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Chapter 495

Author: Little Pig Bone
last update Last Updated: 2024-09-12 19:36:54
"Iris, who are you to tell me to have some decency?" Willow retorted.

"Of course, I'm speaking as Mrs. Bassett," Iris answered.

"Mrs. Bassett?" A hint of mockery played at the corners of Willow's lips. "Did Theodore marry you?"

Iris' expression changed immediately. "Did he tell you that?"

Willow didn't deny it although she only knew it from Erica's emails. Iris had moved into Bassett Residence, but Theodore had never married her.

"Yeah, we haven't married. So what? We even have a son together. You saw him. That's mine and Theodore's son, the eldest child of the Bassett family."

"Do you have a memory issue? Your son is registered under my name since I'm Theodore's ex-wife. Legally, you are completely unrelated to him."

Willow scoffed and continued, "So, what right do you have to stand here, telling me to have some decency?"

Iris was pissed. "Willow, you've gotten even more sharp-tongued since we last met three years ago. I knew that businesswomen like you were cruel and heartles
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    Iris was still shaking in exasperation under the sun after she exited Joywell Real Estate."Mom, what's wrong?"Mom?" Yaron shook her arm. "It's so hot here. I want ice cream.""Food, food, food! All you know is to eat! Why didn't you video call your dad when I told you to?"Yaron was startled by Iris' reprimand. Iris looked at Yaron and knew that he was her only hope now."Yaron, let's stay over here for a night. I'll take you to your dad tomorrow."…Over at West Carnia Hospital in the evening, Terence went to Theodore's room with the discharge form."Why are you in such a hurry to leave the hospital? Didn't I tell you? As your attending doctor, I advise you to stay two more days for observation. You'll be alone even if you go back to the hotel anyway. No one will be there to take care of you.""I have a date tonight."Theodore fixed his tie facing the mirror. His well-tailored suit complemented his long legs and impressive figure.Terence's interest was piqued. "A date? W

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    "Watch them battle it out? That sounds very entertaining indeed," Penny said."Forget it," Willow said wearily. "Their business is none of mine. I'll be thankful so long as they don't come to me and trouble me again."Jessica reminded her, "You're willing to take a step back, but they'll demand more from you if you do that. Tell me. Do you plan to start over in a new place again?"Willow knitted her eyebrows. She wanted to stay away from the drama, but Theodore and Iris ended up finding their way to Portumville, didn't they?Penny said angrily, "What the hell? Why should we be the ones to leave? That jerk and that bitch should get their asses out of our place."Jessica continued drinking rice wine with no expression on her face. She only cast Willow a silent glance from the corner of her eye."I won't leave." Willow frowned and said decisively, "This is Portumville, not Emperia.""That's the spirit!"Regardless of Willow's troubles dampening her mood, the seafood at this restau

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    The next day, Penny dragged Willow out to shop at the mall to lift their spirits."I pre-ordered a bag here, and the sales assistant told me it's arrived. I'll go and get it today.""You bought another bag? Is your salary enough for that?""Of course, it's enough. I'm a top manager, after all. Don't look down on the working class, okay?"Willow chuckled. Penny took the bag from the sales assistant while Willow aimlessly looked around the store."Miss, this bag has the latest design in our store. You're welcome to try it if you like it.""No thanks."Willow had enough bags at home. She wasn't one to pursue luxury items.Penny emerged with an amber-colored shopping bag. They were about to leave when she saw the bag Willow was holding. "This is so pretty. Is it a new design?""Yes." The sales assistant introduced the bag enthusiastically. "Ms. Ashworth, would you like to try it?""How many colors are there?""There are three colors.""I'll have a look."After a long time of l

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