Meanwhile, in the United States, the sun was blazing, making it hard for people to breathe.Grace was sitting on the sofa in a red camisole nightgown, talking on the phone.“…Mandy, if you’re going to blame me for this, it’s really unfair. A lot of people know about Emily and Nathan’s marriage. You can ask around; they were married for four years…”“No record with the government? I have no idea about that. I was in Europe when they got married. They definitely were married. Mandy, calm down. Someone is definitely messing with us. I’m not lying to you… No, I’m not trying to use you. I genuinely see you as a friend…”“Well, if that’s how you want to think, there’s nothing I can do. I told you this to help you, but it seems to have backfired on me. You don’t have to call me to scold me. I have a clear conscience in what I do. As for the missing marriage records, that’s definitely linked to Vincent…”“Yes, I can’t provide evidence. I can’t prove that I’m telling the truth, so go ahead and
“Don’t be so confident. Men are good at deception. Are you sure he’ll trouble Emily?”Sophia replied, “He should. I cried my heart out on the phone, telling him how Emily abused me. He was furious. I think it should be fine.”Grace asked, “When did you call him?”“Seven hours ago,” Sophia said. “It’s nighttime in Germany now. Gangsters operate at night. I’m just waiting for news. If he doesn’t act, I’ll call and provoke him again. Emily is only in Germany for a week. We can’t miss this chance. Mom, what do you think?”Grace didn’t object.She thought for a moment and then instructed, “Does Emily know about your relationship with him?”“No, how could she know? If she did, she wouldn’t have given me money for my education.”“That’s good,” Grace said. “Let’s wait. If he can handle it, great. If not… I have other ways.”Just then, Logan pushed open the door and came in, his face dark and brooding.“Grace, come with me.”Grace smiled, “Logan, it’s only 2 PM. Why are you back so early?”Log
Logan exploded in anger, “You dare threaten me?! Looks like I’ve been too lenient with you, letting you act so recklessly!”“Lenient?” Grace replied coldly. “Logan, over the years, if it wasn’t for my constant strategizing behind the scenes, do you think you’d have the success you have today?”Logan, hit where it hurt, retorted fiercely, “My reputation, my wealth, they are all due to my own abilities.”“Really? Without me, where would you have gotten your study abroad opportunity?” Grace shot back. “Logan, it’s been over twenty years, and our lives are deeply entwined. But if you want to tally up everything, I can too. Your study abroad opportunity, your design award, the things you had Emma do—I remember it all…”“Shut up!” Logan shouted angrily, grabbing a table lamp and smashing it on the ground. “Get out! We’re getting a divorce!”Grace stood up straight, her gaze icy. “You’re throwing me out?”“Get out, do you hear me? Take your malicious daughter and get out of my house!”Logan
"Alright, I understand," James saved the recording. "Leave this to me. You don’t need to worry."Logan expressed his gratitude, "Mr. Taylor, you truly are my benefactor."James laughed heartily, "I still have a few matters to attend to, so I’ll let you go for now.""Alright, alright."James ended the call with a cold laugh, throwing his phone aside in disgust.Olivia quickly approached him, "Dad! Did that bastard admit to it?""He has some brains," James snorted. "He only denied having feelings for Emily’s mother, without detailing the past situation. But it’s clear that he’s a hypocrite."Olivia cursed, "Damn it! What did Emily’s mother see in him?""Probably his hard-working nature," James sighed regretfully. "Olivia, you need to be sharp. You’re my only daughter, don’t let those bad men deceive you."Olivia confidently patted her chest, "Don’t worry, don’t worry, your daughter is very smart.""I’d be at ease if you were half as smart as Emily," James asked. "How’s Emily doing latel
As she left, Grace hadn’t brought her wallet and didn’t have any cash.She had assumed she could use electronic payment, but Logan had frozen all her bank accounts linked to her phone!From the time they left Morgan's house to getting into the taxi and arriving at Times Square, it had only been twenty minutes. Logan had cut off all their financial resources!"Sophia, do you have any money on you?"Sophia shook her head repeatedly, "I didn’t bring my wallet either. Where would I get money?"Grace was anxious and angry, "Can you use electronic payment on your phone? Logan froze all my accounts, but he can’t touch yours! Pay the taxi fare first. There are so many people around; we don’t want to be recognized."Sophia said, "Mom, I don’t have any money…"Grace immediately lost her temper, "At a time like this, you’re still playing your little games? Haven’t I given you enough money before? And now you say you don’t have any?"The driver, growing increasingly impatient, blocked their path,
The driver picked up the watch and examined it under the sunlight, frowning. "How do I know if this is real or fake?""This can’t possibly be fake! We bought it at a boutique! Don’t talk nonsense if you don’t know anything!" Sophia glared at him.The driver smirked, "You can’t even afford the taxi fare, but you claim to have a thirty-thousand-dollar watch? Anyone can make up stories. Scammers these days are getting more sophisticated. What’s wrong with me questioning it?""Don’t push your luck! We’ve already made a big concession!"The driver laughed, "If you put it that way, I really need to get to the bottom of this today. I don’t want this watch. Take it back. You must give me cash today. I only take cash. Without it, you’re not leaving!""You..." Sophia’s eyes reddened with anger, "You’re just a scoundrel!""Try calling me that again?" The driver was enraged, "I’ve been polite enough not to say certain things in front of everyone to save your face. But if you talk to me like that,
Bobby decisively hung up the phone.Grace's anger flared instantly.Bobby had once been a poor college student. Desperate for a better future, he tried to ingratiate himself with Logan, who dismissed him as incompetent. As a result, Bobby turned his attention to Grace.Bobby would bring Grace gifts almost every day and helped with household repairs and lawn care. Whenever Grace needed anything, Bobby would arrive within half an hour to handle it efficiently.Over time, Grace let her guard down and persuaded Logan to give Bobby a chance.Bobby was indeed diligent. His design skills were mediocre, but he was exceptionally good at flattery. This trait endeared him to Logan, who eventually accepted him as a student.In the following years, Bobby excelled at ingratiating himself. He never refused any request from Logan or Grace, always eager to please.But now, his attitude had completely changed.Everything was different now.Even Bobby dared to hang up on her?The taxi driver, a cigarett
More and more gossip was spreading, and more people gathered here. They blocked the intersection completely.Someone pointed at Sophia and said, "Isn't she Miss Morgan, who's supposed to marry Nathan Reed? Why is she surrounded here?"Immediately, someone explained, "She's not with Nathan Reed anymore. She's been kicked out of her house! She couldn't even afford the taxi fare and got stuck here!""What? How could she not afford the fare even if Nathan dumped her?"Another person chimed in, "You guys don't know the whole story! It's not that Nathan kicked her out, it's her mom who got kicked out by Mr. Morgan, and she got dragged along! She only got engaged to Nathan because she's Mr. Morgan's daughter. Otherwise, do you think with her looks, Nathan would've been interested in her?""Huh, but she's pretty, isn't she?""You don't know everything! She relies on makeup! I have a friend who works at Reed Corporation. He even went with Mr. Reed to a yacht party once. Her makeup came off the