“What kind of cheap love is that? Buying me clothes and a few handbags? Do I need any more of them? He said he would reveal my identity, then he should just do it! In front of the cameras, let everyone see his illegitimate daughter!”Regardless of what choice he made, the public would gossip anyway.If he really valued her and wanted to introduce her to the public, he would bring her into the upper-class circles and integrate her into the Lovehart family!Janet and Katie looked like they had been struck by lightning.Katie’s gaze became colder as she looked at Luna. “You disgusting loser! How can we ever introduce you to the public when you look like that? You don’t know your place! You messed things up! Despite that, you still want to take your anger out on us?”If it was in the past, Luna would feel ashamed and angry when she heard these insults. Alas, she did not care anymore.She was already in hell. Thus, all she wanted was to take the person who pushed her down with her.“
She had thought it through. Even if the press conference was ruined, she would still be introduced to the public.As long as the Lovehart family did not publicly give up on her, she would still be a member of the Lovehart family.They wanted to kick her out without saying a word?Dream on!She wanted to expose Ruth’s identity and make Janet feel disgusted. She also wanted to hold onto this position to secure benefits for her future.After all, Janet was right about one thing: one had to work hard to achieve one’s goals.The living room returned to silence.Katie and Janet had different thoughts about what had just transpired and did not speak for a while.After some time, Katie spoke first, “Mom, do you think her words can be trusted? Is Ruth really...”She did not finish her sentence. She was puzzled and in disbelief.“She’s just tricking us! She wants to sow discord,” Janet said. She paused for a second and added coldly, “But there’s no smoke without fire. We have to invest
Ruth had never thought that her grandfather would say this so brazenly.Moreover, the wedding had not even taken place yet!She liked her current life very much, but she hardly remembered that she was a married woman. It was probably because she had registered her marriage in a hurry and had yet to hold the wedding.Previously, when Abel’s mother was organizing her wedding, she would ask for her opinion on everything. She had gotten excited about it after having so many discussions about it.She was getting excited about the wedding again. However, it was too soon to talk about children!It was hard for her to keep up!“Grandpa, don’t worry. We’ve been working hard to fulfill your wish. You’re not getting in the way,” Abel explained seriously.Ruth glared at him.George smiled happily. “That’s good. It’s good that you’re working hard! Although I’m comfortable here, this is your new house, after all. Why should I stay with you? Besides, I’m old now. Living in that old mansion is
Ruth said matter-of-factly, “Of course there’s nothing wrong with me! It’s usually men who are ‘lacking’!”Abel’s face darkened. “You still don’t know if I am ‘lacking’ or not?”Ruth was speechless.She did not want to go down this sudden path.“Or maybe you actually want to see some results? Then, let’s give it a try tonight.”“N-No, thanks. I don’t particularly want to.”Abel continued to watch her with a deep gaze.The temperature in the room dropped silently. Ruth was at a loss as he stared at her with his cold and slightly accusing eyes.Her gaze subconsciously wandered everywhere, and she muttered as if to explain, “Didn’t we just decide to date properly? Why have a child?”That was the point she wanted to make tonight.Abel was surprised for a moment before his cold eyes gradually warmed. “Alright, let’s date first.”Ruth stared back in confusion.“Dating is fine, so long as we’re not trying to... make babies.”......George was a man of action. He started preparin
The one who had been speaking so shamelessly was from Bella’s family, Bill Parsons.Ever since George fell ill and Ruth left the country, Bill’s family had moved here. After living here for a few years, he treated this place as though it was his own house.The scenery was beautiful, and the environment was pleasant. Naturally, he and his family did not want to give it up.In the past, they would have fled with their tails between their legs if they found out that George had woken up. After all, no matter how arrogant they were, they still had to live according to the Lockton family’s wishes.But this time…“Ruth, it’s not that I want to criticize you, but you’re already an adult, yet you still don’t understand the rules! Although you don’t have a mother, your aunt has taught you for many years. When you see me, you should at least respectfully call me your uncle, right?”“What makes you think I would do that?” Ruth was merciless.Bill’s expression darkened. “Ruth, watch your ton
The Parsons had already adapted to their lifestyle here. They even adopted the outdated and horrible customs of old wealthy families, like misogyny and all the stupid mandatory respect toward the elders. Andrew, seated at the head of the table, watched this scene and did not say a word, as if he was allowing Bill and the malicious woman, Eunice, to subtly attack the Lockton family.Oh yes, they adopted old wealthy families’ internal conflicts, too.Ruth was about to speak when the hand around her waist tightened. She turned her head and met Abel’s meaningful gaze.She frowned in confusion.Abel leaned toward her slightly. His warm breath blew over her ear as he whispered, “Your grandfather should have a plan. Let’s just watch the show quietly.”Ruth’s eyelids fluttered, but she also felt restless. She was used to rushing into the fray to solve problems. She had almost forgotten the warm feeling of relying on someone else and just watching everything play out.This warm feeling
Eunice’s mean face was instantly filled with smiles as she fawned over George and thanked him many times. She wished she could treat George like he was her own father.Meanwhile, her real father, Andrew, sat at the head of the table with a strange look on his face. He was skeptical of George’s show of goodwill.However, Kingsland Manor residential area was one of the richest districts in the Imperial City and was highly attractive. Andrew could not simply reject the offer outright. Hence, after a moment’s hesitation, he asked, “The houses in Kingsland Manor residential area are expensive, aren’t they? When did you buy one? Are you really willing to let us stay there?”The phrasing was very skillful, as he used “we.”Abel raised his eyebrows slightly, and Ruth rolled her eyes silently.“Of course, we have two houses in the Kingsland Manor residential area. One is my granddaughter’s new house, and the other is YOUR granddaughter’s new house. After your granddaughter was acknowledged
Ruth watched as the vans drove away.The courtyard was quiet.Mr. Jackson stood at the door with Eilam and a row of veteran bodyguards.Ruth glanced at them, and then at Abel. “Did you call the bodyguards here?”Abel nodded. “I was worried that they wouldn’t leave.”The dozen or so members of the Parsons family were all shameless, regardless of their age. Abel would not waste time arguing with them. If they really refused to leave, he would have let the bodyguards handle it.But he never expected...“Grandpa, what are your thoughts on this? Why do they think we’ll beg them to come back?” Ruth could not figure it out, so she looked at George with a puzzled expression.George thought about it seriously for a moment. “I think they’re what young people nowadays call Karens and Terrys.”Ruth was speechless. George was no ordinary person. He even knew how to use this term!The long train of vehicles left the manor in a grandiose manner.Inside the black car at the front of the con