As Edward’s words echoed, everyone exchanged puzzled glances, whispering among themselves, "What does this mean? Are they saying he isn't disabled?" "Is that true? Has he been faking a disability for eight years?" "Why would he fake being disabled?" "Why else? Look at how Grandpa Jeffrey doted on him after he became disabled." "True, he did many things that we just turned a blind eye to, didn't he?"Edmund felt some of the tension dissipate from the murmurs around him. Elliot was not going to have the final say in everything!Elliot calmly looked at Edward. "If I can walk, why would I need a wheelchair?"Edward snorted. "Who knows why you do anything. Maybe it's to garner Grandpa's sympathy and secure a larger portion of the inheritance.""The inheritance was distributed half a month ago. I received one percent. If you envy it so much, I'll give you this inheritance after you sit in a wheelchair for eight years.""I'm not as shameless as you.""That's why it's better to t
Edward felt like he could not explain himself adequately. "It wasn't me. I was just angry when I saw that video of mine."Elliot turned to Ethan. "My wife has been unfairly treated, the reputation of the family is tarnished, and Grandpa’s birthday celebration has been disrupted. What do you think we should do?"Ethan sighed. "Edward did act improperly."He then turned to Edward. "Go back home and reflect on your actions. You are not allowed to leave without my permission."Elliot raised an eyebrow. "That’s it?"Ethan explained, "Edward was misled by that post, which led to his actions."Elliot nodded. "He was confused by the post. How long will he be confined?""A month.""Fine," Elliot agreed amicably. Then he shifted his gaze to Jordan and James. "What about them? They believed in that post, too."At that moment, the family members were stunned. Elliot had dared to directly challenge his two uncles, who were influential figures within the family with intricate networks of su
Sophia wanted to say it was in accordance with the agreement requirements, but under the scrutiny of the man beside her, she felt inexplicably guilty. Therefore, she vaguely replied, “I'm not sure.”Elliot reached out and pinched her nose. Although he was not satisfied with that answer either, he did not dare push her too hard.'Not sure' might mean a lifetime. It was still better than saying she would strictly adhere to the agreement. It was his fault for falling for this stubborn girl in the first place.Sophia covered her face and glared at him. “You've offended a lot of people today, including both your uncles. Will they come after you?”Elliot looked at her. “Of course.”“Then why did you insist on provoking them?”Elliot smile coldly. “Do you think they'll spare me if I let them off?”Sophia fell silent. It made sense. Showing mercy to people like them would be being cruel to oneself.Elliot looked at the contemplative girl and smirked. “Besides, there's you.”Sophia,
The greatest benefit of not going to school was being able to sleep until you naturally wake up.Sophia woke up unusually well-rested. She rolled comfortably on her pillow, feeling the simple joy of snuggling in the blanket.However, she rolled directly into the arms of a man. She jumped back in shock, looking at the sleeping man in disbelief. She was so startled that she slapped him."Elliot!"Elliot groggily opened his eyes, as if he had been awakened abruptly. "What's wrong?"Sophia frowned. "Why are you in my room?"Elliot, in a drowsy voice, replied, "This is my room!"Sophia looked around feeling completely puzzled. It was indeed Elliot’s room.She tilted her head, utterly confused. "Why am I in your room?""You're asking me? I was startled when I woke up and saw you here."Sophia murmured, feeling oddly guilty, especially after she had just slapped him. She felt neither proud of what she did, nor that it was justified.She had not even been drunk last night. How did s
Dorothy chuckled, "Silly girl, how old are you? Won't I turn into an old hag if I stay with you all your life?"Sophia, who was almost on the verge of tears, was amused by this statement. "Yeah, I hope you live to be a hundred."Dorothy lovingly combed Sophia's hair, showing affection in each stroke. She wished she could stay longer with her, but she knew it was not possible.Suddenly, Sophia remembered something. "By the way, do I sleepwalk?"Surprised, Dorothy responded, "Sleepwalk? No, why do you ask?"Sophia wanted to mention how she ended up in Elliot’s room from her own, but revealing this would reveal that they slept separately. She lied, "I fell asleep in the car last night and woke up in bed the next day. Elliot said I might have sleepwalked my way back on my own."Dorothy chuckled. "He must have carried you back. Don't believe everything he says."Sophia huffed. "I knew it! I'll talk to him when I go back."Dorothy scolded her gently. "What's there to talk about? He
Elliot felt both angry and amused. “Why should I be wearing anything?” “It's inappropriate.” “I'm in my own room, how is it inappropriate?” Sophia thought, 'Fine! It's not like it's a big deal.' “Put some clothes on, I have something to tell you.”Elliot lazily sat on the bed. “It's hot, I just want to be like this.” Sophia did not want to get upset, so she turned to leave. Just after a couple of steps, Elliot caught up to her, and before she could even gasp in surprise, he already had her in his arms and was carrying her. “Where are you going?” he asked. “Back to my room.” “You said you had something to tell me?” “Not anymore.” Sophia struggled in his arms. “Put me down.” “If you keep moving, you'll dislodge my towel.” Sophia dared not move again. She glared at him angrily, thinking how despicable this man was, acting so shamelessly. “Why don't you hurry up and put on your clothes?” “I don't want to.” “Why?” He smirked. “Why do you think?”Sophia snorte
Elliot was frustrated, and squished her face. "Do you really have to speak as though you're issuing a challenge to everyone?"“Elliot!" Her mouth was squished shut, making it hard to speak properly. "I'll—" He kissed her pouted lips and hurried downstairs. Sophia yelled behind him, "Elliot, stop!" He did not run but his long strides quickly distanced him from her. Sophia went after him. Mrs. Ruth, seeing the harmonious couple, smiled indulgently. "Mr. Elliot, Ms. Sophia, let's have breakfast." Sophia restrained herself in front of others, not really wanting to harm him. His image would be ruined. She glared fiercely, heading to the dining room. Elliot gave Samuel a look and followed. Samuel was speechless. Elliot instructed him to mess up all the surveillance on the third floor without letting Sophia know. What kind of weird task was this? Was it him who did it? Why sabotage the surveillance that was just installed? Elliot seemed to have lost his boundaries ever sinc
Brandon sneered. “Love me? You only love yourself! I gave my ex-wife a two billion dollar settlement to live a good life with you. Meanwhile, you’re two-timing me. I won't let you get away with it!”His face was filled with malice as he grabbed her hair and struck her again.Amber cried out in pain. “Ah! Brandon, stop it. I's true, he threatened me.”“He threatened you?” Brandon retorted. “And were those words his threat too? You shameless woman!”Amber's scalp began to hurt as she struggled. “Brandon, please listen, I didn't want to, but what could a woman like me do? You know how many people he has under him, what he wanted me to do was as easy as pie. I had no choice but to comply.”“You're still lying!” Brandon, furious, grabbed Amber’s hair and threw her out like a ball.Clutching her stomach, Amber cried out, “Brandon, please stop, I’m carrying your child.”Brandon was enraged. “My child? I don't even know if that brat is mine!”“It's yours, the child is yours!” Amber ple