"To be honest, I do need a child to inherit my family business." Mr. Wright thought for a moment. He was really satisfied with the woman he met today and decided to tell the truth, "I've saved some money over the years, although not much, tens of thousands are still there."Upon hearing that Mr. Wright had tens of thousands in his hands, the woman's expression instantly became much more pleasant.Shirley, who was eavesdropping, had an extremely unpleasant expression on her face!Dad actually managed to save tens of thousands!And she didn't know anything about it!When did Dad save the money?If he had money, why didn't he repay Uncle and Aunt's debt?No, that wasn't even considered a debt! Mom reluctantly signed the IOU so Dad could have the surgery!Dad, how could you...Shirley clenched her fists tightly, the emotions in her eyes fading away bit by bit.Could it be that all these years, Dad had been in cahoots with Grandma to torment and exploit Mom...?At the thought of this possi
Upon hearing her father's words, Shirley burst into laughter without any reservation.Grandma, you're quite cunning! How much do you hate Mom for being so heartless and trying to ruin her? You tell Dad that this money is to compensate Mom by buying a house, and then tell Mom that it's to buy a house for you both! Then you turn around and tell Betty that this house is for her!Grandma, who is this house really for?"What about all the money you've saved over the years?" Shirley suddenly asked, "Why does Mom always say that the money earned every year is just enough for the household expenses?"Mr. Wright hung his head, afraid to look at Shirley."Dad, if you still want to acknowledge me as your daughter, you better tell me the truth!" At this moment, Shirley's remaining bit of father-daughter affection was completely eroded by the heartlessness of the Wright family. "Don't forget, the Nelson family won't give me all the money until the child in my belly is born! And if you want to take
After Shirley and Keith got in the car, they started driving back."How do you plan to handle this situation?" Keith hadn't said a word before, as he wanted to respect Shirley; after all, this was her family matter."I don't know," Shirley rubbed her face vigorously, trying to gather herself. "Keith, I really regret it. If it weren't for me, would my mom's fate be different?""Don't dwell on it," Keith pondered for a moment. "Tonight, first gauge your mom's reaction before making any decisions. Also, if you've decided on a divorce, I'll help gather evidence.""Okay, thank you!" Shirley said to Keith very seriously.Hearing Shirley's gratitude, a slight discomfort stirred in Keith's heart.He didn't do all this just to hear her say thank you. He just hoped that Shirley wouldn't always treat him as an outsider.Wait a minute, why did he suddenly have this thought?Keith narrowed his eyes and his eyelashes trembled, unable to hide the shock in his heart.When did he start having this tho
Shirley quietly accompanied her mother and had dinner.Shirley had been trying to think of a topic in her mind, but she couldn't find a suitable way to broach it.It was Mrs. Wright who took the initiative to speak first: "Time flies so fast. It feels like just a blink of an eye and you've grown up! I remember when I brought you home, you were so small!" Mrs. Wright gestured and compared Shirley's size, saying, "It's been twenty-two years, and you've grown so much! You're already an adult!""Mom..." Shirley's eyes welled up with tears, and she didn't know how to respond.Her mother rarely spoke about her own things; it seemed like she had always avoided this topic.Why did she suddenly bring it up today?"Shirley, there's something your mom has been wanting to ask you, but I was always afraid to ask, afraid of hurting your feelings." Mrs. Wright hesitated and said, "You've grown up now, have you ever thought about finding your biological parents?""Mom! What are you saying? When I was
Keith stood by the window, his gaze falling on Shirley and Mrs. Wright.He didn't know what Shirley was going to do, but no matter what it was, he would support her wholeheartedly.A knock on the door came from outside, and Tony walked over stealthily. "Mr. Keith, Madam went to the beauty center with Mrs. Wright.""I see." Keith lowered his eyes, moonlight spilling onto his peerless face, veiling it with an indescribable allure.Tony merely glanced at Keith before swiftly lowering his head.The President's appearance was too aggressive, not only towards the opposite sex but even towards the same sex, it had a strong visual impact.The President always knew how beautiful he was, so he particularly disliked it when others stared at his face so intently.Of course, that was the rule from before.Now that rule seemed to have been broken, and the one breaking it was none other than the President's wife!"Keep up and protect her carefully." Keith lightly tapped the glass with his fingers. "
Maggie thought that Shirley was envious of her phone, deliberately turned the phone towards Shirley, and continued to act coy, saying, "Honey, if you don't come to see me, I won't have an appetite!""Heh, I have something to take care of tonight, so grab something to eat yourself."Shirley suddenly stood up, her eyes fixed on Maggie's Apple phone with a cold gaze!Dad! You've gone too far!"I don't care! If you don't come to see me, I won't eat!" Maggie continued to act spoiled, completely believing that Shirley was envious of her phone, her face filled with pride!Shirley tightly gripped the magazine in her hand, her eyes cold as she looked at Maggie... and her phone.After Maggie finished her sweet talk on the phone, Shirley couldn't bear it any longer and said, "Is your husband Robert Wright?"Maggie was stunned, blurting out, "How do you know my husband?"Shirley closed her eyes in an instant!It's amazing how coincidences happen when you least expect them!So this woman is the mi
Keith lazily leaned back on the high stool, lightly spinning the glass of red wine in his hand, seemingly satisfied as he watched the crimson liquid inside the glass. This was a vintage from an Italian winery that his assistant always carried with him. It was worth a hundred thousand dollars a bottle and was priceless. The annual production was only a thousand bottles. Only someone like Keith could casually carry such an expensive wine and use it as a stress reliever. As Keith swirled the glass, his thoughts wandered. He didn't know how Shirley's conversation with her mother went. How would she approach this situation? If she couldn't handle it, would she seek his help? Suddenly, he felt a longing. If she reached out to him, he would instantly resolve everything for her... Betty was a bit disappointed because she couldn't find Keith. She decided to try her luck at the bar. If she still couldn't find him, she would give up completely. But when she stepped inside the bar, she glanc
Perhaps God heard Shirley's prayer because, as Mrs. Wright endured punches, a sudden sound of shattered glass came from behind her!Everyone turned around simultaneously.The previously sturdy display windows and doors had been kicked in.A tall and handsome man with an imposing presence strode in, his gaze immediately focusing on Shirley.A chilling aura spread as he pursed his lips, and he coldly uttered, "Who dares to lay a hand on my woman?"Hearing this familiar voice, Shirley suddenly felt her heart at ease.He really had come!Keith was followed by a group of people who entered with a loud commotion.The women in the room were stunned by what they saw.This man... was so handsome!He seemed to have walked straight out of a painting, perfectly flawless.But in the next second, his presence became overwhelming, and everyone instinctively looked away, unable to continue watching!Keith's gaze fell upon Shirley, worry and anger clearly visible in his eyes.Mrs. Wright finally had a
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!