Victoria stopped in her tracks. Her back was facing Elizabeth. Disappointment roiled within her.Elizabeth regretted her words.Victoria could only be reasoned with. She would not respond to threats. What Elizabeth had said would only exacerbate the conflict between them. But, Elizabeth could not take back her words.Elizabeth said gently, "Vicky, that's not what I meant. I'm just anxious. You and your mother are—"Victoria abruptly turned around. Her face was indifferent but her tone was ruthless. "Don't call her my mother! I've said it before. Don't lump us together! Give your things to whoever you like. That's your prerogative. But, kindly control the people around you! The next time they provoke me, scheme against me, and make me unhappy, it won't just be ten slaps!"Upon seeing how cold and heartless Victoria was, Elizabeth's heart started racing. "What do you plan on doing to Ginny? Isn't it enough that she's been driven to a nervous breakdown because of you? You are m
In the Warde manor's rear garden, all the guests had gathered at the reception venue.The men talked business while the women chatted together.When women get together on an occasion like this, they would naturally chat idly and gossip among themselves."Isn't Mrs. Warde Senior introducing her daughter and granddaughter, whom she brought back from Danube City, today? What time is it? Why haven't the main stars of the event shown up yet? Why are we foolishly waiting here?" one of the ladies complained."They come from a small city and don't know how to behave properly. I heard that a few days ago, they acted out of line at the Harper manor, so Mr. Harper had his men slap them ten times each.They were sent to the hospital straight from the Harper manor and only came back yesterday. Until it's absolutely necessary, how could they bear to come out and embarrass themselves?" one of them commented. "What's with Ginny anyway? Is she blind? When Mr. Warde Senior was still around, the f
Elizabeth's words fell like a boulder crashing into the surface of a still lake—or like a bomb exploding beneath the sea.The guests were in an uproar as they watched Elizabeth pass Ginny the document."The Warde family has shares from the Harper family's business? Five percent? Besides Mr. Harper, no one else in the Harper family has that much, right? Even the White family only has three percent. The Warde family has been hiding this so well!" someone exclaimed."Mrs. Warde Senior definitely knew that someone would mess with Ginny, so she's helping her daughter establish herself. Mr. Harper is aggressive in protecting his beloved while Mrs. Warde Senior is aggressive in protecting her daughter. We're in for a good show.""Ginny is the Warde family's only daughter. Isn't the Warde family hers in the future? I envy her. Why can't I have such a good life? Being born to the right family really is a skill.""An endless supply of money, a good daughter, no troublesome husband, and no
At the loft behind where the party was held, Yves swore. "Mrs. Warde Senior had that up her sleeve, huh? It's like rising from the ashes. It really does require skill to be reborn. Comment by soonyoung gu: not sure what the author is trying to mean. i backread a little and still dont get what skill was needed..."From now on, no one would dare to gossip about Ginny and the others in front of them. Look at their arrogant faces. They deserve a beating!"Yves looked disgruntled. He looked sideways at Victoria and Benjamin and saw that they were devoid of any unnecessary emotions. It was as if they were bystanders unrelated to the situation. Benjamin even looked like he was a little happy."Why aren't you both reacting? Especially you, Mrs. B. Aren't you angry? Mrs. Warde Senior keeps saying that she's sorry and she'll compensate you. "This is how she compensates you? Isn't that too disgusting?""Why the anger? This is all within our predictions."Victoria did not make much
Louis reached the manor's door. Upon seeing those who had followed him, he told Ginny, "Mrs. Jameson, go greet the guests. I'll handle the situation in the manor."His stern and commanding tone caused discomfort to those who heard it. Those who wanted to watch the scene and flatter Ginny retorted, "Ginny is Mrs. Warde Senior's daughter, who's the matriarch of the Warde family. Who do you think you are? "On what grounds do you order her around? Even if anything has happened, she should be the one who handles it, so on what grounds should she listen to you?"Ginny had become arrogant from the praise. The Warde manor was hers. Louis was a pet raised by the Wardes. He was ordering her in front of so many people. If she obeyed him, what would happen to her dignity?Louis was blocking the door. Ginny was haughty when she pushed him aside. "Step aside!"She rushed ahead of him and brought the group with her as she strode towards the fourth-floor guest room.Louis backed away. As
Louis ushered all the guests downstairs. He walked to the front and blocked the manor door. He turned and looked at those who could not wait to spread gossip. "Whoever used their phones to take pictures or videos of the situation just now, delete it!"The guests who came had a reputation of their own, and the ones who entered the manor were primarily women. They did not participate much in business matters, so they believed that Louis was merely borrowing the Warde family's authority.Now that Ginny had returned and Mrs. Warde Senior had handed the Warde Corporation's shares over to her daughter, the company would definitely flow within the family in the future.Louis would be nothing."Who do you think you are? What grounds do you have to order us around?"Louis did not waste his breath with them. He had the servants call in the male guests. "Mr. Laurent, Mr. Farley, Mr. Anderson … Please manage your wives and daughters. "They shouldn't be sharing things they aren't meant
On the fourth floor, in the living room, Colette and Zachary had redressed themselves. They stood before Elizabeth, Ginny, and the others.Zachary had ripped Colette's dress, so she changed into clothes she usually wore.The shirt's collar was low, so the hickeys on her neck were exposed. The palm print was obvious on her pale face. It was shocking to see.Her head was lowered, and she was silent. Her shoulders were raised. She looked embarrassed and pitiful.As Zachary stared at her very swollen face, his cold gaze filled with disgust once more. He was very irritated.He did not want to take responsibility. With his finger pointed at Colette, he looked at Elizabeth, Nicole, and the others and said something mean and vicious. "She seduced me. She treated me like this the last time we were in Danube City."Colette, why are you so shameless? Are you that desperate for a man? If you are, find someone else. "You've set your sights on me, haven't you? Why do you keep using these
In an instant, her head started bleeding. She then fell onto the floor.No one expected her to suddenly act that way. They were stunned."Lettie!" Ginny was the first to react. She was so scared, her voice broke.She rushed to Colette's side and embraced her.Her blood blurred Colette's line of sight. She was not completely conscious, but she still could feel Ginny's worry and care.She sighed. On her face was a weak smile that caused Ginny to feel heartbroken."Mom … this way … no one can criticize you any longer!" uttered Colette. She then fainted."Lettie!"Ginny was distraught, especially when she saw the palm print on Colette's face. Her stomach turned with regret.Lettie was such a good child. How could she be cruel enough to hit her?Ginny cried. She was so remorseful she slapped herself twice. She stared at Nicole viciously. She yelled, "Are you two satisfied now? Zachary, who do you think you are? Though your surname is Harper, can you call the Harpers your family?