went completely blank.That entire day, he called every influential family he had connections with.Not a single one picked up.For the first time, Jackson truly understood what it meant to hit rock bottom.Back when he forced the old lady out, he had been so triumphant. But now, the pain was unbearable.He had gotten used to being called “Mr. Milton” with respect, only to lose everything overnight.the weight of his debts and the demands of over a hundred employees waiting for their salaries crushed him. Unable to withstand the pressure, he called Chris back immediately.“50,000! Mr.Lee! I’ll sell! But I want to sign the contract right now!”The longer he waited, the deeper he sank—he might as well take the money and walk away!
That night, Dr. Hart couldn’t sleep well.He called Henry over for a talk. “Do you think Amelia can pass the exam?”Henry, exhausted from being asked the same thing repeatedly, stared blankly. “Grandpa, this is the tenth time you’ve asked me. Yes, she can!”Dr. Hart was still uneasy. “Did I set the passing score too high? 590… even your younger brother didn’t score that much.”Henry yawned. “Grandpa, you can’t compare my useless little brother to Amelia.”Sam: … Why am I getting dragged into this while minding my own business!?The young man refused to accept this and spoke coldly, “Grandpa, I don’t understand why you’re supporting her. She has the same last name as Mia, but look at their grades! Mia is excelling, while she’s at the bottom—and she cheated! She dared to copy such difficult questions correctly last time and wasn’t even afraid of being exposed!”“Shut up!” Dr. Hart roared in anger. “If I ever hear you talk nonsense like this again, you can get out of the Hart family!”Sa
In New York, upon receiving the news, Mia finally felt relieved.She saw Jackson’s calls in her blocked list but had no intention of answering any of them.Harmony Clinic's performance was too good—so good that she couldn’t ignore it.At the same time, her biological parents from the mountains were asking for money again.Compared to Jackson, they were the real bloodsuckers. Worse still, they had secrets in their hands.Mia couldn’t afford to ignore them forever.Grace’s voice was anxious over the phone. “Mia, when are you going to see us? Someone came to the village asking about that girl again. Your father and I are constantly on edge. Why don’t you come to the village and take us all away?”Mia’s eyes flickered with calculation. “Mom, I remember the mayor’s son has been looking for a wife, hasn’t he?”Grace hesitated, feeling awkward. “That’s because you refused him. He had his eyes on you.”Mia chuckled. “Mom, he just likes good-looking girls. You have no idea how stunning your of
"Why haven’t they posted the scores yet?""Could it be that she did so badly they don’t even know how to grade it?""And to think she wanted you to kneel and apologize—how ridiculous.""Country folks love to brag. She even dragged her grandma here with her. What a stink."That last sentence was clearly heard by the elderly woman, and her expression dimmed slightly.Amelia, however, merely glanced at the little clique taunting her, her lips curling into an icy smirk.Just then, someone shouted, "Mr.McGill is here!"Mr.McGill, the teacher responsible for posting the results, had no patience for gossip. To shut everyone up, she didn’t just put up the score sheet—she also pinned the test papers onto the school bulletin board.For a moment, even the air seemed to freeze.Students stared at the numbers, their eyes widening bit by bit.Math: 150.English: 150.Just like last time—aside from Chinese, she had scored full marks on everything!"This… how is this possible!?"Sam had also come to
Amelia didn’t look at that group again. Many classmates gathered around her, some expressing admiration, others offering congratulations.Someone even said, “Amelia, I’m sorry for misunderstanding you before.”Amelia didn’t mind such things and simply smiled.Because of this, her classmates were even more willing to talk to her.They kept asking about her study methods—how she memorized English, how she managed to solve such difficult problems correctly. She was incredible!Amelia didn’t hold back. She directly wrote her problem-solving techniques on the class bulletin board.Her classmates were enlightened, and their way of addressing her quickly changed from “Amelia” to “Amy.”In less than half an hour, Amelia had gained a bunch of devoted fans.Sam had been there the whole time, completely dumbfounded.He pulled out his phone, wanting to text Mia, but he had no idea what to write.The Amelia he saw was nothing like the one Mia had described.Just standing there, she seemed to glow.
Hearing the voice, Amelia lifted her gaze.At the door stood a couple with honest, rustic faces, looking travel-worn and carrying large and small bags.Amelia put down what she was doing. “Yes.”The woman’s face lit up with excitement. “Then do you know Dr. Cromwell?”“That’s me. You two are…”Before Amelia could finish speaking, the woman covered her mouth and burst into tears.“Amelia, my poor child! Your father and I have finally found you!”She cried so sorrowfully that she could barely speak.Neighbors started gathering around.“What’s going on?”“Amelia’s biological parents?”Standing in the center, Amelia’s fingers paused slightly. She looked at the couple again.The man was tanned from the sun, his expression simple and sincere. “Your mother missed you so much. She was afraid she wouldn’t get to see you, so we traveled overnight.”“What are you telling the child that for?” The woman tugged at the man, her eyes red with tears.Seeing this, the neighbors were already moved.Amel
Back then, she and the lady of the Jenkins family had dominated the entire New York elite circle.And now, someone who looked just like her had returned.Before, when they saw Abby, they thought she somewhat resembled how the Miss Amelia had looked as a child.But now… there was no comparison.Their aura couldn’t be more different.This was what a true the Cromwell family heir should be like.No one questioned if she was real anymore.Instead, they couldn’t take their eyes off her.From the moment she entered the estate to when she walked into the study, she carried herself with grace and confidence, her features strikingly refined.Amelia hadn’t expected that her mere appearance would immediately win over the household staff.But she had bigger concerns—like how much poison had already accumulated in her grandfather’s system.—The study doors swung open.Mr. Cromwell immediately stood up, his face breaking into an uncontrollable smile.“Amelia! Come, let Grandpa see you! Are you col
Damon nodded. “So sudden—it’s hard for anyone to accept.”Rowan had a different view. “Bro, the Cromwell family was just sponsoring an orphan’s education. So many orphans saw them as family—should the Cromwell family adopt them all? Now that their biological daughter is back, Amelia should leave on her own.”“Shut up,” Spencer muttered through clenched teeth.Damon tried to mediate. “The whole thing is strange. If they really found her, why was there no news at all? Could she be fake?”“What news do you expect? They picked her up from the mountains, and she probably doesn’t even know how to read.” Spencer’s expression was indifferent, but his tone was filled with disdain. “Who knows what she even looks like? The the Cromwell family probably has to teach her etiquette first before making an announcement—otherwise, who would accept her?”Damon stroked his chin. “Then compared to Abby, she really is worlds apart.”“She’s not even worthy of being compared to Abby.” Spencer sneered.Rowan
Inside the study, Mr. Cromwell remained seated, listening to the voice message from Amelia.She was telling him not to get angry.He didn’t even bother opening the door.Instead, he raised his voice:“If you don’t make me angry, I’ll be fine! Let me warn you—if you still want to call yourself Mr. Cromwell, then get lost!”Zane stepped forward anxiously. “Dad, I’m just worried about your health!”“Worry about your brain first.” Mr. Cromwell slammed his dragon-headed cane on the floor, lowering his voice. “Get out.”Zane clenched his fists.He didn’t understand why his father had never valued him.In the old man’s eyes, he was always a failure.Zane turned slightly. “Fine, I’ll leave. But at least leave a doctor with you.”Mr. Cromwell ignored him.Zane left, humiliated.Even now, he hadn’t told his wife that Amelia had been found.He didn’t know how to break it to her.He worried it would trigger her illness.And why was Father so adamant about sending Abby away?It felt like a direct
Secretary Frank hid nothing from Amelia.He reported every entry and item brought into the room in full detail.“Yesterday, the Cromwell family’s sponsored student, Miss Abby, wanted to bring soup to the chairman.”Amelia raised an eyebrow. “Soup?”“Yes. She has been delivering it regularly, starting at the company.”Amelia’s voice remained calm. “It wasn’t the soup. Grandpa probably didn’t drink it.”“Indeed, he didn’t.” Secretary Frank continued, “I didn’t allow her in. After that, only the chef and Mr. Cromwell entered.”Amelia’s gaze darkened. “Mr. Cromwell?”“Your father.” Secretary Frank’s tone held undisguised reluctance. “The chairman and Mr. Cromwell argued.”Amelia fell into thought before finally saying, “Secretary Frank, please prepare some traditional medicine. Stay with Grandpa. Until I arrive, do not let him see anyone, including Mr. Cromwell.”She had deliberately called him Mr. Cromwell.Secretary Frank immediately understood her stance—she had no intention of acknowl
Zane still wanted to argue, but Mr. Cromwell was so furious that he could hardly breathe.The moment someone tried to help him, he started coughing violently.Zane had never intended to push his father to this extent—he only wanted to reason with him.But then, Mr. Cromwell coughed up a mouthful of blood.The dark red stain splattered onto Zane’s shirt.He panicked.“Dad! What’s wrong?! Dad!”“Leave.” Mr. Cromwell gasped for air.Just then, Secretary Frank rushed in.“Mr. Cromwell! It’s a call from Miss Amelia! She’s already on the New York-Frank Expressway—she’ll arrive in the city by this afternoon! Would you like to—Mr. Cromwell?!”The excitement on Secretary Frank’s face instantly vanished when he saw Mr. Cromwell’s condition.His voice turned frantic.Mr. Cromwell barely managed to catch his breath. “Amelia is calling? Hurry, hurry, give me the phone!”“Chairman, your health—” Secretary Frank hesitated.Amelia could hear the conversation from the other end. Her brows furrowed.“G
At the same time.Cromwell Family Villa.Aunt Ashford placed a bowl of silver ear soup by Abby’s bedside. “Miss, you should eat something. I looked into it—she’s nothing but a wild village girl.”“She was found in River County.” Aunt Ashford’s tone was full of disdain. “That kind of impoverished place could never produce someone decent. Miss, you have nothing to worry about. You were raised with the utmost care and refinement—you’re leagues above her.”Hearing this, Abby finally peeked out from under the covers and mumbled, “Emma, it’s fine to say that here in my room, but don’t go spreading it outside. After all, she’s the real daughter of the Cromwell family.”“She may be the Cromwell family’s real daughter, but compared to you, she’s worlds apart! Why shouldn’t we speak the truth? She’s just flaunting her background.” Seeing that Miss was finally willing to speak, Aunt Ashford felt relieved.“Just wait and see. Even if she enters the Cromwell family, she won’t be able to enjoy the
When she first returned to town, she was in an utterly miserable state.Her son and daughter-in-law had drained her dry, squeezing every last bit out of her.The whole neighborhood had been furious just watching.Later, even her son and daughter-in-law stopped coming around.She had no pension or welfare and survived solely by running a small massage shop.Yet, despite her hardships, Victoria was kind-hearted—she barely had enough for herself but never took advantage of others.And she even took in a young apprentice.Now, that very apprentice—her granddaughter—had managed to expand the business all the way to New York!Not a single person wasn’t happy for them.Emma and Granny Oak stood by Victoria’s side, reluctant to part. “Milton, you must come back often. When the mulberries ripen next year, we’ll make mulberry cakes together.”“I will, I will,” Victoria said, patting their hands affectionately.Meanwhile, Amelia was also surrounded by people, including many of the elders from th
Meanwhile, Abby bit her lip, lowering her gaze to hide the hatred in her eyes.Why? Why did Grandpa wait until now to say this?Did he ever consider her situation?Zane was too caught up in his thoughts to notice.This sudden revelation was overwhelming.But Abby?She was only thinking one thing—Who exactly is the real Cromwell heiress? And if she’s coming back… what will happen to me?That night, at the Cromwell family villa.Aunt Ashford had never seen Miss so furious before.Even her most cherished rose-patterned vase was shattered into pieces on the floor.Aunt Ashford hesitated at the door, wanting to console her, but she was afraid.Miss had gone to the Cromwell family estate, but why did she come back like a completely different person?She didn’t understand, and there was no one she could ask.Even Mr. Cromwell hadn’t returned with her—wasn’t he supposed to discuss the adoption?Aunt Ashford grew uneasy and decided to find out what had happened.Having worked in the Cromwell f
The only reason he had stopped them earlier was because Abby was not a Cromwell.This subtle rejection made Abby’s face turn pale as she stared daggers at Secretary Frank.Secretary Frank couldn’t care less—he was already being pressured to resign. Did they think he wouldn’t push back?Zane frowned. “Secretary Frank, Abby will be part of the Cromwell family soon. You should be more mindful of your attitude.”“Yes,” Secretary Frank responded mildly, adjusting his glasses. “Once Miss Abby officially becomes part of the Cromwell family, I will be mindful of my attitude.”Zane narrowed his eyes.But he decided to let it go.Convincing his father to agree to the adoption was more important than arguing with a secretary.That night.Cromwell Family Estate, Study Room.Mr. Cromwell was happily placing online orders.His precious Amelia was coming home—the house couldn’t remain so lifeless!Especially her room—it had to be decorated perfectly!As he cheerfully spent money, his son and grandso