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?"
Danny carried on continuously, rambling incessantly—all to convince Angeline to participate in the next day's competition for him."You're springing this on me so suddenly. I might not have time tomorrow…" Angeline demurred."I already called Jamie. You have no client meetings tomorrow afternoon and will only be at the office!" Danny insisted.She was rendered speechless, regretting to have given him Jamie's number. He had come prepared."Boss, you have a secret lover now. Even Yasmine and Xavier already have a stepdad. But look at me! I'm still awfully single… and childless! Can you bear to watch my dear Heather being snatched away, leaving me alone and miserable for the rest of my life?"Danny began to play the pity card, adding, "I wouldn't bother you if it weren't life and death!"The games had been garnering attention, with everyone knowing that Danny, the head of Vitality Biotech Group Lonla Division, was going. If he didn't attend, the students participating would feel tha
"Stop… Stop nudging me!" said Eleanor to Aaron, keeping her head down.She looked through the reflection on the experimental equipment to ensure that her face was well-covered under her face mask. Then, she stood up and resumed her experiment."Hurry up! The competition is important!" Aaron urged. "This isn't like you. Aren't you usually eager to meet Vitality Biotech Group's founder? Why are you suddenly so scared?""Quiet! Stop spouting nonsense!"Eleanor carried on her tasks nervously, and only when Angeline left their station did she breathe a sigh of relief.When the games ended, Angeline looked at the results in her hand. Surprisingly, Eleanor's group came in first.During the award ceremony, the host announced that Vitality Biotech Group's founder would present the awards. Eleanor wished she could bury her head somewhere as her group stood on the stage."Eleanor, are you the group leader?" Angeline asked, smiling while handing the trophy to Eleanor.Eleanor's eyes were