Sophia smiled. “I’ve got proof.”She searched for her phone in her pouch and played the conversation between Elizabeth and Nathaniel that she recorded that day.Phoebe was taken aback when she had finished listening to it, “Where did you get this?”She said, “I saw Elizabeth go to the staircase, wearing a patient’s gown, a few days ago. I thought it strange and followed her. Then, I overheard their conversation. They didn’t exactly say anything too relevant, but I think it’s probably connected to what you just told me.“It’s highly likely that your brother colluded with Elizabeth for money. Here. You can let Chester listen to the recording so he can see her true colors.”Phoebe returned Sophia’s phone to her, looking sad. “It’s okay. Let it be. What does it matter if he sees her true colors? I still want a divorce. So, I’m not going to make things worse for him.”Sophia frowned. “Are you sure you want to let it go, just like that?”Phoebe looked at her and asked her a profoundly
Sophia was being unreasonable. “You’re heartless, cold, and selfish. Also, you’re always mean to me.”Elliot looked at her the way he would a child who was having a temper tantrum and smiled, “I’m saying what an outsider would say. I’m not pinning the blame on anyone. There are two sides to every story. Phoebe married Chester, knowing full well that he didn’t love her. She had to be prepared that he wasn’t going to treat her fairly.“It’s the same with us. I chose to marry you, knowing full well that you have a bad temper, despite the fact that we have had some sweet and happy moments. You can’t have everything.” He pinched her chin lovingly.She pouted a little. What he said did make sense. But did anyone force him to marry her?Refusing to give in, she smacked her hand away. “Who did you say have a bad temper? Don’t you think that I’m very kind to you? You should appreciate me more.”He held her hand and chuckled. “Okay. I’ve always appreciated you very much. Isn’t it up to us h
Sophia was still sleeping when someone called out to her, “Sophy. Sophy…”She was not going to forgive whoever woke her up from her sleep. Frowning, she opened her eyes drowsily and saw Elliot grinning at her.“Rise and shine.”She felt as if she could just die. Was something wrong with him? What was the point he woke her up so early in the morning? It was not like she had to go to work.Slapping him without hesitation, she pushed him away. She muttered in annoyance, rolled over, and continued to sleep. He was speechless. She had such a nasty temper. He was the only one who could stand her. He rolled her over and said, “Are you not going to wake up? Well, then. How about I give your gift away?”Sophia did not open her eyes, but her eyeballs rolled underneath her eyelids. Then, she came to her senses and realized what he said.Opening her eyes slowly, she pouted and looked a little unhappy. “What gift?”He smiled. “Why don’t you wake up and see for yourself?”She grumbled fo
Sophia got a call from Charles in the afternoon. He said Adeline was on a holiday break and they wanted to treat her to a meal. They decided to get some barbecue. Sophia went straight to the barbecue joint from the hospital. Needless to say, she took her bike. Now that she had it, it was very convenient to travel. Both Charles and Adeline were already there by the time she reached the place.She saw them from afar and asked, “Why are we sitting outside?”He said, “It’s stuffy inside.”Adeline agreed. “That’s right. We can enjoy ourselves better if we eat out here.”Sophia smiled. “Alright. We’ll sit here.”“Go ahead and order. We’ve already gotten some stuff for ourselves. Feel free to get whatever you'd like.” He handed her the menu. Sophia read the menu for a while and said, “I’ll have some prawns, mushrooms, and chicken.” The waiter took her order and left.She turned and looked at Adeline. “Your exams are over. How did it go for you?”Adeline grew grim. “If you want to
Charles sighed, "This also affected the relationship between Uncle Chester and my grandparents. Although he never complained, he now has a tendency to act independently, probably because he was hurt by what happened back then."Sophia nodded, realizing that this was why Chester’s relationship with the Morgan family was a bit odd. As always, there was more more to the story.When faced with the choice between two children, most parents would instinctively choose to save the younger one. It's never a matter of favoring one child over another, but simply a rational choice driven by priorities.Such a choice would be understandable to everyone except the person who was sacrificed. He might not blame them for this, but he would certainly be heartbroken.This was why Chester would not listen to his family's advice, especially when it came to their criticisms of Elizabeth.In his mind, they were no match for Elizabeth. After all, Elizabeth was the one who saved him, while his family had
Brandon’s gaze naturally followed his ex-wife, and then he saw a familiar figure.Wasn't that person Sophia, the boss of Amber's former agency?How did Ethel know her?His mind felt like it had ground to a halt. He felt as though he could see a pattern emerging, but he could not yet figure it out.Had he been manipulated all along?The compensation he gave to Amber was indeed handed over to Sophia, right?If Sophia knew Ethel, this meant that Ethel had known about his affair for a long time.So, had she set a trap for him?Did she actually allow him to have an affair with Amber and watch him pay the compensation, all while quietly collecting evidence to divorce him and make him leave with nothing?He had really underestimated her.But if this was the case, was Amber also part of Ethel’s arrangement?Amid his thoughts, he saw Amber getting into a car.He walked over and grabbed her by the wrist. "Did Ethel arrange for you to have an affair with me?"Amber now had nothing bu
Sophia spoke while trying to call Phoebe again, as if to verify her suspicion. Phoebe's phone was turned off, and Sophia became extremely anxious.Elliot tried to calm her down. "Don't worry too much. It may not be what you think."Sophia looked to him for reassurance. "If it's not what I think it is, why did she turn her phone off?"Elliot had no answer to this. Indeed, all the signs seemed to be heading in the direction of Sophia’s suspicions."I'll call Chester and ask if he's with Phoebe."He called, but there was no answer. The call did not even go to voicemail. Sophia stopped him. "Stop calling him. He's never been reliable anyway.""I'll send someone to check on her.” He called the guards at the villa. "Go and see if anyone is next door. Hurry."The guard acted immediately without even hanging up. The call captured the sound of his running footsteps as he left. Sophia urged the driver again, "Faster, please."After a short while, the guard's voice came through th
Sophia leaned against Elliot. "Do you think she'll be okay?"Elliot tried to reassure her. "She'll be fine."Sophia suddenly remembered a problem. "Elizabeth has a rare blood type, and so does Phoebe. Given her critical condition, she must need a blood transfusion."She quickly opened her phone and posted an urgent request on Twitter. "Relative injured, urgently need RH-negative blood. Hope kind-hearted individuals can help. Generous reward offered. Location: Eden Hospital."She also included her contact number.Then, she called Simon. "Spread the urgent request I just posted across all platforms in Phoenix, as soon as possible."In less than three minutes, the information went viral.The blood type was indeed rare, but user activity on the app is substantial. Sophia received several responses from willing blood donors.Of course, there were also those who immediately asked about compensation, and Sophia told them to name their price.When they arrived at the hospital, thre
“Ah, no!” Sophia instinctively reached out to catch it, but the phone narrowly missed her fingers. So, she just watched as he tossed the telephone into the bushes.Sophia was infuriated. "Brother, you haven't sung for me yet?"Kyle looked at her. "Time's up.""Time's up for what? You big liar."As she spoke, she balled her fists and attacked him.Although she was no match for Kyle in martial arts, he couldn't fight her in such a confined space. So, Kyle found himself somewhat helpless in this narrow space.He grabbed both her hands with his big hands and pinned her legs with his, leaving Sophia unable to move her limbs.Frustrated, she aimed her head at Kyle and lunged forward. Kyle instinctively dodged. Sophia's little head directly hit his chest.Thud.It felt like a forty-pound hammer hitting his chest, causing Kyle to start coughing on the spot. He was truly at a loss. She was too much to handle, using every trick in the book.With one hand rubbing his sore chest and the
At that moment, it seemed like the world came to a standstill. The man and the woman at the door were so scared they hardly dared to breathe. How dare this woman. How could she slap Kyle?They sneakily glanced at Kyle's reddened face, wishing they could disappear. They were afraid they'd face his wrath, too.Kyle also couldn't believe what he was seeing. This little drunkard in front of him wasn't speaking gently or acting cute, and instead of calling him brother, she slapped him. He was furious. At that moment, he had already thought of where to bury this woman.However, Sophia didn't seem to realize the seriousness of hitting someone. She suddenly jerked her wrist and broke free from the man's grasp. Whether it was because she used too much force or because she was drunk and couldn't control her strength, she stumbled and fell on her rear.This fall was solid, and she couldn't help but cry in pain, "Ow!"Tears streamed down her face.Kyle was bewildered for a moment. The anger
Sophia felt helpless. This man's schemes ran too deep. He didn't reveal anything useful. The two drank one glass after another from seven in the evening until ten at night. Sophia's head was spinning.She had been trying to limit herself, taking small sips each time. Unfortunately, her tolerance for alcohol was quite poor. Her gaze was unfocused, and the man opposite her seemed to blur into duplicates. She knew deep down that she was drunk. It was frustrating. When would her tolerance improve?"Are you deliberately trying to get me drunk to see me embarrass myself?" Kyle lounged carelessly. "I didn't know your alcohol tolerance was so poor."Sophia snorted softly in her heart. Ignorance was truly unbelievable. She even suspected that this man had seen her drunk before. Otherwise, why insist on drinking with her? She needed to control herself now; otherwise, her stingy husband at home would be infuriated.So she just slumped onto the table, motionless.Kyle chuckled. "Are you dru
Kyle compromised, "Alright, I won't touch you."Sophia sternly commanded, "Get off."Kyle slowly got up from her.Sophia's piece of porcelain against his neck remained unmoved, her little face tense.Kyle sat up and waved to remove the hand threatening his neck, "Alright, if I bleed, you lose your life. Do you think I'm afraid of such a broken thing like you?"He knocked away the piece of porcelain in Sophia's hand, but she didn't pick it up. Instead, she said softly, "I know you're not afraid. As the top boss of the Netherworld Palace, what kind of woman can't you have? But it's not worth it to ruin the mood just to sleep with a woman, don't you think?"Kyle looked at her and smiled. Far from diminishing with Sophia's various rudeness, the interest in his eyes only intensified.He stretched out his long arm and grabbed Sophia's nape, pulling her closer. The two were close enough to hear each other breathe.There was a determined smile in his eyes. "I like smart girls."Sophia
Kylie smirked. "So, how else do you want me to repay you?"But Sophia couldn't shake the feeling that his smile seemed somewhat sinister.Kyle wasn't the kind of person to easily agree. Could it be true that she had saved him?After contemplating, she said, "For example, a substantial monetary reward, a direct increase in shares and equity, or at the very least, treating me to a meal would suffice.“But instead, you kidnapped me, restricted my movements, and now you're telling me it's repayment? Did I perhaps drown your son in a well in a past life, prompting you to repay me in such a unique way?"He was left bewildered by Sophia's rapid-fire words. What was this woman talking about?After a good while, he finally grasped the gist of her words. "Alright, let's go. I'll treat you to a meal."Sophia looked at him, surprised that he was so easy to persuade. She took advantage of the situation and added, "Then first, give back the phone to your lifesaving benefactor."Kyle replied,
Elliot searched the inside and out of the car. He indeed found a box of acupuncture needles tucked away in a corner. His wife always had a habit of carrying a box of acupuncture needles with her, not for self-defense, but for saving others.However, this box had yet to be opened, proving that the skills of the person they were dealing with surpassed hers. Otherwise, she wouldn't have missed the chance to use the needles.It seemed that this car was indeed the right one.He looked at the dirt road ahead, with tracks from two vehicles. One was a regular sedan, and the other looked like an off-road vehicle.But no more surveillance cameras were ahead, so they wondered if the cars had turned back or continued forward.He relayed the situation to Avery once again. Avery began to investigate, checking every detail of the vehicle information provided by Elliot. At this point, the police, Samuel, and his team arrived one after the other.Since there were no surveillance cameras in this a
Avalon said, "It perfectly matched the Meng family's expertise. They've been collaborating for several years, and my family even gave up some minor collaborations because they trusted in them.“But this time, under their instigation, my family paid an advance payment of 1.8 billion for goods, but the goods weren't delivered according to the contract date. They kept stalling, and when my family went to check, they found the company deserted.“After my elder brother had someone investigate, he found out the company was leased, and the company's CEO was nowhere to be found.“After reporting to the police, they kept investigating, but there was no result. That person disappeared. Helpless, my parents, elder brother, and second brother all went to find Patel.”“But Patel, apart from the initial matchmaking, wasn't involved in the subsequent cooperation. So, my brother and others didn't dare to do anything to him. But after struggling for a few months, the bank started demanding loan rep
"Mary," Paisley called out each word, but then her throat seemed to constrict, and she couldn't say anything more. Tears welled up in her eyes.Lucas also felt anguished. "We're sorry, Mary, but we haven't wronged you."Mary sneered, "If you haven't, how did I end up in this situation today? You both are incompetent parents. What's the point of arguing? You only have two daughters. Can't you treat us equally?"Paisley was truly enraged by her words. "How have I not treated you equally? Mary was just being clever. Perhaps I inadvertently praised her, but I never said you were bad, did I? Just because of this, you want to abandon Mary?“Are you even human? After you went missing, I couldn't eat or sleep peacefully. Every night was spent in tears. I knew you suffered a lot, and surviving wasn't easy, so when I found out it was Mary who made you disappear, I resented her deeply.“I did everything to make it up to you, even at the cost of hurting Mary. I sided with you unreasonably. Is
Xena viciously grabbed her by the collar, preparing to take her back for further interrogation. However, many policemen suddenly burst in through the door.The secretary followed closely behind, explaining, "Officers, hurry and arrest Xena. She forced her way in."Xena frowned. Assessing her situation, she forced Mary to sit in the boss's chair, a dagger held against her sister's neck. The room was marked with signs of struggle, with blood spattered across the floor.In this situation, she could hardly argue her innocence. But she instinctively explained, "She locked up my parents and wouldn't tell me where they were. I just wanted to question her."The police officers' expressions hardened, their tone brooking no refusal. "Take her away!"Two officers stepped forward and seized her. Xena complied, offering no resistance or excuses, obediently following the police.Another officer glanced at Mary. "Are you alright?"Mary seemed shaken, clutching her neck. After calming herself,