“Did you think I was joking when I said that I would personally handle it?” Abel said.Ruth was moved. “Thank you! I’ll reward you with a kiss!” She leaned over and kissed him gently on the lips.Abel was stunned for a moment. His gaze was warm, but his expression remained cold. “There are still people around. You should be careful.”Kallan was speechless. “Treat me like a sack of potatoes, it’s fine! I’ll count myself lucky if you two don’t end up arguing again.”Ruth chose a photographer whom she had worked with before and said that she still had to think about the venue because she had to take care of some special guests.At this point, Abel asked, “Do you want to invite your aunt?”Ruth did not even look up from the tablet. “Of course, and her whole family!”Understanding flashed across Abel’s eyes. If she had a family, then being a voluntary celibate was just a cover for Ruth’s aunt.When they were almost home, Ruth put down her tablet and picked up her phone again. She
Ruth’s eyes lit up. She sat cross-legged on the sofa and hugged a cushion to her body. She was ready for some gossip!Abel told her about Notus’s affair.After that, Ruth pinched her chin and frowned in deep thought. “Well, it does seem like she was unjustly criticized by outsiders, doesn’t it?”Abel’s voice was calm. “‘Heavy is the crown,’ and Janet willingly bore the weight.”Ruth’s mind snapped back to the present, and she looked at him with an unreadable gaze. “So, are you trying to defend Luna or not?”Abel was puzzled. “Why would I defend her?”“You just corrected me and told me not to call her an illegitimate daughter!”“I’m just trying to be objective.”Ruth ever so slightly raised her eyebrows at him.It was, indeed, good to keep things in an objective perspective. However, Abel was rarely objective about such details, especially when it came to someone Ruth hated.“What do you think?” Abel suddenly asked her.“What do I think?” Ruth was confused.“Do you agree wit
Later that night, Luna read the online comments while she waited patiently in her room. She believed that Janet, being the proud woman she was, would not be able to tolerate such slander. Luna was certain that Janet would come to get even with her.In her anger, she might even do something.Luna was prepared. If Janet dared to make a move, it would be exactly what Luna wanted. With concrete evidence, she would be able to drag Janet through the mud. She might even have a chance to push Janet out of the Lovehart family.Luna had observed Notus’s attitude over the past few days. He did not like Janet, hated her, even. He even went along with Luna’s tricks.Even with her influence as Nicholas Blakewell’s wife, the attention could only develop to a certain extent. She needed something for that extra push.However, after waiting through the whole night, Janet did not come to see Luna. When Luna went out the next day, she learned that Janet had gone for a beauty treatment... at the E
Janet’s interest was piqued.When she took Luna to a high-class place, Luna was always timid and inexperienced.She was nothing like Ruth.Not only was she calm hearing about it, she even boasted about already having a membership herself.While Janet was miffed about it, she was also a little surprised. Ruth was actually worthy of Lyla’s attention!It made sense. After all, the first time Janet met Ruth, she felt that Ruth had more character than Luna.“Help me clean up, and you may all leave first.” Janet dismissed the beauticians indifferently.She ended the session early to have a good chat with Ruth.However, Ruth was not done enjoying herself. She said calmly to the beautician beside her, “Don’t go. You can continue. After the facial treatment, give me a full-body treatment. Don’t worry, I can afford it. Even if I can’t, Miss Janet is here.”Janet sputtered. She stared at Ruth coldly and could only watch and wait as Ruth finished with her beauty treatments.Afterward, Ru
There were two photos attached at the end of her comment. One was a family photo of the Lovehart family. The other was a photo of Katie, Janet, and Luna together.When Katie made the post, it broke the Internet.Countless articles started trending, and they were all about the Lovehart family.Most people were shocked by Katie’s identity, and a number of people were speculating what Katie meant by making this post.[No wonder Katie’s temperament is outstanding! She’s the real daughter of a wealthy family!][There’s no Luna in the family portrait. Does this mean that the Lovehart family hasn’t completely accepted Luna yet?][I’m so happy. The two beautiful ladies I like are actually biological sisters!][You’ve got to be kidding me! Katie is the legitimate daughter. How can that pathetic-looking Goldwell brat be worthy of the Lovehart family?][Hey, do you have to be so mean?! Katie has already acknowledged Luna!][Can’t you see it’s just a clarification? Do you think it’s some
Abel sat on the armchair opposite her and looked at her seriously for a moment before he sighed softly.He asked, “Do you want to chase Luna out of the Lovehart family?”Ruth did not give a straight answer. “Janet desires it. For our mutual benefit and cooperation, we can only sacrifice Luna.”“Do you know why Notus supported Luna?”“Does it matter?”Abel hesitated.Notus’s intention in indulging Luna was to deal with Janet. Although it was heartless, it was also to clear the obstacles for his real biological daughter’s future.Abel could keep this matter a secret for the rest of his life, but he did not object to Notus planning ahead and paving the way for Ruth.Hence, he watched the internal strife between Luna and Janet from a distance and even supported Luna.“I’m not interested in the Lovehart family and I don’t want to know about it. I’m sorry if I caused you trouble, but I don’t care about anything else.”Ruth’s voice was indifferent. As soon as she finished speaking,
Mrs. Greenwell and Mr. Jackson could come out at any time. Was he really that shameless? And he wanted her to beg him? If she did not beg him, would he just continue here?During the brief pause, a warm hand climbed up her back. Ruth was shocked and blurted out, “Please! Let’s go to the room!”Abel’s low laughter vibrated in her chest. He stood up while holding her in the current position—with her legs around his waist—and took her back to the bedroom.After he stripped his suit jacket and unbuttoned his shirt, Abel lay on top of her on the bed and said with an evil grin, “Mrs. Greenwell and Mr. Jackson aren’t home.”“Huh—”Without giving her a chance to speak, Abel pressed his lips down on Ruth’s again.He held her hand and intertwined their fingers like he always and pressed her down against the soft bedsheets.Just then, his phone rang.Abel frowned slightly and ignored it. He was more focused on kissing Ruth.The phone continued to ring until it stopped, then it rang again
In Grand Empire’s office, Katie sat on the sofa and stared at the phone. Her face had turned pale.His attitude toward Ruth was clearly different from what she had expected.She never wanted to believe that Ruth was lucky enough to open Abel’s heart just because of this strange marriage.Joseph, who was sitting nearby, had clearly heard the voice from the other end. He looked as though he just received a death sentence.He knew that he would get punished for this!It was scary enough to let Katie disturb Mr. Blakewell, but it was worse that Mrs. Blakewell had heard it.Having Joseph work overtime for a month was considered a kindness from Mr. Blakewell! But Joseph had to find an opportunity to explain himself to Mrs. Blakewell.“Katie, I already told you that it’s not good to disturb them at night...”Joseph came back to his senses and tried to persuade her, but Katie suddenly raised her voice. “Their marriage is just for mutual benefit! Abel would never love her!”Joseph wa