Victoria didn't really like Megan. Listening to his words, she frowned. "When did you two start dating?"Louis took a while before he answered her. "She's good in all aspects. She's also my type."Victoria gave it some thought and said, "If you're serious about it, have thought things through, and intend to take the relationship seriously, go for it."You're at the age where you can start a family now. Megan is alright."She has a good family background, she's pretty, and she's talented. Although she's not as perfect as me, she's not that bad."Why did you choose to bring her to the Warde family today? Did you do it on purpose?"Louis, I told you to think about yourself more before doing things. There's no reason for you to do it for my sake—"Louis replied, "I didn't do it just for you. I also did it for myself. The Warde Corporation is my hard work. I won't allow it to be given to Ginny and Colette."You two can continue enjoying yourselves. Leave Ginny and Colette to me. I'l
Nicole's car had just stopped to park. After being informed about it, Ginny quickly ran out of the house.She ran straight toward Colette and held her hand. She said with concern, "You've finally been discharged. You're not allowed to do something so stupid again in the future."If anything happened to you, I would not have any hope left. I would just follow you to the afterlife."Nicole smiled with assurance and satisfaction after hearing Ginny's words.The more Ginny cared for Colette, the better it was for them."Lettie, did you hear what your mom said? We will only worry when we see you hurt. Look at your mom. She's become much thinner."Ginny, don't worry. Lettie will be my daughter from now on. I won't let her be hurt again."Ginny embraced Colette in her arms.She had wanted to have a good talk with Nicole. But her anger flared when she saw Nicole was pretending nothing had happened."Who is worried? Are you worried? You still dare to call Colette your daughter."If it
Everyone watched in shock as Louis and Megan walked into the room hand in hand.The shy expression on Colette's face faded away as a glint of hostility flashed across her eyes. However, it quickly disappeared.She stood up in surprise as she pointed at Louis. Although she knew the answer, she still asked, "Megan, why … why are you …"Before Megan could answer, Louis smiled. He answered, "Can't you tell? We are dating,"His voice remained calm and collected. He did not sound like a man in love, yet Megan bit her lips as a blush appeared on her cheeks."That's right. Mr. Langley and I are in a relationship."Colette couldn't control herself as her expression turned sour. Nicole's expression changed as well.She wanted Zachary and Colette to marry. Not only for the five percent of the shares, but also for the entire Warde Corporation.Although Louis had no blood relations with the Warde family, he called the shots in the Warde Corporation.He was the biggest obstacle stopping Col
Nicole was pleased when she heard Zachary's words.Colette felt like she had been publicly humiliated. Her face turned red from anger.How dare Zachary say she was inferior to Victoria in front of Megan? Colette wanted to beat him up.But she could not do anything.If she were to fight with Zachary, the betrothal gift and the company shares would all go up in flames.Ginny stood up from the sofa and pointed at Zachary.She questioned, "Zachary, what are you trying to say? You do not seem to want to marry Lettie. If that's the case, get out of my house."No one is begging you to marry her. Who do you think you are? How dare you say that Lettie isn't worth that much?"I will give her a portion of my shares. She also has the Warde family. She's the most respectable woman in Youngville."Only Lettie likes you. That's why I allowed you the opportunity to gift us 177.77 million dollars. Did you think I wanted you to marry into our family?"Are you still thinking about having Victor
Louis followed Elizabeth to her study.Elizabeth began to ask Louis about Victoria's situation."Have you contacted Vicky? How is she? Did she and Mr. Harper really … I tried to call her, but no one answered. Did she mention me when you contacted her?""I thought with your daughter and granddaughter here, you would have forgotten her. Don't worry, she's doing fine. She's happy now."Elizabeth sighed. She looked at Louis and asked, "What about her relationship with Mr. Harper? I heard many people telling me that Benjamin is impotent. Are they really together?"She has angered the White family. What if she loses Benjamin's protection due to his impotence? Will she be at a disadvantage?"Louis, you and Vicky get along well. Talk to her. Ask her to take over the Warde family. As long as she is willing, I'll give her all my shares to Warde Corporation."Louis looked at Elizabeth. "What if she's unwilling? Who do you plan on giving the company to? Will it be Ginny or Colette?"Elizab
The sun was shining brightly. Colette brought Megan to sit in the gardens and asked the housekeepers to prepare some fruits and desserts.Colette sipped her coffee and exclaimed, "Time flies by so quickly. In the blink of an eye, we have graduated from Brighton. It still feels like yesterday when we were still students."We were known as Brighton's Mary-Kate and Ashley. I really miss those days. If it weren't for Victoria stealing our limelight, we could have shone brightly in our own field."Colette seemed nostalgic. She didn't miss the time she spent in Brighton, but she missed the fame.She was a hard-working beauty. Many men would fawn over her. She even felt like the country's president barely deserved her.Victoria had ruined everything.Colette was full of hatred when she mentioned Victoria.Under the sun, Megan felt a chill when she looked at Colette's dark gaze.Colette continued to reminisce.As if they were best friends, Colette asked curiously, "Since when did you
Colette was acting weirdly. Anyone with eyes could tell that something was wrong.Megan watched as Colette dropped her phone. She looked at Colette and said worriedly, "Lettie!"Megan did not know what had happened. She frowned and looked around anxiously.She was in the Warde manor. If people saw Colette in such a state, they would think she had bullied her.Megan was afraid of a misunderstanding.Colette heard Megan's shaky voice. She shuddered and came to her senses.She looked at Megan as emotions swirled in her eyes.Megan was also looking at her.Suddenly, the phone stopped ringing.Colette's heart pounded. She quickly used her hand to cover her phone as she picked it up. She made sure her phone screen was against her palm."What's wrong with you?"Colette gulped. "Nothing's wrong."The second she finished speaking, her phone began to ring again."Who's calling you?""I believe they've got the wrong number."Megan was suspicious and did not believe her words.Cole
Megan followed Louis into the house to bid Elizabeth goodbye.They held hands. Upon seeing this, Nicole and the others, though unaffected, had a somewhat unpleasant expression.Especially Nicole. Her eyes were steeped in dissatisfaction as she looked at Colette.Useless thing. She had left for so long yet she had nothing to show for it.Megan held Louis' hand. When she walked past Zachary, she slowed and glanced in his direction. It was the same scene as before.Zachary, in front of Elizabeth, did not restrain himself. He was still completely immersed in his phone.Nicole followed Megan's line of sight. Upon seeing Zachary whose eyes were glued to the screen, her eyes filled with deep-seated frustration.She wanted to reprimand him, but she resisted. His temper was very bad lately, especially when he was playing mobile games. If he was disturbed, he would fly into a fit of rage.He spared nobody's feelings. His mother was not an exception.Nicole did not wish to embarrass him.
Victoria saw that Benjamin wasn't looking like he was kidding at all. She placed both of her hands on his chest and turned her head away when he leaned in to kiss her.She then pushed him away hard and changed the topic by saying, "I heard that Solomon was beaten up in his own house last night."Benjamin chuckled lowly and said, "There's no use changing the topic."As he was talking, he arched his neck and pressed his lips near Victoria's ear.Victoria's ears, especially her helix, were extremely sensitive. She subconsciously pulled her hands back and covered her ears with her palms.Benjamin took the chance to wrap his arms around Victoria's waist and pulled her close to him. His face was close to hers.Victoria could feel Benjamin's burning desire as she was pressed down onto his lap. She now knew better than to struggle.This was just shooting herself in the foot!It wasn't that she didn't know what he was like, but she just had to stir him up.Victoria felt uneasy when she
Victoria used her other hand to support her cheek as she blinked.She said, "How could someone who dislikes wasting words and unnecessary chatter nag endlessly over just a small wound?"Benjamin coldly asked, "Are you complaining that I'm long-winded and annoying now?"He looked aggrieved, as if he would be angry if Victoria were to answer "yes".Victoria laughed out loud again and replied, "I'm not!"She used her finger to poke at Benjamin's cheek.She was smiling when she asked, "Are you madly in love with me, Benjamin?"Benjamin looked at Victoria seriously as he crouched by her legs.If it was before this, he would've nodded and replied "of course" without hesitation. But now …Benjamin couldn't be as confident and sure when he recalled Wendy's previous words.Victoria didn't think much of it and took Benjamin's silence as affirmation.She continued, "I'm thinking that you're definitely madly in love with me. That is why you're so heartbroken and reacted abnormally even
"Where are we heading to now, Ben and Mrs. B? Why are the people here so weird? Why are they dressed up as if they're in a period drama?"What is this place? Why are the both of you here?"Yves was back to his lively self as soon as he got into the carriage. He started asking endless questions."You regained your memories now, Ben? I knew you'd never forget about Mrs. B no matter what. Even if you did, you'd definitely remember everything as soon as you saw Mrs. B!"Yves gushed on. It took him a good while to realize that Benjamin's expression had changed. Even the atmosphere in the carriage became strange.He asked, "Did I say something wrong?"Wendy laughed dryly and replied, "He's not as deeply in love with Victoria as you think he is. He didn't remember anything."Yves laughed awkwardly before pursing his lips.He started to butter Victoria up."How did you know Ben is here, Mrs. B? How did you find—"Victoria pursed her lips and glanced at Gwen who was driving in the fro
Yves stared at Anna. She started out mumbling, and her voice grew louder toward the end.He looked confused. "Ben, Mrs. B, what is she talking about?"He was sure she was speaking the same language but couldn't, for the life of him, understand what she meant.Upon listening to Anna, Wendy immediately felt she was too quick to agree to Yves' request because of the money. She wanted to push him aside.However, he was in a sorry state with his limp. His face was visibly thinner than before, and his eyes weren't as bright as they used to be. She found herself sympathizing with him.Victoria pressed her lips together, and her brows creased further.Benjamin turned to Silas. "Go and get Asher!"Anna didn't dial back on her arrogance. "Great idea. I'm looking for him, too."There was a horse race today, yet he locked me up in that cabin! I have a score to settle with him!"Victoria recalled Asher leaving the stables urgently during the day and had a hunch about what happened."If yo
Yves looked up with teary eyes and could vaguely make out Benjamin's sour face.He rubbed his eyes with all his might. Benjamin's face slowly became clear to him as his vision cleared."It's really you, Ben! Oh, Ben!"He was pleasantly surprised, as though he finally had someone to rely on. He teared up in excitement.The next moment, he became aggrieved again. He was just like a three-year-old who was bullied by a stray cat.He cried, "You're here, Ben. Why didn't you ask someone to look for me? You've no idea what I've experienced."I've been locked away in that shabby cabin and almost lost it. I miss you so freaking much!"Benjamin looked less sour now. He took out his handkerchief that he brought along wherever he went.He passed it to Yves, who had tears and snot all over his face. "Clean up. You're a grownup man, you know. Look at you."With one hand taking the handkerchief, Yves clung onto Victoria with the other.Benjamin stared at his hand that was holding onto her.
Asher felt his heart shatter. "Why didn't you tell me earlier? I've already gifted it to someone else!"The person in charge felt his heart ache, too. "I wanted to inform you when you arrived, but you told me to talk to you after the race."You've always said that horse has a character and that you like it, no? I never expected you to give it away."Who did you give it to? Could you, perhaps, buy it back from him?"Asher was dispirited. "I can't."He waved it off and continued, "Forget about it. It belongs to someone else now."I'd been obliging to its every wish for all the time it had been here. Still, it never obeyed me."It's intelligent and chooses its own master. I can't tame it. It's no better than an average horse to me."Tell those who witnessed that incident that they shouldn't talk about it to anyone. You may leave."The person in charge glanced at him. Bowing, he acknowledged the instruction he received and left.Asher looked toward Sebastian and sighed dejectedly
Silas and Wendy immediately hurried over in excitement when they heard they were going to split the winnings.Wendy, who wasn't the best in maths, counted gleefully, "We bet one thousand gold coins. As the odds are at one to 246, we'll get … ten thousand, 200 thousand … 244600 gold coins. Am I right?"She surprised herself when she said that out loud. She and Silas exchanged glances and started hopping about in delight.That was a lot of gold coins! They were rich!"Ten percent of 244600 gold coins would amount to roughly 24 thousand gold coins, so 20 percent would make it about 50 thousand. Victoria—"Silas and Wendy were already dizzy. Turning to them, Victoria instructed, "Give us a moment, and take Onyx with you.""You …" Silas looked at her suspiciously. Was she planning to keep all the money to herself?She gave him a warning glare, and he and Wendy obediently led Onyx away.They shouldn't offend their moneybag right now.Victoria looked at Asher. "That's over 240 thousa
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound. It was a teenager who was around 15 years old. Not bothering to keep up his image, he sat on the floor and clung to Sebastian's leg.Besides him, many others were standing around Sebastian. They all looked at Sebastian pitifully.Asher loudly asked the one kneeling, "Just look at you, Troy Lancaster! What happened to your enthusiasm?"It's only a meager sum. Do you really have to react this way?"Troy Lancaster? He was the Lancaster family's youngest son, Sebastian's younger maternal cousin.Victoria had a photographic memory. She saw his name when she skimmed through the log book earlier.He had bet 500 silver coins, which wasn't the least of all. It wasn't a hefty sum either, considering who he was.The Lancasters had very conflicting approaches in his upbringing. His mother pampered him, while his father was very strict toward him because he thought he was spoiled.Judging from his reaction, he must've been greedy and impulsivel
Once Roxy left, several women with ill intentions who criticized Victoria earlier became uneasy. They came up with excuses and left one after another.As the drama ended, everyone calmed down. Some were listless, while some were feeling down.There were also a few who approached Victoria, among whom were mainly men. They earnestly introduced themselves.Benjamin scanned the men who surrounded Victoria and somehow felt betrayed. Glowering, he seemed about to fly off the handle.His glare was too harsh, and many retreated after a short exchange with Victoria. She studied those who resolutely remained beside her.Compared to people from the outside world, the clan members had less desire for material possessions.Those who stood their ground didn't feel displeased at losing a hefty sum in the bet. They also withstood the pressure Benjamin's glare exuded.It was fair to say they were the best among the best.They were from decent families and had been receiving proper education sin