Belle said, "What do I have to do with him canceling your engagement? Shouldn't you ask yourself instead? Or just ask him straight away. Why are you asking me that?"Xenia gritted her teeth."I've already asked him about it. He said that Mr. Page Senior wished for it. But before Dawson and I were engaged, Mr. Page Senior didn't object to it at all."If you weren't the one who persuaded Mr. Page Senior, who else would've done it?"Belle said, "Even if I said that it wasn't me, you wouldn't believe me anyway. Still, you like Grayson, don't you? Why are you mad that your engagement with Dawson is canceled?""You … You brainless idiot!"Belle frowned. "Can you not insult people when you talk? You'll get beaten up."Xenia knew that she was no match for Belle. Gritting her teeth, she said, "You're such a vile woman! You'll pay for it someday!"With that, she turned around and left.Belle still hadn't figured out what was going on when she heard sounds of argument coming from the hou
Grayson said, "This is a question of signals. With the cancellation, Grandpa wants to end his alliance with the Sanchez family."The Sanchez family must have certain intentions in this area. That's why they came here today to make a fuss."Philip isn't mad about the cancellation of the engagement. Instead, he was taking advantage of this incident to cause trouble. It's to announce their current relationship with the Page family."Belle asked, "So this means that the Sanchez family refuses to help the Strauss family, right?""Yes. At the banquet held by the Sanchez family last time, he invited Mr. Strauss Senior's enemy on purpose."It was also a signal that he wouldn't be standing on the side of the Strauss family. He wants to replace them instead."Belle frowned. She wasn't concerned about the schemes between the great families. But she wanted to protect the Strauss family and the Page family.Thinking of something, Belle said, "The Sanchez family is considered a wealthy family
Grayson's lips moved a little."I'm not sure about the details. I only know that you have grudges with those mysterious families."For the moment, he didn't say that her parents had died at the hands of those people. He feared that it might ruin Noah's plan.Belle let out a long sigh. She muttered to herself, "Mysterious families, huh …"Grayson said, "Don't let them affect your life. Don't bother with them for now, and just live your own life well."Belle sighed again before saying helplessly, "I can't bother with them even if I wanted to. Grandpa refuses to say anything.""He didn't tell you anything because it isn't time yet."Belle shrugged in exasperation. Then, she changed the topic."Oh, right. You said that Xenia doesn't like Dawson at all. Why did she react so strongly after her engagement with Dawson was canceled?"Her grandfather is mad because it concerns their family's benefits, but why is she angry?"Grayson responded, "Hm?""She found me when I was feeding the
Grayson had already gone to the closet, leaving Belle to stare in the direction of the closet.She felt that Grayson wasn't just weird these days. He was exceedingly weird.All his behavior and mannerisms were abnormal.She felt as if … he was extra caring and gentle to her, and he cared about her more than usual.Moreover, he kept mentioning that he was her husband.But they weren't a real married couple at all.In the past, Grayson would never admit that he was her husband. But recently, he kept bringing it up …Belle had no idea what was going on with Grayson or what he was trying to do. But she felt that she needed to remind him of their real relationship.So, Belle put her phone away as she walked up to the cabinet. She wanted to take out their marriage agreement.There were two copies of the agreement. She had one while Grayson had the other. They had both signed the copies.But when she opened the cabinet, she didn't find the agreement anywhere.She remembered that it
As Xenia spoke, she bit her lip hard. Then, she got up and went to the bathroom.After about ten minutes, she emerged from the bathroom. She looked like a completely different person.She had changed her clothes and put on some light makeup. She grabbed her bag, looking like she was about to go out.The household staff didn't know where Xenia was going, so they asked, "Ms. Xenia, where are you going this late at night?"Mr. Sanchez Senior fought with the Page family and the Strauss family today. If you go out now, you might be in danger.""Get lost!" Frowning, Xenia shouted at the household staff. Then, she left.She drove to the Wallers' residence.Meanwhile, Phil was still in the reception room, chatting with the other families. "Patrick doesn't know how to speak. He's mute. This is the truth that nobody can change. Let's see how the Strauss family explains this to everyone tomorrow!"They continued talking.The person who was in the foulest mood that night was none other
Tom glanced at Robert with a meaningful gaze. Then, he let out a long sigh."She's from the Aspen family."Robert was shocked, and his expression instantly changed. The words "Aspen family" echoed in his mind.It was her!Robert was so overwhelmed that his breaths turned a little rapid. A long while later, he spoke up."So she's the girl from back then?"This information was too important to him, so he had to make sure.Tom gave Robert another meaningful glance. "You know about the Aspen family?"When the incident took place, Robert's and Grayson's generation were still kids.Also, the information was kept a strict secret back then. Other than the older generation like Tom, the others didn't even know it happened.Also, even if they knew, they would be quite curious about it, so they would ask questions. But Robert didn't, so Tom was intrigued.Robert didn't mention his past with Belle. He only said, "I once heard about it by accident.""What do you know about it?" Tom aske
"So, if there's danger, Grayson will protect Belle, right?" Robert asked.Tom nodded. "Most probably. Finneas had asked Grayson to marry her, which already proved his standing. The Page family will always be on Belle's side."When Robert heard that, he felt much better.Grayson was a strong man. With him around to protect Belle, Robert didn't have to worry so much.Tom continued, "Phil must know Belle's identity as well. When he turned against us, he was also taking a stand against Belle."He's getting bolder by the day. He's not even worried that the people behind Belle might assassinate him!"Back then, Belle's mother jumped off a cliff with Belle. The people who raided them went to look for their bodies in a hurry, but they found nothing."Everyone assumed that they wouldn't be alive after jumping from such a high cliff, but they couldn't be sure. After all, the Aspen family had their secrets."So, the great families must be looking for Belle's whereabouts. On her own, Belle
After hanging up, Robert sat alone in the yard, pondering.Now, he was sure that Belle was the person he had always been looking for. That was one less problem on his mind.But he couldn't help but be worried again.Many people would be paying attention to the banquet tomorrow. It might be a stretch to say that the whole world was watching. However, the entirety of Maltford and other cities would have their eyes on the event.It also included those mysterious families.If they found Belle, Belle would be in even greater danger. Robert's teacher once said that Belle didn't know about her identity. He didn't tell her because it wasn't time yet.So, the best option was to prevent the mysterious families from discovering Belle.The best way to get rid of the danger was …Robert thought for a moment. He took up his phone again, intending to call Belle.But after finding Belle's number, he hesitated again.He didn't know how to tell Belle about it. He had already confirmed that Bel