Derek's heart was torn with anxiety, but he didn't tell Emily immediately.He would only take action when he was fully confident in what he was doing.If Emily was not Aaron and Ian's mother, Derek wished to be the only one disappointed and did not want Emily to bear it."Find a way to get Emily's DNA sample."Derek flipped through the paternity test report, and his thoughts were not reflected on his face.Eric lowered his head immediately after glancing at Derek's expression."Do you want...""Check if there are blood ties between Aaron, Ian, and Emily."Derek crossed his hands beneath his chin and blocked his lips.Emily was also looking through the paternity test report."So, I was right about it."Emily had been skeptical about Rose's background. When the test report confirmed it, she was mad since it was outrageous.Andrew was both shocked and angry. He had been by Bennett's side for many years and had long considere
Emily was so busy that she forgot to ask about Derek's strange behavior on Aaron and Ian's birthday. Meanwhile, Derek was eagerly waiting for the result.Time slipped away quickly in their busy days.One day, Emily and Andrew finally found the location of the RAM.Because Andrew was framed, he was unable to continue paying the fees. The garage where he deposited the items was later auctioned.To avoid alarming Laura and Ash, Emily and Andrew spent a lot of effort finding the whereabouts of those things.Today, they made an appointment to meet the buyer. The buyer happened to be on vacation in another city, making it easier for them to take action.Emily and Andrew even invited a partner out in the city to ensure that everything was safe."Buy all the other things together. They should mean something to you."Emily thought so too. The more things they bought, the easier it was to confuse the enemy."We settled the price, and the partner wo
As Derek's most capable assistant, Eric was quick in action. Plus, solving problems for Derek was part of his job.To support the Hopkinson Group, the Scott Group offered discounts during cooperation. Besides, it also helped the Hopkinson Group reach out to suppliers and partners.Eric spent the whole day digging up all those projects. Then he called the partners one by one, and they all sided with the Scott Group.Without Bennett, the Hopkinson Group was no match for the Scott Group.So picking sides was quite easy."Eric, go contact the reporters. I want the public to know that I'll break off my engagement to Rose."Eric thought, 'How I wish I had superpowers! Damn you, Rose! How dare you do so many evil deeds? I'm so tied up that I don't even have time to pee.'Right now, Rose was shopping.Lately, she had been unlucky, and nothing was going her way. Only shopping could cheer her up.When her phone rang, she had just signed a check.
"Anything else?" Derek had a playful look on his face, but Emily didn't notice it at all."You have to announce that Rose isn't Aaron and Ian's biological mother. She must not exploit the Scott family for her own benefit.""OK. I'll talk to her about breaking off the engagement now," Derek immediately took out his phone to call Rose.Though Emily was the one who brought it up, she didn't expect Derek to act so quickly. She thought, 'Doesn't he need any preparation?I figure that as the head of a family, he would weigh his interests and be fully prepped before making the next move.'Rose, who was facing Laura and Ash's questioning, received Derek's call.She interrupted, "Stop talking. It's Derek. He wants to talk to me."She couldn't help but think, 'It's been a while since he last contacted me. I guess he's calling to tell me not to be fooled by the media's irresponsible reports.'She clutched her phone with both hands.In a calm tone th
Angered by Derek's ruthlessness, Rose decided not to delude herself. She asked, "Why are you breaking off the engagement? I'm the mother of your kids. Shouldn't you marry me?"Derek's face was terrifyingly gloomy. "Stop playing dumb. If you cooperate, I'll only tell the public that we break off our engagement and that you are not my kids' biological mother. But if you keep pestering me, the Hopkinson Group'll lose more than several projects. What you and Laura have done will also be dug up."Rose paled at his words."No way," she murmured, refusing to believe that Derek had founded out the truth.Derek checked the time and thought, 'Emily should've already arrived at the Scott's by now. Yet I still needa deal with this damn woman who kept me and Emily apart.'"Think about what you're gonna do. I don't wanna hear anyone gossiping about our relationship ever again. Get it?"Derek wasn't letting Rose off. He just thought it'd be better for Emily to revenge
Unlike the warmth in the Scott's, the atmosphere in the Hopkinson's was thick with tension.The servants had been kicked out, and the hall was a mess. The floor was covered with shards, and there were signs of violence everywhere."You good-for-nothings!" Ash puffed for breath. He had been indulging himself all these years. So he could barely stand still after venting his anger.Laura's well-preserved face became haggard. Her face mirrored the quality of her life. Now she looked older than her age."We haven't lost yet. I don't think that we can't take charge of the Hopkinson Group without the Scott Group. After all these years, the shareholders are in our control. Plus, we've got the will. How's anyone gonna compete with us?"Laura was the first to pull herself together, and her words stopped Ash and Rose from feeling down."Bennett could make the Hopkinson Group better, so can I." Ash always considered himself better than Bennett. It was because of th
Time passed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, it was time for Emily and Derek's wedding.Surveying the bustling attendants and the increasing number of guests, Emily couldn't help but feel a bit nervous."Hey, Emily, you look stunning today."At that moment, Louise's voice suddenly came from behind. She was adorned in a simple black evening dress, smiling at Emily.Emily hesitated for a moment, unsure of how to respond. She then furrowed her brow and nodded gently."Emily, today is a day of celebration. Don't look like that; you need to be happy, like this."Noticing Emily's unease, Louise approached her with concern, making a funny face to lighten the mood. Truth be told, Louise did manage to ease Emily's tension."Thank you, Louise.""Oh my, why are you still here? The ceremony is about to start!"Just then, an officiant hurriedly approached, grabbing Emily's hand and rushing her to the entrance of the venue."And now, we presen
Emily and Derek's wedding was like a grand firework, slowly settling down as people marveled at the spectacle. Although the pace of Emily and Derek's lives remained unchanged, it was perhaps the so-called spirit of commitment that bound them even more closely after the ceremony.So, when Derek showed up at the diner to sit side by side with Emily, there were moments when she felt like they had been together for decades."Emily, could you pass the ketchup for me?" Derek smiled, casting a doting look at Emily that momentarily left her feeling a bit woozy."Okay, sure." Emily, a little flustered, handed the ketchup to Derek."Why do I feel like you're in need of more exercise..." Derek teased, his eyes lingering on Emily as he took a bite of his croissant.Emily, fully aware of his implication, blushed and pretended not to hear him, hastily turning on the TV to divert attention."The latest news from this station: Serena, the eldest daughter of The Sanchez family, returned home today. He