"Are you planning to kick this old woman out as well while you're at it?" Madam Martínez said, walking out with a cane, taking a protective stance.
Then, Haley stood in front of Barbara with an attitude.Barbara's mother, suppressing her anger, said tremblingly, "Mom, that's not what I meant. You just saw it. Haley showed no respect and even laid hands on her cousin. With her arrogant personality, she will disrupt the peace of the Martínez family. I am also considering the well-being of the Martínez family...""I think it is you who disrupts the peace of the Martínez family!" Steven angrily interrupted, "If you don't welcome Haley, then go back to your mother's house!"Barbara's aunt, a member of the Martínez family, felt humiliated by her own mother-in-law and husband's public scolding, losing all her dignity.But she didn't dare to say anything more.She reluctantly helped Barbara to her feet and grabbed the still crying Jerry, leading them both straight upstairs.Even though this incident concluded, Haley couldn't calm her heart.It was only her first day back, and things had already turned out like this.In the future, who knows what other troubles these people will cause?She wasn't afraid of her aunt and older cousin, but Angela was still young, and Haley couldn't watch her every second of the day. If these people found an opportunity to mock and bully her, it would probably worsen Angela's condition.It seemed that living here was not a wise choice.Perhaps sensing her thoughts, Grandma Martínez sighed and said, "Haley, you have made up your mind, and I can't change that. But can you live in the house that your grandmother arranged for you? That way, I will feel reassured."Haley hesitated for a moment and nodded slowly."I plan to throw a banquet for you, so that everyone will know that the most beautiful woman in Cuenca, Haley, has returned alive," Grandma Martínez patted her hand and said, "After the banquet is over, you can move out."Todd pulled on her sleeve, "Mommy, I will take care of Angela, don't worry."Despite Barbara's aggressive demeanor, Haley wasn't completely at ease.However, she hadn't seen her grandmother in many years and should stay here for a few days. After the banquet was over, she would move out immediately.Because she was too worried about Barbara bullying the children, the next day when Haley went to the Martínez Group, she took the two kids with her.This time when Haley went to the Martínez Group, she was going to implant the microchip that she had developed into the company's product program.The driver was in the front seat, while she and the two kids sat in the back seat."Todd, you and your sister can play in the lounge while mommy finishes her work. I'll take you both back home when I'm done, okay?"Todd nodded, "Mommy, I won't let anyone bully my sister, don't worry.""Go to work.""You're such a good child."Haley patted his head and kissed her daughter's face.The little girl's beautiful face was soft like a marshmallow, and Haley couldn't resist pinching it."Mommy, why are you secretly teasing my sister!"Todd quickly intervened.Haley felt a little guilty: "Ahem, Angela is just too cute and adorable, I couldn't help it..."Suddenly!The car brake was suddenly applied.The three people in the back seat went forward at the same time.Then, there was a loud bang."Sorry, Ms. DeRoss, it seems that we hit the car in front, I'll go down and handle it." The driver apologized with a remorseful face, then opened the door and got out of the car.Haley checked on the two little ones, and they were both fine...However, Angela, who was usually absent-minded, suddenly grabbed the car door handle and pushed hard.The door opened a crack."Angela, this is a main road, you can't open the car door." Haley instinctively closed the door.But the little girl pushed it open again.Taking advantage of Haley's slow reaction, Angela hunched her back and ran out of the car.A man slowly got out of the car that was hit in front.He was a man with a powerful aura, dressed in a black suit, tall and well-built, and his face exuded coldness.The driver of the Martínez family did not recognize this man, but he could still feel his powerful aura.The aura emanating from this man was even more intimidating than Steven, the head of the Martínez family.The driver trembled and said, "We, we are fully responsible, sir..."Ivan's face was frosty.He usually had a driver, but the driver was seriously ill today, so he had to drive himself.He didn't expect to be rear-ended as soon as he left.He was impatient to deal with such things, but he had to handle it.He was about to speak when a pink and tender glutinous rice ball suddenly rushed towards him and plunged into his arms.Ivan's entire demeanor changed immediately.He had a very, very serious aversion to germs.He hated being touched by strangers the most.He quickly took a step back, trying to avoid the child.But as he stepped back, the pink ball followed and held onto his leg.His face turned even darker. "Let go."These two words made the surrounding temperature suddenly drop, as if it were the coldest winter.The driver's heart stopped in fear, and he hurriedly leaned forward, "Miss Angela, let go quickly..."He wanted to hold the child, but Angela didn't want to be touched at all. She turned her head and bit the back of the driver's hand.Blood immediately started to flow.Ivan's face grew even darker. This unexpected situation...Smart child, surprisingly strong attack!He raised his hand, grabbing the back collar of the child.Lifted Angela up.Their eyes met.The little girl opened her eyes wide, her pupils pitch black, shining particularly bright, like stars in the night.She had a fluffy head of hair, like a furry little kitten.Such a child softened Ivan's cold heart a lot.He spoke in a deep voice, "Who are you?"Perhaps his voice was too cold and hard, the little girl actually shrank her neck in fear.Ivan felt a second of annoyance.Before he could understand why he was annoyed, suddenly, a snowy white hand reached over and snatched the rice dumpling in midair.With his hand empty, he unexpectedly felt a sense of emptiness in his heart as well."Sir, on behalf of my daughter, I apologize to you. If she has offended you in any way, please forgive her as she is just a child," Haley said slowly, holding Angela in her arms.She was extremely surprised.Her daughter, who usually avoided strangers like the plague, actually took the initiative to hold onto a man's leg.She really wanted to know why.But this man was cold and fierce, clearly not someone to be trifled with.Moreover, she faintly felt that this man was somewhat familiar, as if she had seen him somewhere...Wait a minute!A flash crossed Haley's mind, and she exclaimed in astonishment, "Excuse me, are you Mr. Winston?"Ivan suddenly sneered.In the past, various women would do all sorts of things to throw themselves at him.Today was interesting, this woman actually sent a child to approach him.He coldly replied, "No."After speaking, he opened the door and returned to the driver's seat, driving away.Haley narrowed her eyes.Although she had been away from Cuenca for four years, she would never forget this person.Back then, she was called the number one beauty in Cuenca, while Ivan was known as the most handsome and sought after man in Cuenca.Many internet users even photo-shopped their pictures together and jokingly called them the golden boy and jade girl of the upper-class circle...Although they had never met, she had seen his pictures too many times, it would be difficult not to recognize him...Haley was one hundred percent sure that the man was Ivan.But why did he deny it?She replayed the scene in her mind and then her face turned dark.Did Mr. Winston think she was using Angela to intentionally get close to him?Could people not be so self-centered?Haley rolled her eyes very ungracefully.She looked down at her daughter in her arms, only to find that Angela's eyes were still staring straight at Ivan's car.She was slightly surprised and said, "Angela, do you recognize that man? Who was that the person just now?"However, the little girl did not react to her question at all.It wasn't until the car disappeared on the road that Angela turned her gaze back and obediently hugged Haley's neck.Haley looked at the driver's hand back and felt guilty: "I'm sorry, Angela sometimes bites people when she gets impatient. Let me take you to the hospital to put some medicine on it..."The driver waved his hand and said, "It's normal for children to bite people. My son also bites me o
The door to the reception room is pushed open.A woman wearing a pink and white suit walks in slowly.She has long, jet black hair tied up behind her head, light makeup on her face, and elegant features with crimson lips."The Martínez Group is really becoming more and more extravagant, leaving the partners waiting for almost half an hour..."Emily turns her head and sarcastically says, her voice suddenly stopping.She looks at the woman who entered, her gaze firmly fixed on that face.The woman's eyebrows, eyes, and facial contours are exactly the same as Haley's.But!Didn't Haley die four years ago?Didn't she die in the fire, or commit suicide by jumping into the river?Why... why would she suddenly appear before her eyes?"Are you, are you a human or a ghost?"Emily's voice trembles, her face turning pale.Although she didn't kill Haley with her own hands, Haley died because of her, and four years ago she often had nightmares.She always dreamed that Haley turned into a vengeful
"Angela, do you know him?" Todd asked slowly. But there was no response. The little girl's hand was scraping against the computer screen, as if she wanted to scratch this man out. Todd's cold eyes narrowed. He quickly captured the man's photo, entered it into the search bar, and soon all the information about the man came up. Ivan, twenty-eight years old, the president of the Winston Group. He was certain that Angela could not possibly know someone like him. So why would Angela involuntarily approach a stranger? Wait a minute! In a flash, the doctor's words appeared in Todd's mind. "Children with autism will reject all strangers except their own close family members..." Could this man be-- It's too incredible! Todd had asked about his father before, but Mom always diverted the topic, and he hadn't asked again. He had always assumed that his father was dead. But now... Todd carefully observed the man's face and noticed the resemblance between his sister's eyes and mouth and this
She coldly said, "I've just returned and you're so eager to take my life. Are you afraid that I'll snatch away your position as the heiress?"With her neck being squeezed, Emily was in pain and almost passed out.Through gritted teeth, she said, "Haley, you're insane! How dare you choke me! Are you suicidal?""I died in your hands four years ago once. Do you think I'll just give up this time?" Haley's voice carried a strong chill, "Since you care so much about the position of the DeRoss family heir, then I will make you taste the bitterness of losing the thing you care about the most!"Emily's heart trembled.She suddenly felt that Haley was completely different from the DeRoss family's young miss four years ago.She also sensed that Haley really could snatch away the position of the DeRoss family heir.If this little bitch knows that the two children are still alive, then...Emily was engulfed by boundless fear.She didn't even have time to think much before Haley dragged her, grippi
This is Pink Seaside Club, a recreational place in the outskirts. Pink Seaside Club is where the high-ranking officials and wealthy people of Cuenca often gather for leisure activities.It’s not surprising to see them.Here, the people are wealthy and well-respected.A group of people are fishing by the river.“Ivan, what’s going on? Why are all the fish going straight to your fishing rod? The rest of us haven’t caught a single fish!”Louis Granger glanced at Ivan’s bucket and complained indignantly.Ivan sat calmly by the shore.He was wearing casual clothes, and the early spring sun shone on him, with a gentle breeze making him even more handsome.Luckily, there were no women here, otherwise there would definitely be screams of astonishment.Louis sneered, “Damn, you’re not allowed to come to my house anymore!”His little sister, only fifteen years old, was completely captivated by Ivan. What a disaster…Just as Louis turned his head, he suddenly froze and then shouted, “Holy crap,
Everyone was shocked, and nobody dared to stop her."Louis, are you alright?""I-I'm fine!" Louis struggled to stand up, paying no attention to the pain in his body.He said excitedly, "Did you all hear that? The beauty just said that I am still as shameless and low as before! That means she knows me. I told you, I must know her, I just can't remember at the moment!"Mark rolled his eyes, "Your reputation as Mr. Granger, the playboy, is well-known in all of Cuenca."Ivan walked over with an air of coldness.Mark pulled Louis aside, "This woman has caught Ivan's attention, you better be careful."Louis spoke boldly, "Caught his attention? Does Ivan want to find a stepmother for his two brats at home?"Ivan snorted.He had no intention of marrying even the biological mother of his two sons, let alone marrying a stepmother into the Winston family...Moreover, that woman seemed to have a daughter as well...He was just about to warn Louis to stay away from married women with children when
Haley's eyes flickered. She guessed that Owen should be a child from the Winston family when she heard his name.However, she never expected that he was Ivan's son.The child looked about the same age as Todd, probably around four years old.But when she was still in Cuenca four or five years ago, she didn't seem to hear about Ivan getting married...'I don't know where you heard about my son, but you better keep it to yourself,' Ivan's voice warned, 'Once I find out that you have leaked the Winston family's secret, I will not let you or your daughter off.'Upon hearing this, Haley almost laughed out of anger. No matter how he threatened her, she could remain indifferent. But this man should not use Angela as a tool for threats!She gently lifted her eyelids and coldly smiled, 'Mr. Winston, although the Winston family might have unrivaled power and no one dares to provoke you, as long as you dare to harm my daughter, I will make you regret ever learning the word "regret".'What's the
Haley returned to the Martínez family, soaking wet.Todd, who had been waiting at the door, quickly stood up, "Mommy, what happened? Why are you wet?""Mommy accidentally fell into the rock garden pond, but don't worry, I'm fine."Haley touched the little one's head and walked towards the bathroom.However, Todd furrowed his eyebrows tightly.There was a faint smell of river water on mommy's body. She clearly fell into the river.But there were no rivers or lakes near the Martínez Group at all. Where did mommy go and what happened to her?Todd bit his lip.He was still too weak. He couldn't protect mommy.He needed to grow up quickly, so that...Grow up a bit, so you can stand in front of mommy and little sister to protect them.Haley finished showering and Todd brought the hairdryer to help dry her hair.Angela sat on the nearby carpet playing with a puzzle, while Madam Martínez sat on the balcony sunbathing, creating a peaceful and beautiful atmosphere in the room.Only Madam Martín