"Second Master." A female makeup artist curtsied to Eugene when he walked in.Eugene smiled. "My niece, Quinn. I hope I'm not bothering you by visiting.""Uncle Eugene, you're too polite." Quinn stood up immediately and got a chair for Eugene to sit on before having everyone else leave the room.With only him and Quinn left in the room, Eugene immediately suppressed his smile and asked arrogantly, "How is it? Have you gotten the password to the old lady's safe?"Quinn lost her arrogance and asked nervously, "If I give you the password, will you help me keep it a secret?"That day, Eugene overheard Quinn's conversation with Catelyn. It was then he found out that Stella was not her aunt but her mother instead."Of course! Keeping you as my niece is better than having the real 'phoenix' back in our family and splitting the cake with her."Quinn hesitated for a moment, but she opened the drawer under the dressing table, took out a piece of paper, and handed it to Eugene. "I secretly
Uncle Ford was wearing a suit and leather shoes, which made him look stately. "The driver said he will be there soon. Master, it's windy here. Let's go in."Draco adjusted his hem and neckline. "Is it okay for me to wear it like this?""You look fantastic, Master! You're still as handsome and handsome as always. I don't know how many little girls have been fascinated..."Draco beamed as he entered the banquet hall with Uncle Ford's assistance.His gift was the most expensive one, which was worth 120 million dollars.Even the gift-registry staff's voice was trembling when he read as he wrote on the list, "A set of diamond jewelry, eighty-eight gold bracelets, A high-end mansion, and twelve million in cash…"After reading the list for about 10 minutes, there was an uproar at the scene. The guests were all amazed by Draco's generosity, and they praised him for being an excellent elder of the Mason family, the top and wealthiest of the Four Great Families.The members of the Clark f
Granny Atherton took a napkin and gracefully wiped the red wine stains on the corner of her mouth, then stared at Draco coldly. "Your grandson is turning twenty-eight this year, right?"Draco nodded excitedly as Granny Atherton was willing to speak to him. "Yes, he's about the same age as Edwin."However, Granny Atherton's next sentence instantly shattered Draco's mood."Hmph. Almost all of your grandsons are dead, aren't they? Do you truly think Cedrick will live till he's thirty? You came to talk about their marriage with me. Is it because he only has two years left to live? Do you want Quinn, my granddaughter—me, Sylvie Smith—to become a widow in a few years? How cold-blooded you are! Why can't Quinn marry a good, healthy man? Doesn't she deserve to live a happy life?!"Draco was caught off-guard by the sudden spike of anger and hastily explained, "Syl, don't think like that. Ceddy has been taking medicine over the years, strictly sticking to the routine, and we've also funded m
Everyone at the banquet turned their heads toward the direction of the voice subconsciously.There stood a lady with long hair, dressed in a wonderfully sewed white dress and high heels, bearing a noble and elegant disposition.The guests in the middle of the hall automatically stepped back to make a way for her.Catelyn walked through the crowd and up the stage at a slow pace, and in her wake were whispers from the crowd."She looks familiar.""Hold on. Wasn't she the one who made a scene at Cedrick's wedding?""That's right. I remember she's called Catelyn...""How did she get in here? What are the securities doing? It's the reunion banquet of the Atherton family, and the guests here are all well-known people like politicians, businessmen, and celebrities!"When Quinn heard Catelyn's voice, horrifying memories flooded into her head like a flood which made her feel guilty, as if she had seen a ghost. She then quickly shouted for security guards.Sylvie stopped Quinn and lower
'Stella woke up? Didn't Lola arrange for someone to stay in the hospital? Why didn't I receive any news?'Quinn was downright terrified at this point."Your biological mother has woken up and has identified you as her attempted murderer. To become the daughter of Miss Atherton, you didn't even hesitate to harm her! She's your biological mother! How can you do that?!""No, it's impossible..." Quinn, in sheer disbelief, roared, "You're fooling them! My mother isn't Stella—it's Summer! I'm part of the lineage of the Atherton family!""Did you forget how great Stella has treated you? You had no place to live, so she took you in. You didn't have a job, so she begged Cedrick to give you a job. You felt insecure, so she gave you all her savings, just to satisfy your freaking vanity!"Quinn covered her ears, not listening nor believing, and kept shaking her head.She stubbornly repeated, "My mother is Summer! I don't know what you're saying!""She sacrificed her whole life for you. How
"This is the DNA test report of Miss Weir and my stepmother, Stella. It shows that they're blood-related. This is the most powerful and intuitive evidence that proves that she is not the blood of the Atherton family at all!"The entire banquet hall was instantly filled with noise as numerous pairs of suspicious and disdainful eyes were aimed at Quinn."Goodness gracious! What a cruel young lady! What has she done to be the Miss Atherton of the Atherton family? Fortunately, someone has exposed her today, or it'd be Old Lady Atherton who'll be poisoned in the future!""I met her before and said a few words to her. Boy, do I regret it!""My dad used to want me to marry the members of the Atherton family. Thank god I didn't...""I pity Old Lady Atherton. Her biological daughter has been missing, yet so many immoral people come to fake being her granddaughter..."Quinn shivered when she heard the guests' discussion. The color from her face drained instantly, and her resentful eyes met
She was fine until Catelyn said Stella had woken up.That meant Quinn had to make another choice, and her conspiracy was about to be revealed."Curse you! You're the one who should be dead, Catelyn! Why did you take my mother from me?! If you hadn't done that, our family would've lived happily, and I wouldn't have poisoned my mother! You think I've had good sleep all these years? I've been haunted by nightmares about my father questioning me why I did that to my mother!"With a flustered look, Quinn pushed Catelyn angrily.Surprisingly, Catelyn did not fall.A sturdy palm rested on her lower back, followed by Cedrick stepping out behind her. He pursed his lips, showing his displeasure.When Catelyn raised her head, her lips brushed against his lower jaw. Staring blankly at his handsome look, her heart skipped a beat.When Quinn saw Cedrick, it felt as though her savior had come for her.She suddenly burst into laughter. "Catelyn, it doesn't matter now if I'm not the granddaught
Cedrick's eyes were sharp as though he was staring at an enemy. "How would I know?""Didn't you send the man to my bed? Why wouldn't you know?!" Quinn was about to go crazy, and her rationale began to collapse.She had been joyful, thinking that this was her most beautiful day, until the farce happened.When she saw the arrival of Draco, she wanted to convince her grandmother to let her marry the Mason family…"Alright. He's just a gigolo I hired for a few hundred dollars." Cedrick mocked her whimpers. "Do you want to know the brothel's name or his nickname? Look at how happy you were that night! I bet the quality of his service must be excellent. You have his child now; maybe it'll be a free service next time you go..."Yuck.When Quinn heard this, she got goosebumps as she clutched her lower abdomen and bent down, retching for a while. "Stop! Stop talking, Cedrick, you devil incarnate! Why do you do this to me?! What the hell did I do wrong?""You shouldn't have provoked me, a
Chapter 1943"Just 999 dollars! It will bring you a long, happy life together."The vendor stared at Catelyn with eager eyes, frantically trying to sell his products.Cedrick looked down at Catelyn tenderly and asked, "Do you like it?"Catelyn picked up a charm to take a look, smiling, "It's not bad, but is it too expensive?"The charm was a good symbol. However, it was just casually made, not worth that much. This vendor was clearly trying to rip them off."As long as you like it, it has value."Cedrick raised his chin. Eason immediately handed over 10 hundred-dollar bills.The vendor gazed at the dollar bills with glowing eyes, took them with trembling hands, and chose a perfect charm for Catelyn and Cedrick.Cedrick took the charm and connected Catelyn's hand and his with it.His long, slender fingers moved. Even the slightest movement was very pleasant. Coupled with the romantic atmosphere, it was so beautiful.Joanne got excited as she watched them, clamoring, "I want o
Chapter 1942"Oh my, Evelyn made the shop assistant kneel to put her shoes on? That was too much! Does she think she's a noble princess?""Check out this video. Evelyn framed Mrs. Mason at the mall with a big belly.""Even a beast won't harm its children. Evelyn risked her child's life! How can she be so cruel?""Bah! Mr. Mason is handsome and rich. Evelyn actually cheated on him!""Her lover is too ugly. Evelyn has terrible taste.""Ahhh, Evelyn moaned so lewdly in the video. How can this man compare to Mr. Mason? I want to vomit..."As people online questioned and criticized Evelyn, her reputation completely collapsed, and she quickly became notorious.Cedrick became the victim of this incident.Cedrick sat in the car, looking at the responses on the Internet. He nodded and said, "You did a good job."To create the illusion that Evelyn cheated on Cedrick, Eason used AI technology to change Ralph's face into a stranger's in the videos of Evelyn and him having sex. "Thank
Chapter 1941Evelyn's voice paused, and her eyes were vicious and angry as she questioned hysterically, "But I did everything out of love for you!"Cedrick wanted to laugh. "Thank you, Ms. Swan. Although your love makes me sick, I have kindly prepared a gift for you."Evelyn looked at him in fear and confusion when she saw a familiar figure walk in through the door.The visitor was just as tall, straight, and handsome as Cedrick. It was amazing to see any difference in their appearance."It's you? You're Ralph?" exclaimed Evelyn, her stomach lurching.For so many nights, she had sex with Ralph, the imposter. No wonder the baby she gave birth to was so disgusting too."Little bitch, long time no see. I missed you so much."Ralph grinned and walked toward Evelyn with lustful eyes."Go away! Go away!"Evelyn frantically waved her pillow, trying to repel Ralph, but these attacks were like a kitten's playing in Ralph's eyes.Ralph smiled evilly, dragged Evelyn down from the hospi
Chapter 1940A few seconds later, she tore up the piece of paper regardless and looked at Cedrick with crazy eyes, "I'm your wife! It's Mrs. Mason in name only! All of this is a lie. My daughter is your child! And could only be your child!"Cedrick sneered, his deep eyes icy, "Think what you want, as long as you're happy."His voice was deep, pleasant, and charming, but what he said sent chills down Evelyn's spine.Evelyn looked at him incredulously. The smile on Cedrick's lips became even more fascinating. "There's something I forgot to mention. Are you sure the person you married is me? My wife is Catelyn from the beginning."Previous images flashed through Evelyn's mind. She thought of Cedrick's different attitudes. His passion, his impatience... Scene by scene, frame by frame, it was like a horrible movie, making her shiver."Cedrick, you indeed lied to me..."Evelyn stared at Cedrick with hatred, her eyes paranoid and mad."Even if my child is not yours and I didn't marry
Chapter 1939"I'm satisfied," Cedrick smiled dangerously, his eyes emotional.It was a smile that made Evelyn feel extremely alarmed."Then ... show me the baby."Cedrick looked at Evelyn condescendingly, his deep eyes full of coldness. "Eason."Eason respectfully carried the baby over to the hospital bed. "Mrs. Mason, please."Evelyn took the child in surprise and lifted the swaddling blanket on the baby.Although it was a girl, Evelyn gave birth to her. Naturally, Evelyn loved her.Yet the moment she saw the baby's face, Evelyn's face suddenly changed, and she quickly threw the baby away, leaning down and vomiting."No, it's not my baby! It's not my baby!"'How can she possibly be my child?' The baby was deformed. Her little face was bruised. Her eyes, nose, and mouth were all tightly grown together. She looked extraordinarily horrible..."Mrs. Mason, this is your baby!"Eason nimbly caught the baby that almost fell to the floor and brought it back to Evelyn."Take her a
Chapter 1938"Now, all of you, stop talking nonsense and do your job. We'll have an easy time when she has given birth."The doctor reprimanded and turned to go back to his office.Inside the room, Evelyn scrolled through the videos and news with a bitter smile.These days after she came back, Cedrick visited her every day and was photographed by many reporters and media. Now the news was all about her and Cedrick being in love.Yet only she knew that Cedrick always left soon after he came, never staying longer than fifteen minutes.'Is it really because he's too busy working?'When she thought of Summer and Braylon, who came in and out together affectionately, a glint of jealousy flashed in Evelyn's eyes.If only Cedrick could always stay by her side as Braylon did to Summer.Soon, it was Evelyn's due date."Cedrick, I'm so scared..."Evelyn grabbed Cedrick's sleeve, sweating in pain. "I can't take it anymore. I want a C-section with general anesthesia..."With a cold ligh
Chapter 1937The nurse rushed to support Evelyn.Evelyn looked flustered and headed back to the ward."Has anyone touched my things?"Evelyn came back like a different person. The condescension she had when she first arrived disappeared.'Braylon is no ordinary man. What if he really wants to help Summer get back at me?'Evelyn subconsciously rubbed her belly. She mustn't let anything happen to her child. She called the nurse and said coldly, "Ask the doctor to come here! I suspect someone has poisoned me."The nurse gave her a frightened look and murmured, "Mrs. Mason, how is this possible?""I don't care! Go get the doctor to check everything in the room. I will not allow anyone to hurt my child!" Evelyn yelled in a stern voice as her eyes went crazy.The nurse called the doctor in fear, and the doctor came, checked everything, and said resignedly, "Mrs. Mason, we assure you that everything here is qualified and absolutely free of any harmful substances. You can relax."Eve
Chapter 1936Evelyn nodded with satisfaction and asked with a smile, "Did Cedrick arrange this for me?"Eason thought to himself, 'Mr. Mason has no time for her.' Yet he smiled, "Of course, Mrs. Mason. If there's nothing else, I'll go back now."Evelyn smiled and nodded, "Go ahead. There are so many nurses here. They can take care of me."Cedrick had arranged the best labor and delivery room for Evelyn. Three nurses worked 24-hour shifts, so she would have someone to serve her at any time.Evelyn walked into the glass corridor, looking out at the sunshine and green grass. Suddenly, she saw a familiar figure."Who's that woman on the bench?"Evelyn's eyes went cold as she frowned and asked the young nurse next to her.The young nurse came over and asked with a puzzled look, "Mrs. Mason, which one do you mean?" "The old woman on the bench."A sneer appeared on Evelyn's lips, and her tone was acerbic.The nurse gave Evelyn a surprised look. "This lady is Mrs. Hensley, who live
Chapter 1935Cedrick was silent for a moment, counting the time. Indeed, Evelyn's due date was approaching.The smile on his mouth grew colder as he thought about what was going to happen."I'll have Eason pick you up.""I know you're busy. It's okay to have Eason pick me up, but I want to see you as soon as I get back."Evelyn smiled sweetly, not bothering with these details.As long as Cedrick cared about her, it was the same whoever came to pick her up.Evelyn touched her round belly, and her expectant face gradually became worried.'It's said that a sharp belly predicts a son and that a round belly predicts a daughter. My belly is so round. Will I have a daughter?'Meanwhile, Cedrick hung up the phone, casually threw it to the bedside, lay back down, and pulled the soft Catelyn into his arms.Half asleep, Catelyn heard Evelyn speaking arrogantly on the phone and slumped against Cedrick's chest."Evelyn's coming back?"Cedrick nodded slightly, a little impatient. "She's