"Isabella, do you know why Andrew chose you?" Stella asked.Isabella thought: Wasn't it because she was beautiful, smart, kind, and adorable? Oh, and also because he saw her as a patsy who supported him for almost two years.Seeing that Isabella remained silent, Stella thought she had convinced her and continued smugly, "Andrew deliberately seduced you because Henry was interested in you first. He has always been in a cutthroat rivalry with us. Anything Henry wants, Andrew will snatch. Normally, the Turner family business is only passed down to the eldest son and grandson, but Andrew insists on getting involved. Later, Henry showed interest in Scarlett, and soon she became Andrew's fiancée. When Henry wanted to marry you, Andrew intervened again.""So what?" Isabella wasn't naive enough to think Stella was there to stand up for her. She couldn't be that kind-hearted!Stella suddenly reached out and grabbed her hand, "Isabella, you're still young. Are you really willing to be used like
"Are you trying to ask me who I met this morning and what we talked about? If so, just ask directly. Isn't it tiring to beat around the bush?"Andrew's gaze deepened, and he instinctively gripped her hand tightly, as if afraid she might disappear if he let go.When Andrew learned that Stella had approached Isabella, he felt a wave of inexplicable panic.Andrew knew that in times of crisis, it was crucial to remain calm. He should trust her. However, having experienced the Turner family's skill in twisting the truth, he couldn't help but worry. Even Scarlett, who wasn't foolish, got ensnared eventually. Isabella was young and inexperienced, and he couldn't help but be concerned.Isabella continued to fiddle with her cups, speaking casually, "I met with Stella this morning.""Well." He nodded. Then, silence.She waited for him to ask more, but nothing came."Andrew, why aren't you asking what we talked about?"He put his arm around her shoulders and said, "What she said isn't really imp
“Well.” Andrew hugged her and gently kissed her forehead.“Andrew, I didn’t recognize you. Did you also not recognize me? I haven’t changed much since then,” Isabella asked, looking up at him.“You have changed, you’ve become even more beautiful,” he said, trying to flatter her.“Stop being so glib!” She glared at him and continued questioning, “You obviously recognized me, so why didn’t you tell me?”This man really could keep things to himself.“There wasn’t anything to say,” he replied calmly. “My intentions with you were always pure. I didn’t want you to think I was using gratitude to manipulate you.”“But, I somehow feel like your intentions weren’t so pure,” she said, tracing circles on his chest with her fingertip, teasingly.He grabbed her restless hand and laughed. “Alright, didn’t you buy fruit and salad? Go make a fruit salad, Asher will be back soon.”After saying that, he picked up the jacket draped over the back of the sofa. “I have things to do at the office, I’ll be ba
Andrew closed his notebook and turned to look at her. She tilted her head back, smiling cutely and innocently at him, "Soldier Uncle, you’re so handsome."He laughed softly and helplessly, "Alright, stop fangirling. Mrs. Turner, you can look at me for the rest of your life, no need to rush right now.""Stop being so smug, I’m not Mrs. Turner yet," she blushed and teased.Andrew took her right hand and gently kissed the ring on her ring finger, "Mrs. Turner, you’ve already accepted the engagement ring. I checked, this Thursday is a good day. Let’s go to the civil affairs bureau and get our marriage certificate.""I have no objections, but we need to get the household registration book with my father. Mr. Turner, you'll have to handle that personally," Isabella said with a smile, cupping his face. She added, "Whenever you get the household registration book, we’ll get the certificate. I’m in no rush.""Smart as always, pushing the tough job onto me." He flicked her forehead lightly with
"You, you..." Elowen's face turned white, and her lips trembled, unable to speak. She knew very well that once this matter was exposed, she would be completely disgraced.Isabella narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly and gestured for a waiter, ordering another cup of coffee.Sipping the warm coffee, she smiled at Elowen. "Cousin, relax. I didn't call you here with any ill intentions.""Then, what exactly do you want?" Elowen asked cautiously.Isabella sipped her coffee, feeling satisfied with Elowen's current attitude. This was the way to have a proper conversation."Cousin, let's not make things so tense," Isabella said with a bright smile while sipping her coffee. "I don't like my stepmother Charlotte either. Actually, we should become partners."Elowen was taken aback but quickly adjusted her demeanor."Isabella, what good idea do you have? I'm all ears.""Cousin, you know my father's status. His biggest fear is a scandal. If the news that you’re pregnant with his child gets out, m
David left Mrs. Ada's room and walked upstairs along the solid wood staircase. Elowen's room was on the third floor. He knocked and walked in. She was inside, organizing the baby's things."Elowen, there's something I need to discuss with you," David said seriously."What is it? David, you can decide," Elowen said, leaning her head on his shoulder.David pushed her head away and, after hesitating, said, "Elowen, Mom and I talked, and we think it's best not to keep this child.""What?" Elowen suddenly stood up, her face full of panic and bewilderment. "You're joking, right? The baby is almost four months old. David, are you still doubting that he's not your child? When he's born, we can do a paternity test...""Elowen, calm down," David said in a deep voice. "Let me explain. Our affair has been exposed, and the organization is investigating. This child is now a big problem. If we don't terminate the pregnancy, my career will be over."Elowen didn't speak but cried with her face in her
Just as she finished speaking, the sound of a car engine approached from a distance. A red Maserati pulled up in front of the villa. The car door opened, and Isabella stepped out, wearing red high heels. She walked gracefully and stopped in front of Charlotte and Emily, looking down at them from above."Auntie, sis, are you here to welcome me?" she asked with a light laugh.At this moment, her beauty and elegance formed a stark contrast to the disheveled state of Charlotte and Emily."Isabella, you're here to laugh at us, aren't you?" Emily shouted, her voice strained."Yes," Isabella nodded irritatingly. She casually brushed back her hair that the wind had tousled. "Auntie, do you remember when my mother left here? You and my sister stood under the eaves watching, probably laughing at that time, right? They say what goes around comes around. Now, it's your turn. However, my mother left with dignity, while you're being thrown out.""Isabella, this is your doing, isn't it?" Charlotte w
Robert realized that it was no longer appropriate to continue discussing Charlotte."Brother-in-law, you and my cousin have been together for many years. I hope you can think it over carefully," he said finally.David nodded vaguely and eagerly stood up, heading towards the door.David personally greeted Andrew at the door, his eyes filled with eagerness. "Andrew, you’re here! Please come in, come in."Andrew nodded with a warm smile and walked into the villa, surrounded by everyone. As he passed by Isabella, he naturally took her hand.She instinctively tried to pull away, but the more she struggled, the tighter he held.Blushing, she had no choice but to let him hold her hand.Andrew's late arrival prompted Mrs. Ada to quickly instruct the household staff to serve the meal.As the food was brought to the table, everyone ushered Andrew into the dining room, where they took their seats.Once Mrs. Ada sat down, she noticed that Aria hadn’t come down for dinner and asked a servant to ca