Mia sighed when she saw Jasmine. She knew things were about to get heated. She had intended to head straight for the private room, but Jasmine's unexpected appearance threw her off guard.Luna greeted Jasmine with a sneer as she emerged. "If we're talking about who came first, you'd win the illegitimate daughter title."Jasmine immediately raised her hand and slapped Luna. Then, she grabbed Luna's hair and hissed, "Don't you dare get all high and mighty with me. If I decided to get physical, you wouldn't make it to tomorrow."Luna yelped in pain and retaliated by pulling Jasmine's hair. "Who do you think you are to hit me? I could make sure you don't see daylight either. Let go of me!""Why should I? A woman like you who can't even show your face in public has no right to act so arrogantly."Their altercation escalated quickly inside the elevator.Raymond's expression darkened as he noticed the situation unfolding. He glanced around to see if anyone else had noticed, and he re
Sharon's expression flickered with a multitude of emotions. Seeing her expression, Mia remembered how Sharon wore the same expression she wore when she found out about Mia's identity as the Lane family's heiress years ago. Clearly, Sharon's condescending nature hadn't changed one bit over the years.Jasmine sneered. "We've never acknowledged Luna's status. She's just an illegitimate daughter who couldn't show her face in public."Sharon's expression softened upon hearing this. She nodded and said, "It's true that such scandals aren't uncommon in families like ours, but some things are better kept in the dark. That's just the way it is."The mere thought of Luna usurping her position was unbearable to Sharon. Fortunately, Luna was just an illegitimate daughter. She quickly turned to Timothy, "Don't be fooled by her. She's just an illegitimate child. She's unfit for our social standing."Luna was unwilling to back down and retorted, "I'm sorry. Even if I'm not on the high society
Mia was taken aback to see Jasmine accept Raymond's dinner invitation. After everything that had just happened, she thought Jasmine wouldn't be in the mood to have a meal with him. But to her surprise, Jasmine quickly pulled herself together and agreed.After all, the dinner was clearly a setup and a trap that Mia thought Jasmine would avoid. It was surprising that Jasmine agreed so readily.In contrast, Mia wasn't keen on attending the dinner, especially with Luna and Sharon. Their presence had a way of spoiling her appetite.However, since Jasmine agreed to go, Mia reluctantly decided to accompany her. She needed Jasmine on her side and couldn't let Luna get to her first.Mia had dealt with Luna before and knew her manipulative tactics well. By keeping an eye on things, she could prevent Jasmine from falling into Luna's trap. After all, Mia had a lot riding on Jasmine.When Jasmine agreed, Raymond smiled and patted her shoulder. "That's more like it. We're family, and we don't
Timothy's expression changed instantly. "Mom, if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.""Tim, everything I'm doing is for your own good. There are so many great girls out there. Why can't you just pick one? Why do you have to be with Mia?""Because, Mom, she's the only one I'll ever marry," Timothy said firmly."But she has six brothers who are like guard dogs. Aren't you afraid they'll come after you? They'll never let you remarry her. Are you planning to stay single forever?"Timothy asserted, "Yes. If I can't marry her, then I'd rather be single for the rest of my life.""How can you do this to the Barrett family? You won't have any children to carry on the family name."He remained calm. "But I already have a child.""That sickly Ginger? She's not a boy, and she can't inherit the family business. You need a son. If our family doesn't have a boy to carry on the legacy, won't it just benefit those distant relatives of the Barretts?""When I die, I'll donate
When Mia heard Luna mention the child, she knew that Luna was about to start showing off. Instantly, she firmly grasped Jasmine's hand, signaling her to refrain from acting impulsively in the present circumstances. Luna tactfully brought up the issue concerning Asher to provoke Jasmine, ultimately leading her to make a mistake.At this critical moment, patience was crucial. Jasmine couldn't afford to make a mistake and fall into Luna's trap. Jasmine took a deep breath and finally abstained from speaking.When Raymond learned about Asher, a smile spread across his face. "Excellent. I've sent many people to guide his studies. You've got to supervise Asher. His intelligence has truly impressed me. Let him learn more about these. It'll benefit his future greatly.""Dad, don't worry. Asher has always been smart. I'll make sure he studies more."After speaking, Luna glanced at Jasmine. Then she said deliberately, "When the time comes, Asher should study abroad and aim to become an outs
Luna was unfazed by Timothy's words. "Why are you still keeping it a secret? What's the point of you continuing to hide it? Asher is undeniably a descendant of your Barrett family. I've not lied or been mistaken about this."Upon hearing Luna's words, Sharon promptly sat on the chair. "I didn't give birth to him. Could it be..."An illegitimate child? It was impossible. Her late husband had passed away several years ago. How could he possibly have fathered an illegitimate child?Luna said coldly, "That's right. Asher's father is Timothy's half-brother."Timothy had made it clear from the beginning that she could not disclose this fact, or else she would be expelled from the Barrett family. However, she was no longer part of the Barrett family. Hence, she was no longer bound by any agreement with Timothy."You're spouting absolute nonsense! My husband doesn't have any illegitimate children. How dare you claim he has such a grown child? Stop being so shameless!" Sharon still couldn'
Sharon angrily pointed at Luna and exclaimed, "Does that child, born of you and that scoundrel, deserve to carry the blood of our Barrett family? Absolutely not! I'll never acknowledge your existence for as long as I live. You can forget about ever being a part of our Barrett family!"At that moment, Sharon had completely lost the posture of a wealthy lady and appeared as disoriented as a street shrew.Luna responded with unwavering determination, "Haha, really? The lady outside seems to have a strong affection for him. She insists that Mr. Barrett Senior treated my late husband exceptionally well, even acknowledging him as if he were an heir. It's unfortunate that my husband's health was not good, and he passed away due to a minor accident. Otherwise, he would have been able to return to the Barrett family and claim the inheritance.""You're talking nonsense. After my husband died, all his inheritance went to my son. You don't have any right to claim it.""That's because you are u
Raymond's expression shifted. It would be truly remarkable if there were still shares within the Barrett family. If they had this connection, he wouldn't have to worry about lacking a family to collaborate with in the future. Even the Lane family paled in comparison to such a connection.Sharon was utterly devastated. As she stared at Luna's smug expression, she realized she had been deceived and left in ignorance like a fool for the past five years. No woman could endure her husband's infidelity, let alone witness the children of his mistress snatch away the Barrett family's rights!She snatched the kettle next to her and hurled it at Luna's face, screaming frantically, "Does that insignificant brat you brought into this world have any right to claim to be part of our Barrett family?"Luna was suddenly scalded by boiling water, causing her to scream in agony. The situation quickly turned chaotic for a moment.Mia watched the scene from the side and was stunned. A drop of water fro