Natalie's assistant immediately said, "Miss Jennings, what do you mean?""She previously eavesdropped on my call. She was clearly standing outside my room door eavesdropping, yet she said that she had overheard that conversation."After that incident, Natalie purposely played music on her phone in her room. She could not hear the music when she walked into the hall. Only by standing outside her room door, she could hear a little."Maybe, she's just a curious young girl!" Her assistant said, "She is your cousin, not Avery's. I believe that she is on your side.""You're right. Although I'm uncomfortable with her pretending to be ignorant, she has a sweet mouth." Natalie thought that she was overthinking things. "I wasn't close to her, but she and Avery aren't close at all.""No matter what, you two are relatives. Both your parents were close to each other!""Hmm.""Miss Jennings, could she have eavesdropped on something important?" Natalie's assistant asked.Natalie sobered up a
Avery found her phone, searched for Wesley's contact, and called him.Wesley soon answered her call."Avery, I heard that Hayden is going back to Bridgedale today. Has he left?""Yes, he just left," Avery said. "Wesley when I was doing my masters, was there a student whose family is from the MediLove Pharmaceutical?"Wesley thought for a while before saying, "Yes, back then, Professor Hough had not wanted him as a student, but his father pestered the professor, and he even pestered Professor Hough's family. In the end, Professor Hough took the boy in as a student because he could not stand the pestering.""Wesley, do you have his contact? I'm looking for him," Avery said urgently."What are you looking for him for? If you really need to look for him, I'll get his contact for you," Wesley said in confusion.Avery told him about her thoughts in full honesty."I'll go try and get his contact." Wesley thought that her suspicions made sense.If Elliot had been taken away in a priva
Only live human beings should be given identity cards! Why were they giving a virtual human an identity card? Who was the one who invented this virtual human? He must be quite important in Roburg. If not, how could he convince the government to give the virtual human an identity card?"Do you know what Billy Haddish means in the local language?" Since the other person was interested in this too, he investigated it.Wanda said, "I'm already very dissatisfied with your service. If you're going to continue teasing me with this, I will never work with you again!""Madam Wanda, I have gone through a lot of trouble to get things done for you. If I didn't have my contacts in Roburg, I would not have been able to get you this list. Have you been a rich mistress in Bridgedale for too long that you don't understand what is going on in the market?"Wanda was in the wrong, so she held back. "What does the name mean?""There are two meanings. One is the sun is rising, the other is revenge."
[Thank you, Wesley.]Wesley: [ Don't thank me. I really hope I could help you more. I don't know how Shea heard about this incident. She hasn't been eating or sleeping for the past two days. I don't know how to talk to her.]Avery: [It will be alright once I find Elliot. I will surely find him.]Wesley: [Don't put too much pressure on yourself.]Avery: [There is no pressure. Wesley, take good care of Shea. If I find out where Elliot is, I will surely tell you at first notice.]Wesley: [Hmm.]After texting Wesley, Avery saved Sebastian Jennings' contact before sending him a message.She was afraid that he would not pick up if she were to call him all of a sudden, as it would be a number he was not familiar with.She had never thought that he would reply to her soon after her message.Sebastian: [Avery Tate! Of course, I remember you! You're a legendary figure! Even if you left the hospital, you were still on everyone's mind. All these years, I have been keeping an eye on you.]
"Because I'm more familiar with Bridgedale. On top of that, I remember that you were once my classmate, so I asked you first," Avery replied. "I'll also ask the other aircraft.""I see! I thought you and Elliot are divorced. What does him going missing have anything to do with you? You're so anxiously looking for him. Do you still like him?" Sebastian was like a machine that kept asking questions non-stop. "Since you still like him, why did you two get a divorce?""Even if we are divorced, he is still my ex-husband and the father of my children! No matter what happens to him, even if I don't like him anymore, I won't just sit and do nothing!" Avery was a little agitated. She could not help but raise her voice."You sure are a woman with a heart and soul. When are you coming to Bridgedale? I'll buy you a meal.""No need," Avery rejected him.Since he could not provide her with any useful information, there was no need to continue contacting each other."I just praised you for havi
"Why are you suddenly saying this?" Avery looked at Layla."Daddy always wanted me to study well, but I deliberately made him angry. I never study and always flunk my exams…" Layla's eyes redden. "I initially thought that Daddy would always be with me. No matter how angry I made him, he will never leave me. I regret it so much.""Layla, don't cry. Your Daddy always knew that you loved him. Whether it was you, Robert, or Hayden, he loves you all the same.""I know. He would never get angry at us. I really like Daddy. I used to be afraid that he would find out that I liked him, and I never told him that I liked him. Woo, woo, woo! Mommy, I miss Daddy very much." Layla buried her head in Avery's arms. Tears kept falling.Avery passed the bowl of soup to Mrs. Cooper. She reached out and patted Layla on the back."Layla, I promise you that I will surely find him. Whether he is alive or dead, he will return to us.""I don't want Daddy to die. I want him to return to us alive. I can't l
On the way back, Avery said to her bodyguard, "Every night when you pick Layla up, do you notice anything odd about Miss Kennedy?"The bodyguard said, "Yes, she has been strangely passionate about Layla. Layla's results are poor, and we could spend money to hire a teacher for Layla at home, but she insists on giving Layla free lessons."Avery was deeply engrossed in her thoughts when she heard what the bodyguard said. From her conversation with Leah a moment ago, she felt Leah was an innocent lady. If she had bad intentions, she would not have replied to her questions that quickly. After all, Natalie was her cousin. No matter whether they were close before or not, she would not have just openly betrayed her cousin."Next time, when she gives Layla extra classes, stay next to them and keep watch. Don't let her have any chance to be with Layla alone," Avery instructed the bodyguard."I know. When she is giving Layla extra lessons, I'm always by the side watching. Up until now, she
At night, before bed, Hayden saw Wanda's video.He never thought that Wanda would have some tricks up her sleeves and that she would find them so quickly.However, she would not be cocky for much longer. He has never forgotten his Grandma's death. It was almost time.The next morning, Wanda received a call from her informant. He had already found out who had invented Billy Haddish."Madam Wanda. A Bridgedalean invented this robot. His name is Liszt. He is a professor at a university in Bridgedale. Go look up his name in Bridgedale, you'll be able to find information about him.""Liszt?" Wanda sat up from her bed. "I'll go meet him today.""As for the robot's face, I'm still investigating it. I'll send you the details of the robot by tonight.""Okay." Wanda let out a sigh of relief. "You're quick this time.""If you pay me quickly, I'll work quickly. Do you still think that this robot is the boss of Dream Maker?""How could a robot be the boss of the Dream Maker? The boss of
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