Anthony's grandfather, who had passed away, was one of Robert's close friends. Manocean Bank had reportedly helped Lawson Global when they were in trouble many years ago. That was why Robert wanted to work with Manocean Bank for the development plans in Horian. So, Angeline had no choice but to get in touch with Anthony. "Have you considered that Mr. Lawson Senior insisted on working with Manocean Bank because he wanted to set you up with Anthony?" Sean asked while slowly adjusting his watch. "He's clearly uninterested. Still, you're going to meet with him?" "Set me up with Anthony?" Angeline chuckled as she picked out a long gown. "I don't think so. You're overthinking it. Everybody knows Anthony's a playboy despite his great personality. Granddad won't throw me under the bus just like this. "The collaboration with Manocean Bank was merely Granddad's way of returning the favor without significantly affecting Lawson Global. As the successor, I have no choice but to fulf
"What? Do you expect to meet Mr. Hooper today? Dream on! Mr. Hooper Senior grounded Mr. Hooper. A lowly plebian like you should not be in a party of this scale!" someone in the crowd said. A man in a suit and earrings named Aaron Hatfield glared at Rachel with his arms crossed. He laughed and said, "Guys, stop it. How could Rachel not know that Mr. Hooper was grounded? She must be here to pick her next target because she knows she can't get into the Hooper family. "How about this? You're fairly pretty. I can buy you for a night if you like. How about ten thousand dollars?" "Wait, Mr. Hatfield. You don't mind tasting Mr. Hooper's woman?" someone mocked. "Of course I don't! Which is why she's only worth ten thousand dollars!" Aaron laughed. A waiter escorted Angeline into the luxurious yacht when Rachel saw her and shouted, "Angie!" Upon seeing Rachel, Jamie asked Angeline, "Should I deal with them, Ms. Lawson?" The people surrounding Rachel looked relatively young, and
Rachel bit her lip without a word. Tiny teardrops hung on her eyelashes, over her emotionless eyes. "It's almost time. We should go," Eleanor said. "Let's not waste our time on a plebian." "Could you please take me with you?" Rachel once again gathered her courage and looked up at the bullies. She hoped to meet someone who could contact Nathaniel at this party. Jeremy's assistant had called Rachel's parents, informing them that she would never marry into the Hooper family. So, Rachel's parents planned to sell her off at a high price. Despite knowing these bullies would humiliate her, Rachel still asked for their help to save herself from being sold. Rachel must contact Nathaniel immediately and prove to her parents that he hadn't given up on her. "Could you stop messing around?" Eleanor said with a disgusted look. Then, she raised her brow when an idea occurred to her. "Like I said, I'll never allow you to enter the party in the same dress as mine and make me look
Aaron peeked at the teary-eyed Rachel and whispered to Eleanor, "Is what Rachel said true? What if that woman is Sean's lover? What if Nathaniel finds out about this?" Eleanor's cousins, the Carrey Sisters, were a precedent. Aaron was worried Eleanor would be in trouble next. "What's there to be afraid of? So what if she's Sean's lover? She's still a mistress that's kept under the table! Remember, Sean has a fiancée!" Eleanor said coldly. "Scheming women like her who sleep with men gets on my nerves!" The Carrey Sisters were once regarded as remarkable women until Rachel ruined their lives. Everyone said Brittany Carrey, the older of the Carrey Sisters, was crazy. Her love for Nathaniel turned to hatred because Rachel ruined the sisters' chance of marrying into the Hooper family. So, she wanted to destroy Rachel, whom Nathaniel valued. However, Eleanor believed Brittany hadn't lost her mind and was indeed telling the truth. Otherwise, Brittany's parents wouldn't have remain
Eleanor had a few drinks. As she sized Angeline up, she said drunkenly, "You look fairly pretty—definitely better than Rachel. How much did Sean pay you each month? "Rachel said you're with Sean. How often do you have to sleep with him to obtain an invitation to this party for the upper classes?""How about you then? How many people did you sleep with to get your invitation?" Angeline rebuked while wiping her hands. "What? How dare you!" Eleanor was enraged. "What are you doing here, Ms. Carrey? I told you to control yourself with the drinks. You have a match tomorrow!" As Aaron walked toward Eleanor, he noticed Angeline. "Isn't this Rachel's friend? Why are you harassing her, Ms. Carrey? Just let her go. Although they are birds of a feather, Rachel is the one who framed your cousins. It wasn't her. "Don't waste your time arguing with a mistress. Besides, the Scott family will deal with her when they learn about her. Don't bother. Let's go." Angeline raised her eyebr
Eleanor turned pale as she became sober. Although she didn't belong among the top aristocrats in Krontos, she had heard about the adopted daughter of the Lawson family. Eleanor couldn't believe Rachel had framed her. If it weren't for Lenny and Ingrid revealing Angeline's identity, Eleanor would've continued assuming Angeline was Rachel's friend and continued to humiliate her. If Angeline were petty and chose to take revenge, the Carrey family would be done for. Eleanor's hatred for Rachel grew the more she thought about this. Eleanor's attitude quickly shifted as she backed away to make way and said, "I'm so sorry for misbehaving. It's only because Rachel said you're Sean's lover. Plus, I was a little drunk." "You should be glad it was me. Could you imagine what would happen if Rachel had framed you with someone else?" Angeline looked at Eleanor with a smirk. Rachel wasn't the only one who was good at sowing discord. Angeline chose not to argue with Eleanor, seeing how E
Since Ned had recovered his memory, he believed that Tommy was responsible for Henrietta's death. He felt that what Tommy was experiencing was his karma. Ingrid had no choice but to approach Angeline. Yet, Angeline had no intention of forgiving Tommy. Despite Angeline's unsympathetic reply, Ingrid couldn't bring herself to hate her. She also believed Tommy deserved to be punished for Henrietta's death. Nevertheless, Tommy had been suffering from the moment he entered prison and had since learned his lesson. Why wouldn't Angeline let Tommy go? Would Angeline move on only when Tommy died? Angeline returned from the washroom and bid farewell to Anthony. "If everything's settled, then I shall take my leave." "Why the hurry, Ms. Lawson?" Anthony enjoyed the lively vibe of parties. "Why not stay for a bit longer? I didn't see you drink today. Have you had one?" "My kids are waiting for me at home. I shouldn't drink," Angeline replied. "I'll leave the rest to Jamie and y
If Rachel failed to contact Nathaniel, her next move was to hope for the demise of the White family. That way, she could claim to her parents that the Hooper family would have never let them go, even when she had married an old bachelor. With that, her parents would find a way to set Nathaniel free, and then Rachel would have a second chance in life through Nathaniel's love for her. After all, given Jeremy's old age, Nathaniel would be the next successor of the Hooper family."I'll admit that you're smart. But too bad you used your wits at the wrong place!"Angeline gave Rachel a cold stare. "You've made a horrible move by threatening me with my kids. I've told you, Rachel. I'll never let anyone endanger my children." Rachel turned pale. She knew she had made a mistake. "Let me ask you a question. You're the bottom rung of the ladder in your family, where even a maid can walk all over you. How much worse do you think you'll be if I sweeten the deal with the White family?"