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The Heiress Reborn Chapter 23 "Country Bumpkin's Slap"
Eva's spine straightened, a stark contrast to the usual slump in her posture. The derisive term "country bumpkin" hung heavy in the air, and for the first time in years, Eva refused to let it roll off her back. Her voice, usually laced with a hesitant lilt, firmed with unexpected resolve."What's wrong with country bumpkins, Marian?" she challenged, her gaze unwavering. "They work hard, find joy in simple things, and value genuine connections."A flicker of surprise flitted across Marian's perfectly manicured face. Clearly, Eva's meek demeanor was a carefully constructed facade. The barb about being "no better" hit its mark, drawing a sharp breath from Marian."Don't you dare lecture me, Eva!" Marian sputtered, her voice losing its usual imperious tone. "You wouldn't know a thing about refinement if it bit you in the…"But Eva cut her off, a newfound fire sparking in her eyes. "Refinement isn't about where you come from, Marian. It's about who you are as a person." Her voice, though q
The Heiress Reborn Chapter 24 "In the Mall"
The world spun for Marian. A searing heat blossomed on her cheek, followed by a throbbing ache that defied logic. It took a moment for her stunned mind to register the source of the pain – a stinging imprint of five fingers on her pale skin. The sound of the slap echoed in the opulent room, a stark counterpoint to the stunned silence that followed. Marian blinked back tears of humiliation, her vision blurring at the edges. Her perfectly manicured hand flew to her cheek, the pristine red a stark contrast to the cool ivory of her expensive pearls. Time seemed to warp and distort; the air crackled with a tension thicker than the plush carpet beneath her feet. This wasn't a mere slap. It was a public declaration of war, a shattering of the facade of civility they'd maintained for so long. And in that stunned daze, Marian realized with a chilling certainty – the gloves were off.What happened? Did Eva slap her just now?The moment Marian came to her senses, she screamed ferociously and ch
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They took only a few minutes to arrive at the shopping mall.Once Marian saw him, her face lit up. She rushed over to him.Marian's voice trembled as she spoke. "You're here. Thank God." Marian tilted her head slightly, offering a glimpse of the reddened cheek. " Eva, slapped me. It hurts much, look what she did." Her voice was barely a whisper, heavy with unshed tears."You have to help me get back at her," she pleaded, her voice stronger now, a hint of steel returning."Blake, usually patient, found himself growing increasingly irritated by his sister's cries."At this moment, Eva and Jayson walked out of the shopping mall together.Marian pointed at them and shouted, "Look! I wasn't lying. Those two are dating!"Blake turned in the direction that his sister pointed.He saw Eva. She was wearing a brand-new suit. It accentuated her curves and gave her an elegant but domineering aura. He clenched his jaw because they stood close. Jayson leaning in with a laugh that didn't quite reach
The Heiress Reborn Chapter 26 "Moment of Truth"
The mention of the term "sugar daddy" instantly veered Blake's attention away from the pressing matter at hand.With a sour expression etched on his face, he confrontationally questioned Jayson, "Why do you feel entitled to intervene in a matter that solely involves Eva and me? What connection do you have with her, and why do you believe you have the authority to defend her?"Jayson, maintaining a calm and composed demeanor, offered his explanation, his expression unwavering. "I possess the jurisdiction to act because Eva is an esteemed employee of World Group. As the CEO, it is incumbent upon me to safeguard the well-being of all those employed under our organization, regardless of the circumstances."Blake's voice dripped with skepticism as he mocked, "So, you're going to such lengths simply because she happens to be your employee? Do you think I'm foolish enough to buy into that feeble excuse?"Jayson remained unfazed by Blake's dismissive tone. With unwavering confidence, he state
The Heiress Reborn Chapter 27 "Unwanted Advances"
The sun rose swiftly, casting its warm glow over the city as a new day began. For Eva, this day held significant importance as it marked the start of her professional journey at a new workplace.Due to the rumor that broke out online, the workers in the architectural design department already knew that a newcomer would be joining them.When Eva entered the office in the morning, she got several intense gazes."Good morning, everyone. My name is Eva Lowes. I'm the new designer. Nice to meet you." Eva stood in front of everyone and intriduced herself."Welcome! Thank godness there's another beautiful lady in our department.""I've heard all about you. The HR Director mentioned how impressively you nailed that interview, and poor Betty ended up losing her job because of her actions.""Hmph! She only got hired because of her connection with Mr. Allen."As Eva made her way into the workplace, a few colleagues stepped forward to greet her with warm words of praise and enthusiasm. However, a
The Heiress Reborn Chapter 28 "Spontaneous Emergence"
On the second floor of Fwell Bar, Blake and his friends found themselves enjoying the company of each other in a private room. They sipped on their drinks, laughter filling the air as they shared stories and caught up on each other's lives."You are finally free man, bro! You have gotten rid of that bumpkin you married. It calls for celebration. Let's get drunk tonight!"A handsome man was sitting on the sofa, holding a glass of wine in one hand and putting the other on Blake's shoulder. He sipped the wine happily.Blake brushed off his hand in disgust. He drank up the wine in his glass with a gloomy face."Stop talking nonsense, Xian!"A dashing man, who had on a pair of golden frame glasses, was sitting on the other side of the sofa. He had on a suit that made him stand out in this chaotic bar. He tut-tutted and shook his head."Don't interrupt me, Charles!" Xian Lee pouted discontentedly. "Did I say anything wrong? Our friend here was imprisoned in that marriage by Eva, who didn't
The Heiress Reborn Chapter 29 "Unexpected Confrontation"
The following morning, Eva proceeded to work as she typically did.As she was settling into her cubicle, Baron approached her, wearing a forced smile, and unceremoniously dropped a file of documents onto her desk."Take a look through these documents. They pertain to the children's park project we're currently tackling. It's your inaugural assignment here!"Eva's stomach churned at the sight of Baron's grin, yet she maintained her composure impeccably.Julie caught wind of Baron's remarks. With a single glance at the documents, she couldn't resist chiming in."Mr. Silver, considering Eva is still new here, why entrust her with such a demanding project? Do you not think it might be overwhelming for her?"Eva stood up and asked, "Julie, what's wrong? Is there something odd about this project that I should know of?""The proposed design for the children's park is intricate and time-consuming. Moreover, Aliza's team has been handling this project for over a month now," Julie remarked, sho
The Heiress Reborn Chapter 30 "The Covert Aide"
Baron's complexion drained of all color in an instant, a visible manifestation of his shock.Almost immediately, a pounding headache assaulted him, causing him to grip his head and slump back into his chair. "How is this even possible?" he murmured incredulously.In the midst of his bewilderment, a sharp rap echoed through the meeting room, drawing his attention to the door. Two uniformed policemen strode in, their presence adding an ominous weight to the already tense atmosphere."Excuse us, everyone. Which of you is Baron Silver?"All eyes riveted to the man who was sitting at the head of the table.The policeman moved towards him immediately. "I guess you must be Baron Silver. Please come with us.""No! Why are you arresting me? Let go of me!"Despite Baron's struggles and screams, he was forcibly dragged out of the company premises, the scene reminiscent of a criminal being apprehended. One of the employees, her hand instinctively rising to cover her mouth, whispered in disbelief,
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Xian's hand flew to his cheek, cradling the stinging welt where a moment ago, Blake's hand had landed. Disbelief clouded his eyes. "Blake...?" His voice barely a whisper. "Why?"Blake's jaw was clenched tight, his features contorted in a mixture of fury and something else – perhaps regret, perhaps a deeper anger he couldn't articulate. "Don't even ask," he growled, his voice strained.Xian flinched at the venom in Blake's tone. The playful banter and easy camaraderie they once shared seemed a distant memory. Fear prickled at his skin, but a flicker of defiance sparked in his eyes. He would get answers, even if it meant facing Blake's wrath.Xian trembled with fright and didn't dare argue with Blake.Owen stood aside and watched everything with disdain.If Blake hadn't attacked Xian's he would have punched Xian.Eva wasn't in the mood to worry about anything else. Her only concern was Owen's injury.In the heat of the battle, Owen had twisted his wound while attempting to attack Xian
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Eva returned home with the gifts she bought after the auction.As if she was Santa Claus on Christmas, she distributed each of the items to her family. Uncle Axel wasn't home, so she had to send his item through international express.The Lowes family was overjoyed when they got the gifts from their girl."Ev, what would you like? Name anything, and I'll get it. you want that stars in the night sky? I'll pick them out of the air for you!" Owen soaked in his confidence, grinning.Eva quickly denied his offer, smilling. "Thank you, Uncle Owen. But it's just a fun little gift. There's no favor you need to return to me. Trust me, I'm saving you trouble."This wasn't fun at all. Gossip about Eva and Owen had stirred drama about them all across the city.If the media found out that owen was sending her a gift, no matter how big or small, their names were guaranteed to be the trending topic before long.She wasn't too worried about her own reputation, but Owen was a government official, and
The Heiress Reborn CHAPTER 92 "The Childish Person"
Eva stiffened, her smile faltering for a fleeting moment. A flicker of suspicion sparked in her eyes as she leveled a cool stare at Brady. "Do you want to take back the painting?"The question hung heavy in the air, laced with unspoken accusation."Goodness, Miss Lowes, the thought never crossed my mind. This painting belongs to you now. It wouldn't be right for me to take it back. Actually, I was hoping we could become friends, if that wouldn't be presumptuous of me.""You want to be her friend?" Jenny piped up, looking at Brady cautiously."Absolutely! Your passion for art is truly refreshing." Brady leaned forward, a spark of genuine interest in his eyes. "You know, my family has a long history in the art industry. We've amassed quite a collection of antiques. If you're ever interested in seeing some unique pieces, I'd love to show you sometime."The intensity in Eva's gaze softened a fraction as she studied Brady's face. A flicker of something genuine – perhaps sincerity,
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The auction continued, and they placed a piece of classical oil painting for bidding.It was a portrait of a majestic general and his men fighting bravely with the enemy. The vivid image, strong color tone, and well-defined strokes offered a powerful visual effect.The auctioneer tapped the microphone and announced, "This oil painting, named Victory, is a skillfull work of art of the classical painter, Alexander Yebo, which depicts the victory return of General Theo Clark. Brady Lena has donated this piece of work."Eva fell in love with the painting the minute she saw it, and she soon joined the bidding."One million!""One million and one hundred thousand!" Curran immediately made a bid.He wasn't ready to compromise. The bidding was tense. He was determined to acquire the painting.The price of the oil painting gradually soared as the bidding proceeded. In the end, Eva and Curran were the only bidders left.The two immediately became the center of everyone's attention.Becky was si
The Heiress Reborn CHAPTER 88 "The Rivals"
"All heads turned toward the source of the voice.When the guests saw Blake seated beside Eva, shock rippled through the room."Oh my God! Is that Blake? Why is he sitting next to Eva instead of in a private room?""He claimed that all the items Eva donated tonight were his.""There's something suspicious here. When they were married, he rarely took Eva out, and she was hardly known by many. Yet now, after their divorce, they're always seen together. It doesn't add up."While a few of them were examining the relationship between those two, the wise ones realized something."The identity of the donor seemed inconsequential; what resonated was that Blake had personally funded the items. His deliberate mention of this detail appeared aimed at refuting the narrative Becky had been spreading, suggesting a motive to assert his influence or protect Eva's reputation amidst the speculation surrounding their relationship post-divorce.""The opportunity to catch the attention of the CEO of Torre
The Heiress Reborn CHAPTER 87 "Dirty Bidding"
"Hey, cut it out!" he exclaimed, his tone sharp with suspicion. "Something tells me you're trying to stir up trouble here. How on earth can an emerald ring be worth just a dollar? Even a fake one would cost more than that!"Jenny sprang to her feet, her patience finally snapping as she turned sharply towards Becky.Becky sneered disdainfully, her expression dripping with contempt. She eyed Jenny from head to toe before shifting her gaze to Eva, her disdain evident in every glance."In my opinion, this emerald ring is worth no more than a dollar! You should be grateful I'm even bidding on it. The ring came from a country bumpkin who dropped out of middle school. Her possessions are worthless. It's utterly humiliating!"The other guests began to see sense in what Becky said. Those that wanted to bid for the ring gave up.No matter how exquisite the item was, they couldn't overlook the fact that its original owner was a countrywoman. The stigma associated with her background overshadowed
