Apollo scratched his head in embarrassment. He had not thought that someone as layback as Demi would be so sharp.He started brainstorming as he did not know how to deal with this situation.At that moment, Ruth finished expressing her gratitude and started to chase them away. “You guys should go back now. You don’t have to worry about me. If I need help, I’ll definitely tell you.”“Yeah. Let’s leave. Ruth needs to have a good rest.” Apollo stepped forward quickly and eagerly helped Ruth chase the others away.Everyone turned to leave with Apollo in the lead.Apollo did not dare to meet Demi’s sharp gaze and was ready to run away the moment they were out. Then, Ruth called on him like a savior.“Apollo, wait a minute. There’s something I want to ask you.”Apollo was elated.He thought. “Ruth is an angel!”Apollo quickly took two steps back and closed the door with a bang.Demi looked at the closed door in puzzlement. She took Serenity’s hand and asked in a low voice while wal
Apollo was stunned. “He’s okay for sure. The person who should feel worried is that b*stard, Dillon! But dad said we’re a family. He doesn’t want our relationship with Dillon’s family to turn sour and hopes to bury this. We’ll talk about it in detail when we go home tonight.”“We’re going home tonight?”“Abel didn’t tell you?”Apollo covered his mouth.This situation seemed familiar.He remembered his previous slip of the tongue. Could it be that Abel had not told Ruth about it, and he had made the same mistake again?Fortunately, he did not make a mistake this time. “He told me about it, but are we still going home in this situation?” Ruth said.“Is something wrong with the current situation? Why can’t we go home?”Ruth was speechless. How could Apollo not get what she meant?In the evening, the clouds were slowly moving in the sky. There were dark and light ones, which made the sky look serene.A black Rolls-Royce drove into a Chinese style courtyard.Ruth sat in the passe
Ruth had just sat down. When she heard Lyla’s voice, she subconsciously stood up.Abel followed her and stood up as well. He took her hand and patted it to tell her to relax.Lyla approached them. She was in disbelief when she saw Abel’s action.However, she showed no mercy. “If I didn’t read the news on the Internet last night, I still wouldn’t know who my daughter-in-law was.”The news of Blakewell Corporation’s president making a public appearance to welcome Harper Williams had spread over the night.Lyla and Gabriel’s understanding of their son and Apollo’s tip-off convinced them that their relationship was more than just business.“Mom, I was thoughtless. I should have visited you two earlier,” Ruth sincerely apologized.“At least you know that you’re thoughtless.”Ruth lowered her head and said nothing.Abel helplessly said, “Mom, Ruth has just been discharged from the hospital. Don’t scare her.”His words were effective. Lyla paused for a few seconds and beckoned to Ru
Lyla frowned. “What on earth are you saying? Dillon is clearly the one—”“It’s fine. I’ve already apologized.” Abel took over the conversation. His father had called him in the afternoon and ordered him and Ruth to apologize to Dillon. Otherwise, Abel would not have even stepped into Dillon’s room. Lyla was flabbergasted. Puzzlement was clear on her face. Did someone possess her son’s body?He apologized? For something like this?Apollo’s cold voice solved the mystery for her. “We did go to apologize to him, but, for some reason, we ended up beating him up again.”Dillon should have been well enough to get transferred to a normal ward today, but, by the looks of it, he would have to continue staying in the ICU. Gabriel felt speechless. “So, don’t talk about apologizing anymore. If I see him again, he can forget about ever stepping out of the hospital,” Abel casually stated his stance. Gabriel’s expression turned dark, and he slammed his teacup down on the table. Right w
Lyla’s smile fell away. She sat up straight and leaned back into her chair. “It doesn’t really matter whether we’re satisfied with you or not. My son has his own opinions. I’ve always respected and trusted him.”Ruth pursed her lips. “You’ve looked into me before, so you should know about my reputation.”“Are you really that sort of person?”Ruth was stunned. “No.”“That’s settled, then. The richer a family is, the more dirty secrets and wicked people it has. I’ve lived for decades, and I’ve seen plenty of such things. I can tell whether rumors like that are real or not.”Ruth said nothing, but was a little surprised that Lyla was so rational and open-minded.“As for last night, as a mother, I definitely wish that you could think of the big picture and be considerate for Abel, but, as a woman, I’m in full support of what my son did. If he got married, he should protect his wife.”Ruth tilted her head and focused on the crux of the problem. “Do you want me to think of the big p
Ruth told Lyla that she would reserve a set of the newest series for her and send it to her house. After all, there was no such thing as a free lunch. Even if Lyla was her mother-in-law, there was no need for Ruth to owe her a favor. Besides, this was the first time they officially met. Who knew whether this offer was actually a different sort of test?In any case, Ruth could seize whatever she wanted through her own power. Meanwhile, the atmosphere in the study upstairs was much graver than the atmosphere downstairs. Gabriel had always preferred things to be peaceful and was even a bit of a blindly devoted son. That was why he was really strict with Abel. This time, he also stated his viewpoint on the matter clearly. “Your grandfather is really angry right now, and your stubbornness is only fanning the flames. We won’t accept unfilial children in the family. If you continue being so stubborn, I’m not going to show you mercy.”“How exactly are you not going to show me mercy?
Half an hour later, Abel and Gabriel left the study. One of them was calm, while the other was in a gloomy mood. Abel beckoned Ruth over and motioned for her that they were leaving. Lyla wanted to make the two of them stay, but Gabriel just glumly asked her to go upstairs with him by saying that he had something important to discuss with her. With an expression of resignation, Lyla only called Abel over to whisper something to him before she reminded Ruth to not forget about what she promised. When Lyla went upstairs, she immediately glared at Gabriel in displeasure. “What’s with that attitude? This is the first time your daughter-in-law has decided to visit us. Not only did you not receive her warmly, you even pulled a long face at her!”Gabriel was stunned, then put on a serious expression. “Did I pull a long face?”Lyla just scoffed and said, “I’m warning you, I don’t care about your family’s stupid affairs. I’ve already accepted Ruth as my daughter-in-law. Don’t cause t
Ruth looked at him in surprise. “It’s Mom’s gift for you. She asked me to pass it to you.”Ruth was still surprised. Did Lyla call him over before they left to give him this?Ruth took the envelope and opened it. It had the check she rejected and a member card for a high-end beauty salon called the Prime Jewel. Ruth had heard of it before. It was known as a gathering spot for all the affluent ladies in the Imperial City. The Prime Jewel operated on a members-only basis. Not only did the applicants need to be rich, but they also had to have their identities verified before they could become members. Hence, the beauty salon’s member card was basically proof that one was part of a top-class family. Neither the Goldwell family nor the Lockton family were rich and powerful enough to reach that level yet…“I believe our mother isn’t stingy. Do you still not have enough money to reclaim Lockton Corporation?” Abel’s cool voice interrupted her thoughts. Ruth felt awkward. “Honest