Mrs. Sherwood looked Janet up and down, and for some reason, she found her extremely untrustworthy. Apart from the fact that Janet had no apparent reason to pull her away from the reception area, her age alone raised suspicions. What could a young woman in her early twenties possibly accomplish? If it was about money, Mrs. Sherwood’s family was well off. In terms of cunning and strategy, she was no pushover either. Therefore, Mrs. Sherwood saw no reason to collaborate with the young woman in front of her. In her eyes, Janet had no chance at all; she was only a madwoman.“So, have you thought this through? We’re going to collaborate, right?” Janet confidently extended her hand, expecting Mrs. Sherwood to reciprocate. Despite their shared aim, Janet didn’t hesitate to speak her mind. She wasn’t afraid of Mrs. Sherwood, and even if they crossed paths in the future, what difference would it make? Mrs. Sherwood wasn’t a concern for her. Janet saw this conversation as a blessing for Mrs. Sh

Listening to Mrs. Sherwood’s words, Janet felt like she had a foot in the door of a prestigious family. She thought that even if things didn’t work out between her and Edward, she would still benefit. She used to think that Edward’s family was just his mother, and if he had a father, he was probably just a regular working man. However, when she arrived at the hospital today, she unexpectedly learned that Edward was the wealthy heir. His father owned a large company with significant capital. Edward didn’t seem to mind Janet’s family background; instead, Janet inferred that the reason Edward’s family didn’t accept them was because Edward himself refused to do so. The more Janet thought about it, the more she considered Edward to be foolish. He had good fortune within his grasp, yet he didn’t realize it. If she were in his place, she would have dutifully fulfilled her obligations to her own family, particularly the Sherwood family.Thinking about how she and Edward had been together for

Edward quickly arrived at the hospital and hurried to his mother’s room. He couldn’t leave Mrs. Goreng alone with Janet for even a moment. He knew exactly what kind of person Janet was, and her visit to his mother was certainly not well-intentioned.As he approached the hospital, Edward hesitated before entering. He stood behind the door, adjusting his appearance and attire, as well as his demeanor. When dealing with manipulative people like Janet, he couldn’t afford to be polite. If she wanted to play games, Edward was ready to play along with her.Although he still had some lingering feelings for Janet because of their past relationship, he knew very well what she was capable of. If she had come here with any ulterior motive, Edward was prepared to outmaneuver her.Edward walked into the hospital room, and his attitude changed entirely. He adopted a surprised expression as he addressed Janet, pretending as though he did not know she would be there.“Janet, why are you here?” Edward

“Get your hands off me!” Mrs. Goreng angrily pushed Janet away. She shouldn’t have trusted her from the beginning.“You... I can’t believe you’re that kind of person. I praised you and even imagined a future for you and my son. It’s just that this old lady’s vision is clouded,” Mrs. Goreng said, angrily tossing the fruit basket on the table to the ground, scattering the fruits all over the floor. She could never have expected that a deceitful and callous young woman had fooled her. She had truly hoped for better. Everything inside her crumbled so quickly. Just a moment ago, she thought she was preparing to welcome a new member to her family, a beautiful, caring daughter-in-law. But it turned out it was all in her imagination, and the young woman in front of her was nothing more than a deceptive, indifferent person.Janet stood there as if rooted to the spot, unable to believe that Edward had done this. He did not try to hide the fact that he had been cheated on, and he displayed no se

At half-past eight in the evening, Edward stood waiting outside Janet’s house. He peered inside and gave a sly smile.“Hello, Janet, I’m here,” Edward gently called her to inform.Janet, on the second floor, looked down, and what met her eyes was a well-dressed young man in a suit, handsome face, holding a bouquet of red roses, next to an expensive sports car. Janet’s heart leaped with joy, as she was about to have a boyfriend who was not only good-looking and rich but also faithful. Thinking about Edward’s future inheritance, Janet couldn’t help but smile, ready to step into a life of luxury. Compared to the Sherwood family’s wealth, Jeff meant nothing!“Alright, I see you. Just wait a moment!” Janet replied excitedly.“Sure, I’ll wait for you.”“I’m coming down now!” After saying that, Janet rushed to grab her bag and put on high heels. She stood in front of the mirror for a while, wearing a seductive low-cut dress, fair skin, and alluring curves. She couldn’t believe any man could