Shirley looked and saw it was Simon.Thinking of the embarrassment Monica had just caused her, Shirley wasn't particularly fond of Simon either.Shirley nodded lightly and said, "I thought no one was here. Since you're resting here, then I'll...""The lounge is so big, it's weird being alone. If you don't mind, let's stay together?" Simon interrupted Shirley and said, "Actually, I have some things I'd like to ask you!"Shirley told Alan, "Go get me a drink."Alan immediately turned and left.Shirley looked up at Simon and said, "I don't know how I offended your little sister. Can you help explain, my cousin?"Simon's smile froze, "What did Monica do this time? It's all my fault. I've pampered her too much these years! Shirley, I formally apologize to you! I'll definitely discipline her properly!"Shirley chuckled and shook her head, "Your sister is probably in her twenties this year, right? Maintaining her true nature at this age is actually a good thing."Shirley was subtle, not inte
Shirley's chest heaved with anger.In all her years, it was the first time she had been so openly berated.Alan also wore an indignant expression and said, "Monica's words were way out of line! How could she speak so rudely?"Shirley sighed lightly and said, "I was just trying to do my duty as a good host, and yet I ended up being talked about like this. It seems like I'll have to keep my distance from the people of the Smith family."In Alan's mind, however, if Mr. Keith knew that his wife had been treated this way, Monica would have a hard time...Shirley took a deep breath and said to Alan, “Don't tell Keith about what happened today.""What?! Why not!" Alan immediately protested, "You're not the one at fault!""Albert has just returned to the Nelson family. If Keith and his mother quarrel over this, it would benefit Albert and the others!" Shirley patiently explained to Alan, "His mother is a person who cares a lot about her image. If Keith were to reprimand Monica, it would surel
Back at the Smith family, Simon ignored Monica's desperate pleas and locked himself in his room, refusing to speak to her.For two days in a row, Monica was being driven crazy!No matter how she apologized or begged, Simon refused to acknowledge her.Just then, a servant came in from outside and said, "Miss, there's a person claiming to be your friend waiting outside, she says her name is Lillian."Monica had been driven crazy by Simon, and when she heard that someone was looking for her, she immediately replied without looking up, "I'm not seeing anyone!" Before she finished speaking, she quickly looked up and asked, "Who did you say it was?""Lillian," the maid answered respectfully.Monica thought to herself, these days have been driving her crazy.Since Lillian doesn't like Shirley either, why not have a good chat with her and see if they can come up with a plan to put Shirley in her place?"Alright, tell her I'll be right out." Monica thought to herself, this kind of thing should
Lillian slightly shifted her face to dodge the cards thrown by Monica.She didn't move but licked the cut on her lip left by a flying card, her eyes turning more malicious."Miss Monica, are you feeling embarrassed? But what if I say I can find a way for Mr. Simon to give up on Shirley? Will you be willing to work with me then?"Monica's chest heaved heavily, her face turning purple, her eyes fixed on Lillian.The air between the two instantly turned tense.Neither spoke again.After about ten minutes, Monica finally relented, "What do you have in mind?"Lillian smirked slightly, knowing she had succeeded!Monica, who had been pampered by the Smith family, appeared innocent and cheerful outwardly, but deep down, she was ruthless and more capable than her.With Monica's intervention, Shirley might be in deep trouble…And no one would blame her in the end…"Mrs. Nelson has gone back to the Nelson family, naturally visiting her mother's family. When Shirley goes along as the daughter-in-
Shirley went back to the Nelson family mansion with Keith.As soon as Shirley got out of the car, someone quickly handed her a thick cloak to wrap around her.Looking at the weather, Shirley smiled and said, "Looks like the first snow of the year is not far off."Keith grinned and held Shirley's hand, saying affectionately, "Do you like snow? After you give birth to the child, I'll take you to the icy world up north.""Alright," Shirley's eyes lit up as she looked at Keith, "You better not go back on your word then.""I wouldn't dare," Keith playfully tapped Shirley's nose, "My dear wife."Grandma Nelson heard that Shirley and Keith had arrived at the doorstep, and she welcomed them directly. "You finally made it. Come on in, come sit over here by grandma."It seemed that Shirley's perfect health genes had been passed down to the child.The doctor even privately told Old Mrs. Nelson that the child's development was not just good, but exceptionally good. Every data point was almost per
Grandma Nelson felt a surge of emotions in her chest.She knew Albert's abilities very well.All he did all day besides eating and drinking was fooling around, and now he wanted to join the headquarters? Keith spoke directly, saying a string of German words, "What are you going to do at the headquarters? What position will satisfy your desires? Are you going to be the CEO? Or the president? Or the chairman?"Everyone else at the table understood, except for Albert who stared at Keith like a fool, "Big brother, what are you saying? I didn't understand a word. Can't you speak English? You know I am terrible at foreign languages."Shirley couldn't help but stifle a laugh. She lightly wiped the corner of her mouth with her handkerchief, concealing her smile.Keith's eyes had a hint of sarcasm, "The headquarters is filled with talented professionals with international experience from multiple countries. The daily language used is Spanish, French, German, and Japanese. If you can't even u
Monica sat on the side, watching her parents chat so happily with Shirley, which only made her more frustrated.What's so great about that Shirley anyway?Why are Mom and Dad so fond of her too?Just because she has a face identical to Susan's, she really thinks she's Miss Susan?"Dad, Mom, Aunt, I suddenly feel a bit tired, I'm going to my room to rest," Monica said before storming off.Mrs. Nelson glanced at Monica's retreating figure, then turned to her brother and sister-in-law after Monica had left, saying, "Monica is in her twenties now, right? She doesn't have a boyfriend, does she? Is she just being too picky about suitors?"Mrs. Smith exchanged a glance with Mr. Smith, wearing a forced expression on her face.Mrs. Smith said, "Don't even mention it, this child's mind... really hard to understand. We've arranged several blind dates for her, but she hasn't gone to a single one. She's always clinging to her brother and causing trouble these days. Shirley, for your aunt's sake, d
After lunch, Shirley, accompanied by her assistant, planned to retreat to her room for some rest, avoiding the unreasonable Miss Monica.However, before she could take a few steps, she was intercepted by someone holding a food tray, looking anxious and clutching her stomach.She pleaded, "Excuse me, Mrs. Keith, could you please take this food to Miss Monica on your way? My stomach suddenly hurts... Miss Monica's room is just across from the guest rooms, Mrs. Keith, please help... If I don't deliver this in time, Miss Monica will surely be furious and could fire me..."Seeing the pleading look in her eyes, although Shirley didn't want to deal with Monica... Well, it was a small favor, so Shirley nodded and motioned for Alan to take the tray.As Shirley and Alan turned to leave, the servant with the stomach ache suddenly smiled cunningly and swiftly disappeared.Not far into their departure, Alan received a phone call and immediately said to Shirley, "Mrs. Nelson is looking for me."Shi