Amelia watched the well-dressed figure walk away, the corners of her lips curling upward.She had suspected that someone in a high position had been operating in the shadows regarding the An County case.After all, falsifying birth certificates and DNA records would be nearly impossible without collusion from certain departments.Yet, every investigation turned up "normal" results, making it incredibly difficult for parents to verify information when searching for their children.Whenever they tried to dig deeper, the trail would go cold.The Crawford family from New York?So, they had come knocking on her door themselves?Holding the trophy in her hands, Amelia's eyes darkened.To Luke, she was just an ignorant commoner who didn’t know her place.The Crawford family had spent so long at the top that they saw ordinary people’s lives as nothing more than trivial matters, easily decided with a single word.So, he never considered Amelia a real threat to the Crawford family.Luke would n
With every word Amelia spoke, Daniel’s face grew darker.She hadn't outright stated that she was referring to the Remington family, but her words made it just as clear as if she had called them out by name.Everyone around them immediately understood what was going on.Their gazes bore down on Daniel like a tidal wave.So, this was how the Milton family’s so-called "fake daughter" played the game.In just a few sentences, she had utterly destroyed the Remington family's reputation.Daniel had assumed she was easy to manipulate, convinced that she still had lingering feelings for William.After all, William often claimed she was still clinging to him, unwilling to let go.He had thought her dramatic display at the estate had just been an act.That’s why he had made a calculated move, hoping to showcase the "close ties" between the Remington family and Steven’s protégé.He never expected that this girl would show them absolutely no mercy!Amelia’s voice remained indifferent."Mr. Reming
The Remington family found her words unbearable but dared not refute them, ultimately fleeing in disgrace.Back when they had insisted on annulling the engagement, they had employed many underhanded tactics.After meticulously selecting a suitable match, they had chosen Mia, believing that only a well-educated and wealthy true heiress was worthy of their family.Their engagement with the Milton family had always been about strategic alliances for family growth.Who would have thought that the so-called "fake heiress" would turn out to have such an extraordinary background?How could anyone in the Remington family feel at ease now? They were practically seething with frustration!Still oblivious to the gravity of the situation, William approached his uncles with a clueless grin."Uncle, Fourth Uncle, why do you both look so grim?""You dare ask? This is all your doing!" The eldest Remington brother smacked his chest, gritting his teeth. "I have never been so humiliated in my entire lif
Inside a private dining room.A simple spread of LA cuisine.Steven had always led a frugal life, never picky about food, clothing, or shelter, as long as things were clean.Yet, his aura was undeniable.Just by sitting there, he exuded an intimidating presence.Even his chauffeur and bodyguards dared not approach.The atmosphere remained tense—until Amelia entered, instantly breaking the ice.Steven smiled warmly at her but soon furrowed his brows."You’ve lost weight.""Garrett, go tell the waiter to add a braised pork knuckle," he ordered.Only someone like Steven could casually boss around the secretary of the municipal government.It was no mere rumor that people feared him.Even now, Garrett always remained on high alert in his presence.Meanwhile, Amelia was as relaxed as any junior in the family."That’s too greasy," she countered. "Your blood pressure is high—order something else.""Listen to your junior sister," Steven relented, signaling for her to sit beside him. His eyes
Steven’s tone carried a rare trace of delight. “You’re going to New York too?”“Yes,” Amelia replied. “I hadn’t had the chance to tell you yet—I’ve found my biological parents, and they’re from New York.” She poured him another cup of tea. “I wanted to introduce them to you once I got there. Also, Harmony Clinic is planning to open a chain in New York.”Hearing this, Steven’s smile deepened. “Good, that’s a great idea. Your model can genuinely help those who struggle with access to medical care.”“It was my grandmother’s wish,” Amelia said modestly, not taking credit for it.Garrett was increasingly impressed with his junior sister. “That means we’ll all be in New York together soon!”Amelia caught the implication in his words. “Senior Brother, you’re heading back to New York too?”“Not immediately, but soon,” Garrett replied with a light chuckle, making no effort to hide it from his junior sister. “Originally, the Rodriguez family and Master had planned for me to leave LA within thre
Garrett finally understood why the elders of the old compound favored his junior sister so much.Despite her youth, she saw things with clarity. She carried herself with a quiet composure, yet her heart burned with a fierce passion.Such a person—once in New York—was bound to leave her mark.He looked forward to it.But some people still couldn’t grasp the situation.At the same time.New York, Cromwell Residence.Once again, Abby was stopped outside the old estate.She carried a bowl of hot soup, her expression filled with frustration. “Secretary Frank, this is medicinal soup—it’s good for Grandpa’s health. The doctors are inside. If it wasn’t suitable, would they have let me prepare it?”“I’m sorry, Miss Abby,” Frank Secretary replied, his tone as cold as a machine. “The chairman’s health has been fluctuating. The specialists have advised strict dietary control. Anything that could pose a risk should be avoided.”Abby’s grip tightened, her eyes welling up with tears. “What do you me
“There are some misunderstandings that only my good daughter can resolve herself.”The voice belonged to Zane. He was dressed in a meticulously tailored suit, followed closely by his attending doctor and secretary, all carrying suitcases—clearly just off a flight.Abby’s face instantly lit up with joy, her voice brimming with excitement. “Dad! You’re back! Where’s Mom?!”“Long flights are exhausting. You know your mother’s health—she doesn’t sleep well unless she’s in a hotel,” Zane replied as he set his briefcase down on the sofa. “Did Grandpa give you a hard time again?”Abby shook her head. “No.”But Aunt Ashford couldn’t hold back. “Mr. Cromwell, you have no idea how unreasonable Secretary Frank was! Miss Abby worked so hard to make that soup, but he wouldn’t even let her bring it into the old estate, saying it wasn’t suitable!”“Aunt Ashford!” Abby reprimanded her sharply.Aunt Ashford mumbled, “Miss always shoulders everything alone and never tells the family. Even I can’t stand
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
Nearby, at a bakery outside the building, Amelia held a large bag of bread, her eyes focused on the beggar, whose facial expressions kept changing. "Eat.""I... I can’t eat... hic!" The beggar bent over, leaning against the wall, trying to keep down the bread he had just eaten. The hiccups didn’t stop, and he didn’t realize that Amelia had already done something to him.He kept laughing nonstop, "Ha ha ha, I say, I, hic!""I’m not listening to this now," Amelia said, placing another piece of bread into his mouth. "Eating is important. It’s not good to stay hungry."The beggar felt like he was going to die, choking and hiccupping. "I... hic I’m sorry! Little... Little Miss, I..."Amelia finally reached out and removed a needle from his body.The beggar collapsed in the corner, drenched in cold sweat, gasping for breath.Amelia’s voice remained calm, almost detached. "I don’t have much patience. Stop beating around the bush and speak directly.""I don’t know who gave me the box. I was j
This issue had been weighing heavily on Amelia's mind.Though on the surface, the crisis seemed to have passed and Molly Ashford's special team was investigating, there was still an inexplicable sense of discomfort lingering.She needed to make sure her grandfather was completely safe.Since the threat seemed to be internal, it was crucial to remain vigilant.Gordon, upon hearing Amelia’s words, suddenly raised his head. "Miss, do you mean to say...""I didn’t say anything," Amelia gave a quick glance at the other black-clad bodyguards nearby. "You’ve been with my grandfather the longest. To be honest, I’ve looked into you."Gordon froze.Amelia’s voice was soft, almost indifferent. "Every time my grandfather tries to contact me, someone always leaks the information, which means there’s someone around him who’s not following the rules.""Yes, the old masters are investigating this as well," Gordon replied.Amelia’s eyes darkened. "My grandfather is a sentimental person. He tends to ov
Amelia helped the old man sit down and continued, "Fifth Brother is upright. The incident in River County is behind him. In the future, things will go smoothly. When a dragon meets water, it’s a sign of great fortune."Mr. Cromwell paused at her words and then asked, "Amelia, tell me, did you really just learn a bit about Environmental Energy and the Art of Divination?""Well, not exactly," Amelia hesitated slightly when the subject came up. "I’m a bit of an idealist. When the old man taught me, I didn’t study properly, but I’m definitely better than most people out there."Mr. Cromwell, who had once been skeptical of such things, asked, "So, how do you compare to that Master Dawnshade?""Stronger than him," Amelia peeled an orange and handed half to Mr. Cromwell. "I’m very familiar with Master Dawnshade’s techniques. But, Grandfather, there’s no need to look for him. If we need someone to calculate fortune, the master who appeared at the hotel is pretty good."Mr. Cromwell was taken
In the evening, at the Cromwell Group, the Crawford family had not yet called.Mr. Cromwell was already angry. "Have I been too easy-going all these years, allowing the Crawford family to think the Cromwell family is nothing?""Perhaps the Crawford family still doesn't know Miss Amelia's true identity," Secretary Frank said. "But I still don’t understand why they would push forward a lone, orphaned doctor."Mr. Cromwell, listening to Secretary Frank’s words, fell into thought.At that moment, Amelia, having just seen off Mr. Hart, pushed the door open and entered. "Grandfather, what are you and Secretary Frank discussing?""The Crawford family has been making some troubling moves lately," Mr. Cromwell glanced at his precious granddaughter. "Amelia, you just arrived in the capital and might not know much about the Crawford family. Galen Crawford's the one I’m most familiar with. On the surface, he’s a scholar, but in reality, he’s deep and scheming. He has connections with people above
Mr. Crawford was quite confident about this matter.Ernest immediately handed over the phone.That girl had to be dealt with.Testing Mr. Cromwell’s attitude first was the right move. After all, even if the Cromwell family protected the girl this time, it would be much harder for them to do so again in the future.But Mr. Crawford had another idea as he held the phone. “Wait. We need to figure out whether that girl actually has real abilities or if she’s just spouting nonsense. We can’t let the Cromwell family reap an easy benefit for nothing.”“You mean…?” Ernest knew his father’s ways well. “We don’t mention the car accident?”Leaning on his cane, Mr. Crawford nodded. “Right now, aside from the Fisher and Campbell families, no one knows the truth about the accident. Especially regarding her prediction about Rowan—only Rowan himself knows. Even Spencer thinks she was bluffing.”“But what if she wasn’t?” His eyes gleamed with excitement. “If she can predict things so accurately, and w
Ernest gritted his teeth. “A young girl meddling in our affairs and even exposing the Crawford family.”“Another young girl,” Mr. Crawford sneered, his voice filled with hostility. Leaning on his cane, his gaze turned dark. “I don’t care what method you use, you must ensure that someone is still issuing birth certificates. And those doctors—we need them. They’re the ones in the hospitals, and they know the channels better than anyone.”“They’ve been urging us for fresh goods more frequently.” Mr. Crawford glanced at him. “You need to hurry up. Your older brother is coming back soon. Don’t end up with nothing accomplished.”Ernest lowered his head respectfully and then asked, “Yes, Father. What about Barret?”“What do you think?” Mr. Crawford’s expression grew even more vicious. “I’ve already sent people to investigate. Once we find out who that girl with Scarface is, I’ll make her pay in blood!”Ernest was surprised. “Wasn’t she supposed to be Scarface’s niece?”“That’s something the
"Still, you should probably avoid talking about her and that man’s affair too much—it’s all about public perception.""Oh, I know," Carrie replied. "It’s just us chatting! Her PR team already released a statement denying everything, but the netizens aren’t buying it. Some media outlets are still camping outside the hospital, trying to confirm if she was really pregnant and got dumped. My friend has always marketed herself as pure and innocent—this scandal needs to be cleaned up ASAP!"She straightened up in her chair."If you can fix this, my friend will definitely send you a huge red envelope!"Mia hesitated for a moment, clearly tempted."No need for that," she finally said, pretending to be selfless. "I just know this has been stressing you out, so I want to help.""Mia, you’re the best!"Carrie blew several kisses into her phone."Be honest, Mia—do you read fortunes or something? Everything you say always comes true!"Mia smirked mysteriously."That’s not something I can discuss."
"They'll probably try to smooth things over and get the Crawford family to spare her.""But over time, the Cromwell family will grow tired of this constant manipulation. That girl has no idea how miserable her end will be!"The people nearby nodded in agreement."At the very least, we have to acknowledge her abilities for now," one scholar remarked. "Saving Mr.Cromwell proves that her medical skills are indeed impressive."Mr. Crawford scoffed."It was just luck."What he truly coveted was the ancient acupuncture manual his student possessed.If he could get his hands on it, his status would be solidified.After all, when he observed Mia’s needling techniques, her movements were still unrefined.But now, obtaining the book seemed nearly impossible.The Crawford family might have already gotten to it first.Mr. Crawford narrowed his eyes, deep in thought.Meanwhile, Mia rushed back to school, her face pale as a sheet.She had called Uncle Crawford many times, but he never picked up.It
In social circles, Mia had always maintained the image of an orphan—A narrative designed to highlight her talent.Even when Jackson came looking for her, she claimed he was just a distant cousin.And thanks to this daughter, Jackson managed to climb his way up to a small-time contractor.People’s impression of her was that she was simple, well-mannered, and somewhat pitiful.After all, for a young person new to New York, life wasn’t easy. Some of the older generation naturally wanted to lend her a hand.Who would have thought—she had the Crawford family backing her all along?But now, the Crawford family was clearly trying to distance themselves from the Adler family scandal, treating her like a discarded pawn.The scholars exchanged glances and subtly stepped away from her.Evelyn was still under investigation in LA.Once upon a time, Mr. Adler had been highly respected in New York’s medical circles—now, he wasn’t even allowed to leave his courtyard.And don’t think the storm has pa