At this point, Bella suddenly hesitated and did not dare to say any more.Ruth’s eyes turned cold as she stared straight at her. “What was that about Grandpa’s condition? Go on.”Ruth was losing control of her emotions and took two steps forward. The security guards feared that she might act impulsively again, so they quickly tried to stop her. “Miss Ruth, please calm down.”“It’s definitely you! You just want to ruin us!” Bella knew that she had said something wrong and tried to change the subject by sticking firmly to her conclusion.Ruth’s expression darkened. She lowered her voice in warning as she got closer to Bella. “I do want to ruin you. Callum might be able to get out of this mess, but he won’t be able to escape the next time. You better pray he doesn’t fall into my hands!”Bella’s face was a mix of fear and confusion. It took her a long time to recover after Ruth’s car had left.Bill caught the main point and asked, “Bella, from what she said just now, does it mean tha
Luna did not even need to think about it. She was sure that Ruth was doing it for the latter!From a young age, they had been at odds with each other, and three years ago, in order to seize the honor of becoming the Lockton family’s heiress, Luna had even schemed to send Ruth abroad. Ruth definitely harbored hatred for Luna. She most likely could not bear to see Luna succeed, and was willing to use any means to get back at her.If that was the case, Luna would expose Callum’s true colors and let Ruth know who her greatest enemy was!After a moment of silence, she picked up her phone and made a call. “Give me THAT person’s contact information. Yes, just the contact information. I need to confirm something.”After she hung up, Luna went back to her computer, opened her email, and switched to a new account.However, after some thought, she did not proceed.She could not trust only Ruth’s one-sided story. She had to wait for an official announcement.…...As the New Year approach
Ruth clenched her fists as she stared at the screen. “Are you sure that their combined effects can be fatal in the long term?”Dulcie nodded seriously and said, “I’m sure. The Rivas family can recognize such a basic combination at a glance. It’s just that the setup is hard to detect once implemented. One has to be able to really pay attention to the details to notice it.”Moreover, even if a botanist noticed the plants, they might not actually realize the danger, because this was a unique method of the Rivas family.“If that’s the case, it can also explain the changes in your grandfather’s health in recent years,” Abel said in a low voice.At first, George’s health slowly declined, followed by increased sleepiness and shorter periods of wakefulness. After that, his internal organs gradually deteriorated, but the hospital could not identify the cause.It was essentially a slow murder.With a frown on her face, Dulcie asked, “So, this matter is actually related to the Rivas family?
When Callum heard this, hope lit up in his fearful eyes. “Ruth, I was framed. Someone is trying to tear our family apart! Please don’t call the police. Let’s resolve our family issues ourselves, without outsiders interfering. I’ll compensate you—”Ruth stared at him for a few seconds without saying anything, but her smile grew colder as the seconds passed. This silent stare made Callum’s mind tense up, and his voice became softer.“You... You can’t be this heartless. After all, I’m your biological father, right?”“Biological father? Are you sure about that?” Ruth’s voice was cold and deep. Under Callum’s panicked gaze, she continued, “Let’s not even talk about how unworthy you are. You’re worse than an animal, willing to sacrifice your wife and father-in-law for your own gain!”Whatever glimmer of hope Callum had earlier had completely disappeared. “You... You really know? Impossible! He said this method leaves no trace, and no one can trace it—Argh!”Before he could finish his
The sound of police sirens was getting closer and closer. Ruth could not be bothered to waste her breath anymore. She got up, tidied herself up, and leisurely descended the stairs.When she appeared at the staircase, she drew a group of terrified gazes.Everyone had heard the muffled screams from upstairs. It was unbelievable. This crazy girl was really like this...“Ruth! What goes around, comes around! Aren’t you afraid of retribution for bullying and disowning your own family?” Andrew’s face was livid, but he forced himself to remain calm.He did not dare to confront these bodyguards head-on, but he still dared to scold Ruth.Ruth glanced at him and sneered. “That’s right, what goes around, comes around. There will be consequences.”Andrew was speechless.Police cars soon filled the courtyard.When Callum was taken away, his face was pale, and he could not walk steadily. The two police officers flanking him almost had to drag him into the police car.When he passed by the d
“Dulcie, stop treating this place like it’s a crime scene investigation. What do you see?” George pretended to rebuke her.With a smile on her face, Dulcie turned back and said, “I can see that these are all expensive breeds. You have good taste!”George chuckled. “I’m just passing the time, since there’s nothing else to do.”They laughed and chatted as they entered the house. Ruth hesitated for a while before she decided to tell George about Callum’s arrest. After all, he was a victim.She tried her best to be tactful because she was worried that George would be as disappointed as she was.Unexpectedly, he was only surprised for a moment before sighing. “It’s karma, I tell you.”Ruth blurted out, “You don’t seem surprised.”George smiled. “I may be old, but I’m not stupid. I had my suspicions about Rose’s condition back then, but I couldn’t find any evidence. I also knew the formula for the medicines he gave me...”He even knew how to modify the formula, making it non-lethal,
Ruth did not stop the news of Callum’s arrest, and it quickly became a trending topic.[Suspect Cheng Allegedly Used Special Methods to M*rder Wife and Father-in-Law to Seize Family Assets…]Previously, people on the internet had criticized him and suspected that he wanted to take over the Lockton family’s business. However, this news confirmed those suspicions.[Is this the get-rich-quick scheme for men? Now I’ve seen it all!][This highlights the importance of being well-matched in marriage!][What an ingrate! The Lockton family is so unlucky to have such a b*stard!][He doesn’t look like a good person! He bought a luxury house for his youngest daughter as her wedding gift, all while she claimed that she would donate the money to promote education in rural mountain areas!][You mean the youngest daughter who stole someone else’s boyfriend? Looks like being a mistress is the family’s business!][Hey, you’re going to get banned! Why don’t you take a look at her current identity
The stylist had served many rich wives and was not inexperienced in this field. She honed her attitude to be respectful but not obsequious. It was a perfect balance. However, over the past few days, the extravagance of this billionaire’s household had left her in awe.Especially at this moment, the stylist could not contain her excitement. After all, which woman could resist such a collection of masterpieces? She sat across from Ruth, and her hands hovered near the jewelry box. It seemed like she wanted to reach for the jewelry, but she also wanted to maintain some restraint, so she hesitated. Eventually, she could not resist any longer and cautiously touched the box with her fingertips.Seeing her awkward behavior, Ruth smiled. “Do you like Seema’s designs?”The stylist nodded vigorously. “I like them very much, but her pieces are always in such high demand, and there are limited slots for pre-orders. I’ve never been able to get a single one! This set is my favorite. There are only