Atticus opened up to me, revealing all of Liora’s actions over the past few years. Some were truly shocking.“So all I need is a starting point to remove her from the Cole family completely,” Atticus said. “And you, Chloe, are the one who can make it happen. That’s why I put on a brave face and came to seek your help today.”Atticus chuckled awkwardly. “I must admit, she’s tarnished my reputation beyond repair!”“She’s the one in the wrong, not you,” I assured him.After some contemplation, I agreed with him. This wasn’t just helping him. It was also helping me. Based on what Atticus had confided in me, if I didn’t deal with her, she would become an obstacle. She was a potential threat to me.Atticus handed me the evidence of her collusion with Stella and Celine. Especially with the recent addition of Trinity, if these three joined forces against me, I wouldn’t stand a chance.As Atticus put it, it was best to nip this problem in the bud. It was every man for himself.After bi

If it weren’t for her, I might not have moved on. So, I resolved to stand by her from now on. Lauren was a wonderful friend.As I tidied up the messy room, I fed her the hangover soup. She seemed to recover.“Lauren! Are you feeling better?” I tried to talk to her.She made a couple of sounds, then fell silent again. I wanted to take her to the hospital, but I just couldn’t move her. After observing her for a while, I still wasn’t sure. So, I had to call Atlas and tell him about Lauren’s condition. He drove over.Seeing Lauren’s condition, he picked her up and took her straight to the hospital. It wasn’t until she received an IV that I could relax.Ivanna found out and came to Lauren’s room. We both kept her company as she slept.Lauren didn’t wake up until the following day. She still didn’t look too good.She looked around, confused. “Why am I in the hospital?”I replied a bit impatiently, “Where else would you be? Did you think we’d leave you at home to die? Don’t you know

We returned to the Beringer family’s residence, and this time was truly a family dinner.I wasn't as nervous this time. Key figures like Archie were genuinely kind and amiable, while Grandma Rose had already instructed her own cooks, bustling about with the preparations.Upon seeing me and Atlas enter, she happily pulled me over. "Why are you here so late?""Grandma, sorry for keeping you waiting. A good friend of mine suddenly had an issue, and I helped her, which made me a bit late." She pulled me to sit in the living room, appraising me as if she hadn't quite remembered my appearance from that day. "You’re truly a kind girl.”Then she sent a servant upstairs to call for someone, while Atlas and Archie were chatting on the side.Before long, footsteps came from the staircase. I looked up and saw two imposing, handsome men coming down from upstairs. However, the two of them had entirely different demeanors.One was scholarly and reserved, while the other was energetic and fashio

The next day, I received a message from her, asking me not to look for her and that she would come back when she was done having fun.When Oliver found me, it had already been half a month later. He looked utterly desolate, completely worn out. He appeared even more aged than his age.When he saw me, he asked eagerly, "Where did Lauren go?"I looked at him for a long while before asking, "When did you realize she wasn't around?"He looked at me. "I've been looking for her for a week.”"So, you mean you didn't even notice she was gone for the previous weeks?" I stared at Oliver intently.Initially, I had respected him. After all, he held the power of life and death over many businesses, including mine.In Foswood, no businessman didn't consider him the God of Wealth. Yet, he was so miserly toward a vulnerable woman, especially one who had accompanied him for so many years.It was the first time I had seen him up close like this. His sharp eyes met mine, and his pale face twitche

She saw me coming out and rushed toward me as if she had been injected with some sort of drugs. "Chloe, you slut! Even after divorcing, you dare to get involved with Matthew. How do you have the guts to take in this dying woman? You slut, how dare you give advice to Matthew and make him take my house away?”"Your house? What are you? You're not even worthy of that," I said coldly, pulling my dad inside. "You all go in. Mom, get inside.”With that, I took out my phone from my pocket and called the property security directly, asking them to come. I didn't know how Abby got in.The yard wasn't a place where just anyone could enter. I had specially arranged an access card for Grace, so she could come and go freely. But how this woman got in, I had no idea. I also wanted to hold the property security accountable.I pushed the older ones inside and retreated to my own door. I did this on purpose. As long as she dared to step into my house, I wouldn't be polite.Sure enough, this woman,