Mary looked confused at first, but after her husband whispered something to her, understanding dawned on her face.A cold, mocking smile spread across her lips as she turned to Lucy. "So, you're just some washed-up tramp, huh? Dumped by Mr. Freeman, no less. That's hilarious!"Despite her disdain, Mary didn't forget the real reason she was here—to make money.She shoved the contract toward Lucy with a smug expression. "Ms. Moore, I'm willing to give you some face here. Since my dear cousin is your little boy toy, you can pay for that slap he gave me. Seven million for the house—go ahead, swipe your card."Lucy's eyes flickered with surprise for a brief moment, but she quickly pieced together what was happening. It was obvious—Mary was trying to extort money and had mistaken her for Karen.Lucy's voice was calm but firm as she replied, "You've got it all wrong. I'm not that idiot Karen. And as for this house, I'm not paying a dime. Andy can

Lucy's face instantly turned flustered. "You... You pervert! What are you trying to do?"I couldn't help but tease her. "Me? A pervert? If anything, you're the female pervert here. Don't forget—it was you who seduced me first. You even tricked me into coming to your place, planning to sleep with me. Now you're pretending it never happened?""Shut up!" she stammered, her face turning an even deeper shade of red."What's wrong? Feeling shy now?" I teased, a smirk tugging at my lips."I said shut up!" she snapped, refusing to meet my eyes. "Whatever I say is the truth, and you're not allowed to argue. Otherwise... otherwise, I won't let you touch me anymore!"Her embarrassed tone and flushed cheeks only made my heart stir.I tilted her chin up gently, forcing her to look at me. My voice dropped, playful yet serious. "So, what you're saying is... as long as I behave, you'll let me touch you whenever I want?"Lucy gasped, pushing me away as if I'd

Beatrice dared to so boldly demand money—it was obvious someone was backing her up. There was no need to guess—it had to be my uncle.When my father was alive, he respected his older brother a great deal. My uncle, on the other hand, always thought highly of himself.My parents were always polite and accommodating toward him, which only fed his inflated sense of superiority.As my uncle and I locked eyes, it became clear I was right. He nodded naturally as if handing over money was the most logical thing in the world.In a tone that sounded more like he was giving orders than making a request, my uncle said, "We're all family, so I won't go on about it. Just figure out a way to solve these issues. As for Mary's dowry, make sure it's something nice. After all, this is about the reputation of the Lambert family—and that includes you."'What a shameless family. Even now, they are trying to guilt-trip me with morals. This old man has only grown

I jumped up in excitement, my heart pounding with hope.Rushing out the door, I nearly collided with Lucy, who stared at me in confusion. "Lucy, my mom just moved! She's showing signs of waking up! Quick, call the doctor, call the doctor!"Lucy's face lit up with joy. "Alright, alright! I'll get the doctor right away. You go back in and stay with her."This was a high-end private hospital, where doctors and nurses were on duty around the clock. Their efficiency was remarkable, and in no time, the attending physician arrived with a team of consulting doctors and nurses in tow.They entered the room and began their checks and assessments with calm precision, their movements practiced and orderly.I stood to the side, my heart racing with a mix of excitement and nervousness."Doctor, how is she doing?" I asked, my voice trembling slightly.Over the years, I had grown accustomed to my mother's condition. But what had just happened filled me with a rene

Lucy wasn't in a hurry. She took a sip of water, her expression calm and composed, before speaking. "You all know that Andy's mother has been in the hospital for years. Every year, her medical expenses amount to several million. Over the past five years, it's totaled close to 20 million. I'm curious—how do you plan to cover this? We're not asking for much—just 8 million from you."Her tone was light, almost casual, but the moment the words left her mouth, the entire family sitting across from her froze in shock.Beatrice was the first to react, practically shouting, "What? 8 million? Why on earth should we pay for her medical expenses?"Lucy's smile didn't falter. "Didn't you say that family members should support each other? And 8 million isn't even that much. You'll need to help out more in the future too. After all, Andy's mother hasn't woken up yet. Even if she does wake up, there will still be rehabilitation costs. For a patient like her, rehabilitati