In the Brown's Mansion.
Everyone was in a festive mood. Because today, the eldest daughter of the Brown's family, Ashley, was finally getting married to her beloved fiance, Henry Thompson.
The reflection in the mirror showed her finely carved features. She was like a masterpiece drawn by God on a canvas.
She was wearing a strapless wedding dress that enhanced her collarbones and made them more eye-catching.
The carefully tailored wedding dress hugged her slender figure tightly. And its beautiful, full-length ruffles made the twenty-year-old Ashley to look more feminine.
Ashley decided to marry Henry, the man she has been betrothed to since she was 18 years. Although she had drunk a lot at her bridal shower last night, she still got up early to freshen up not to present a drunken bride to everyone and also to uphold the prestige of her family.
The day was breaking, and the sky was just turning bright outside as the sun was beginning to rise slowly from the east.
"Miss Ashley, everything is ready now. It's still early. Why don't you rest for a while? We will come back for your makeup in two hours, " suggested the staff who was helping her dress up with a smile.
"Alright" Ashley looked at the dark circles under her eyes in the mirror and nodded.
She still felt a little groggy because she drank a lot last night. So she picked up the glass on the table and drank two mouthfuls of water.
When the staff left, a maid came in with a tray containing another cup of water with aspirin and put it in front of Ashley.
She is always terrified of pills as she hate taking them and chuckled to herself "you can do it". She took the pills and gulped down two mouthfuls of it.
After finishing taking the drug, she felt sleepy. She just sat on the sofa and closed her eyes.
A few minutes later, the door of her room was gently pushed open, and someone came in very quietly.
Ashley didn't fall asleep but the person that came in, thought she was sleeping. She secretly half-opened her eyes and glanced around. She found out that the person who came in was Lucia her half- sister.
Ashley's stepmother was the home wrecker in her parents' marriage which caused the painful death of her mom, so she despised her stepmother and Lucia. She had never bothered to get along with them at all.
So she wondered what Lucia was doing in her room right now. Lucia took a quick glance at the empty tray. Her mouth curved into a wicked smile as she lowered her head to look at Ashley
"You foolish bitch, do you really think you can marry Henry?". Her mouth curved into a wicked smile as she lowered her head to look at Ashley. "I am the real daughter of the head of the Browns. You will never become the bright and shinning flower of the Brown family" she let out a low snort
"It would have been better if you end up like your stupid mother" she said with an evil grin on her face
Ashley tighten her grip on her cloth as she heard Lucia's statement
"You will never know what the drug you took was and what I have in stock for you. But one thing I'm sure of is that you enjoy your wedding night in advance" She then took out her phone, and dialed a number.
"Are the two street ruffians I have arranged especially for my sister ready? Tell them to come here now." Ashley opened her eyes wide in shock upon hearing what Lucia had said. She knew that Lucia had never liked her.
But she didn't expect that her to be this vicious. It seemed that Lucia wanted to drug her and found someone to rape her. Such a wicked woman!
Ashley stood up and sneered. Lucia heard some movements, so she turned around. Seeing that Ashley was already sanding in front of her, she took a few steps back. "You... you are not asleep?" She stammered
"Lucia Brown, it must have been very hard on you to pretend to be a good daughter for a long time. Do you feel comfortable now that you have finally taken off your mask?" Ashley said with a hint of mockery in her cold eyes as she looked like someone about to strangulate Lucia.
"Sister, I don't understand what you're saying, what you mean" Lucia face turned deathly pale. She was so scared to be exposed that her nails dug into her palms, and she couldn't dare to meet Ashley's eyes.
Ashley then grabbed Lucia's Wrist. She was taller than Lucia, so she blocked the way, not giving Lucia a chance to run away.
Ashley long nails were pressing deeply into Lucia hands, but now is not the time to sympathize
"What did I hear you saying on the phone just now". Ashley said to Lucia's hearing
"Sister, I was not saying anything". She replied her aggravated like someone bearing the weight of the world on her shoulders
"Do you want me to tear pitiful mask off your wicked face" Ashley told her step sister
Lucia wringgled her hand out of Ashley's hold and burst into a round of laughter
"And so, you heard what I said. Do you think you are the pride of the Browns or you are also worth the praises"
"No, I'm also a daughter of the Browns. I will not allow you to step all over me again " She took a break to study Ashley's facial expressions but Ashley had an expression of shock and hatred.
She sneered and then continued "Your time has elapsed as the glorious daughter of the Brown family and mine starts today. Your reputation would go down the drain latest tonight through my wonderful wedding gift to you"
She burst into another round of laughter but this time around, her face looks hideous like that of a witch cackling.
Mark tried to pacify Amelia and Lucia, eyeing Ashley by the side. He then waved his big hand to a servant nearby and ordered, "Call the family doctor over to check what type of drug this is" with the thought to prove Lucia innocent He knew that his two daughters had never gotten along. Ashley, the daughter of his first wife, was the spoiled one, while Lucia, the daughter of his second wife, was more tolerant. Only with solid evidence could they solve this conflict. The family doctor rushed over with some of his assistants thinking it was an emergency that needed rapt attention. But on arrival he was told to certain whether the pill is aspirin or some drug gotten from the black market. "Lucia, give me your phone, " Mark added. "Ashley knocked it to the ground! I haven't touched it until now, Lucia cried pitifully. Mark picked up the phone from the ground and opened the call log. It showed that a call had been made around ten minutes ago, and the time matched what Ashley had claim
Ashley used her other hand to pinch Lucia's chin, forcing her to open her mouth wide. There was a rare coldness in Ashley's lazy voice when she said, "No matter what you say this drug is, it's yours now! She then let go of Lucia's wrist, picked up the cup of water that contains the already dissolved aspirin, and poured it into Lucia's mouth. Lucia struggled desperately, shaking her head. But she couldn't break free from Ashley's grip, so she had no other choice but to let Ashley shove the content in the cup into her mouth indiscriminately. "I didn't... Ashley... You... Let go of me!" Lucia was choking and coughing nonstop. With a pitiful look on her face, she shook her head vigorously. The door suddenly opened, and a handsome man strode in. Seeing the scene, he immediately grabbed Ashley's wrist and pulled her away from Lucia. He was utterly surprised. "Ashley, what is this that you are doing?" "Henry, you're just in time. This bitch here echanged the aspirin to some drug sold
Ashley looked again at her father, who had always been nice to her and had never hurt her! Mark's face turned livid with anger. "Ashley, I know that you've always had a grudge against Lucia. But I never expected that you'd come up with such a vicious plan to frame her and destroy her image in my heart. It's all my fault. I'm the one who always coddled you and let you become so devious!" He had lost all his trust in Ashley. Covering her burning cheek, Ashley looked up to Henry, hoping that at least he would believe her. Today, he was her groom, so he would certainly believe her. "Henry..." Before she could finish her words, however, she was interrupted by Henry. His gentle face was serious at the moment, and his mellow eyes had turned cold. He said in a heavy voice, "Ashley, you've really disappointed me" He looked at Ashley ruthlessly, as if he was looking at a stranger. But when he turned to Lucia, his eyes filled with intense sympathy and pity. Ashley was shocked by his word
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But the thought that she had called him a driver crossed his mind "Driver?" Did he look like a driver? With brows slightly furrowed, the handsome Levi Stone lowered his eyes and looked at the young woman's smiling face.Ashley chuckled softly and said, "But based on your appearance, you should be the CEO. It's really a waste that you're only a driver"Levi raised his eyebrows, and the corners of his mouth curved into a faint smile. A hint of interest flashed across his eyes."But why me?" It was so rare for Levi to have such patience."Because.. you... You are the most pleasing to the eye here" Ashley staggered. It was as if she was so drunk that she was about to faint.Levi's eyes narrowed. The young woman seemed drunk, but he couldn't smell alcohol from her body. Obviously, someone had done something to her.But she had good taste because she came to him."So, can I?" The effect of the drug on Ashley's body had already reached its peak. All she wanted right now was to sleep with this
When she came to her senses, Ashley quickly grabbed her ID card on the seat.As she touched the marriage certificates, she unconsciously opened them and saw her name.The other name next to hers was Levi! That was the driver of Stone Group's young master. She had truly gotten marriage certificates with him!Ashley looked at the two names side by side in utter shock. She had only meant to sleep with him once, but he must have gotten the idea she wanted this for the rest of her life.Regretful, Ashley wrapped a strand of hair around her finger, wishing she could slap herself."Is Levi out of his mind?" Staring at the marriage certificates, Ashley continued , "But you also pushed him into this" she shrugged "Anyway, this isn't all his fault. I said something at the Civil Affairs Bureau have made him think I wanted this. But I don't have the right state of mind to get married or the confidence to make a relationship work. I don't know what to do to get other people's trust in me.." she c
Five years later. Ashley had just arrived at the Anina Airport. With her chestnut hair hung over shoulders, the woman in a beige long coat and high-heels looked at the strange yet familiar clouds in the sky while holding her suitcase. She was only 20 when she left. Now that she came back, she was already 25. Her previous baby face, however, had grown mature and more beautiful with time. A four-year-old boy in a formal suit could be seen accompanying her. Judged by his stern little face, one could assume he would become a handsome man in the future. Pursing his thin lips, he followed closely behind Ashley as she walked. "Alex, Ash!" A woman suddenly rushed over and hugged Ashley. At the sight of her old best friend, Audrey, Ashley held her back. Releasing her friend, Audrey couldn't wait to lower her head to look at Alex. She then releasing her friend, Audrey couldn't wait to lower her head to look at Alex. She then said in astonishment, " Ash, your boy is even more handsome in p
Immediately, they left for the restroom. She caught a glimpse of what looked like the back view of Levi. But she could not ascertain if he was the one, because the man was escorted into the private room of the restaurant so she was not able to see his face."It can't be Levi. He is just a driver, I must have been thinking a lot about him which makes me think that all men looks like Levi" She thought Few minutes later, Audrey and Alex came back from the restroom. They paid for the food they are and left the restaurant.Ashley had worked as a model in the United States for many years and made some money. Now, she spent all her money on this house in order to secure the life of her son, Alex.She knew that Levi was just a driver. It would be a heavy burden for him to bear the responsibility of being a father when he was totally unprepared.That was why she had to get everything ready earlier on her own.On getting outside the restaurant. Ashley said goodbye to her Son. She squatted in f