Shirley returned to her room and before she had a chance to greet the Chairman and his wife, she saw Keith standing there.How did he end up here? Shirley was frozen in place. Didn't he have something to discuss today? Why did he come here instead?"I..." Shirley opened her mouth, but then she saw the anger in Keith's eyes, so she kept the rest of the words to herself."Chairman, Madam, I'm sorry. Shirley isn't feeling well, and the doctor advised her to rest, so I didn't let her come along! It's my fault, please don't mind," Keith said very politely. "I'm sorry! Can I take her back to rest now?""Of course. It was our negligence in the first place!" The Chairman immediately responded, going along with Keith's excuse.In the eyes of the Chairman and his wife, this was evidence of a loving couple! They couldn't bear to be away from each other even for a moment!However, Shirley could see a bunch of anger in Keith's eyes...What's wrong with him? She came here to meet the Chairman and h
Frustrated, Shirley lay on the bed, unable to sleep despite turning over. Gradually, drowsiness came and she fell asleep. She didn't know how long she had slept when Shirley was awakened by her growling stomach, feeling hungry.As she opened her eyes, she saw that it was already dark outside."Oh, at this time, the hospital probably doesn't have anything to eat, right?" Shirley looked at the time, it was already 8 p.m.It seemed that if she wanted to eat, she had to go out.Just as Shirley was about to get off the bed and change her clothes, she heard a few knocks on the door and someone entering the room!Two chefs in their uniforms were pushing two food carts in."You..." Shirley was taken aback, what does this mean?Although she was staying in a deluxe ward, this place was not in T City, nor was it a hospital under the Nelson Family Group. Does this hospital even have chefs?"Madam." The two chefs bowed to Shirley and said, "Young Master ordered that your recent diet should not be
"Um..." Keith stretched his voice with a lingering tone. Seeing Shirley's excited expression, he couldn't help but add, "But you can only go back after completing three days of injections at the hospital."The smile on Shirley's face froze for a moment.Three days...That's okay!Just three days!Three days isn't long, as long as she can get through these three days, she can go back to see her mother!Oh, right. She needs to quickly count how much money she has in her hands!When she goes back this time, she wants to secretly leave some money for her mother. That way, when her grandmother intentionally makes things difficult for her, she won't be too hard on her!Seeing Shirley's angry expression turning into one of joy, Keith's mood also improved.After being happy for a while, Shirley realized that she was still holding Keith's hand.Panicking, she quickly let go and awkwardly scratched her hair, saying, "Um...thank you! It's getting late, you should go back early! I should also go
For three consecutive days, Shirley stayed obediently in the hospital to recover.On the third day, the Chairman and his wife finally returned to Italy.Shirley came to see them off, standing side by side with Keith, they seemed even more compatible.Before leaving, the Chairman's wife hugged Shirley tightly and said, "If you ever have the chance to visit Italy, please let me extend my hospitality!""Yes, when the time comes, please don't find it troublesome!" Shirley immediately replied with a cheerful smile, "Please, both of you, stay healthy and wait for us to come!"The Chairman and his wife burst into laughter.After seeing off the president and his wife, Shirley felt relieved. Finally, the task of getting married was completed.Tony, who was standing behind them, spoke up, "Mr. Keith, Madam, the car is ready! We can return to T City anytime!"Return to T City...Yes, the work here is finished; it's time to go back!It's strange, though, why is the headquarters of the Nelson Fami
Shirley and Keith walked up to Grandma Wright and greeted her proactively, "Grandma, we're back!""Grandma," Keith's greeting was much simpler, just a straightforward address."Good, good, it's good to be back! Come, come, come inside!" Grandma Wright's mouth couldn't close when she saw countless attendants carrying large and small parcels from their cars!Shirley greeted each person individually, while Keith simply nodded at them.Keith didn't call out "Mom, Dad!" until Mrs. Wright and Mr. Wright arrived.Although they were Shirley's foster parents, they were the ones who raised Shirley after all.Especially, Mrs. Wright, Shirley had the deepest affection for her.If it weren't for her, Shirley wouldn't have agreed to marry him so readily, right?So, unlike the Wright family members who looked down on Mrs. Wright, Keith held her in high regard, and Shirley couldn't hide her gratitude in her eyes.Although "Mom" was just a simple address, it invisibly elevated Mrs. Wright's status. Th
"Mom, how much do we owe Uncle and Auntie?" Shirley knew that she had to act quickly to get her mom out of this merciless Wright family!"About four hundred thousand," Mrs. Wright hesitated and replied, "This year, your auntie said the harvest wasn't good, so your father and I may not earn much money.""Mom, here's the plan. I'll find a way to give you four hundred thousand and completely pay off the debt to Uncle's family. How about you and I move to the city to live?" Shirley looked at her mom with longing. She didn't mind working hard herself; she just couldn't stand seeing her mom being bullied like this at home!"That's not acceptable! Your grandmother is old, and I still have to wash clothes, cook, and take care of her at home! Shirley, I have failed the Wright family in not being able to give birth. I have no complaints! As long as you can be happy, I will have no regrets in my life!" Mrs. Wright firmly refused and continued, "But I won't leave the Wright family! Shirley, the m
Keith suddenly turned around, his eyes narrowing slightly, releasing his imposing aura.Betty's steps came to a halt, and she didn't dare to take another step forward!"Broth... Brother-in-law..." Betty timidly spoke up, her eyes shifting, cautiously taking a step forward, "Brother-in-law, why are you alone here?"Keith glanced at Betty's face with an expressionless look before turning away.He had seen that kind of look in her eyes too many times. This woman didn't have the qualifications to deserve his answer.Seeing Keith completely ignore her and walk away, Betty clenched her teeth.Hmph, what's so great about him?! He's just good-looking and rich...Damn it, damn it!Watching Keith's handsome figure, ripples of frustration grew deeper in Betty's heart."Brother-in-law, where are you going? Wait for me!" Betty bit her lip, and coquettishly called out, "Brother-in-law, last time you didn't have a proper tour before leaving, let me take you around?"Before Betty could get closer, a
"Besides, it's been more than ten years! Can the four hundred thousand dollars from over ten years ago be the same as the four hundred thousand now?" Aunt Wright deliberately put on a sad expression and said, "Back then, our entire Wright family went bankrupt in order to treat your father's illness! We couldn't even gather enough money for Betty's college tuition...""Aunt, Betty is only a hundred points away from the cut-off score for a specialized secondary school, right?" Shirley couldn't help but expose Aunt Wright's lies.She really dares to say it! Considering Betty's grades, she barely managed to get a high school diploma by spending money! Keith couldn't help but laugh lightly. That smile was like the winter fading away and the spring breeze brushing one's face.Although Aunt Wright was already in her forties, she was still stunned when she saw Keith's smile!"It seems that Aunt is not satisfied with the amount of money." Keith finally spoke, tapping the back of the chair wi
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!