Meanwhile, at a bar in Evan's villa, the butlers had already popped open numerous bottles of beer and filled up a table.At the adjacent bar counter, a bartender was mixing drinks. On the other side of the counter, there was a rack of red wine bottles.Keith casually plopped down on the sofa, lazily watching Stanford and Evan continuously drink.Lillian walked over with two glasses of red wine, handing one to Keith and sitting down next to him.Keith took the glass and said to Evan, "I didn't get a chance to ask you earlier. Why did you suddenly decide to get married? I thought you were against marriage."Evan tilted his head back and gulped down a beer before answering, "Hannah is different from other women.""How is she different?" Lillian chimed in, this time speaking up with a smile. "I want to hear your praise for Hannah. It's the task she entrusted to me!""Hahaha..." Evan pointed playfully at Lillian's nose. "Mischievous!"After finishing a bottle of beer, Stanford said, "I'm c
Shirley looked at the array of food in front of her and made sure, "How many dishes have you prepared? So many, there's no way we can finish them all!""It's not that much, just over a hundred varieties," Rupert smiled faintly.After Rupert said that, he turned to his assistant and asked, "Did you remember all the flavors Miss Shirley liked earlier?""Yes, Mr. Rupert, I remembered them all," the assistant respectfully replied immediately."Very well, pack each item when Miss Shirley leaves," Rupert nodded.Eating and grabbing so much, it feels really embarrassing!Shirley looked at Tina and shook her head slightly.Tina didn't think it was a big deal and said, "No problem, it's only right for Mr. Rupert to show his hospitality!" She could see that Rupert's gaze towards Shirley was completely different.Even if Rupert only treated Shirley well as a substitute for Susan, it couldn't erase his desire for Shirley! As Shirley's friend, how could she not protect her?Shirley was eating when
"Sorry, I shouldn't have made such an unreasonable request knowing that you're married to Shirley. But I just couldn't help it... I don't have anyone else to rely on here. Hannah is getting married, Stanford is drunk, and I don't know who else I can turn to..." Lillian pretended to be strong and said, "Sorry for pulling you into this. You can go, I'll stay here... Oh, it hurts..."Keith thought for a moment, but whatever, since Shirley has Tina with her, there shouldn't be any issues for now. He'll just take Lillian to the hospital first!Lillian is right. Tomorrow is Evan and Hannah's wedding day, and a minor stomach ache like this doesn't warrant all this fuss. It's better to take her to the hospital for a check-up!"Alright, stop talking nonsense. I'll accompany you to the hospital." Keith softened his tone and carried Lillian, turning to leave.Lillian leaned against Keith's chest, feeling his warmth and security.Six years have passed, and Keith has become even more mature, warm,
Shirley gently touched her belly, and as the wait dragged on, her eyes grew dimmer.It had already been two hours, and Keith hadn't come yet.It was already 11:30 pm... he probably won't come anymore, right?Looking at Tina, who was getting sleepy but still forcing herself to accompany her, Shirley felt a bit guilty.Keith, where did you go tonight?You asked me to wait here for so long, but didn't give me any information.I'm sorry, but I can't wait any longer.I'm sorry, but I can't have dinner with you...Shirley let out a sigh, realizing that she shouldn't have held onto any hope.Why couldn't she learn her lesson?He had so many people around him to keep him company, he didn't need her by his side.Shirley, snap out of it.Shirley said to Tina, "Let's go back, I'm feeling tired."Tina's gaze fell on Shirley's face. Despite Shirley's attempt to stay composed, Tina could see the pain in her eyes, which made her heart ache."Okay, let's go back," Tina replied softly, helping Shirley
Shirley placed a hand over her chest, feeling suffocated and stifled.Yes, it was all her own fantasy.Why was she so foolish?She knew his heart wasn't with her, yet she still threw herself in headfirst?She knew that feelings could not be forced, so why did she hope he might come to love her?She knew very well that he only treated her well because of the child, so why did she imagine he might fall in love with her too?Heh... Shirley, you're so foolish!Was it because of the incident with Rose that made her arrogant?Did she think that Keith punished Rose so severely for her sake?Did she believe she held more importance in Keith's heart than Rose did?Heh, she was wrong.It was the child in her belly that held more importance than Rose.That's why Keith could easily sacrifice Rose.Likewise, he doesn't love you!! He would sacrifice you just the same for Lillian!Heh... so this is the truth, the reality of the situation!Shirley, wake up.Shirley gently closed her eyes.Two tears r
The three of them quickly arrived at the restaurant. Because there were a lot of people, they opted for a buffet-style breakfast.They each picked their favorite food and found a quiet place to eat. After the meal, they would take a group ride to the church for the ceremony.Shirley actually had no appetite today, but for the sake of the baby, she knew she had to eat something, even if she didn't feel like it.As soon as Tina entered the restaurant, she was pulled away by Stanford.Rupert didn't have much time to eat either and was called away.Shirley didn't mind being alone.She had just sat down with her plate of food when she saw someone suddenly sit in front of her.As she looked up, she saw Lillian looking apologetic."Miss Lillian, is there something you need?" Shirley asked, narrowing her eyes."I'm here to apologize to you, Shirley!" Lillian started.Apologize? What is there to apologize for?Shirley smiled indifferently."I'm serious, Shirley. I'm sorry!" Lillian suddenly sa
Shirley walked alone to a small bridge not far away, leaning on the railing, overlooking the flowing water below.Her cool face, in the sunlight, carried a sense of inexplicable detachment.Not far away, a group of people were instantly drawn to Shirley, all their eyes focused on her!"Susan! My Susan!" a middle-aged couple couldn't help but shout in astonishment.The people around were also stunned!They rubbed their eyes, no mistake, they really didn't see it wrong!Susan Moore was on the bridge!Her cool face, flowing long hair, and elegant long dress - these have always been Susan Moore's signature!But didn't Susan pass away two years ago?How could she be here?What is going on?Wait a minute!Could she be the legendary girl who looks like Susan?This is not just a resemblance!This is an exact copy!From her features, body, and temperament, it's absolutely identical!She is Susan!Shirley had no idea that she was being watched by a group of people as she leaned gently against t
Rupert finally let go of Shirley's hand and reassured Mr. Moore, saying, "Mr. Moore, you see, Miss Shirley's husband has arrived!"Mr. Moore and Mrs. Moore turned around at the same time and saw Keith standing in front of them.Without even glancing at anyone else, Keith's gaze fell on the spot where Shirley had been touched just now.His gaze was so scorching, as if he wanted to burn away every trace of contact Shirley had with Rupert!"You are..." The Moore family member hadn't finished speaking when Keith took a step forward and grabbed Shirley's hand, pulling her around to leave!Mr. Moore suddenly stood up as Shirley was about to be taken away, blocking Keith and Shirley's path.Having recovered from the surprise of seeing his daughter again, Mr. Moore directly intercepted Keith and said, "Sir, where are you taking my daughter?"Seeing the confrontation between the two men after a mere glance, Shirley realized that Mr. Moore was at a disadvantage.Shirley couldn't bear it and imm
Keith returned the Moore family, which he had previously acquired, back to them intact. He signed an agreement with Old Mrs. Moore, stating that the Nelson Family Group would annually provide free financial support to all industries under the Moore family and their research institute in Indonesia.At the same time, Keith ramped up collaboration with the Davis Family Group to compensate for the assistance and sacrifices their ancestors had made for the Moore family.Finally, Old Mrs. Moore let go of her prejudices and the so-called ancestral rule, stopped forcing Shirley to marry Rupert, and accepted Keith as her grandson-in-law.Keith, full of vigor, led Shirley back to the room, eager to explain everything to her.But before Keith could speak, Shirley's face suddenly turned pale, and she collapsed against Keith.Keith's words were swallowed up instantly."Shirley, what's wrong?" Keith scooped Shirley up and rushed out. "Doctor, nurse!""Keith, my stomach hurts. It hurts so much," Shi
After stomping out the cigarette butt on the floor, Lillian picked up the cup intending to take a sip, only to find it empty.Anxiously, she put the cup down and paced around the room.This shabby motel was tucked away in a corner of the old town, notorious for its crime and violence.Lillian really didn't want to be here, but she couldn't think of a better option for hiding out.The big hotels required ID registration, and she didn't want to risk being recognized, especially looking as disheveled as she did, with her scruffy appearance.She couldn't even bear to see herself like this, let alone others.This morning, while washing her face, she felt a lump in her throat, a sign that it might protrude again.This discovery made her extremely uneasy.In order to expedite the surgery and achieve the desired effect, she opted for a conservative procedure, leaving part of the Adam's apple intact.In other words, if her testosterone levels rose again, surpassing the estrogen in her body, sh
Shirley saw the flowers Simon had sent her blooming beautifully, and her mind wandered to the scene of Susan meeting Simon.Then, Shirley couldn't help but sigh.These days, Simon had been quite active in this circle, reminding everyone of Mr. Simon's presence.Hopefully, he could recover smoothly from Susan's death blow soon.Lost in thought, Shirley heard the doorbell ring.Naturally, someone went to open it, while Shirley stayed put.Lately, she noticed she was becoming lazier—moving only when necessary.Soon, Janet came over with a box, smiling as she said to Shirley, "This is from the Smith family, probably more flowers from Mr. Simon."These days, Simon had been sending over many flowers from his greenhouse.Thankfully, they had a dedicated gardener to tend to them, and a large enough greenhouse to store them. Otherwise, there wouldn't be enough space for all these flowers.You see, even a random potted flower would cost tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars!These were all S
Well, Lillian would if she could!She felt all numb now!She could only look at Evan with pleading eyes, hoping he would spare her considering she had given him her first time.Sure enough, Evan caught Lillian's plea and immediately said, "Hannah, that's enough. You must be tired from all the hitting, be careful of the baby in your stomach."Hannah stopped immediately as Evan spoke.Shirley and Tina were once again speechless in shock.What a nice way Hannah turned things around!Indeed, Hannah must have been tired; hitting someone was physically exhausting!Hannah pointed at Lillian, accusingly saying, "You heartless creature, I considered you my friend, and you slept with my husband!"Shirley touched her nose; why did that line sound so familiar?Despite Lillian being physically numb, her mouth could still talk. However, the voice sounded oddly off."Hannah, do you think I don't know how you got pregnant?" Lillian's face was swollen from Hannah's hits, and coupled with her hoarse vo
Keith nodded, "You do understand my style and methods. Indeed, anyone who dares to target the Nelson family won't survive more than three days. I spared your life for a reason. You haven't disappointed me; you've smoothly resolved the trouble I wanted to get rid of."Lillian was trembling even more violently, "You...you...""Lillian, you've got some nerve! You actually wanted to lay a finger on the Nelson family's influence in Europe. Should I praise your bravery, or mock your stupidity?" Keith sighed lightly, "You thought getting enough shares would let you meddle in Europe? That's incredibly amusing!"Lillian glared fiercely at Keith, her voice becoming even hoarser, lacking the sweetness and clarity it once had. Instead, it sounded like a cracked drum, extremely grating."If you know everything, then do what you will with me!" Lillian gritted her teeth.Despite her words, her eyes kept drifting towards the door, as if waiting for something.Suddenly, Keith chuckled softly."Why wou
Lillian heard Monica's words and burst out laughing without reservation!"I'm talking nonsense? Monica, can you swear you haven't fallen for Simon?" A strange flush suddenly rose on Lillian's face, letting the cold wind blow against her, but she felt nothing, turning to look at Monica like this. "Yeah, with this scandal, how could you possibly keep it under wraps? You love Simon so much, you went as far as warning Susan, stirring up trouble with Shirley. But no matter how you cover it up, do you think everyone is a fool?"Monica recoiled in fear, frantically trying to explain, "It's just sibling affection...""Enough, save those lies to deceive yourself, stop pretending in front of me." Lillian continued pressing on: "But, I wonder, how would Simon feel if he knew his adoring little sister, who's been in love with him for over a decade, what would be his state of mind?"Monica finally panicked, reaching out to cover Lillian's mouth, but Lillian slapped Monica's hand away, looking at M
Lillian's words caused the expressions of those around her to subtly change towards Albert.Many people present knew of Albert's background.Despite various disdain towards Mr. Albert, he was still connected to the Nelson family, an entity not to be crossed.Even if Lillian did not like Albert, she dared not openly confront him.Evan, grinning, approached Shirley, "Oh oh, your second brother was hit, as his sister-in-law, are you really going to remain indifferent?""Let's put aside the question of whether I am his sister-in-law, as the host of today's banquet, are you truly going to stay indifferent in the face of such a drama?" Shirley countered Evan.As Evan hesitated about whether to help, a commotion erupted at the entrance.Shirley followed the crowd's gaze. At the villa's entrance, a Rolls-Royce spun elegantly and parked perfectly.A group of well-trained bodyguards formed two rows, the car door opened, and an impeccably dressed figure leisurely got out.Shirley was speechless
Following Evan's gaze, Shirley turned around and saw Lillian in a white fur coat, wearing a red form-fitting dress underneath.Lillian walked in with a man in his forties on her arm."Lillian changes her man every time she appears," Tina remarked, crossing her arms. "Evan, did you invite her?"Hearing Tina's disdainful tone, Evan quickly replied, "Come on, why would I invite her? She's just a minor character, and doesn't have the qualifications. But the man next to her might be a potential investor tonight. Shirley, do you remember him?"Shirley looked puzzled at Evan, "Why should I remember him?"Evan smirked mischievously, "Because he's Director Alice's ex-husband!""Pfft..." Shirley and Tina both sprayed out the juice in their mouths!Shirley looked incredulous, "No way? Is Director Alice coming tonight as well?"Evan laughed more maliciously, "Yep, Director Alice will be here too! I wonder what it would be like for her to see her ex-husband attending this party with her actresses.
Mr. Flores suddenly looked up at the person handing him the pen. When he saw the face clearly, his fingers trembled, almost throwing the pen away!This was...one of Keith's assistants.Keith had many assistants—some were public, like Tony and Jim. Of course, there were also some who worked discreetly, like the current assistant in front of him.As a member of the board of directors, Mr. Flores had seen this assistant a few times.This assistant was a formidable figure with blood on his hands. Did his presence mean that Keith already knew everything?Mr. Flores felt like a fish in hot oil, suffering repeatedly.Mr. Flores had an unprecedented sense of regret.He had always thought he was watertight, but little did he know that Keith had long grasped his weaknesses.The assistant gestured for Mr. Flores to look at the document in his hands.His gaze fell, and when he understood the contents, his eyes became increasingly sinister!The assignee of this document was not Lillian, but Keith!