Another CEO quickly praised Lily. "Dude, do you know who you're talking to? That's no ordinary young lady. She is the remarkable Ms. Kent, the one who read the Furler family's fortune.""She's Ms. Kent?" Several CEOs looked excited upon hearing this."Honestly, I've always wanted to seek your help. It's just that the Furler family refused to reveal your identity. I'm lucky to have met you today. "My company needs some fortune-telling as well. I'm not like the others; I'm straightforward. I'll offer a million dollars to have my fortune read.""I'll give two million! Ms. Kent, could you prioritize mine? It's urgent."Surrounded by CEOs, Lily remained composed. She enjoyed being the center of attention, but she still remembered the lesson from the previous time.She had been too humble in the past. It didn't matter how exceptional her medical skills were. The sons and daughters from prestigious families hadn't viewed her as an equal. Aria, who had always seemed quiet and inferior
It was the first time Lily had heard that fortune-telling could affect one's destiny. She realized she needed to be cautious and learn more about it. When Titus saw Lily in the spotlight, a mix of emotions stirred within him. He had to admit he'd been somewhat prejudiced against her when she first sought him out. After all, the Southbury incident had indeed happened. The Gunther family, a clan of doctors, showed a callous disregard for human lives. Their practices were deplorable, treating patients with negligence and cruelty. Since Lily was a student of the Gunthers, Titus felt he had to remain guarded, especially given her prior attitude. Besides, if she could truly foresee the Furler family's fate, why hadn't she predicted the fall of the Gunther family?Questions about Lily lingered. Titus had only ordered someone to bring her back to York Residence because he was worried about Landon. Titus had approached the situation like a seasoned detective. The abductors were the mos
"Why would I need you to rescue me?" It was Landon who spoke. Dressed in his usual black suit, his long legs, slender waist, and pale skin, accentuated by the motorcycle helmet in his hand, made him appear even more striking. While they knew Landon would return eventually, no one expected him to be back so soon. The CEOs had intended to leave before Landon returned, but they lost track of time chatting with Lily about fortune-telling. Landon's gaze swept over them, calm and unreadable. It was clear he didn't want them to leave, as he blocked their path. With a raised eyebrow, Landon spoke coolly. "Silas, can just anyone walk into York Residence these days?""N-No, of course not," Silas stammered, stepping forward. Holding the helmet in one hand, Landon tilted his head slightly. "Then why am I hearing all this nonsense?"It was clear who he was talking about. The smug look had already disappeared from Lily's face. Landon hadn't paid her a bit of attention since he entered,
Lily went pale, unable to refute Aria's words. She never expected Aria to say this in front of everyone. Most people would have been too concerned about their image, but Aria was different. She didn't hesitate to expose something as humiliating as having her fiancé stolen!Seeing the CEOs glance her way, Lily thought she might still turn things around and clear her name.With a gentle and innocent tone, she explained, "My family made the decision. Aria, I'm sure you understand. The Kent family wouldn't allow me to go against them. I apologize for my actions. As long as you forgive me, I'll do whatever you ask."The more innocent she appeared, the more unforgiving and relentless Aria seemed in contrast. But Aria was no stranger to her pitiful acts.Aria responded calmly, "Are you saying your family taught you to steal someone's fiancé? If that's the case, they're quite skilled in educating you."Lily was stunned, while Landon couldn't help but smile slightly. Aria's sharp tongue wa
Titus added, "You must thank her, and so must I."The York family always taught their children to keep grievances and gratitude separated. Lily took advantage of this, sniffling as she said, "Mr. York Senior, it's alright. I understand Mr. York misunderstood me because of what happened back then. Now that he's safe, I should go back to care for Grandma."She made herself appear pitiable so that people would think the York family didn't appreciate her for saving Landon—and that even his fiancée was humiliating her.In Lily's position, anyone would feel wronged, and the CEOs thought the York family was being unreasonable.Before this incident, the CEOs regarded Aria as an effective leader for the Carver Group, even considering future partnerships. But now, they doubted she was truly behind its success. Aria was merely the acting CEO; Warren was the real mastermind.After all, it would be embarrassing if people knew that his granddaughter was an unsophisticated country bumpkin with l
Landon spoke indifferently, "Everyone, listen closely—especially you, Ms. Kent. First of all, I was never in a white car."A chill settled over the room. The CEOs exchanged puzzled glances, and Lily, who had been smiling, suddenly looked uneasy."Secondly, I wasn't initially in the northwest part of the city," Landon continued calmly.Upon hearing that, Lily murmured in disbelief. "Impossible! How could that be?"In her memory, the news had reported the car accident in the northwest part of the city.Landon said nonchalantly, "Didn't you know that, Ms. Kent? It appears your fortune-telling skills are quite sub-par."The CEOs cast uneasy glances at Lily, while Titus composed himself, deciding to hear Landon out.Lily took a step back, turning sharply to Silas. "He mentioned a truck loaded with oil tanks! That's true!"Landon chuckled, turning his cough into something that seemed mocking. "A truck and oil tanks? Trucks are common in the city's northwest, and many people sell oil
Lily decided it was time to leave after everything that had happened. She had no expectations from the York family, hoping they'd simply let her go. However, she'd underestimated Landon, the most ruthless figure in the business world.How could Janovin's most powerful man overlook someone trying to take advantage of him?That wasn't Landon’s style, especially since he despised blackmail. Moreover, the entire incident had been orchestrated to give Aria the chance to "save" him, providing him with a solid pretext to officially marry her. Yet Lily had taken this opportunity to try to con him.If Landon left things ambiguous today, rumors might spread that he owed his life to her—a notion he loathed.Before Lily could say more, Landon cut her off. "Ms. Kent, you can't provide a detailed explanation because you only guessed the location correctly. You failed to guess the other details."With that, Landon walked over to Aria and took her hand. "My fiancée was the one who saved me. She f
Lily immediately felt afraid. She glanced to her side anxiously and noticed the CEOs' expressions had changed dramatically. One of them, quick to adapt to the situation, sneered, "Liar! Only Mr. York could see through you!""She's probably fooled the Furler family, too. We need to inform Mr. Furler Senior!""Exactly. Mr. York, we'll be going now. This brat likely deceived a lot of people, including Mr. Furler Senior. We have to warn him!"The CEOs were eager to leave before Landon could make things difficult for them. Besides, they wanted to get back at Lily for deceiving them earlier. Looking at their harsh looks, Lily knew she was done for.The Furler family had been her stepping stone to the other prestigious families. Without their support, all her hard work would be for nothing. She'd invested so much effort into building a persona that convinced the Furlers she wasn't after their wealth. She appeared non-materialistic, claiming she didn't need anything in return, aiming o