More and more students gathered around, whispering about Eden and the drama unfolding.Some students who admired how Eden handled Simon refrained from joining the discussion."Stop talking!" Ewan's angry roar silenced the chattering crowd. "I'll deal with anyone spreading nonsense!"The students who had been gossiping moments ago fell silent under Ewan's stern gaze.Scanning the crowd, Ewan demanded, "Who was badmouthing the chief just now?"A few girls from ordinary backgrounds glanced nervously at each other and looked away.When Simon was around, they didn’t really fear Ewan. But now that Simon was out of the picture, Ewan had become the de facto leader of Riverside Senior High, and they feared his reprisal.However, Daliah was unafraid and spoke up boldly, "You're next in line to lead the Horton family, Ewan. Yet you call that country girl 'chief'? Where's your dignity? Oh right, everyone in Estburg knows you as the useless nepobaby and academic failure. Your family's reputa
Eden walked so fast that Joy and Ewan struggled to keep up with her.After a while, Joy stopped and grabbed Ewan's arm. "Maybe we should stop following her. She probably doesn't want us around right now.""Damn it!" Ewan kicked a rock on the path and vented, "The chief is a good person. Why does the Hunt family dislike her so much?"The news of Eden and Jasmine's relationship had spread throughout the school.Ewan had done some digging and discovered that Eden's mother had essentially abandoned her to her grandmother for many years, only taking her back into the Hunt family to marry her off to Alain in Jasmine's place, all for the supposed glory of the Hunts. Jasmine had never wanted this arrangement, but it was twisted to make it seem like Eden stole her fiancé. Ewan felt a lot of sympathy for Eden.Joy nodded with a sympathetic smile. "She deserves better. She doesn't need the Hunts to like her."She looked at Eden's slim figure, standing alone, with compassion.Ewan looked up
Estburg Central Hospital.Eden pushed open the door to a VIP ward, followed by Alain, Horace, and Caelus.Cielo and Simon had been waiting for quite some time.Upon seeing Eden enter, Cielo quickly greeted her. "Ms. Griffith."Cielo was momentarily surprised to see Alain behind her. "Mr. Ward?"Although he had seen Alain before, he couldn't fathom why Alain was here now.Alain's engagement had stirred up a commotion in Rielton recently. As one of the prominent families there, Cielo couldn't have missed the news.He had heard that Alain was engaged to a lady from the Hunt family. So why was he with Ms. Griffith? What was their relationship?"Hello, Mr. Navarro," Alain nodded politely at Cielo.Cielo returned the nod. "Hello."With little interaction between their families, their greeting was purely out of courtesy.Cielo then shifted his attention from Alain to Eden. "Thank you for coming, Ms. Griffith."Eden gave Cielo a nod before walking over to Simon. She took out a pack
Eden remained silent throughout, her mood so sour that Horace and Caelus were visibly uneasy.Horace leaned closer to Alain and whispered, "Did you upset her, Alain? She looks so intimidating right now, I'm afraid to even speak."Alain glanced at him sharply. "Then be quiet!"Even Alain refrained from speaking aloud. He was genuinely concerned she might lash out unexpectedly. He had experienced her strength firsthand before."Didn't you say she was supposed to start your treatment tonight?" Horace whispered again.Alain clenched his jaw and glanced at Eden. "We can wait."As soon as Eden placed her beer bottle on the table, she turned to Alain and Horace with a nonchalant expression. "Got a pen and paper?"Alain remained silent and looked at Caelus.Understanding his cue, Caelus nodded. "I'll fetch it from the waiter."Returning swiftly, Caelus handed Eden the pen and paper.Eden began writing a lengthy list of medicinal ingredients, then handed it back to Caelus.Perusing t
Eden spent four hours in the kitchen, and all Alain and the others could hear from outside were loud clatters and bangs. They couldn't help but wonder what she was up to.Alain remained calm, his head bowed as he scrolled through his phone, seemingly unperturbed by the noise.Meanwhile, Horace and Caelus were restless.Horace glanced at his watch, leaning back on the sofa teasingly. "Is she remodeling your kitchen in there?"Knowing Eden's penchant for intensity, Horace couldn't help but speculate. Despite her youthful appearance, her strength was undeniable, making Horace realize he wouldn't stand a chance against her in a fight.Alain lifted his head briefly toward the kitchen, biting his lip with a distant expression.After a moment, he returned to his phone, speaking calmly, "Let her."His tone was composed.If dismantling his kitchen helped her cope with her mood, he was willing to permit it. There were plenty of other rooms if she needed more space.Horace grinned mischi
“The Hunt household is not your grandmother’s home. Just look at how unruly you are. When we’re inside, make sure you behave yourself. Don’t make a fool out of yourself and embarrass me.”In front of the Hunt family’s residence, a luxurious black car was parked in front of the gate. Melinda Hunt pressed the doorbell while nagging at Eden Griffith, who was standing next to her and was frowning somewhat impatiently.Eden had a black sling bag over her pure black hoodie. The cap that she was wearing covered half of her face, and her eyes under the cap’s visor were narrowed as she placed her hands in her pockets. She nodded nonchalantly.“You better remember what I told you. If you screw up, you’ll get it from me.” Melinda had been married to the Hunt family for decades and had enjoyed a life of riches. Every move she made was filled with the grace of a proper lady. She glanced at Eden who looked like a thug, and she could feel the anger boiling inside of her again. “The opportunity
The skies had already darkened when they all left the Hunt family’s residence. Eden followed Edmund and Melinda, returning to their residence. Several years ago, the Hunt siblings had already moved out from where Catherine was staying. The Hunt family was an old, prestigious family in Estburg. In terms of assets, they could probably rank second highest. That was why the children of the Hunt family would leave home as soon as they were married. “Master Edmund, Madam Melinda.” A middle-aged woman opened the door. Melinda called her Mrs. Thompson. Mrs. Thompson looked at Eden, who was behind them. There was a hint of disdain in her eyes, but she still respectfully said, “This must be Ms. Eden.” “Mrs. Thompson, take care of her luggage and bring it up to her room. Give her the pajamas that I bought earlier and make sure she takes a shower.” Melinda’s thoughts were in shambles on the way home. She couldn’t forget how her brother-in-law and his family had looked at her. When
The next morning, Mrs. Thompson woke Eden up. As Eden didn’t get a good night’s sleep, her irritation was apparent. She followed Mrs. Thompson downstairs and realized that there was someone else there. It was Jasmine Hunt; her half-sister who shared the same mother but had a different father. She was practicing piano at school last night and didn’t come home until very late at night. They hadn’t seen each other yet. When Jasmine saw her, there was astonishment in her eyes. It was her first time seeing her older half-sister. But since she had heard everything about Eden from Melinda, she thought that her sister was someone very awful. She didn’t expect her to be so beautiful! Eden’s skin was very fair, and her face seemed like it had been carefully molded. Her beauty was otherworldly. Her eyes were half-closed, and there was barely any expression on her face. She looked so cool even as she stood there. Jasmine had mixed feelings then. In the Hunt family, she had always bee