Roxy frowned as she looked at Victoria."They already understand that they are in the wrong. Considering it's their first time committing such an offense, could Ms. Victoria show them some mercy?"Especially since Vanessa is already disfigured from that beating. I'm sure Ms. Victoria has already vented her anger by now."Forget Janice. Everyone knew Vanessa was her friend.The Bennett family also had a close relationship with the Ives family.Victoria had punished Vanessa because of her. Victoria even wanted to drag the Ives family into the mess. Wasn't Victoria just blatantly disrespecting her family and her?"No!"Victoria rejected her suggestion firmly.Roxy was furious after being publicly rejected. She said coldly, "Ms. Victoria, you've only returned to the Hughes clan not long ago. You should not make everyone your enemy."Victoria raised her eyebrow and chuckled. She said casually, "Are you threatening me?"Before today, Victoria had never crossed paths with Roxy. She
Victoria looked at Vanessa. Then, she turned to look at Benjamin.She pretended to be in a dilemma as she said, "Who should I believe?""Me, of course!"Benjamin's voice was loud. There was an inexplicable sense of dominance in the air around him.Roxy watched as Benjamin hurriedly explained himself. She remembered how his almighty self would always act like he was being charitable whenever he talked to her.The sadness in her heart increased tenfold.She looked at Benjamin with hope as she pleadingly said, "Benjamin!"Victoria seemed to be enjoying the show as she slowly stood up. However, Benjamin quickly pulled her into the show."Doesn't Ms. Victoria know which is the truth and which is false?"Benjamin walked up to Victoria.Victoria raised an eyebrow. She said, "Do you hear yourself? How would I know about your relationship with Ms. Bennett?"Benjamin looked straight at Victoria. "Didn't I tell you when I went to Maiden Manor to give you the portrait?"I told you I fe
Everyone inside and outside the gazebo slowly left with Victoria's departure.Roxy stood rooted at the spot. She watched Victoria leave with gritted teeth.Roxy looked down at the ground, unwilling to let anyone see her indignance or the burning hatred in her eyes.She would get her revenge.Be it Victoria, Benjamin, or Sebastian, they will face her wrath.A woman, dressed elegantly, walked up to comfort Roxy."Ms. Bennett, how are you feeling? Are you sad? Are you alright? How could Ms. Victoria do such a thing?"Roxy did not feel an ounce of comfort from that woman's words.But when Roxy looked up, all the anger in her eyes was hidden.Her usual eloquent smile was plastered on her face. It looked like a mask.Other than the slight coldness in her smile, she looked exactly like her usual self."Ms. Victoria is of noble lineage. There's nothing wrong with her reprimanding me when I've done something wrong. That's how it should be."Everyone was stunned by Roxy's words. Alth
Victoria listened to Asher's sincere words. She was surprised.She asked, "Don't you know what happened at the stables?"Asher was confused as he shook his head. "I went to deal with some business. After that, I went back to the gazebo. You know everything after that."What happened at the stables?"Asher had been harboring Yves in a small wooden house behind the paddock.The wooden house was like a secret base. Very few people knew about it. The public had not discovered the house either.His sister, Anna Chadler, had joined today's birthday banquet. However, Anna had stumbled upon Yves and took a liking to him. She even said she wanted to marry him.Asher quickly rushed over to handle that issue. Then, he quickly rushed back to his guests.Victoria thought quickly and smiled. "Nothing happened."Asher looked at her mischievous smile and did not believe her. He said with determination, "You're lying!"Victoria did not argue with him. Instead, she changed the subject."Mr. C
The second Benjamin's hand touched Victoria's, he immediately felt the cold.The summer heat was unbearable, yet Victoria's hand felt like it just came out of a freezer.It was cold and tense.Benjamin felt his heart drop at the touch.Although he had lost his memory, he remembered that her hand had always been warm. Even during the coldest days in winter, her hand would be soft and warm. It shouldn't be ice-cold like this.Benjamin pursed his lips. His eyes were full of shock. He began to feel a strong sense of heartache on Victoria's behalf.Victoria did not want Benjamin to know anything about her health.She frowned and tried to pull her hand back. However, Benjamin's grip only tightened."Get rid of the ice blocks!"Benjamin's voice was cold and harsh.Asher looked at Benjamin and Victoria's hands. Weren't they being too much?Even if they pretended that he and Victoria's subordinates weren't present, Sebastian was still sitting right there.Just as Asher was contempla
Wendy listened to Asher's introduction. She exclaimed, "Horses No. 3 and No. 8 seem to be the best contestants out there."If nothing unexpected happens, the winner will be between them. If everyone bets on them, wouldn't you lose all your money?"Sebastian smiled and said, "Mr. Chadler always loses money whenever he invites people over to bet on horses."Victoria thought she heard wrong and looked at Asher in disbelief. "You suffer a loss every time?"Asher nodded as if there was nothing wrong with it. "Happiness is more important. Ms. Victoria, you can bet on Horse No. 8. My lucky number will definitely bring you some luck.""You—You find joy over losing money?""Money is a materialistic object. We earn money to spend it."Money was meant to be spent, but not in such a way.What was this called? He was basically earning money for other people to spend.Victoria had met people who spent money like water, but she had never seen anyone spend like Asher was doing.Rather than l
Asher continued to ask multiple questions excitedly.He wasn't the one that needed to compensate them.They would be happy after earning their shares. There would be no drawbacks for the Chadler family, either.If they lost … Why did the thought of them losing make him happy?They had earned a lot of coins over the years. It was time for them to return some of it.Compared to those people, he was more willing to let Benjamin win.However, that was impossible.No matter who won, he would not suffer from any drawbacks. In fact, he would even be able to watch a show for free.At the thought of the guaranteed profit, Asher was in a good mood.Victoria looked at Asher, who was smiling idiotically to himself. She asked, "Do you still need to ask? I want to bet on Horse No. 15. I'll bet 1001 gold coins.""1001 gold coins? You're betting one coin more than Ms. Bennett's bet."Are you doing it on purpose? You'll be humiliated if you make it so obvious and end up losing!"Asher seeme
Benjamin watched as Victoria tried hard to control the smile on her lips but still failed.There were a few moments where her smile would stretch to her ear.Benjamin felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.It was almost as if he had seen Victoria act like that before.At the same time, an uncontrollable sense of jealousy began to form in his heart.He glanced at Sebastian, who was standing beside him. Sebastian was looking at Victoria with a warm smile on his face.Benjamin frowned at the sight.Sebastian's feelings for Victoria seemed much grander than he had expected."Mr. Veron, your calculative reputation exceeds you."Sebastian collected his gaze. "You decided to injure Mr. Hughes without hesitation. Mr. Harper still seems to be as vicious as before."However, you're in the Hughes clan now! You're not in the outside world!""Does where I am make a difference?"No matter where he was, he would not allow himself to be controlled by other people."Mr. Veron, don't fo