Elliot walked over to Avery. He noticed the dressing gown on the sofa and immediately picked it up to have a look.He slid his arms through the sleeves, trying it out for size."It looks good on you." Avery straightened the dressing gown and tied the belt around his waist.Lilith secretly sighed. There was nothing she could do about them."Just wear it! Anyway, even if you start wearing it now, it'll still be fine come Christmas," Lilith said with a smile."Lilith, you overestimate your brother. He has never worn out his clothes." Avery did not catch Lilith's Christmas comment. After all, clothes were meant to be worn."I know Elliot has a lot of clothes," Lilith said. "Ben has a lot of clothes too. I asked him why does he have this many clothes, and he told me that the amount of clothes he has is nothing when compared to the amount of clothes Elliot has.""Hmm, Elliot likes to dress up more," Avery teased before asking, "Lilith, you came over so early. You surely haven't had
"Hmm," Avery said and looked at Elliot, "You should be quite busy with your company too, right? You can now use the computer, but you have to manage your time properly. You have to rest once you feel dizzy."Receiving Avery's permission, Elliot nodded in relief.After breakfast, Elliot headed to the study room.Lilith pulled Avery to the living room to look at wedding gowns, makeup, and shoes.Avery looked at them seriously. She was more serious about inspecting the items before her than she had been looking at her own wedding items. "Lilith, I think this white dress looks nice. You can wear it to greet the guests. I think the longer version of this dress is nicer. You're tall. You'll look angelic wearing a long gown! A person of ordinary height like me has to get a custom-made gown if I want it long." Avery looked at the two sets of gowns in the picture and chose the long gown without hesitation.Lilith did not dare to tell her the truth that the dress and accessories she had c
Lilith felt relieved after hearing what Avery had to say. "Avery, you and Elliot complement each other. Elliot looks like a hard-to-deal-with person, yet you are nice and accommodating," Lilith said, fawningly."That's because you don't understand him. Take his servants for example. They have worked there for many years…""That doesn't necessarily mean that Elliot is nice to be with! This only proves that he treats everyone well and that is why they put up with him." Lilith had her own opinions about him. "I'm just praising you, and if I were a man, I would like a woman like you. You are able to care for your family and your career at the same time.""Lilith, you're being a sweet talker. Are you trying to ask me for a favor?" Avery blushed from the praises. "We're not outsiders. You don't have to flatter me.""Now, even if I have any troubles, Ben can help me solve them. I'm about to marry him. Of course, if there are any problems, I'll turn to him," Lilith said cheekily. "And I
"Avery, what is it?" Lilith noticed that Avery looked disturbed, and she immediately said, "If something is going on, I won't disturb you. I came here today because I had nothing to do."Avery got up from the sofa. "Did you drive here?""Yes! I came by myself." Lilith immediately stood up from the sofa. "I'll see myself out. You don't have to send me off.""I'll see you out." Avery placed her phone down and walked Lilith to the door. "Come with Tammy the next time.""Okay, we'll let you know before we come over." "Hmm."After sending Lilith off, Avery quickly returned to the living room. She picked up her phone and dialed Sebastian.He soon picked up."Avery, my Dad is dead.""I saw the message. How did he die? Where is Natalie? Have you managed to contact her? Does this thing have anything to do with Holly or not?" asked Avery. "I don't know. I only know that he is dead. Someone had sent me a photo of him, and they had put a bullet through him." Sebastian was feeling cold
"Do you think that Natalie will fight me for the family fortune?" Sebastian asked.For a few moments, Avery thought about what he said in silence before saying, "From what I know about Natalie, I think that she will try to find ways to gain control of Dean's fortune. She could have been the one who killed Dean, and this means that she has tactics that are greater than anything you could have ever imagined." Sebastian was already nervous and panicky. After hearing what Avery said, his heart beat even faster."Sebastian, are you worried that you are no match for Natalie?" Avery asked. "Don't be afraid. If you are sure that your father is dead, go and quickly contact your father's lawyer. At the same time, increase your security.""Hmm. How is your husband?" asked Sebastian as he suppressed his worries. "He is recovering quite well. He could start working from home.""It looks like Angela's resurrection treatment is really a scam," Sebastian sneered."If it had truly existed then
Sebastian soon found the contact of his father's lawyer. He called him.The lawyer soon answered the call.After Sebastian explained the situation, the lawyer said, "I also haven't been able to contact your father for the past two days. Usually, we contact each other every day." "He has been murdered, but I don't know where his body is. I have already reported it to the police yesterday. They are searching for him, but I don't know if they can find his body," said Sebastian. "If I still can't find him today, I'm going to increase the number of people searching for him." "Sebastian, you have my condolences. Your father died so suddenly, but… forgive me for speaking out of line. Don't be too sad, your time has come." The lawyer's hints were very obvious. "When are you free? Let's have tea!""Okay." Sebastian understood what the lawyer meant. "I'm free right now. I'll meet up with you, and we can have some tea. My treat." "Okay, I'll wait for you."…Natalie was in one of the h
Natalie's eyes sparkled a little. She said, "No. She's very suspicious. She doesn't trust me much."Before executing her plan to murder Dean, Natalie had called Holly many times and had sent her countless text messages. She had even wired a huge sum of money to Holly's bank account. Holly had given Natalie the number of that bank account before she had cut contact with her. Maybe it was the money that had finally moved Holly, as Holly contacted her a few days after the money had been wired into the account. Holly had told Natalie to come up with a way to kill Dean. The Holly's number on the phone Sebastian had found was a decoy. No one had known what Holly's true number was, and that was why Dean had no way of verifying whether the number was truly Holly's. It was because of this that the plan had worked flawlessly.Dean had still lost in the end despite all the constant scheming.This gave Natalie a large boost of confidence."She said that if I could get part of the Jenning
After the lawyer sat down, he smiled at Sebastian, "I guess I should call you President in the future."The lawyer usually addressed Sebastian by name or Mr. Jennings like the other people.Sebastian did not expect the lawyer to be so direct."Mr. Lycett, did my father really leave me an inheritance?" Sebastian found had found it hard to believe that his father would leave him anything, so he said, "My father has always said I was incapable, and he would rather donate his fortune instead of leaving it for his children…""Haha! He only said that when he was angry. If he had not said that, you would not be motivated to do a good job." Mr. Lycett did not immediately tell Sebastian the contents of the will. "Your father has a strange temper. I'm sure you agree with me deeply on this, right?""Hmm. My father has never once praised me, but my elder sister had said that he had showered me with praise," Sebastian said helplessly while brewing his tea. "To be honest, I don't think I'm that
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