Emma looked at her mother with a serious expression. She couldn't believe her mother would do something like this. How could she be so careless and indifferent about a matter that could potentially expose their actions without their knowledge? "Why are you looking at me like that? You said you had something to tell me, but I've been here for more than five minutes, and you haven't said anything. You're staring at me as if I've done something I know nothing about," Cecilia said, confused by Emma's gaze. "Mother, how could you do this to us?" Emma said, her disappointment evident in her voice. "I'm extremely disappointed in you." "What are you talking about? You're worrying me. Did something happen to you? Wait, have you heard something about your brother?" Cecilia asked anxiously, a worried expression on her face. Since Nagid helped Kendrick leave the country, she hadn't heard from her son, and she had been concerned that something might have happened to him. "No, mother, this isn't
"Who could do this?" Cecilia asked, bewildered."It's someone who holds a grudge against our family," Emma replied, using her intelligence to deduce the situation."Or it could be someone who wants to use this as leverage to gain something from us. It might even be one of your competitors," Emma suggested.Cecilia suddenly realized that it could be one of the women who envied her and had been her rivals for some time. She couldn't think of anyone else but Hannah, the wife of the CEO of the country's largest media house.As the wife of the CEO, Hannah had always been regarded as the most successful spouse of the wealthiest man in the country. However, when Tony became labeled as the richest and most successful man, Cecilia saw Hannah as her competitor."I'm certain it's Hannah. I knew she would do something to damage my reputation and bring me down. I can't think of anyone else but her," Cecilia exclaimed angrily."I hope it's not her because if it is, fixing this will be challenging,"
Emma couldn't shake off the nagging feeling that Lisa was somehow involved in the plot against her family. Lisa had always been her greatest rival, constantly overshadowing her accomplishments in every aspect of life. Now, with Hannah potentially behind the scheme, it seemed plausible that Lisa could be her mother's accomplice. Determined to uncover the truth, Emma decided to investigate further. She knew she had to be cautious, as Lisa was clever and manipulative. Emma began gathering evidence, examining past interactions and conversations between Lisa and her mother, Hannah. She meticulously reviewed old messages, emails, and any other form of communication that could provide insight into their relationship. As Emma dug deeper, she stumbled upon an email exchange between Lisa and Hannah that caught her attention. It hinted at a secret plan, using the scandal to their advantage. "Lisa, the time has come to execute our plan. I have some things here that can help. This scandal will
Finally, the day of Grandma's birthday was fast approaching, and the entire Thompson family had been busy preparing to travel to her house in a quiet, secluded part of the city. Cecilia, as the daughter-in-law of the wealthy family, wanted everyone in the city to know about the extravagant celebration they were planning, willing to spend millions to make it memorable.Cecilia had always been a dedicated and hardworking daughter, showing respect and prioritizing the family's interests above all else. Grandma admired and praised her for the care and support she provided, considering her the perfect wife for her son. Cecilia saw Grandma's birthday party as an opportunity to receive even more lavish praise from her mother-in-law and to garner admiration from others, particularly men.She relished the envy of other wives when they compared her to their own spouses, wishing their wives could be more like her. Cecilia reveled in the attention and admiration she received at such events, thorou
Finally, the day of the event had arrived, and the Thompson family had traveled to grandma's house a few weeks prior. Surprisingly, Nagid, who was usually absent, was present for the occasion. Emma's face glowed with happiness when she was seen with him, eager to show her affection and sincerity to the man she had always known as loving.However, grandma's dislike for Nagid was apparent. She had never approved of him, considering him a burden that should have been discarded. She made her disdain for him known and ensured he was aware of it. Upon their arrival, she greeted all the family members with affection, particularly doting on Emma, whom she saw as a reflection of herself in her younger days. Emma's ambition and vision endeared her to her grandmother, and she cherished her deeply."Grandma," Emma exclaimed excitedly as she stepped out of the car. "Look who we have here! It's your ever-loving granddaughter!"Grandma's face lit up with joy. "Come here and let me see how much you've
Flashy cars and beautiful latest models were seen entering the house, creating an impression that the president or an important minister in the country was either hosting an event or staying there permanently. Little did one know that it was just the house of Grandma Thompson and the celebration of her birthday that had attracted such a crowd."I heard even the minister of finance was invited," one person exclaimed in awe."Really?" another person asked, surprised by the prestigious guest list."Absolutely! I overheard the maids talking about it while they were busy decorating and preparing for the event. At first, I thought it was a wedding of a prominent figure in our country," the first person replied, speaking as if they were privy to all the insider information. Their fortunate timing had allowed them to witness the heightened security measures in place, making them feel important as though they had been granted access to the house itself."You're lucky. I wish I knew someone ther
"What?!" Tony shouted in surprise.His outburst caught the attention of the guests at the party, diverting their attention towards the commotion. Realizing his reaction, Tony quickly composed himself, transforming his shock into a pleasant surprise."Well, you came!" he exclaimed joyously."Of course, I would come. It's my brother's birthday, after all. Why wouldn't I be here?" Will replied."Of course, you can be here. Mother has been waiting for you," Tony said, masking his true emotions behind a facade of happiness.Tony was no fool. As a businessman, he understood the importance of playing his cards right, even if he wasn't the most astute in matters of business and leisure. He knew that he had to pretend to be genuinely happy to see his brother."Finally, you're here. I was beginning to wonder if you would be absent again this time," Grandma said, not expecting much from her son.Tony smirked inwardly, feeling satisfied with the way his mother was speaking to his elder brother. He
All the guests in attendance were well aware of the fierce competition between the Thompsons and the Carters. It was a widely known rivalry that extended beyond the families themselves, reaching even the general public.As a result, the guests at the birthday party were eagerly anticipating the nature of the gift Lisa had brought for the Thompsons' grandmother. Would it be something extravagant that would humble the Thompsons and demonstrate the Carters' immense wealth? Or would it be something underwhelming, unworthy of discussion?Both the guests and the Thompsons themselves were filled with curiosity, wondering what Lisa had in store.Lisa, on the other hand, relished in the anticipation and attention she was receiving. This was precisely what she had hoped for—to capture the spotlight among the attendees.With a deliberate pace, Lisa began to open the small box she held, revealing its contents. The room fell silent as everyone held their breath, waiting to catch a glimpse of what l