Chelsea decided to add fuel to the fire when she saw Elliot's savage fury."Before she married you, Avery Tate was dating your nephew, Cole. It's not a big deal since everyone has a past, but she slept with your nephew after she married you! She's made a fool out of you. I bet they did this thinking you were going to die back then!"Elliot's fists were clenched and his face was stone-cold.His expression was a face of seething anger. His cold eyes glared furiously at the maternal health file on his desk."I suspect they did this to get your inheritance. When the doctor issued a notice of critical illness, all of us thought you didn't have long to live. If she got pregnant with your kid at the time, then your estate would fall right into her hands. They planned everything to the tee! When you unexpectedly regained consciousness, it ruined their plans.""Get out!" Elliot roared.Whether or not what Chelsea said was true, the thought of this scandal being exposed to the public made
Elliot unceremoniously slapped Avery's hand away and hissed coldly, "Letting you live is already showing you mercy. Shut your mouth and stop p*ssing me off!"Avery looked at his heartless expression and swallowed all of her pain.There was nothing she could say or do to make him change his mind.She pressed herself into the seat and gazed miserably out the window.When the car came to a halt in front of the hospital, Avery was forcefully yanked out of the car and dragged to the gynecology clinic.Elliot stayed in a car and lit a cigarette.Avery's teary eyes and the hateful expression she shot at him kept replaying in his head.He refused to go easy on her!Everyone who betrayed him had to pay for the consequences.The large doors to the operating room slowly shut after Avery was pushed into surgery.The doors reopened about half an hour later.The doctor walked out and informed the bodyguard, "The surgery is complete, but we'll need to observe the patient for at least an ho
Elliot frowned.He would have almost believed Cole’s words if had not seen the form that Avery filled out with his own eyes."Avery said that the child is yours, then it's yours!" The bodyguard scolded. "How dare you do such a thing! It's not enough to repay even if you have nine lives!"Cole cried out, "Avery lied! Uncle, the reason I broke up with her was that she wouldn't let me touch her. I dumped her, and she hated me! She deliberately said that the child in her belly was mine! She wanted revenge on me! Uncle, you must believe me! No matter who the child in her belly belongs to, it can't be mine!"Elliot looked at the man lying on the ground with his face filled with fear. He suddenly lost all meaning and purposes to pursue this further.This was the man that Avery liked.This cowardly and spineless man could easily betray her when he encountered problems."Drag him out!" Elliot's voice had no emotion at all. "But don't kill him."How could he let Cole die so easily?He w
"There's a close friend that I used to know. She needs a nanny to take care of her grandchildren, and the pay is very high. I thought about it. A job is just a job anyway, so I went to try it out. Today is the third day of work, and everything is fine so far. I can earn a thousand and five hundred a month!""Your father is already gone, and he didn't leave you with any property. I can't drag you down," Laura added.Avery's tears fell uncontrollably once she heard it."A close friend of yours is quite rich, isn't she?" Her voice was a little hoarse, but now that she started crying, her voice became even hoarser."Being a nanny for a friend… it must be tough!""It's not tough! Now as long as I can make money, I'm satisfied. My pride isn't worth as much! Moreover, the rich will not necessarily stay rich their whole lives. Maybe I'm not as rich as my friend now, but maybe my daughter will make a lot of money in the future."Laura took a few tissues and wiped Avery's tears."Mom… you
Kill him?Avery frowned.Although she hated Elliot, she never thought of killing him.Even if the child in her belly was now gone, it was impossible for her to have this thought.Besides, could she really kill him?Seeing that Avery was hesitating, Cole said, "My uncle is on a business trip now. You go back and think about it. Avery, as long as you can kill Elliot, I can marry you right away. I will give you whatever you want. I have told my parents about us and they are very supportive."Cole's attitude was sincere and his eyes were earnest.When she was in love with him previously, she had always wanted to be recognized by his parents.However, he had been reluctant to disclose their relationship.Now, she no longer needed the approval of others."What if I fail?" Avery asked him. "If he finds out that I want to kill him, do you think he will keep me alive? Cole, you were a coward before, and now you're just the same. If you want to kill him, you do it yourself. If you can'
"It's not your baby being aborted, of course you're not impulsive!" The doctor, seeing that Avery was very emotional and that the matter was indeed somewhat serious, had to change his tone, "Miss Tate, I am so sorry. Just now, I used the wrong words. Please have a seat and drink some water first, I'll go and have a look." The doctor poured her a glass of water and then immediately went to his seniors. About half an hour later, the doctor was back. "Miss Tate, do you know Chelsea Tierney? She's the one who came to check your file." Getting the answer, Avery left the hospital. Never thought Chelsea regarded her as a pest and a thorn in the flesh! However, there was no way she was going to be beaten passively. She would definitely find a way to make Chelsea pay the price! Avery entered the president's office of Tate Industries. Her father had worked in the office before he died. The vice president had been waiting inside for a long time. "Avery, I want you to come he
"I don't know the password. My dad didn't tell me the password before he passed." Avery frowned and shook her head. She did not lie. It was true that Jack had not told her about the company before his death, let alone his last words related to the password. There were so many people in the room at that time. If Jack had said it, she could not have been the only one who knew. "Uncle Locklyn, why don't I go back and ask my mom?" Avery discussed with the vice president, "When I saw my dad for the last time, he left this world after saying a couple of words to me. My mom might know a bit more." The vice president did not doubt it. "Okay. Don't tell anyone about this. This is a top secret of our company. I'm only telling you because you're the heir appointed by President Tate." Avery glanced at the safe, and a very sober voice in her mind seemed to sound some alarm bells.They had to tell her about this secret because they could not find someone to open the safe. If they had
Laura placed her hand on Avery's shoulder and said, "You are his daughter, so he won't hurt you. I was with him when he first started his company. When we were married, I didn't ask for anything. I also invested a lot of money for his business. If he dares hurt you, I will never forgive him, even if I'm dead."…Monday.Avery took a cab to Sterling Group.That was the first time she went to Elliot's company.The Sterling Group building towered high and was majestic.She stepped out from the cab and headed towards the ground floor lobby."Miss, do you have an appointment?" asked the receptionist.Avery replied, "No. Please contact Chelsea Tierney for me. Say that Avery Tate wants to meet her. She will see me when she hears my name."The receptionist stared at Avery for a while. She noticed that she dressed well, so she called the PR Department for her.Soon, Chelsea came down.She came out from an elevator and walked towards Avery. She glanced at her with a fierce gaze."Did
Three years later…Ivy and Robert stood at the airport in Aryadelle, anxiously waiting."It's been three years! Your boyfriend is finally here to see you!" Robert exclaimed before shifting the conversation. "He's not here to break up with you, is he? After all, you haven't seen each other in three years. A lot can change."Ivy sighed, "Robert, can you not jinx it? Although we haven't met in three years, we talk on the phone and video call every day!"Robert quipped, "Digital romance.""Anyway, he promised me that he's going to settle down in Aryadelle this time, and we won't be apart again," Ivy said. Robert smirked. "He's got a strong sense of pride. When he meets Dad later, they might not hit it off, and he'll buy a ticket to leave tonight!"Feeling helpless, Ivy was at a loss for words. Just then, a familiar voice called out, "Ivy!"Ivy immediately looked over to the source of the voice and saw Lucas stepping out of the exit, dragging his suitcase behind him. A smile sp
Mr. Woods did not expect Hayden to be so direct, and he found himself momentarily caught off guard. He had come to ask Hayden for money, but he had not thought about exactly how much he wanted. After all, Hayden's family was extremely wealthy, and he did not want to ask for too little and feel shortchanged, nor did he want to risk asking for too much and having Hayden refuse. It was a tough decision. After a brief internal struggle, Mr. Woods turned to Hayden and said, "I know your family is one of the wealthiest in Aryadelle, so why don't you name the price? I trust you won't mistreat my son and our family." Hayden furrowed his brows slightly. Shelly, noticing his hesitation, quickly chimed in, "Uncle, why don't you make an offer? We're not very familiar with this process. If you insist on us naming a price, we might need to consult my father-in-law." "Elliot Foster, you mean?" Mr. Woods asked. Shelly nodded. "Yes. My father-in-law isn't as easygoing as my husband. After a
"All right. Let's find a place nearby to sit and talk." Mr. Woods breathed a sigh of relief. "Good! Our house is actually nearby. Would you like to visit? Ivy has been with us for many years, and our staff has a close relationship with her." Hayden glanced at Shelly and asked, "Should we go?" "Sure!" Shelly said. Mr. Woods immediately invited Hayden and Shelly into his car and drove them to the Woods' mansion. Upon arriving, Mr. Woods instructed the servants to serve tea and refreshments. He pointed to the butler and said to Hayden, "This is our butler. He hired Ivy's grandmother." Hayden nodded. Mr. Woods then introduced Hayden: "This is Irene's older brother, the renowned businessman Mr. Hayden Tate." "Hello, Mr. Tate. Irene was a wonderful young lady," the butler said. "We all liked her very much. When we heard of her passing, we were truly saddened. Fortunately, she didn't actually pass away! Ivy is a very sensible and resilient girl, one of the strongest I've eve
Ivy's eyes were red as she said, "Hayden, Lucas' mother has passed away, so I won't be able to spend time with you for a few days." "It's okay. Given what has happened, we're not in the mood for fun either. After we attend his mother's funeral, Shelly and I will return," Hayden said. Ivy nodded. "How are funerals handled here?" Hayden asked. Given Lucas' relationship with Ivy, his younger sister, he felt a sense of duty to help Lucas with the funeral arrangements. "It's similar to how it's done back at home. Wealthy people can have elaborate funerals, and those with less money can opt for simpler ceremonies. Those who can't afford much at all can forgo the ceremony and opt for a simple burial," Ivy said. "What if someone wants a more elaborate funeral?" "Hayden, do you want to help with his mother's funeral? He doesn't have any close relatives here, so there's no need for an elaborate ceremony," she explained. "I see. Go and talk to him about it. I'll help with whatever I
Lucas hung up, tears welling in his eyes. Ivy stood by his side and asked, "What's wrong, Lucas?" "My mom has passed away. You should keep your brother company! I need to head back to the hospital." "I will come along! Aunty seemed fine just now, so why did she suddenly pass away?" The two hurried toward the car, completely forgetting about Hayden and Shelly. Hayden and Shelly watched as they left awkwardly, and Shelly said, "Honey, let's go to the hospital. I think Lucas' mother has passed away." "Sure." The two caught a taxi and hurried after Lucas. Meanwhile, in the hospital, Lucas arrived to first encounter the doctor and then his father. Mr. Woods tried ingratiating himself with his son, saying, "Lucas, I came to the hospital to see your mother, but when I arrived, she had already passed away. What a shame!" "Are you sure she had already passed away before you came? I was here earlier today, and when I saw her, she was still alive!" Lucas said. Mr. Woods reto
Mr. Woods sneered, "What do you mean? Are you looking down on me? Although the Woods family has fallen on hard times, we're still a prominent family in Taronia! Lucas may be foolish, but are you any wiser? If it weren't for me backing Lucas, would the Fosters even look at him?" "Shut up! The Foster family isn't narrow-minded like you! Ivy's family doesn't dislike Lucas, so don't go causing trouble! They don't want to see you at all!" Lucas' mother retorted. Mr. Woods scoffed. "Is that so? Do you really think they don't look down on him? Why wouldn't they? Are they planning to make Lucas marry into their family instead of the other way round?" "It's none of your business! You never cared about Lucas, and now that he's independent, he doesn't need you anymore! You wouldn't have come to me repeatedly if Ivy wasn't Elliot Foster's daughter and if she wasn't interested in Lucas. Do you really think I have no idea what you are plotting?" Mr. Woods countered, "What nonsense are you ta
Ivy did not hesitate, immediately shaking her head. "I'm not leaving. Don't worry about me; just focus on yourself." "Staying here is just a waste of time." "I've been studying and interning so hard for so long. What's wrong with taking a break now?" Ivy argued. Before long, Hayden and Shelly had finished their shopping, and Ivy and Lucas immediately joined them to go to the hospital. Lucas' mother had no idea that Ivy's brother and sister-in-law were coming to visit her, so she appeared a bit uncomfortable when they arrived. She tried to sit up, but her body failed her. Ivy raised the head of the hospital bed. "Aunty, my big brother and sister-in-law came over to Taronia for a visit. They wanted to see Lucas and you." "Oh, this is really embarrassing. It's a blessing for my son to know Ivy..." Lucas' mother muttered sheepishly. Shelly reassured, "Aunty, don't say that. Lucas is outstanding. Otherwise, Ivy wouldn't have fallen for him." Lucas' mother continued, "I've
Throughout the meal, Ivy found it hard to enjoy her food. Lucas and Hayden discussed everything that mattered, and the conversation went smoother than anyone had anticipated. Hayden was not upset, nor was Lucas. It was a better scenario than what Ivy had hoped for, but she still felt depressed. "Lucas, my husband and I would like to pay your mother a visit. Would that be okay?" Shelly asked after finishing her food. "Sure," Lucas said. "Don't we need to ask your mom first?" Ivy asked. "It's fine. We can just head over right away and introduce them once we arrive." Lucas' mother grew weaker every day and had stopped using her phone altogether, so it was her nurse, whom Lucas had hired, who reported his mother's condition to him daily. "You restarted your business and have to take care of your mother simultaneously; you're really strong. Most people would crumble under the pressure," Shelly commented. "Ivy had a tougher life before. She didn't crumble, so I won't eith
After what Ivy said, Lucas added, "I want to focus on my career for now. Marriage is secondary until I become more successful." Hayden sneered. "Running a business isn't as simple as it seems. What if you fail or never achieve anything out of the ordinary?" "If that happens, I won't drag Ivy down," Lucas said. "At least you know your place." Ivy felt as though her cheeks were on fire. "Hayden, even if Lucas fails, I won't give up on him. I won't let him go just because of his financial state." Shelly grabbed Hayden's hand again, signaling to him to control his temper; he could be rude to others, but he could not be so demanding with Ivy. Ivy sensed that she was slightly out of line, and her tone eased. "Hayden, we shouldn’t judge people based on their wealth. Our family is rich enough, and there really aren't that many people out there who can compare to our financial state, so why does it matter how wealthy my partner is?" "Ivy is right. Love matters most. Even if we man