Despite having seen how skilled Claude was, Penelope still did not take him seriously. After all, she had at least a hundred bodyguards.She had prepared herself well. She had been waiting for Sharon to bring the Newtons over, but she did not expect her to bring so few people.It was hard for one to win a fight if one was outnumbered. No matter how skilled Claude was, she did not believe that he could win a fight against ten or even a hundred men.“Fight him at the same time. You’re not allowed to let anyone come near the Zachary household!” Penelope ordered her ten bodyguards to take him down at once.Simon did not even frown when he saw the ten men rushing toward them. Meanwhile, Claude did not bat an eye.Claude was still stepping on the chest of the bodyguard from just now. When the ten bodyguards came closer to him, he pulled out a gun from the inner pocket of his black suit and pointed at the men in front of him.The ten bodyguards stopped at once. Suddenly, none of them da
“He’s not an assassin. He’s just one of my bodyguards,” Simon corrected her. “I don’t care who he is. He brought a gun over and opened fire in front of me. Does he want to take my life?” Penelope was so enraged that her chest heaved up and down as she took sharp breaths. “Sharon Jeans, order him to kill me if you’re that capable! Otherwise, don’t even think of taking Sebastian away!” She was determined not to let Sebastian get away. “Why are you doing this, Penelope? I’ve never wanted to take your life. Keeping Sebastian with you won’t do him any good. His heart isn’t with the Zachary household. He won’t be happy here.” Sharon sighed. “Life is short. There isn’t much happiness for everyone. He needs to suffer at a young age to take over the Zachary household in the future. If I don’t raise him well, am I supposed to expect you to do so?” Penelope asked. She had looked down on Sharon since the very start.“I just want my son to grow up happily and healthily. As long as he doesn’
Penelope looked at the man in the wheelchair before her. He had remained calm and collected since the very start. He spoke at an even pace as well. Nevertheless, he exuded an aura that made it impossible not to notice him.He resembled Simon a lot…While immersed in a trancelike state, she suddenly thought that the man opposite her was Simon. However, once she took a closer look, she remembered that their faces were not the same.This man’s eyes were the exception. Henry had a pair of eyes that looked just like Simon’s.She paused once again. The aura he exuded really resembled that of her brother.It seemed like he was a person with hidden capabilities. He was not what he seemed to be, so he was not just a boy toy who was living off Sharon’s money.Sebastian returned to his parents’ side. Simon positioned himself in front of them with a protective stance.He stared at Penelope and said, “Everything ends here today. I hope that you remember this. Don’t even think of taking Sebas
…While Simon and Sharon were not paying attention, Sebastian secretly looked for Claude.Although they did not allow him to learn how to use a gun, he could not suppress the restlessness bubbling within him.“Uncle Claude, can you take me in as your disciple?” Claude frowned. The kid pestered him for some time. If it were not for his father, he would have driven him away a long time ago. “I don’t take in disciples.” “Become my coach, then. I can pay you a fee,” Sebastian said with confidence. He had plenty of money in his personal savings. “I don’t need it.” “Don’t act so coldly with me. What do you need? I can help you with anything as long as you tell me,” he said. He was willing to do anything just to learn how to use a gun. “No matter what you say, I won’t agree,” Claude said. He then closed his eyes to take a rest. “Why? Are you afraid that my daddy will blame you? It’s alright, I’ll take all the responsibility later on. Besides, if you and I don’t say anything
Sebastian felt extremely pressured as his parents both fixed an odd gaze on him. “Don’t misunderstand. It’s just that he’s always been alone. We should find him a partner so that he has a girlfriend to keep him company and console him,” Sebastian explained in a hurry. “What obstacles has he encountered? Why does he need someone else to console and care for him?” Simon did not think that Claude needed a woman’s consolation. “Daddy, it’s wrong for you to think that way. You have my mommy by your side, so you aren’t lonely at all. Uncle Claude is different. He has been single since the day he was born. He has been through so many difficulties as well. Don’t you want him to have a partner? Do you want him to remain alone forever?” Sebastian asked as he stared at his dad like he was an extremely cruel person. After registering his words, Simon suddenly realized that Claude had indeed always been alone. He must be quite lonely. “How do you intend to find him a partner?” Claude h
Riley could not help but burst out into laughter. “Alright, alright, I won’t touch you…” She then saw someone coming toward them from the dining area.She turned around and realized that Sharon and Sebastian were not the only ones in the house. There was another… man?It was a man in a wheelchair. However, this man had a breathtaking face. She had never seen such a handsome man!“Shar, you haven’t been honest with me. You have a man at home…” Riley teased her as she glanced at Simon evaluatively.“Aren’t you going to introduce me to him? Who is he?” Riley was extremely curious. Had Sharon let Simon go? Sharon wrapped her arm around Simon, who had moved to her side. She decided not to tell Riley the truth on purpose. Instead, she told her, “He’s my new sweetheart. His name is Henry.”“Oh, are you admitting that you’re in love with him? Given how clingy you are with each other, it seems like both of you have just gotten together, right?” They seemed just like a newly-married coupl
Sharon knew that something was up when Riley suddenly kept quiet. She did not urge her to say anything. She simply waited for her to tell her about it. Riley suddenly grabbed Sharon’s hand and put it on her stomach. “There’s a small living thing growing inside here,” she said. Sharon was so shocked that she could not bring herself to respond to Riley. After a moment of hesitation, she gaped and said, “You’re… pregnant? Whose child is it?” As soon as she finished speaking, she felt like hitting her own head. Why did she ask Riley something like that? “It’s Jim’s child. Does he know about it?” Riley’s gaze darkened. “Not only does he know about it, but he also… wants me to get an abortion.” “What?! He wants you to get an abortion?!” Sharon sat up on the bed at once. “Don’t be so shocked,” Riley said. She was shocked by Sharon’s reaction as well and immediately reached out to pull her down. Sharon could not continue lying down anymore. She frowned and said angrily,
...Just after Riley left, Jim arrived at Sharon’s place. Perhaps Riley had guessed that he would look for her here. That was why she left in such a hurry. Of course, Sharon did not treat him courteously. After he came in, she did not even bother to pour him a cup of water. “How dare you meet people outside?” Sharon huffed coldly. “What are you saying? Why can’t I meet people outside?” Jim asked in confusion. “You know what you did.” “What did I do? I’m not sure what you’re implying here.” “If you’re not sure, why are you here? I’m very busy. I don’t have time to talk to you,” she said in a tone that sounded like she was trying to get him to leave. Jim suddenly understood something when he noticed her averse attitude toward him. “Riley came to look for you, right? Did she tell you everything?” Sharon leaned against the sofa with her arms crossed in front of her chest. She did not want to answer him. “What did she say? Where is she? Is she hiding in one of