Upon being asked, Ruth remembered. “Oh, Uncle Hoz let something slip. He said that Grandpa had a talented apprentice who had the ability to compete for Julius’s position. However, they were a pacifist and didn’t fight for it…”At this point, she frowned.Wait, didn’t that last apprentice want to compete for the position anyway? Why was Uncle Hoz saying otherwise?This apprentice did not seem like a pacifist.When she started to probe, Uncle Hoz seemed to realize that he had said something wrong and immediately shut up.“Actually, this last apprentice should be my mother-in-law,” Abel said calmly.Ruth’s pupils trembled as she turned to look at him in a daze. “My mother?”The car drove into the courtyard.Ruth got out of the car and was about to ask more when she saw a familiar face in the courtyard.Hamish?“Ms. Ruth, you’re back?” He stood up and greeted her respectfully. He was a completely different person from his previous disrespectful and unruly self.Ruth sized him up
Hamish noticed that Ruth was smiling.Her smile was filled with contempt and disdain.A bad feeling rose in Hamish’s heart. “What are you laughing at? Do you still think I’m lying to you?”Ruth’s voice was relaxed and calm. “I’m laughing at your stupidity. These tricks of yours will work on someone naive like Coral, but they’re nothing to me.”“How dare you!”“Denver’s mentor isn’t Grandpa’s last disciple. You know nothing about this. Who are you trying to deceive?”Ruth dismissed Hamish and walked straight into the house.Hamish looked at the tightly shut door. His face was dark and angry, and his expression was getting more and more twisted.How dare she!Since this b*tch forced his hand, he was not going to let her off!Ruth did not take this incident to heart at all. When she entered the house, she saw Abel packing his suitcase. As she helped, she asked him how he knew about her mother’s relationship with the Rivas family.Abel placed his luggage in the car and opened th
“Thanks for not keeping it from me.”Abel smiled and held her hand. “There’s no need to thank me. Have you forgotten what I told you?”Ruth still remembered. “The most important thing between husband and wife is honesty.”However, she did not expect him to do as he said.“Therefore, if you have any countermeasures, you have to discuss them with me. You’re not allowed to make any decisions on your own,” Abel said in a deep voice. Ruth did not hesitate. “Okay.”The car started and slowly drove out of the Rivas Family Training Grounds.After a long silence, Ruth finally came to her senses.The Abel she knew was used to strategizing and controlling everything.He would never tell her something that he was confused about. Why was he acting strange today?Moreover, when he came, he said that he arrived early today because he saw an acquaintance nearby.So, had he planned to keep it from her in the first place?Thinking about what he had solemnly instructed her to do next—that
Ruth had waited anxiously all night. The Lovehart family was not at peace either.Denver had committed a hit-and-run and refused to cooperate with the investigation. Thus, he was taken away. Then, the police could not contact the victim and could not confirm the victim’s injuries, so they could not even mediate…Sean personally went to the police station, but he still came back empty-handed. Hence, he rushed to the company and took out all his anger on Lily.“What did you say?”Lily slammed the table. She looked even angrier than Sean.Sean paused for a moment. Then, he said with a dark expression, “I told you to contact your cousin immediately and cancel the report! We can discuss suitable compensation, but she insists on making a big fuss. I’m warning you: you might have to bear the consequences—”BANG!Lily angrily picked up the cup on the desk and threw it at Sean. “I think you’re the one who will have to bear the consequences!”Sean quickly dodged, and the cup brushed past
The bodyguard exerted a little force, grabbed Sean’s hand, and twisted it behind his back. Then, he kicked his knee and made him fall to one knee.Lily paused and looked at the “bodyguard” in front of her.His facial features were well-defined, and his temperament was cold and stern. Why was he so handsome?She knew the bodyguards that Abel had assigned her. She was also familiar with the six bodyguards that Notus had sent. They looked ordinary and had poker faces. They were not this handsome!Sean’s screams pulled her back to reality.Who cared if he was handsome or not? He just had to guard her.“Beat him up!”The bodyguards looked at each other.Notus’s bodyguards were all from the Lovehart family, so they knew Sean. “Miss, this—”They wanted to tell her it was not a good ideaBefore the words could come out of their mouths, the other two bodyguards attacked.After a round of beatings, the office was filled with wailing.The slightly handsome bodyguard was dumbfounded.
“Nonsense! I’m the chairman now. Why should I be afraid of the former acting chairman?” Notus said in a low voice. He kept his tone reprimanding, but he had also said this for Sean to hear.Sean’s face was contorted, and there was a bright red handprint on his cheek.He endured the pain all over his body and stood up with difficulty so that he would not be in such a sorry state. “Notus, what’s wrong with this girl? I need an explanation!”Notus frowned. He was still affected by what Lily had just said and was extremely displeased with Sean’s attitude. “Do I really need to explain things to you?”Sean was speechless for a long time. He pointed at Lily. “This crazy brat not only swaggered into the company, but she behaved atrociously as well! Not to mention that she’s after the family fortune! Shouldn’t you give an explanation to the entire company about her identity and background?”“An explanation? Why are you asking when you already know who I am? You looked into my information
Lily’s clear voice was surprisingly calm.Galen was confused.If he was not mistaken, hadn’t she just found out who he was?Her reaction speed was astounding!Of course, after Notus confirmed Galen’s identity, Lily had put two and two together. Who else had the surname Barker and was a police officer?Moreover, he was here to help her. She had to protect him no matter what!Notus lost his patience at her arrogant and domineering attitude. “Lily! Do you think you’re invincible here?!”Lily’s lips twitched, and her voice was self-deprecating. “Of course not. Isn’t it all up to you whether you want to acknowledge me as your daughter?”Notus’s anger deflated when he heard her calm voice. “Well—”“I don’t think I told you that my mother doesn’t know that I’m here to acknowledge the Loveharts, right?” Lily suddenly said.Notus’s eyes darkened. “You said she would support you.”Lily smiled brightly. “Oh, so you do believe the things I say? Then why don’t you believe me when I say t
Sean opened his mouth, but Lily did not give him a chance to speak. “Listen to me carefully. I am the one obstructing your son’s glorious career! Come at me if you have any dirty tricks to play! Don’t hurt my cousin again!”After saying that, she turned around and walked to the door.When she reached the door, she stopped in her tracks and turned to look at Notus with a subtle gleam in her eyes.“If you still have any feelings for my mother, keep an eye on the Lovehart family and don’t cause her any more trouble! I am here to get to know you, and I am not interested in inheriting the Lovehart family.”The office door closed.Only the two brothers of the Lovehart family and a room full of bodyguards were left.Notus was at a loss. After a long time, he came back to his senses and looked at Sean. “What does she mean? What did you do?”Sean snorted. “You’re so naive. Didn’t you check her background?”Notus was speechless.Of course, he had checked her background. But there was ha