"Tobias, I heard you wanted to see me. Do you miss me?" As soon as Anna stepped into the room, she flirtatiously sat on Tobias' bed as if she were about to pounce on him. However, Tobias gave her a cold glare.That gaze seemed capable of crushing her to dust.Anna froze in her tracks, standing firmly by the side. "What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that?"Tobias took out his phone and retrieved the text messages he had gotten from an unfamiliar number earlier. Tossing the phone toward her, he asked, "Did you send these messages?" Anna's gaze flickered. "Tobias, I'm not sure what you're talking about...""You know how much I hate lies and cheating," Tobias said with a steely gaze. "Given our history, I'm offering you one last chance."He had evidence to back his words. The person he had assigned to track Lucy had also spotted Anna, leading him to suspect that she might have been the one behind the message.Anna cried, "Tobias, please don't blame me. I saw you being a
Upon hearing Anna's complaints, Brett and Rhett looked at each other in astonishment.Brett said, "Ann, you're the precious daughter of the Eberhard family. What kind of man is beyond your reach? Don't concern yourself with a lowlife."Rhett added, "That's right, Ann. Forget about this scumbag. We will find you someone more trustworthy."Anna replied, "Brett, Rhett, my boyfriend is not a scoundrel. He was momentarily deceived by that woman. He genuinely loves me, but he felt obligated to marry her. We are the ones who truly love each other. Brett, Rhett, please help me..."Brett and Rhett realized that was how things were!"Do you have a photo of that woman? If what you say is true, we’ll find a way to contact her and have a proper talk.""I have one. I'll send it over!""Alright."After ending the call, Anna forwarded the photo.As the two brothers viewed it, they were shocked. Wasn't this Lucy Everhart?Rhett exclaimed, "How could it be her? How could such a radiant woman p
Lucy was taking a bath when she heard the phone ring. Seeing an unfamiliar number, she hesitated for a moment before answering."Hello.""Hello, is this Ms. Lucy Everhart?" The voice on the other end was very pleasant."Who is this?" Lucy asked, puzzled."Hello, I'm Brett Eberhard, the president of Eberhard Group. I came across the video of your impromptu design online, and I think you have incredible potential. I'd like to discuss a multimillion-dollar collaboration with you. Could we arrange a face-to-face meeting?"Lucy's eyes narrowed. Potential collaborators would usually contact her assistant first, but this person had reached out to her directly.Had he investigated her beforehand?Lucy asked, "How did you get my number?"Brett was taken aback for a moment. This woman was composed and not easily swayed by the lure of profit. Interesting!"Ms. Everhart, how I got your contact information isn't important," Brett replied smoothly. "What matters is the substantial salar
"Mr. Ripley, do you suspect the couple online aren't Mrs. Ripley's parents?" Tobias nodded. "Keep an eye out for everything. Go handle it.""Sure, Mr. Ripley."Tobias gazed at the sky as the plane flew farther away. Thinking of Lucy leaving his side, he suddenly felt an unexpected emptiness.…The next day, before Lucy met Martin and Rosa, she spoke to them over the phone. They said that they would wait for her under the pine tree at the Bearclaw Village's entrance.As Lucy approached the village's entrance, she saw the two of them. They were dressed plainly and had wrinkles on their faces.Whenever Lucy thought about her long-lost parents, it felt like needles pricking her heart. Yet, when she saw them, an inexplicable calmness washed over her."Lucy!" Overwhelmed with emotion, Rosa rushed forward and hugged Lucy, weeping uncontrollably.Martin, who was equally emotional, added, "My precious Lucy, we've finally found you..."Lucy awkwardly hugged them back and said, "Mr. an
What Lucy didn't realize was that some villagers had recorded her visit to the village and posted the footage online with the caption:#Mrs. Ripley's Reunion Follow-upAfter Anna returned to Eberhard Residence, she spotted Rhett in the living room, engrossed in his phone. Quietly, she tiptoed over and playfully covered his eyes. "Guess who.""Ann!"Anna deliberately pressed her chest against Rhett's, her eyes lingering on his handsome face. Fortunately, there was no one else in the living room to witness her obvious infatuation."Well, that was no fun. You guessed right away."Rhett took her hand and sat her beside him, asking, "Ann, are you tired after the flight?"Anna shook her head. When she caught a glimpse of the video playing on Rhett's phone, her eyes flickered. "Rhett, I'm not tired. Are you watching the news? It turns out that the woman who tried to seduce my boyfriend found her biological parents, yet she still despises them for being poor. Shameless."Rhett subtly
Lucy's mind conjured images of her parents enduring a chilly, run-down home furnished with odds and ends, and it filled her with overwhelming sorrow. She hugged Rosa tightly and wept, "Dad, Mom, you've suffered so much."She still had doubts about them, given the lack of a DNA test. However, the revelation that they had sold everything they owned and endured a life of hardship just to reunite with her filled her with shame for ever doubting them.Rosa said, "Lucy, please don't cry. We would have sacrificed everything, even our lives, to find you." She exchanged a knowing glance with Martin. Martin continued, "Yes, Lucy. Haven't you married into wealth? Perhaps our son-in-law will soon gift us a luxurious house."Rosa scolded him, saying, "What are you talking about? Our daughter has just returned, and you're already eager for her to ask her husband to buy us a house?"Martin countered, "With our daughter's striking beauty, isn't it a steal for him? He shouldn't be stingy when i
Lucy had run out of the folic acid tablets she carried with her, so she went to a nearby pharmacy for a new bottle. When she returned, she saw the restaurant staff stopping Rosa and Martin from entering.Martin said, "Let me warn you, we're not beggars. My daughter is married to the wealthiest man, and we're well-off. If you dare insult me, you'd better look out for my son-in-law!""Exactly! Do you even know who my daughter and son-in-law are? If you mess with us, you'll regret it!" Rosa added.The two of them started to tussle with the restaurant staff.Observing the scene, Lucy couldn't help but cover her face, feeling a tinge of embarrassment. However, she reminded herself that Martin and Rosa were from a rural background and might not have a grasp of social etiquette, which was understandable.Then, she stepped forward to mediate. "Mom, Dad, please stop arguing."She turned to the staff and said, "Apologies; it was my idea to bring them here. Could you arrange a private
Martin overheard the conversation while eating, and his temper flared instantly."What nonsense are you spouting? Who's abandoning whom? I bet you're envious that my daughter has married into wealth. That's why you're saying this, you petty-minded woman!" Martin said, ready to throw a punch."I'm simply stating the truth. If Tobias Ripley knew the kind of people his in-laws are, he wouldn't even acknowledge you! I'm warning you, don't even think about laying a hand on me. I have strong backing!"Lucy quickly pulled him back. "Dad, please don't make a scene. It'll only make us look ridiculous, okay?" She was slightly annoyed."Lucy, she implied that your husband will leave you because he dislikes us. Call him and ask him directly, see how he responds."Lucy felt somewhat embarrassed by Martin's unreasonable behavior."Dad, Tobias is really busy. Please don't make a scene. Let's finish eating, and then I'll take you both to rest, okay?""Ha, I see you're feeling guilty, huh? I dar