Share

198 The Argument

Author: FancyZ
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

Sophia couldn't retort and just glared at Emily angrily. Grace also remained silent.

Laughter came from the living room. Grace thought Herry was laughing at them but found him watching TV on the sofa.

"I didn't sleep well last night. Mom, I'm going to take a nap," Sophia said.

Grace stopped her. "Not so fast. Go say hello to your father first."

Sophia frowned, annoyed. "No need. I'm tired and don't want to talk to him."

Grace glared at her. "Listen to me. I'm your mother, and I won't harm you. Now, go to the study."

"Fine," Sophia muttered and went to the study. Grace paused a moment before following her.

Emily turned her attention back to her cooking, placing the omelet on a plate and setting it on the dining table. "Herry, breakfast is ready."

Herry was reluctant to leave the sofa, engrossed in his cartoons. "Bring it over here for me to eat!"

With Logan and Grace absent, Emily didn't want to indulge Herry's bad behavior. "I'll count to three. If you don't come over to eat, I'll thr
Locked Chapter
Continue to read this book on the APP
Comments (1)
goodnovel comment avatar
Rosemary Jojo Kallukaran
More more chapters plz
VIEW ALL COMMENTS

Related chapters

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   199 The Mother-in-Law Arrives

    Emily smiled and stopped arguing with her.She realized that Sophia always interpreted things with her limited intelligence.There was no point in arguing with Sophia. The real show was yet to come, and Emily just needed to wait.In the following days, Sophia and her mother Grace received numerous phone calls.Previously, Emily didn't know much about the lives of the wealthy, but now she discovered that the richer people were, the more snobbish they seemed.Emily didn't know the exact status of the Norman family, but she could sense some of it from the changes in their daily lives.One of the most obvious changes was the sudden increase in visitors to the Morgan household.Some people claimed they wanted to visit Logan Morgan, some said they wanted to be friends with Sophia, and some admired Grace's taste. They had many reasons, but their ultimate goal was the same: to establish good relations with the Morgan family.Logan enjoyed the feeling of being the center of attention. He was v

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   200 The Miscarriage Plan

    "Sigh, it's my fault," Grace said remorsefully. "I've neglected Sophia since she was young. She grew up with her father, and how could a man take proper care of a child? So, Sophia's health has never been good. She had a fever a few days ago. I didn't think much of it, but it turned out to be pneumonia. By the time we got to the hospital, the doctor said the baby might be at risk of miscarriage.""I don't believe you!" Carol slammed the teacup onto the coffee table, spilling the tea. She was furious. "Right now, let's go to the hospital. I don't trust a word you say."With that, Carol abruptly stood up, ready to storm into the kitchen.Grace hurriedly grabbed her. "Wait, don't be hasty. Sophia has been distressed about this too…"Carol wasn't a fool. Grace's attitude made her understand her intentions. She shouted, "She's probably secretly happy! She seduced a richer man and now wants to back out, right? I remember a few months ago, she used the baby to force Nathan to marry her. Now

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   201 She Had a Miscarriage

    Sophia felt a sharp pain in her belly, followed by a rush of warm liquid flowing down her legs.Her face turned pale from the pain, and she collapsed to the ground with a thud. Soon, a pool of blood stained the floor."Ah, you're bleeding!"Grace exclaimed, pointing angrily at Carol, "You murderer! You killed your grandson!"Carol was stunned. She sensed something was wrong, like she had walked into a trap. However, now Sophia was bleeding, and she had indeed hit Sophia.No matter what, Carol couldn't evade her responsibility."I didn't... I just touched her lightly..."Grace took out her phone, ready to call the police. "I'm calling the police right now to arrest you! You're the mother of the CEO of Reed Group, you broke into my house, beat my daughter, and caused her to have a miscarriage! I'll call all the reporters and tell them. I will let everyone know that you and Nathan are violent maniacs! I'll ruin Reed Group's reputation and watch your stock price plummet!"As she was about

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   202 I Want to See You

    Emily was furious.What was Nathan trying to do?Had he bought a lot of phone cards?She refused to answer the calls, but the phone kept ringing with new numbers.Unable to bear it any longer, Emily answered the phone, shouting angrily, "Will you ever stop? I told you, unless it's about the divorce, don't call me again!!!"There was no response for several seconds."Nathan called you again?"That voice…Emily was startled. "Mr. Satan?""Hmm, did you think I was Nathan?"Emily closed her eyes briefly. "Sorry, Nathan called me from an unknown number, and I thought it was him again... Why are you using a new number? Did you change your number?""No, this is my other number," Mr. Satan said. "Only my parents, brother, sister, and grandmother know this number."Emily understood, but she still felt a bit uneasy. "So the number you've been using to contact me... was it specifically for me?""Yes." Mr. Satan didn't deny it. "The situation was complicated back then. I couldn't tell you my iden

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   203 I Saw Your Boyfriend

    After talking with Mr. Satan for a while, Emily felt much calmer.Because of her pregnancy, her emotions had become a bit fragile. Luckily, whenever she felt vulnerable, Mr. Satan was always there for her.Additionally, Mr. Satan brought news about Emma: "Her bribery at the hospital has been exposed. She's been fired, and she's also facing several medical malpractice cases. The hospital is preparing to sue her. If convicted, she will face hefty fines."Emily hesitated slightly and asked, "No criminal charges?""The medical incidents were minor. If she compensates, the cases will be closed. If we want her to go to jail, that would be difficult," Mr. Satan explained. "Emily, what happened to your mother's body?"Emily replied, "She was cremated. We couldn't afford a burial plot. Her ashes are stored at the funeral home.""Did your adoptive father and uncle personally take her for cremation?"Emily wasn't sure. She bit her lip, "I was too young to remember. I heard my uncle mention it on

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   204 False Blessings

    Emily was momentarily dazed. Her conversation with Herry just now reminded her of a conversation she had with Sophia ten years ago. Back then, she had advised Sophia to focus on her studies and not get involved in relationships, but Sophia didn't listen. She dated many men and even spent nights out with them.Sophia was only fourteen then, just four years older than Herry is now.That was ten years ago. Sophia was no longer the same, and neither was she."Hey, Emily, why aren't you talking?"Emily stood up. "I'm going downstairs to make you some food to shut your mouth."There were plenty of ingredients in the fridge. Emily made spaghetti. She intended to call Herry to the dining room to eat but worried that his low blood sugar might not have fully recovered. If he fell down the stairs, it would cause many problems, so Emily brought the food to his bedroom.Herry smelled the aroma of spaghetti and meat sauce and sat at the table waiting.Emily placed the plate in front of him. "Eat up

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   205 Going Back to the Norman Family

    The confrontation between Sophia and Emily, which started when Sophia had a miscarriage, shifted from being overt to covert.Though everything seemed calm on the surface, everyone knew that the undercurrents beneath the calm sea were more dangerous.Emily looked at Sophia, who was smiling, and reminded herself to be more cautious in the coming days.Sophia and her mother Grace now had no more scruples. Even though she knew the man Sophia wanted to marry was Mr. Satan, nothing could stop them from planning to marry into the Norman family.At noon, Grace received a call from Mandy.She had been getting along well with Mandy lately. Mandy, who had no one to chat with at home, quickly took a liking to Grace, who was good at reading people and socializing. They often talked on the phone.Grace was happy, and Logan was even happier. He believed his wife was capable. If Grace could help him establish a relationship with the Norman family, he would be closer to success.But today, Grace was e

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   206 Meeting Grandmother

    Meggie's driver arrived quickly.Logan was not invited. This gathering was for the women, so he had to go back to work.Grace took Sophia and Emily into the car.Emily walked in front. As she reached for the car door handle, Sophia quickly interjected, "Sorry, I get car sick in the front seat. I'll sit in the back."Emily looked at Sophia, who had already taken a seat in the back, and nodded, "Okay."Meggie's driver observed them, his eyes moving thoughtfully between them.Emily sat in the front passenger seat and fastened her seatbelt.The seatbelt left a long mark on her skirt. Looking in the rearview mirror, Emily saw Sophia wearing the white dress Mr. Satan had given her. She carefully smoothed the hem of her dress, not allowing even a single wrinkle.Emily glanced at her own skirt…Emily chuckled softly, realizing Sophia's intention.The car soon arrived at the Norman family's gate. Meggie's maid Bella was already waiting at the door, her face full of a loving smile, "Hello, Megg

Latest chapter

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   473 A Christmas Miracle

    One year later. The house was filled with the soft glow of Christmas lights, their gentle hues dancing across the living room. Emily and Vincent had transformed their home into a cozy haven, with garlands, twinkling lights, and an extravagant Christmas tree that sparkled from every angle. The scent of cinnamon and pine mingled in the air as holiday music played softly in the background, creating a festive, heartwarming atmosphere. This Christmas, their first as a married couple, felt like the beginning of something truly beautiful, a peaceful moment carved from the chaos they’d left behind. Guests began to arrive, the first among them being Allen and Olivia, who had just returned from their honeymoon. They entered, hand-in-hand, faces glowing with happiness. Olivia had transformed over the last year. Now a poised and capable woman, she’d embraced her role in helping Allen manage the family business, but her girlish side was still evident. “Emily!” Olivia squealed as she hugged her f

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   472 The Final Revelation

    "Three years ago, I nearly died." Emily snatched her passport back from Sophia’s hand. "This British couple is my family. They’re good people. They saved me and took me to England."She held the passport firmly. "And yet, you still wouldn’t let me go. You went to every length to forge my death certificate.""Do you all want to know why they wouldn’t leave a ‘dead’ woman alone?" Emily let out a bitter laugh. "Because this was their only chance to inherit the wealth I left behind.""I didn’t die; I’m alive and back to reclaim what’s rightfully mine. This time, no one will hurt me. Sophia, you and your mother won’t steal my inheritance, and you won’t ruin my wedding. Now, the ceremony continues."Satan stood in the grand hall, watching the strong, fearless woman Emily had become, a wave of unspeakable joy rising within him. His woman had become powerful.Dressed in a white gown, Emily walked slowly toward Satan, accompanied by Bert. The small diamonds on her gown sparkled under the light

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   471 Sophia’s True Face

    “I know,” Emily said firmly.When Vincent slid the ring onto her finger, she felt a flash of disbelief. She’d expected Sophia to pull something, but Vincent’s unwavering stance took her by surprise. It’s over—everything’s finally over.Emily’s eyes glistened with tears.The priest’s voice resonated, “The groom may now kiss the bride…”Emily lowered her head, tears shimmering on her lashes. Vincent leaned in, kissing away the tear before it fell.Applause thundered through the church, and the priest laughed. “Go on, kiss her; she’s yours now.”Vincent didn’t hesitate, pulling Emily into a kiss. “You’re my wife, Emily. Finally.”Emily smiled through her tears. “Yes, I’m finally your wife.”Vincent turned with Emily still in his embrace, facing the crowd. “Emily and I are together now, and nothing will ever come between us again.”The guests watched, Meggie wiping tears of joy from her eyes.But Sophia wasn’t about to let things end on such a perfect note. Her face twisted with such fury

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   470 The Wedding

    Dylan was right.Three days later, Emily Carter and Vincent Norman were to be married. With Meggie as the wedding’s head organizer, invitations bore Emily's name, revealing to everyone that Miranda—the talented designer making waves at the Pritzker Architecture Prize—was indeed Emily.The announcement stunned all of New York and the entire architecture community. So Miranda is really Emily? People couldn’t believe the city’s most eligible bachelor, Vincent, had been swept off his feet so quickly.The Norman family, known for their longstanding legacy, hosted an extravagant guest list. Alex greeted everyone warmly, while Mandy barely cracked a smile. She was still fuming—she’d barely started her schemes with Grace to find Vincent a “suitable” bride, only to be blindsided by this wedding! She muttered, “Wasn’t he supposed to be so deeply in love with Emily? Now he’s marrying someone else so fast?”Meggie overheard and firmly replied, “The bride is Emily.”“Oh, come on, Mom. She’s not—”

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   469 Waiting for the Wedding

    Emily suddenly felt super self-conscious. “Fine, I’ll drink it. But after I’m done, go back to your office!”With that, she tilted her head back and gulped down the entire glass of lemon water in one go. She quickly shoved the empty glass back into Vincent's hands, saying, "There, all done!"Vincent's eyes sparkled with amusement. "Great. Come to my office at lunchtime," he said with a hint of mischief.Emily frantically tried to signal him with her eyes, mouthing, “People are watching!”Vincent seemed completely unfazed and continued, “It’s freezing outside, so don’t go out. I already asked Dylan to pick up lunch for us; he’ll bring it up, and we’ll eat together.”“...Okay.”He’s gotta be done now, right? Emily thought to herself, hoping he’d leave before the entire office saw this unfold live.“Oh, one more thing,” Vincent added nonchalantly, “Don’t rush off after work. We’ll swing by and pick up your uncle first, then head to my place for dinner with my dad and Meggie.”Emily blink

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   468 Gossip

    As soon as Allen left the hospital room, Jackson turned pale and, with a sudden heave, threw up everything he’d just eaten, leaving a mess on the floor.The young nurse, no older than twenty, panicked and rushed toward the door to call a doctor, but Jackson stopped her. “Stay,” he commanded.The nurse looked at him with wide eyes, almost on the verge of tears as she saw his ashen face. “Sir, if you’re unwell, you really should let the doctor check—”“I’m not unwell,” Jackson replied, his voice cold, with a glint of harshness in his eyes. The nurse flinched slightly at his intense gaze.“Are you scared of me?” he asked, a smirk playing on his lips.“N-no, not at all,” the nurse stammered, shaking her head. “It’s just…”“Don’t worry about it,” he said, a faint sneer forming. “Fear is natural. I’ve never been the nicest person, and I don’t pretend to be.”“Oh no, you’re a good person, sir! You… well, you pay me well,” she replied hesitantly.“Money alone doesn’t make someone good,” Jacks

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   467 With You Here, I'm Alright

    The projects across the company were running smoothly. Ken managed the technical aspects, and Daniel handled administration and overall decision-making. Even during Satan's three-year absence, The Great Wall Group retained its position as New York’s leading business powerhouse.As Emily browsed the recent news on her phone in the car, it was clear the city was engulfed in Christmas cheer, bright and bustling.Satan glanced over. “Any plans for Christmas?”She paused. “Not really. I’ll probably just stay in and watch TV with Bert.”He nodded without pressing further. Emily wondered what had prompted him to ask; he’d usually spend Christmas with his family.A slight smile crept across her face, but her expression held a tinge of sadness. The people in her life seemed to be growing fewer by the year. Christmas used to be difficult but joyful, a shared warmth despite the hardships. This year, it felt especially lonely. Sophia had long severed ties with the family, and William was gone. It

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   466 The Child

    Jackson cut her off. “Then let me take you to meet my family! You’re amazing—they just don’t know you yet. Once they do, they’ll definitely support us being together. That way, we won’t have to choose, and we can stay together, right?”“What if they still don’t agree?”“I’ll talk to them. I’m committed to you for life. They’ll have to come around, whether they agree or not!”Emily couldn’t help but laugh. “But I don’t agree.”Jackson felt a pang of panic. He tried to sit up to reach her hand, but his body was still confined by the plaster, immobilizing him completely, and he was forced to lie back down. “Emily, are you worried because my parents don’t like you? If I love you, their initial reservations don’t matter; they’ll come to accept it.”“That’s part of it,” Emily admitted, “but there’s a more important reason…”A sinking feeling came over Jackson. “…What is it?”……Weather forecasts are rarely reliable, but this time, it turned out to be spot on.By evening, the sky was filled

  • Pampered by Billionaires after Being Betrayed   465 Convalescence

    Emily didn’t say anything, but her mind was a mess.“You don’t need to say so many sentimental things,” she replied softly. “For Meggie’s sake, I’ll go through with the wedding. Don’t worry.”“But I don’t want a fake wedding,” Satan replied. “I want it to be real.”The elevator stopped on the ground floor.Emily stepped out first, and unlike the warmth of the room upstairs, cold snowflakes were now drifting down outside, and the air felt sharp against her skin, like knives slicing across her face.Standing at the Hilton’s entrance, she asked, “Did you drive here?”“I took a cab.”“Did you sneak out again?”Satan shrugged with a wry smile. “Dylan’s been keeping too close an eye on me.”With no other option, Emily walked to the curb and flagged down a taxi for him, signaling for him to hurry up.“To St. Mary’s Hospital, please,” she instructed, then turned back to him. “When you get there, have Dylan call me to let me know you arrived safely, okay?”He nodded. “And what about you? What

DMCA.com Protection Status