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That question was one Chloe could never underrate.It was far too crucial to her, and the moment Lu Chen asked it, excitement ignited deep within her.As she stared at him, Chloe realized this was like being handed an open cheque—say what you want, and it will be done. At that moment, she knew she had to give Lu Chen at least an idea of what she desired. Yet whatever was running through her mind was exactly what Lu Chen feared to hear.He had no idea what Chloe was about to say in response to his question. The suspense gnawed at him, and the thought of her answer alone was enough to make his heart tighten with dread.As the silence stretched, Chloe stepped a few feet away from him.“You asked me what I want, right?” she said calmly.But Lu Chen didn’t respond.“I won’t stress you over it, Lu Chen. I’ll go straight to the point.”“I don’t have all day here, Chloe,” he snapped impatiently. “Just say it already. What the heck do you need?”“Money!” Chloe replied instantly.The word hi
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As soon as the car drove off, Aria was left standing there, confusion burning fiercely in her chest. She stared at the empty road, her eyes fixed on the spot where the vehicle had disappeared, as if it might somehow return with answers.Unbidden, Mrs. Brett’s words echoed in her mind—every sentence, every warning she had spoken earlier. No matter how hard Aria tried, she couldn’t understand them. What did Mrs. Brett mean when she said Olga was pretending to be someone she was not? And how could she claim that Olga didn’t love her the way Aria believed she did?Aria pressed her lips together, trying to reason it all out, but the pieces refused to fit. No matter how many times she replayed the conversation in her head, she found no logical way to connect the dots. All it did was leave her more unsettled than before.She knew—deep in her heart—that Olga loved her. She was certain of it. After everything that had happened that day—the humiliation, the whispered accusations, and all that h
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As soon as the car drove off, Aria was left standing there, confusion burning fiercely in her chest. She stared at the empty road, her eyes fixed on the spot where the vehicle had disappeared, as if it might somehow return with answers.Unbidden, Mrs. Brett’s words echoed in her mind—every sentence, every warning she had spoken earlier. No matter how hard Aria tried, she couldn’t understand them. What did Mrs. Brett mean when she said Olga was pretending to be someone she was not? And how could she claim that Olga didn’t love her the way Aria believed she did?Aria pressed her lips together, trying to reason it all out, but the pieces refused to fit. No matter how many times she replayed the conversation in her head, she found no logical way to connect the dots. All it did was leave her more unsettled than before.She knew—deep in her heart—that Olga loved her. She was certain of it. After everything that had happened that day—the humiliation, the whispered accusations, and all that h
207. Know Your Foes!
Aria nodded. “Of course, Granny. Let’s go.” Before leaving, she turned back and glanced at Tyler, giving him a brief but meaningful look—one that carried more than words ever could. Around them, most of the others had already lost interest. The drama they had been feeding on had come to an end, and they gradually returned to their own business, while a few remained quietly observant. However, the silent exchange between Aria and Tyler did not go unnoticed. Chloe saw it. And that single moment of eye contact was enough to ignite her anger. She couldn’t bear what was happening right in front of her. The look Aria gave Tyler was filled with confidence—assurance that everything was under control. And seeing Aria offer Tyler that kind of reassurance made Chloe furious to her core. She couldn’t stand it. The longer she stayed there, the more her anger grew. The longer she watched them share those subtle smiles, the more her jealousy intensified. Memories of Aria’s untouched success
206. A Private Chat?
Olga’s inquiry seemed to have hooked the old lady completely. For a moment, it was as though Mrs. Brett did not know what response to give. She paused, her silence stretching long enough to draw attention—not just from Olga, but from everyone else present who was now eagerly anticipating her reply.Chloe, too, found herself growing increasingly curious.What exactly did Mrs. Brett mean by her words? And what did she intend when she said she would handle Aria by herself?As these questions lingered in their minds, Mrs. Brett suddenly shifted the mood. With a deliberate movement and a calm but calculated expression, she stylishly dragged their attention away from her earlier statement.“What I meant by my words,” she began firmly, “is something strictly private. And if I were to handle Aria, I would do it by myself. I don’t need to tell anybody what I have in mind or how I intend to do it.”Her response was not what Olga—or anyone else in that place—had been hoping to hear. Instead of c
205. I Will Handle Aria
Olga didn’t give a response to the question.Why would she even respond when she already knew the answer deep in her heart?The truth was painfully clear to her. There was nothing she could do, because there was no possible way Tyler would ever become rich. That belief had already settled firmly in her mind, and no amount of words could shake it.She even answered Mrs. Brett silently, her thoughts sharp and unforgiving.There is nothing I can do because Tyler can never be rich. He is poor, and there is absolutely nothing that can change that. So there is no need to worry. Nothing to worry about at all. He is never going to be rich. There is no such thing as “what if he is hiding his identity.” He is just poor and dumb as hell.A few of the guests nearby couldn’t hold it in. Soft giggles escaped them, some covering their mouths, others exchanging amused glances.But Mrs. Brett didn’t seem affected in the slightest.She merely shrugged her shoulders calmly, her face unreadable as she sp
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