Chapter 124

Joey's plan was to kick Lucy out. But now that she had realized how deeply Tobias loved Lucy, she knew she had to shake the foundation of their relationship if she wanted to separate them.

So, she had to disappoint either Tobias or Lucy.

Lucy was the daughter of the Eberhards, so Joey wasn't bold enough to make Lucy lose her innocence.

Hence, she had no choice but to use Maya, who seemingly admired Tobias. Once her plan succeeded, she would take Lucy to catch them in the act.

"Maya, whether you can get Tobias will depend on your performance. Do your best and give me a grandchild. Then, I will welcome you into the Ripley family."

Maya appeared shy and said, "I will try my best, Joey."

She lowered her gaze. No one noticed the dark glint that flickered in her eyes. Then, they returned to the dining table one at a time.

Tobias was attentively taking care of Lucy. "Darling, I can eat the greens. You don't need to slice the meat for me."

"How can you only eat vegetables? Protein is