After Colette and Paul parted ways, Colette headed straight to the mall.She entered the elevator with a bunch of shopping bags, heading down to the basement parking lot.Just as she stepped out of the elevator, she heard someone calling her from behind, "Are you Ms. Colette Jameson?"Colette turned around, wondering who it could be. Was it someone who knew Ginny?She was startled. One of the bags she was carrying slipped to the ground.Before she could regain her composure, a girl walked up to her. The girl was a few years older than her. She seemed familiar but Colette couldn't quite place her finger on it.Colette looked at her and asked, "Did you call me just now? And you are?""I'm Jenna Stone, the granddaughter of Leon from Cormal Corporation. We met before in Danube City at the party after the Brighton and Fortuna showcase competition."Jenna picked up the bag that Colette had dropped. She casually checked the contents. A hint of envy flashed in her eyes before she hande
When Colette returned to the Warde Manor, it was already 11:00 pm.Ginny was still awake. She couldn't sleep, so she waited for Colette in her room.Seeing Colette's return, she rose from the bed and asked with clear displeasure, "Why are you back so late? I called you multiple times but you never answered."Colette looked exhausted. She closed the door and poured herself a glass of water."Yvette wanted me to accompany her. She made me put my phone on silent mode."Don't worry, I'm confident she won't publicize those pictures in the near future. I'll work on a plan to delete them permanently."On my way back, Mrs. Harper called me. She wanted me to convey a message to you …"Colette suddenly paused.Ginny, with annoyance in her voice, asked, "What is it?"Colette looked guilty and whispered, "She said she would only do a public reveal of my engagement to Zach after you transfer the Harper family's shares into my name.""If I'm going to transfer anything, it should be in your
Victoria had just set down her phone when it rang again.It was an unknown number, but there was something vaguely familiar about it.She thought for a moment and decided to answer."Victoria, you heartless bitch. Your man's rolling in cash, and I've heard you're worth over a hundred million dollars."Raising you has been a major headache for seven years. Isn't that quite the load to bear? I figure you should pay me a million dollars for every year I have spent on you. "Hand over seven million dollars, or I'll make sure everyone knows you're a heartless, penny-pinching Scrooge."Your foster father is struggling to get by, while you're sitting on a pile of wealth, not giving a damn penny!"It was quite a coincidence.Victoria wondered if she had stirred up a hornet's nest. Two of the people she disliked the most were calling her at the same time."Who told you I'm worth over a hundred million dollars? Was it Colette? Paul, are you itching for cash, or are you begging for a th
Zachary and Colette's engagement party was just three days away from the Harper family's Security Team Election Event.For the Harper family, the biennial selection of security team members was a major event.The members of the Harper family had to bring their carefully selected elite candidates to the Harper Estate. It was customary to do so about a week before the Security Team Election Event.This early assembly not only allowed them to bond but also helped in preventing unexpected situations. After all, there were various rituals to be done before the competition.Everyone hoped their selected candidates would be chosen, and competition was inherent in the process.This year, due to a bet between Victoria and Yvette, discussions were underway to establish new rules for the competition.As a candidate in the Security Team Election Event, Victoria had to participate as well.Upon receiving the news, Victoria called Silas and the others. "Gather at the Harper Estate before 3:00
Victoria arrived outside the Harper Estate just a few minutes before 3:00 pm.Silas and the others had arrived earlier and were already waiting.Victoria had a strict rule when it came to punctuality. The time she mentioned served as the final deadline.Punctuality required being early. Arriving even a minute late was out of the question.Otherwise, terrible consequences would fall on the latecomer.After Victoria gathered with Silas and the others, they all headed to the Harper Estate together.The estate had a vast parking lot. Currently, it was fully packed with cars, leaving no space for even a single additional vehicle.Silas and the others followed Benjamin, driving directly to the main house of the Harper Estate.Seeing the crowd outside, Benjamin told Victoria, "Don't open the door. I'll do it for you."With that, Benjamin stepped out of the car.As Benjamin stepped out, a crowd promptly surrounded him. Maintaining a distance to avoid displeasing Benjamin, they respec
On one hand, Victoria had stopped Benjamin. On the other, Ethan stood up abruptly from the sofa.He reached a hand over to Ginny's uplifted arm and slapped it upward from beneath. Ginny let out an anguish scream and fell to the ground.Ethan walked to Ginny. His gaze was cold and deathly. "I'll send you down to hell first if you dare to complain about her!"Benjamin looked at the way Ethan was still vying for Victoria. His gaze turned ruthless. "Since when were you allowed to interfere with my woman's issues?"Ethan turned to look at Benjamin. He raised his voice, "Who said she was your woman? She's mine, mine!"Victoria watched the two men fight in front of a crowd. She felt an incoming headache.Benjamin tightened his arm around Victoria. He rested his head on her shoulders. "I feel dizzy all of a sudden."Victoria rolled her eyes inwardly. However, she still played along with Benjamin's jealous behavior and asked in a panicked manner, "What happened?""I haven't fully recove
Ethan would represent the White family after some discussions.Both he and Victoria had proposed the events for the competition. However, Benjamin was the one who had the discretion.Their competition was independent of the Harper family's recommended person. Both of them would not affect each other.The winning team would then compete with the Harper family's team. The final winner would end up being the Harper family's team leader.If Ethan won, it would mean that the White family could interfere with the matters of the security team. They could have the Harper family's core secrets in their grasp.On the other hand, if Victoria won, with the addition of Benjamin's affection, she would then become the well-deserved matriarch of the Harper family.After the discussion had ended, they talked about Zachary and Colette's engagement matters. But it was only for a few sentences before they were dismissed for dinner.Nicole hated the way nobody seemed to care about her only son's eng
Ginny ran away in anger.As soon as she had left, Zachary came out from somewhere else."Victoria."Victoria was in a bad mood. Goosebumps broke out on her skin upon hearing Zachary's squeaky voice. It was disgusting.Zachary looked like he had many things to say to Victoria. It was as if he was looking at his past lover.Victoria felt like she was about to throw up.She didn't even give Zachary the chance to speak. She cracked her knuckles and gave her fist a swing.Zachary was beaten to the ground.Victoria stepped on his face. "If it weren't for the fact that I don't want to disturb your engagement with Colette tomorrow, I would've made you lie on your bed for two weeks straight."Fuck off! If you still dare to show yourself to me, I will beat you up every time I see you. I'll beat you to death!"Victoria's expression was cruel. She pushed the soles of her shoes onto Zachary's face.Zachary didn't dare to cry out in pain for fear that Benjamin would come out. He gritted h