At that moment, sounds of Claire hysterically smashing things and crying could be heard from the room, sending shivers down everyone's spine.Shirley sighed softly in her heart.Wasn't she luckier than Claire?At least, Keith, unlike that elusive man, showed responsibility and courage.Keith sensed Shirley's thoughts, gently took her hand, and gave it a reassuring squeeze.Shirley nodded, indicating she understood.At this point, a car pulled up outside, and a man about Mr. Moore's age got out of the car, carrying some nourishment over.As soon as this man approached, the couple who had just been talking to Mr. Moore reacted as if they had seen a nemesis, their eyes instantly red, and they charged toward the man."You despicable bastard, you ruined my daughter!" Claire's mother made a dramatic move and lunged toward Shirley.Shirley took a step back, quickly dodging to avoid being pushed over.Mr. Moore looked apologetically at Shirley and said, "They are Claire's biological parents,
At this moment, Claire's parents also moved closer, about to kneel in front of Shirley.Shirley's face subtly changed, she shifted back a few steps, her expression slightly darkening.What did this mean?Forcing her to bully an innocent woman collectively?Keith wore a mischievous smile and whispered in Shirley's ear, "Honey, you ask me, and I'll help you."Shirley glared at Keith angrily!Bastard!He dared to threaten her!Tina crossed her arms, indifferent, and began tapping away on her phone replying to messages from Stanford.The boss was really annoying!Even though she was back in City T, he still messaged her daily to keep up with the situation.If it wasn't for his instructions to Keith, Shirley wouldn't have been in this passive situation.If he wasn't her boss, she would seek revenge for Shirley!Oh... it seemed like she couldn't beat him?Shirley cleared her throat lightly and said to Mr. Moore, "Dad, I'm not in a position to intervene in this matter, am I? My last name is
Shirley was a bit speechless.The fact that Claire's family showed no signs of anger despite what happened was beyond her comprehension!What kind of values do they hold?After Tina finished playing with her phone, she casually remarked, "Devin drives a BMW Z4, so it seems like he's not exactly poor."At that moment, Shirley finally caught on.Turns out, Claire wasn't such a good person either!Upon careful consideration, it made sense after all!The Moore family, although a well-known local name, wasn't exactly at the top of the economic ladder around here.Claire's family was just a distant branch of the Moore family, so their financial situation was even worse. So a family like that, raising a daughter like Claire who was so ignorant, it wasn't really surprising at all.Shirley recalled the first time she met Claire, who used some provocative words to keep her away from the Moore family. From that moment on, Claire showed her petty side, especially after Shirley accepted the Moore
Because Keith took a stab for Shirley, she didn't resist at all and let Keith step into her room.Shirley immediately held Keith down, reaching out to examine the bandage on Keith's arm to see if it had shifted.Seeing Shirley being so careful, Keith's eyes grew even gentler.Keith's arm was strong and muscular. He was the type who looked slim in clothes but had muscles when undressed.Now shirtless, revealing his sturdy arm with a bandage, he exuded an unparalleled domineering aura and extreme beauty."Don't be so silly in the future," Shirley couldn't help but mutter, "Look at you, injured. How are you going to work for the next few days?"Keith sighed intentionally and said, "Oh, you remind me. My arm is injured, it's even inconvenient to eat."Shirley's face changed slightly, and Keith quickly added, "But, it's worth it to save you!"Shirley lowered her eyes, her eyelashes trembling lightly, unable to hide her guilt.Once Keith saw his goal accomplished, he smiled slightly, reachi
Keith officially announced the Moore family members as his parents-in-law, causing a stir in City F and even throughout the entire Y State.Strangely, Keith's grandma, Old Mrs. Nelson, in distant City T remained silent on the matter, never expressing her support or opposition.Old Mrs. Nelson's attitude left everyone below guessing and speculating.However, it couldn't be denied that the status of the Moore family had indeed received a hidden boost.Even though the Moore family was not one to seek prestige through connections, whenever the Moore family was mentioned outside, in addition to the respect previously held for scholars, there was now an added layer of fear.After spending two days and nights with Shirley, Keith reappeared at the company when his wound had healed.Lillian had already been sent directly to City A by Keith citing a need to report back to headquarters.There was sure to be someone there to receive her.The departure of Lillian had immediately freshened the air
Shirley said, "Hey, I heard Stanford is coming too? When did he get here?"Tina's smile suddenly froze, and she said, "Can you not mention him? Tonight, I plan to scope out some cute guys at the bonfire party and maybe bring one home! If he shows up, my plans are ruined!"Shirley glanced past Tina and saw someone looking furious. Unable to hold back, she said, "Do you really hate your boss that much?""Tch, no way! That guy can't find a girlfriend himself, so he's always meddling in my love life! I'm twenty-five already, I don't wanna end up an old maid! Hey, Shirley, what's wrong with your eyes? Are you rolling them or something?" Tina asked as Shirley kept giving her signals.Before Shirley could respond, a familiar voice came from behind them, "Oh really? Sounds like I've been too lenient with you."Tina's body froze suddenly!How can it be?!How is it possible?Why is the boss here?Isn't he supposed to arrive tomorrow?Oh, no! My plan to flirt with handsome guys is ruined!Shirle
The villagers gathered around the bonfire in groups, flipping the sizzling whole lamb on the grill and sprinkling it with cumin and spices non-stop. After a good roast over the open flame, the entire square was practically enveloped in the aroma of barbecue.Tina couldn't stand the gloomy expression on her boss anymore, so she ran over to squeeze in beside Shirley.With a mournful face, Tina said, "It's over, my plan to snag hot guys tonight is ruined."Shirley chuckled lightly.This Stanford guy dislikes her, but seems that he cares much about Tina...Interesting! After Tina dashed away, Stanford looked around and, not seeing Lillian, immediately called her over with a phone call.How could we have such an occasion without Lillian?She needs to be around Keith more often!How can they build a relationship if they're not together often?Shirley never expected Lillian to show up.When she saw Lillian's tearful eyes, she instinctively glanced at Keith.Keith shook his head, saying noth
Keith never expected that when he got on the RV, instead of the wine Stanford prepared for him, he was faced with Lillian's open arms.At that moment, he felt a bit disappointed in Stanford.Lillian stepped forward, hugging Keith, rubbing her cheek against his chest.She could hear Keith's heartbeat, but the anticipated rapid heartbeat didn't happen.How was it possible?She was standing naked in front of him, how could he resist?Shirley was pregnant now and couldn't make love with him, wasn't he uncomfortable?She had already taken the initiative to this extent, wasn't that enough?Lillian then tiptoed, trying to kiss Keith first.Her carefully made-up face was radiant, lips slightly parted seductively."Keith, tonight I am yours. No matter how you treat me, I will be without complaints!" As Lillian got closer, her lips inches away from Keith's tightly pressed ones.There was a determined look in Lillian's eyes.As long as she had sex with Keith, Shirley would become insignificant!
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!