Sharon had forgotten about Charles’s insults. That was what mattered tonight. Her servant was running toward her as she got up, saying, “Ms. Sharon, your grandmother was asking for you.”Sharon nodded and excitedly headed to Louie’s room. The former forgot about Charles for now and knew she would win his heart someday. Sharon dashed through the main hall, wanting to ensure everything went smoothly.Louie was all alone as Sharon sat across from her with a mischievous grin. “Did you do it, Grandma?”Louie mumbled, “What was the drug you gave me? Why did it overwhelm her in just a second? I asked someone to take her to the room you told me about.”Sharon smiled. “You don’t have to know, Grandma. It won’t do you any good. You should just play dumb so the others can’t trace it back to you.”Louie nodded. “I guess you’re right. You should take a break. Here, drink something.” She poured Sharon a cup of tea.Sharon was too excited. “No, thanks. I’ll go and take a look.”She motioned to
Out in the hall, the Buck family’s servants rushed to report to Lawrence, “Elliot Patton is here, Master.”Lawrence was surprised to hear that, “Elliot Patton?”He did not invite Elliot, but it was not that he did not want to. It was the other way around instead. Elliot was such a prestigious figure, so it was strange that he would want to attend Lawrence’s birthday party.Sadie shook Lawrence’s arm, “Why did they say Elliot Patton’s here, honey? Did you invite any of the Pattons?”Lawrence spoke in a daze, “I didn’t. I have no idea what he’s doing here.”Sadie pushed him. “That doesn’t matter. We should check out what’s going on. Don’t leave him alone.”The two rushed outside and saw the infamous Elliot Patton. However, they never expected him to be the guy in the wheelchair. Sadie felt a little awkward because she had insulted him in Dorothy’s ward that day. She did not know he had such an impressive background.They greeted Elliot and welcomed him to their villa.The guests
Lawrence was outraged as he questioned Sophia, “What on earth are you thinking? You flirted with four men in the bedroom. Are you here to get back at me?”Sophia glared at him. “Whenever each of you was mean to me, I’d remember that you’re my father. You might be the only family I have left in the world soon, so I constantly put up with it.“Although you’ve never shown me any trust, I have never stopped giving you chances. I wouldn’t have to do this if you had trusted me just once. You did this to yourself, Lawrence!” Sophia brushed past him. Lawrence did not understand her. He wanted to block her, but she was already going down. He had no choice but to give chase. Then, Lawrence saw Elliot approaching Sophia.He feared his daughter would offend Elliot. Hence, Lawrence had no time to think before catching up to her and whispering threateningly, “Go home, Sophia. Stop embarrassing me.”He pulled her backward, causing her to stagger. She clenched her fists, looking pitiable as Elli
Sophia did not respond to Lawrence. Instead, she looked at Elliot and asked, “Do you think I set up the whole thing?”Elliot said, “That’s impossible.”Sophia turned and looked at her father. “Elliot could instantly tell I wasn’t the girl in the footage. You, on the other hand, slapped me without even asking me a single question. “He wasn’t here for the whole night but believed I wasn’t behind it. Yet, here you are, questioning my motives as if I’m the bad guy. Why, indeed. I’m asking you to love me as a father should.”Lawrence was stunned and remained quiet for a while.‘It seems I’ve gotten too used to treating her so poorly.’Sophia took a few steps toward him and stared him down. “You sent people to pick Sharon up when the school ended, but not for me. She wore the same school uniform, yet you assumed it was me in the feed. “There are simply too many cases like this. You’ve always subconsciously protected Sharon and assumed I was the bad guy without giving me the benefit
The servants quickly called the police and closed the doors. Lawrence was furious to see Sadie acting so arrogant. He had half a mind to ask Sophia to smack Sadie. Sadie should have thought before speaking.‘When did I ever protect Sophia? If only I had room in my heart for her, even just a little, then today wouldn’t have happened.’Lawrence had lost all interest now. It did not matter what he did, as his reputation was already dragged through the mud. He was annoyed, saying, “Fine. Do what you want. Make a scene.”He sat on a chair, regretting his actions. He was even mad at himself, thinking Donald was probably right. Sophia did not want things to be this way, but Lawrence had slapped her without finding out the truth again.Sophia looked at Sadie coldly. “Didn’t you ask Sharon the whole story when you were up there?”Then, she realized something, “Oh. That’s right. She was under the influence. Why would I expect her to say anything? That’s fine. I’ll say it.”Sadie pointed at
Sadie could not help but panic. This was not what she had thought would happen. She assumed that her daughter had plotted against Sophia, but she lost her composure when she discovered that was not the case. Seeing four men lay hands on her daughter made her panic, too.She did not care that she would be embarrassed. She insisted on dragging Sophia into trouble. But she did not realize that she would end up incriminating herself completely.She pushed the men forward and asked, "And what about these guys? I heard them call you Soph. Are these your accomplices?"Sophia looked up nonchalantly and looked at her. "Why don't you ask them what's going on?"Sadie did not know how to feel. She turned her suspicious gaze toward the four men."What is this? Whose side are you on?" Sophia warned, looking at the four men.The four men answered like elementary school students responding to a teacher's question, eager to speak.The first one said, "We work for Sharon. She hired us to kill Sop
Sophia responded with a nod, pulling out her phone again to play the recording of the conversation between Sharon and the old lady.Sharon's voice rang out in the video. "Did you do it, Grandma?" Then, she pointed at the four men and said, "I paid you. You need to listen to me. Do you still want the money?""Soph's our friend. You want us to bully her? What's your deal?" The men replied sensibly.The video ended with Sharon's remark. "It's okay. If you need any help, just shout. These guys can't resist a beauty!"After hearing the recording, the entire hall fell silent, including Sadie, who now wore a bewildered expression. Her foolish daughter had spilled everything, leaving no room for her to devise a cunning defense.Sophia asked, "Did you hear your daughter's voice this time?"Sadie remained silent.The sound of sirens approached, breaking the silence in the hall. Soon, police officers walked in, asking, "Who called the police?"Sadie hurriedly stepped forward. "Sorry, we
Dorothy said, "You’re looking for Elliot, of course!"Sophia was momentarily speechless but continued to appease her grandmother. "I suffered so much to find him, you know?"Dorothy laughed. "You should check Elliot. He might have a birthmark, too."Elliot, listening from outside, found the legend oddly touching. He signaled to Samuel to knock on the door.They entered the room, and Elliot said, "We have the porridge. Should we eat now?"Sophia's mood had improved significantly. "Yes, let's eat."Samuel hastily set the porridge and side dishes on the table. Sophia sat down and began eating silently, making no noise but consuming her meal swiftly."Delicious! It would be even better with some of my shredded potatoes. I'll bring you my stir-fried potatoes tomorrow morning, Grandma," Sophia remarked.Dorothy smiled. "Sure. It’s getting late. Finish up and head back!"After leaving the hospital, they got in the car. Sophia reverted to her silent self.But Elliot suddenly spoke. "