Ginny was extremely touched as she watched Colette shielding her without hesitation. "Compensation? They're the greedy ones who lost money. Why should we compensate them?" Ginny chided."If they want compensation, they should demand it from Victoria! She's rich! "She just received over 100 million dollars and a house from Nicole. She's loaded, and we're not!"Ginny furiously ordered, "Call the cops! Get them to arrest all these thugs. They're acting without regard for the law!"Seeing Ginny's attitude toward Victoria, Sarah could not help but sigh inwardly. "I've already asked someone to call the police."She had gotten someone to call the authorities before heading upstairs. Meanwhile, Colette was still shielding Ginny. Suddenly, someone threw a rock at another window. Colette hurriedly took two steps back in fright. She was worried that a stone would hit her. "It isn't safe in the room. Let's go out," Colette said anxiously.As she spoke, she turned around and embraced G
Louis arranged a get-together after the signing was over. Other than Fortuna's representatives, Victoria had extended the invitation to several other university leaders. Not long after the meal started, Jayce suddenly left with his phone. At the dining table, everyone complimented Victoria. The atmosphere in the private room was pleasant. But right then, her phone rang. Victoria glanced at the caller ID. She hesitated for a moment before answering. Soon, Ginny's hysterical voice came through. Victoria then looked at Louis briefly. He was sitting beside her and noticed her gaze. "What's wrong?" he asked.With a scornful expression, Victoria pointed at her phone. "You won't let me off the hook? Mrs. Jameson, please. Even if you're not tired of repeating it, I'm sick of listening to the same threat."So, Colette got arrested. What's the matter now? Why didn't the police apprehend me or anyone else then?" Victoria questioned sarcastically."I'm sure there's a reason for this.
Elizabeth and Ginny fought fiercely. In the end, Sarah, worried about Elizabeth's health, grabbed Ginny firmly. Only then did they stop arguing. After hanging up, Ginny became even angrier and restless. She vented her frustration on Sarah and the other maids. She even started throwing things around. As a result, the living room was a chaotic mess. Meanwhile, Elizabeth was so mad that she almost had a heart attack. After calming herself down, she called Louis. "Do you have anything to do with Lettie's arrest? I've also asked you to think of a solution regarding Yvonne's matter. Have you done so?"Why hasn't she been released, and yet Lettie got arrested?" Elizabeth asked straightforwardly. She tried hard to keep her composure. However, Louis could still sense her dissatisfaction. Elizabeth realized it, too. She let out a sigh before adding, "Ginny just called me. She was extremely agitated."I'm not happy with Lettie either, but I watched her grow up. Besides, Ginny loves he
"It's me, Ethan. Vicky, I've missed you."Victoria's pupils constricted when she heard the familiar voice and name. She gripped the phone tightly and turned to look at Jayce.Her face was grim. She was clearly angry.On the other hand, Jayce appeared guilty. He clasped both hands in a pleading gesture. Obviously, Ethan had forced him.Victoria suppressed the urge to end the call. She was agitated and snapped, "Mr. Cross, you're engaged! Is it appropriate to say these things to me?"I believe the best thing for us is not to contact each other again for the rest of our lives!"Ethan ignored what she said. "Are you in a relationship with Benjamin Harper?""Do you think you have the right to know?""Find someone else, Vicky!"Victoria shouted, "Why should I listen to you?"Ethan paused momentarily before saying, "Benjamin is not easy to deal with. Um … If you're interested in him now, you can date him."You can play however you like. After all, you're still young. But don't take
Yves caught up with him in the parking lot and saw Benjamin getting into the back seat of the car.He let out a sigh of relief but then felt his throat tighten. He glanced back in Victoria's direction and felt somewhat frustrated.Why did Ben run off at such a critical moment?While Yves wanted to eavesdrop on how Victoria would respond to Jayce, he was concerned about Benjamin.He stood by the car window and peeked inside.Benjamin was sitting up straight. He was fidgeting with a Zofist rosary made of beads.Suddenly, the rosary broke, and the beads fell onto the car.Yves' heart skipped a beat. Suddenly, Benjamin turned his head and looked in his direction.Yves stood up reflexively and turned his head to look elsewhere. He didn't want to make eye contact with Benjamin at this moment."Yves."Just when Yves was silently praying for Victoria, he heard Benjamin calling him.He turned reluctantly to face Benjamin and struggled to put on a smile. Then, he advised, without much
Victoria looked in the direction of the car. "Have you guys been waiting long?"Yves swallowed nervously and quickly denied. "No, not at all. We just arrived."Victoria, who was walking ahead, suddenly stopped in her tracks. She turned back and stared at Yves for a few seconds.Yves held his breath. His heart was racing, and he didn't even dare to breathe.In the end, Victoria said nothing and walked toward the car.Yves covered his chest. He followed her with deep breaths.Oh no. He forgot to warn Victoria that Benjamin was in a bad mood.Victoria got into the back seat. Before she could even sit down, she noticed the beads of a Zofist rosary scattered on the ground.Victoria had played with Benjamin's rosary beads bracelet before. The string he used for the bracelet was different from the regular ones. It was custom-made and was exceptionally sturdy. It wouldn't break under normal circumstances.She glanced at Benjamin, who had a stern expression on his face. Something mus
Victoria stared at the marriage certificate in her hands as they stepped out of the city hall. It felt like she was dreaming.She had never planned to get married, and yet she was now legally married to a man she respected as an elder.As she thought about it, a strange mix of embarrassment and awkwardness washed over her. However, Victoria was good at controlling her emotions, and she quickly suppressed these strange feelings.She looked at Benjamin.Benjamin had an uncontrollable smile on his face as he gazed at the marriage certificate photo. His deep, dark eyes glowed as if he were snickering.He had shed the restlessness and unease earlier in the restaurant and the car. His mood had improved noticeably.Benjamin sensed Victoria's gaze, and he lifted his eyes to meet hers. His deep, dark eyes radiated affection.He held her gaze for a few seconds before breaking into a chuckle."Victoria."He called her name, with the tone of his voice rising at the end.Victoria couldn
Victoria stepped aside and answered the phone.Elizabeth waited for a while and noticed that Victoria wasn't going to address her first.Feeling disappointed, Elizabeth made the first move to say, "I've been following your news lately. Did you inform Ms. Sheehan Senior about the official contract between Brighton and Fortuna?""Brighton is important to her. Even if I don't tell her, she would pay attention."Elizabeth sighed. Her tone was filled with regret. "Telling her in person is different from her finding out from the news or someone else. Although she's taught many students, you're different."Yvonne is likely to spend her life in prison. Yvonne was her only daughter. If she hadn't been so focused on her school when Yvonne was little, she might not be the way she is today.""Are you talking about Ms. Sheehan Senior and Yvonne, or you and Ginny? There are left-behind children everywhere in rural areas."They ... Never mind. If you like to find excuses to take responsibility