Shirley promptly replied, "Alright, Mr. Rupert, since you say so, how could I refuse?""Still calling me Mr. Rupert?" Rupert's eyes twinkled with amusement."Rupert," Shirley quickly corrected herself.As Shirley uttered the word, Rupert's pupils momentarily contracted. He vividly remembered the first time Susan had spoken his name in that calm voice.Susan, can you tell me, is Shirley really your alter ego? Why does she bear so many traces of you? Why, despite being strangers, do you share so many similarities?If all of this is just a coincidence, then it's one heck of a coincidence!"Sorry, I should be heading back," Shirley said, checking her wrist for the time. It was already noon, and she had been out all morning.A hint of reluctance flashed in Rupert's eyes, but now that Shirley had just let down her guard, he didn't want her to distance herself from him again.So, Rupert nodded and said, "I'll have someone escort you back.""No need, I have a driver," Shirley declined.Shirle
Shirley felt like her breath was being restricted!Damn it!Rose, why are you coming after me, why treat my mom like this?!We played together as kids, my mom was so good to you. How can you repay her kindness with malice?When you were naughty and got punished by your parents, you ran away in the middle of the night. Your whole family was worried sick, and it was my mom who used a flashlight to find you and carry you back from the ditch!Rose, have you lost your humanity?Shirley took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. "Where's my mom?""Of course, she's with me. Shirley, here's your chance. Bring five million, and I'll let you reunite with your mom. Remember, it has to be cash. If Keith finds out or you call the cops, then you can wait to collect your mom's corpse!" After Rose finished speaking, she immediately gave an address and hung up.Five million!Where am I supposed to get a million?!Mom, what should I do?!Assistant Alan saw Shirley's pale face and asked urgently,
The driver drove steadily and eventually brought Shirley to an old junkyard.When the car stopped, Shirley immediately spoke into the phone, "Alright, I'm here with both the money and myself! It's time for you to show up, right? Five million dollars in cash, as you requested. I'm pregnant and can't possibly lift such a heavy thing. You better come and get it yourself! But I want to see my mom first, or else I won't fall for your trap!"Rose, looking through binoculars, saw that Shirley really only brought one bodyguard with her. A smile on Rose's face grew bigger, and she held the phone, saying, "You're smart! I'll have someone bring your mother over!"At this moment, Anna finally realized what was happening.Anna looked at Rose in disbelief and said, "Rose, how could you do this to Shirley? Aren't you supposed to be best friends?""Damn best friends! Who is her best friend? Have you ever seen someone who stole her best friend's husband?" Rose looked at Anna with a fierce expression.
Shirley's face suddenly paled!She never expected that William had become so ruthless! He wanted to kill both her and her mom!"William, I can stay, but my mom has to leave!" Shirley urgently said, "I'll stay as a hostage, and you can continue demanding money! I'm more valuable than my mom!"Upon hearing Shirley's suggestion, Anna fiercely shook her head, "Shirley, no! Shirley, you can't do this for me! Shirley, you're actually..."Anna blurted out a sentence, implying a secret.However, at this moment, no one had the mood to listen to the secret she was revealing.Rose interrupted Anna's words, "Enough! I'm tired of this sentimental mother-daughter scene! Shirley and your mom, neither of you is leaving here today!" Of course, Shirley couldn't leave. Because drugs had been added to her and William's drinks. Once the drugs took effect, William would be intimate with Shirley.By then, she would capture that moment in a photo...Hahaha...Shirley, you pushed me to this point!I'll take b
Keith's eyes flashed with murderous intent. Although they were accomplices, he would spare no one who had harmed Shirley!"Cut off one hand and one foot from each of them, and burn them!" Keith said, turning around and leaving.Keith didn't care to look at this crude scene anymore; he pulled away to go check on Shirley.Just then, Rose suddenly let out a heart-wrenching scream, "Keith, stop! Oh..."The group of homeless men never stopped, and as they continued to assault Rose, she screamed at Keith, "Why! I loved you so much, why are you treating me like this?""I warned you a long time ago not to touch Shirley. What did you do?" Keith stood still, his back turned to Rose.Since he had decided to send Rose out to the open sea, he might as well make sure she would never bother him again."You all can go down now," Keith waved his hand, instructing the homeless men who were still on Rose to leave.Rose no longer had the strength to even sit up at this point. Her face and body were cover
At this time, Shirley and Anna had already undergone a full-body examination at the hospital under the family's name. After confirming that Shirley was fine, Shirley and Anna finally relaxed.Shirley was worried about what she was drinking, so she suggested to have the doctor check it for her. When the doctor told her it was just a glass of water, Shirley also felt a flicker of doubt in her heart.Who secretly saved her?And why did Keith show up at such a timely moment?Could it be...Shirley's thoughts were interrupted by Anna, who wiped away her tears and said, "Shirley, it's all Mom's fault. Mom has only caused trouble for you! You're such a foolish child. Why didn't you tell Mom about your situation with Rose earlier? Then Mom wouldn't have fallen for it!"Shirley felt guilty and self-blamed as well.Yeah, if she hadn't been stubbornly keeping these secrets, Mom wouldn't have gone through this undeserved suffering.It's all her fault for being so careless!"I'm sorry, Mom, it's a
Keith said to Shirley, "Since you're all fine, let's leave the hospital. It's your mom's first time in T City, so she should stay a few more days. During these days, let Mom accompany you and go wherever you want to go, as long as you stay safe. Got it?"Shirley's eyes lit up, nodding happily. She had wished for this for a long time.After studying and working in T City for so long, she wanted her mom to see and experience everything too.Even though her mom's visit was sudden, now that she was here, Shirley couldn't let her mom leave easily.In the past, her mom always had excuses about family matters, taking care of Grandma Wright, Mr. Wright, or the farm work.Now that they were free from all that, they could finally enjoy their own time.Shirley was determined to explore the city with her mom.Seeing Shirley happy, Keith felt a warmth in his heart.Tony came in and handed Shirley a stack of cards."What's this?" Shirley asked curiously.Tony smiled and explained, "These are the me
The call connected quickly.Shirley directly spoke into the phone, "Mr. Rupert, sorry to bother you."Rupert held the phone, looking surprised. Shirley's tone... so angry!"What's wrong, Shirley?" Rupert calmly responded, "Who made you unhappy?""I heard you have a meeting with someone this afternoon, a woman?" Shirley calmly looked at Molly sitting there and said, "What's your relationship with her?"Rupert was taken aback but still answered Shirley's question, "She's a girl introduced by my aunt."Shirley stretched out her voice and continued, "Oh... she just called me a country bumpkin."Rupert was taken aback and immediately said, "Where are you? I'll come over right away!""LJ Store." Shirley answered directly, "But I don't have time to wait for you here. I need to accompany my mom for some shopping. This lady is currently getting styled at the LJ Store, preparing to meet you at noon. I decided to move up your meeting, hope you don't mind. Alright, I've informed you, bye!""I'll