Hannah frowned as she leaned backward. Her back was against the elevator's wall, but she did not look disgusted. Ralph’s arm, which was in a cast, was placed in front of her chest. His arm moved, and it brushed against her. She immediately flushed red as she drew her lips into a thin line. This gave Ralph a flashback to the cute image she had when he had just met her. He would have thought she was adorable and would have tried to tease her if it had been before. However, after a few encounters with her, he was sure that there was something mentally wrong with this woman. Why else would she appear at the neurology department? In the face of a woman with both violent tendencies and mental problems, he would not dare cross her. However, it was a rare occasion when she did not lose her temper. He could not help but tease as he wiggled his finger and said, “See, it’s not my fault. It’s just too crowded here. It was an accident.”Heather glared at him but kept quiet. When the e
Ralph took time to think about what had just happened, but he still could not comprehend the situation. Then again, “Heather” was visiting the neurology department, so he could not explain her actions using traditional means.Judging from her reaction, it looked like she believed what he had told her. At least, she was also starting to suspect the authenticity of her handbook. Just the thought of this brightened Ralph’s day. He looked at the time and decided to hurry to his mother and convince her to help him.After obtaining the report from the hospital, he went straight to the Russell Estate. Margaret was already awake when she answered Ralph’s call. She was waiting for him while enjoying her breakfast and was about to finish when Ralph entered the dining room.At first, she tried to maintain proper table etiquette, but the moment she saw her son limping into the room, she shot up from her seat and went to him. She held his arm and asked, “W-What happened to you?”She looked at h
Margaret had been listening in silence. When she heard what Ralph said, she was astonished. "What did you say? Are you saying the secret handbook you stole was a fake?""Yeah. I had no idea, but Heather does. She knew it was a fake as soon as she saw it. Alex had intentionally set a trap for me. An arrow almost hit me. If I had been, I wouldn’t be able to see you anymore."Ralph sighed. "You said I've been cruel to him, but hasn’t he been the same to me? Even if I was wrong to steal the handbook, Alex could've told me directly or dissuaded me. Instead of doing that, he set a trap and even used dangerous weapons. Mom, does he even see me as his uncle?""Well…" Margaret did not know what to say."I'm not being petty, but if I don't fight back, I'm afraid I won't be able to preserve my own life. You're here now, so maybe he won’t make any drastic moves. I-I'm afraid he’ll push me to a dead end the day you're gone!" Ralph slumped over, looking dejected.Margaret felt conflicted. This
“Don’t you believe me, Mom? I've already told Heather about it. She said she would help me. Did you forget that Alex had hurt her as well? Once I become the family patriarch, Heather and I will continue being in a cooperative relationship. It’ll have long-term benefits for our family’s growth.“Alex, on the other hand, has offended the Riggs. With him in charge, who knows what dangers will arise in the future.” He paused for a moment before continuing, "Whatever the case, this is all for our family’s good. Can’t you just agree to help me?"Margaret stayed silent for a long time before slowly saying, "Are you honestly doing this for our family and not yourself?"Ralph was taken aback by her question. His mother had never questioned him like this. After all, it was no different whether it was for the family or himself.After getting over his initial shock, he immediately retorted, "Of course, it's for the family and me! Mom, you're acting like I'm not a part of the family. Of course,
Seeing his eyes light up, Margaret questioned again, "Have you ever thought about what will happen to Alexander?""He will fall off his high horse and no longer be able to boss us around. He can't control our money any longer!" He was dreaming of his bright future and wondering why he hadn't thought of this plan sooner.If he had, he would have gotten what he wanted early. However, it was not too late. There was still time!"Then, have you thought about how he would have nothing left? On top of that, he'd be labeled as a 'by-blow' of the Russell family. Have you thought about how sad his future will be?""Mom, why are you being so benevolent? The way he treated us…""He didn't treat us that badly. We didn't have to worry about what we were going to eat or if we had clean clothes to wear. You don't even have to do anything to have money. You have a mansion of your own and a sports car. In the future, the Russell Estate will be yours as well. Relatively speaking, he had provided you
What he meant was that even if Alexander were born of the Russell bloodline, she would have to pretend he wasn't. This was like cannibalism!"Don't worry about the DNA report. I've prepared it for you. All you have to do is just take it and read it!"As he said this, he immediately took out the DNA report and handed it over to Margaret.Once she had taken it, she opened the report and read through it a few times. It seemed like the one she had just read, but the report's conclusion had been altered. She glanced at Ralph and said, "You've outdone yourself this time!""Mom, I had no choice!" He chuckled before continuing, "You know how hard it is to deal with Alexander. If I don't do this, I'm afraid I won't be able to get back what’s mine.""Get back what's yours?" At this moment, Margaret suddenly felt an unknown rush of anger. "Those are all your father's things. Get that right! It’s everything that your father has worked for!"As far as she was concerned, Alexander did indeed
"I'm almost ready. Do you want me to clear everything here?" He asked."Yes. Dismiss all the servants except for those that are coming with us. Let no one stay behind," she replied coldly.She would consistently recruit a new group of people no matter where she went, only bringing a few from home with her. Everyone else would be new recruits. Those servants were kept at arm's length so that no one would know her secret.Chump nodded. Heather stopped him just as he was about to carry out her orders. "Wait a minute! Where's that brat?" "Inside the house.""Bring her here. I have something to tell her.""Okay!"After Chump left, Heather couldn't suppress the dull pain in her chest. She began to stroke her chest when her throat began to feel funny. Then she suddenly spurted out a mouthful of blood. It seemed that advanced kickboxing was too stimulating for her body. She had to go back and practice.Hannah quietly went up the stairs. Her footsteps were so soft and light that no
This unexpected question stunned Hannah for a moment. She blinked as if she didn't understand who Heather was referencing."Drop the act. I don't believe you've completely forgotten about Ralph after just a few days. I'm just asking. You don't have to panic." Heather snorted and grumbled unhappily."No, that’s not it," Hannah quickly said as she shook her head. "He just didn't come to mind. Although I admit I haven't forgotten about him, he's not that important. I was interested in him, but after thinking it over, it may be because I haven't met many men. He was eloquent, so I-I was confused for a while!“You were right, Heather. We can only depend on each other. You're the most important thing to me. He's nothing. I-I don't like him that much anymore," she hurriedly explained, afraid her sister might not believe her.Heather raised her eyebrows. "Really?""I swear!" Hannah raised her hand and swore. After thinking about it, she added, "Heather, if you don't believe me, you can se