"Go and check if there is a man called Adrian by Nathan's side." Elliot's tone was cold without any warmth. "If there is…" Elliot's words were stuck in his throat. Adrian was Shea's twin. He should be Foster's young master. Although he might not be liked by his father, a comfortable life was guaranteed.Elliot thought about how he took over his name, family, and life, but at that moment, he even wanted to kill him to ensure that his reputation and life would not be affected.Was that too cruel?"Mr. Foster, if this man is there, what should I do?" The bodyguard on the other end of the line asked, "Please tell me what to do."Elliot was silent for a while. He swallowed his saliva. "Make him disappear from the face of the earth."Since he knew that he was going to hell, he was going to be as selfish as he could! God dealt him a bad set of cards. If he was going to be merciful, he would never win!At the Starry River Villa, Avery came out of the shower feeling extremely nervous.
At Elliot's mansion. It was 15 minutes past midnight.Elliot came out of the shower. He was quite busy working that day, so he did not head over to Avery's. He had some wine in the evening, so his head was rather dizzy at that moment, but he was not sleepy.He decided to propose to Avery on the Memorial Day weekend, but he had not even picked the venue. He did not understand romance. Avery did not demand much from him in this department, so he had missed out on this. He looked at his phone and found his photos. He looked at an album. It was all the buildings he had designed.He wanted to propose to Avery in a building that he had designed. It was romantic that way.The next day, at a property sales department, Nathan brought his eldest son, Peter to look at properties.They moved out of their rented place the day before and moved into a hotel. Staying at the hotel was not a long-term solution, on top of that, Elliot only gave them one and a half million, they would surely not
Nathan was so furious his face flushed. He almost yelled, "Your uncle is my son!"At that moment, Peter nudged him with his elbow."Mr. Foster, my father has a bad temper. Please don't argue with him. I'm only afraid he might use force on you. My father is not capable of anything else, but he is quite good at fighting," Peter reminded Cole kindly, "If you don't believe me, you can ask your father."Cole was intimidated. At that moment, he did not have Elliot's support, so he did not dare to go up against others.If not, and he was beaten up, he had to bear it.He timidly left the sales department and took his phone out to make a call to his father.When Henry heard that his son was being bullied by an ex-driver of the Fosters, his blood boiled!"Get him to wait there! I'm coming to see him right now!" Henry said and hung up the phone.Cole returned to the sales department, humiliated by the fact that Nathan swiped his card to buy the unit that he had his eyes on.When Nathan h
Avery immediately dialed Nathan."I'm sorry, the number you have dialed is currently unavailable, please try again later."Avery looked at her phone in a daze. The screen of her phone reflected her stunned expression.Did Nathan vanish together with Adrian? It was best that they left Aryadelle! If they only went into hiding, it would be trouble!According to Nathan's sly and sinister character, who knew what he was up to!At the restaurant, Henry raised his glass to give Nathan a few rounds of alcohol. When Henry saw how red Nathan's face was, he asked, "Nathan, how did you get rich? My son told me that your son is someone important in Aryadelle. How have I never heard anything about your son?""I don't blame you. After all, I have only returned for a few days!" Nathan smiled smugly and said, "If my son is not an important figure, how could he simply give me one and a half million dollars to spend?""How is your son so great? Who is he?" Henry pretended to look envious. "Is he d
Avery was just about to ask Layla who told her that when Eric arrived."Mommy, Uncle Eric is here!" Layla said and ran to the courtyard."Layla, watch out!" Avery chased after her.Outside the courtyard, a car came to a stop. Eric came out of the car."Avery, I'm taking Layla. When she has had enough fun, I'll send her back." Eric walked over to Avery and looked at her tenderly."You're always helping with the children every holiday," Avery said, "Is this really alright for you?""If Layla is not with me, I'll be even more bored." Eric held Layla's hand. "We'll make a move. We'll call you once we have reached.""Okay, have a safe journey."After Avery sent Layla off, the entire villa was truly empty. The children were not at home, so Avery got the other servants to take off too. At that moment, there was only a bodyguard at home, ensuring her safety.Avery headed to the kitchen to clean the dishes and utensils they used that morning. Then, she went to the storage room to look
It looked like Elliot was not completely unprepared for the date.After the call, a honk came from outside. Tammy had arrived.Avery took her bag and left her room.At one of the mid-range neighborhoods in Creekview, Nathan and his children moved into the newly renovated unit they bought a few days ago.After acquiring the unit, Nathan and his son went to the furniture shop to buy furniture and electronics.That day was the day they officially moved in. They should be happy moving into a new house, but Nathan started worrying about the remaining money on his card. Nathan called Peter over. He wanted to discuss how they were going to get money from Elliot."If this time the deal doesn't come through, he might kill us in rage, so we have to first contact the media." Nathan furrowed his brows. He said in a scheming manner, "We might even need some self-defense tools with us. Also, Adrian, that idiot. We have to make sure he doesn't run.""It's the twelfth floor. How could he run? H
[I'm at South Devotion Plaza, F1, 2nd Floor. I'll be waiting for you.]Elliot sent her the location of their date that night. Avery saw the message and could not help but smile."Who is it from?" Tammy came over and intentionally asked, "Look at you. He only sent you a message and you're already smiling so sweetly. You two already have three children. Why does it feel like you're still on your honeymoon?"Avery blushed. She placed her phone in her bag. "So what if we have children? Haven't you seen those old couples that are still very much in love? I have.""Tsk, I haven't seen them in real life, but in a book. It was talking about how an old couple was still so much in love that they exchanged dentures. The author puts it as if they were indirectly kissing."Avery furrowed her brows. "That's not hygienic at all.""Hahaha! You're not a doctor right now! Does that mean, according to you, if a man and a woman kiss, it's also unhygienic?"Avery was speechless.At the Creekview
How could Adrian the idiot die? How could he have died!The ambulance rushed to the neighborhood ten minutes later. Adrian was being put on the stretcher and entered the lift. About 15 minutes later, he was sent to the nearby hospital. It was Memorial Day that day. The streets were filled with crowds. Everyone was celebrating their long weekend. No one paid attention to the fact that a so-called idiot was trying to use this in the search for freedom.At the emergency room. After Adrian was pushed in, the doors were shut. After two hours of resuscitation, the doctor rescued Adrian back from the brim of death. Just when the doctor was about to inform his parents, Adrian reached his hands out and grabbed the doctor by the coat."Doctor…" Adrian said feebly."What is it? Are you feeling alright?" The doctor held his hand and asked."Help me look for…Avery Tate. She is my doctor. I want to see her." Since Adrian was rather weak, talking made him sweat."Who are you looking for?" The
Three years later…Ivy and Robert stood at the airport in Aryadelle, anxiously waiting."It's been three years! Your boyfriend is finally here to see you!" Robert exclaimed before shifting the conversation. "He's not here to break up with you, is he? After all, you haven't seen each other in three years. A lot can change."Ivy sighed, "Robert, can you not jinx it? Although we haven't met in three years, we talk on the phone and video call every day!"Robert quipped, "Digital romance.""Anyway, he promised me that he's going to settle down in Aryadelle this time, and we won't be apart again," Ivy said. Robert smirked. "He's got a strong sense of pride. When he meets Dad later, they might not hit it off, and he'll buy a ticket to leave tonight!"Feeling helpless, Ivy was at a loss for words. Just then, a familiar voice called out, "Ivy!"Ivy immediately looked over to the source of the voice and saw Lucas stepping out of the exit, dragging his suitcase behind him. A smile sp
Mr. Woods did not expect Hayden to be so direct, and he found himself momentarily caught off guard. He had come to ask Hayden for money, but he had not thought about exactly how much he wanted. After all, Hayden's family was extremely wealthy, and he did not want to ask for too little and feel shortchanged, nor did he want to risk asking for too much and having Hayden refuse. It was a tough decision. After a brief internal struggle, Mr. Woods turned to Hayden and said, "I know your family is one of the wealthiest in Aryadelle, so why don't you name the price? I trust you won't mistreat my son and our family." Hayden furrowed his brows slightly. Shelly, noticing his hesitation, quickly chimed in, "Uncle, why don't you make an offer? We're not very familiar with this process. If you insist on us naming a price, we might need to consult my father-in-law." "Elliot Foster, you mean?" Mr. Woods asked. Shelly nodded. "Yes. My father-in-law isn't as easygoing as my husband. After a
"All right. Let's find a place nearby to sit and talk." Mr. Woods breathed a sigh of relief. "Good! Our house is actually nearby. Would you like to visit? Ivy has been with us for many years, and our staff has a close relationship with her." Hayden glanced at Shelly and asked, "Should we go?" "Sure!" Shelly said. Mr. Woods immediately invited Hayden and Shelly into his car and drove them to the Woods' mansion. Upon arriving, Mr. Woods instructed the servants to serve tea and refreshments. He pointed to the butler and said to Hayden, "This is our butler. He hired Ivy's grandmother." Hayden nodded. Mr. Woods then introduced Hayden: "This is Irene's older brother, the renowned businessman Mr. Hayden Tate." "Hello, Mr. Tate. Irene was a wonderful young lady," the butler said. "We all liked her very much. When we heard of her passing, we were truly saddened. Fortunately, she didn't actually pass away! Ivy is a very sensible and resilient girl, one of the strongest I've eve
Ivy's eyes were red as she said, "Hayden, Lucas' mother has passed away, so I won't be able to spend time with you for a few days." "It's okay. Given what has happened, we're not in the mood for fun either. After we attend his mother's funeral, Shelly and I will return," Hayden said. Ivy nodded. "How are funerals handled here?" Hayden asked. Given Lucas' relationship with Ivy, his younger sister, he felt a sense of duty to help Lucas with the funeral arrangements. "It's similar to how it's done back at home. Wealthy people can have elaborate funerals, and those with less money can opt for simpler ceremonies. Those who can't afford much at all can forgo the ceremony and opt for a simple burial," Ivy said. "What if someone wants a more elaborate funeral?" "Hayden, do you want to help with his mother's funeral? He doesn't have any close relatives here, so there's no need for an elaborate ceremony," she explained. "I see. Go and talk to him about it. I'll help with whatever I
Lucas hung up, tears welling in his eyes. Ivy stood by his side and asked, "What's wrong, Lucas?" "My mom has passed away. You should keep your brother company! I need to head back to the hospital." "I will come along! Aunty seemed fine just now, so why did she suddenly pass away?" The two hurried toward the car, completely forgetting about Hayden and Shelly. Hayden and Shelly watched as they left awkwardly, and Shelly said, "Honey, let's go to the hospital. I think Lucas' mother has passed away." "Sure." The two caught a taxi and hurried after Lucas. Meanwhile, in the hospital, Lucas arrived to first encounter the doctor and then his father. Mr. Woods tried ingratiating himself with his son, saying, "Lucas, I came to the hospital to see your mother, but when I arrived, she had already passed away. What a shame!" "Are you sure she had already passed away before you came? I was here earlier today, and when I saw her, she was still alive!" Lucas said. Mr. Woods reto
Mr. Woods sneered, "What do you mean? Are you looking down on me? Although the Woods family has fallen on hard times, we're still a prominent family in Taronia! Lucas may be foolish, but are you any wiser? If it weren't for me backing Lucas, would the Fosters even look at him?" "Shut up! The Foster family isn't narrow-minded like you! Ivy's family doesn't dislike Lucas, so don't go causing trouble! They don't want to see you at all!" Lucas' mother retorted. Mr. Woods scoffed. "Is that so? Do you really think they don't look down on him? Why wouldn't they? Are they planning to make Lucas marry into their family instead of the other way round?" "It's none of your business! You never cared about Lucas, and now that he's independent, he doesn't need you anymore! You wouldn't have come to me repeatedly if Ivy wasn't Elliot Foster's daughter and if she wasn't interested in Lucas. Do you really think I have no idea what you are plotting?" Mr. Woods countered, "What nonsense are you ta
Ivy did not hesitate, immediately shaking her head. "I'm not leaving. Don't worry about me; just focus on yourself." "Staying here is just a waste of time." "I've been studying and interning so hard for so long. What's wrong with taking a break now?" Ivy argued. Before long, Hayden and Shelly had finished their shopping, and Ivy and Lucas immediately joined them to go to the hospital. Lucas' mother had no idea that Ivy's brother and sister-in-law were coming to visit her, so she appeared a bit uncomfortable when they arrived. She tried to sit up, but her body failed her. Ivy raised the head of the hospital bed. "Aunty, my big brother and sister-in-law came over to Taronia for a visit. They wanted to see Lucas and you." "Oh, this is really embarrassing. It's a blessing for my son to know Ivy..." Lucas' mother muttered sheepishly. Shelly reassured, "Aunty, don't say that. Lucas is outstanding. Otherwise, Ivy wouldn't have fallen for him." Lucas' mother continued, "I've
Throughout the meal, Ivy found it hard to enjoy her food. Lucas and Hayden discussed everything that mattered, and the conversation went smoother than anyone had anticipated. Hayden was not upset, nor was Lucas. It was a better scenario than what Ivy had hoped for, but she still felt depressed. "Lucas, my husband and I would like to pay your mother a visit. Would that be okay?" Shelly asked after finishing her food. "Sure," Lucas said. "Don't we need to ask your mom first?" Ivy asked. "It's fine. We can just head over right away and introduce them once we arrive." Lucas' mother grew weaker every day and had stopped using her phone altogether, so it was her nurse, whom Lucas had hired, who reported his mother's condition to him daily. "You restarted your business and have to take care of your mother simultaneously; you're really strong. Most people would crumble under the pressure," Shelly commented. "Ivy had a tougher life before. She didn't crumble, so I won't eith
After what Ivy said, Lucas added, "I want to focus on my career for now. Marriage is secondary until I become more successful." Hayden sneered. "Running a business isn't as simple as it seems. What if you fail or never achieve anything out of the ordinary?" "If that happens, I won't drag Ivy down," Lucas said. "At least you know your place." Ivy felt as though her cheeks were on fire. "Hayden, even if Lucas fails, I won't give up on him. I won't let him go just because of his financial state." Shelly grabbed Hayden's hand again, signaling to him to control his temper; he could be rude to others, but he could not be so demanding with Ivy. Ivy sensed that she was slightly out of line, and her tone eased. "Hayden, we shouldn’t judge people based on their wealth. Our family is rich enough, and there really aren't that many people out there who can compare to our financial state, so why does it matter how wealthy my partner is?" "Ivy is right. Love matters most. Even if we man