Chapter 18: Elsie is that gullible In a steak restaurant on the outskirts of the city, the ambiance was warm and romantic. The restaurant was filled with red-scented candles, and bouquets of roses adorned each table. Outside, the midday sun bathed the buildings, and tiny specks of dust seemed to dance in the shafts of afternoon sunlight that slanted through the windows. A woman disguised in an off-shoulder white floral shirt and a pair of jeans slipped into one of the chairs. She also wore a hat and a facemask, revealing only her beautiful blue eyes. "Why did you choose this restaurant?" she asked, anger evident in her tone. It was Trixson in disguise, trying to prevent being recognized by the paparazzi or fans. The man sitting in front of her was Henry Rowan, dressed in a green Henley and grey pants. His hair was neatly trimmed, and his lips shone pink. "My agent told me to stay home to avoid trouble, but you set up our meeting in a date-like scenario! Yo
Chapter 19: What about you, Auntie Dahlia? As soon as Dahlia Dale left the garden, she hurried into the kitchen and began searching for the ingredients she needed. They were safely hidden in a secret compartment underneath the large ceiling-to-floor cupboards. Before retrieving them, she glanced around cautiously, making sure she wasn't being watched. These herbs were powerful and slightly frowned upon by the herbal community due to their adverse effects and high efficacy. Within minutes, she had gathered all the ingredients and laid them out on the counter. She then took out a blender and started blending the necessary components. Next, she added a small amount of a powerful red powdery substance, followed by a green glob. After mixing everything together, she transferred the mixture into a container, wearing a satisfied smile upon completion. At that moment, two people walked into the kitchen – a tall man and a short, chubby woman. They were trusted members of th
Chapter 20: You have to apologize to Elsie "Yes, Mom. You have to apologize to Elsie," Cécilia agreed. Although Cécilia was no longer a supporter of Elsie, she did not want to take part in any injustice. Therefore, she reluctantly agreed and urged her mother forward. "I... I..." Dahlia became tongue-tied, attempting to stall to avoid apologizing. It would damage her pride to apologize to someone she considered a nobody like Elsie. Inwardly, she sneered, digging her nails into her palms. 'You might have married into a wealthy family, but you will always be an orphan who fed off my family's outcast!' Seeing Dahlia's hesitation, Elsie spoke softly, trying to pacify the situation. "It's fine. Auntie doesn't have to apologize since she is older than me." Knowing that the apology wouldn't change anything, Elsie had no reason to insist, even if it would hurt Dahlia's ego. Elsie refused to be petty. Impatient and angered by the situation, Grant Dale spoke u
Chapter 21: I have come to love him As Elsie discreetly followed Dahlia, her mind filled with anticipation and curiosity. She knew that there must be something important or suspicious that Dahlia was hiding, and she was determined to uncover the truth. Elsie quietly tailed Dahlia, observing her aunt as she entered a dimly lit study. The room was filled with shelves of books, old photographs, and various trinkets. Elsie's curiosity grew even more, wondering what secrets lay within those walls. Carefully, Elsie positioned herself outside the study, straining to listen for any clues. She heard the faint sound of a drawer being opened and closed, followed by hushed whispers. It seemed that Dahlia was not alone. "What could Dahlia be hiding in that study?" Elsie wondered. "Could it be that book? And who was she speaking to in such secrecy?" The possibilities swirled in Elsie's mind, fueling her determination to find the truth. Taking a deep breath, Elsie prepared he
Chapter 22: "You won't ever recover when I am done with you, Elsie." "Someone is on the phone for you," Dahlia Dale announced. Elsie remained silent for a moment. She already knew who was on the other end of the phone call. It was Trixson Dale. Since Elsie had been ignoring her calls, Trixson had resorted to contacting her through Dahlia. Trixson had discovered from Cecilia's FreeChat post, which was a photo of the family watching the game, that Elsie was at the house. Seeing that Elsie hesitated, Trixson frowned and complained, "Well, are you going to take it or not? My arm is hurting." Without uttering a word, Elsie took the phone, suppressing the urge to sigh. "Hello," Trixson's excited voice rang from the other side of the mobile. "Hi," Elsie replied with less enthusiasm. She loathed missing her lesson with Auntie Rina to listen to Trixson's babbling. As Elsie strolled through the garden, the birdsong provided a melodic soundtrack while drag
Chapter 23: You wouldn't dare! After speaking to Trixson on the mobile, she returned to Aunt Rina's bungalow. She heard Rina and Dahlia exchanging words. "You should keep your mouth shut," she heard Dahlia threaten Rina. Later, Rina snapped in a louder voice, "Why should I? Only people who have secrets are self-conscious." "Everybody has secrets, Rina. Everybody," Dahlia said matter-of-factly, scrunching up her face. "What is happening here?" Elsie chimed in as soon as she entered the living room. It was not the first time she had seen them squabble; they always had issues. Instead of replying to her question, Dahlia's eyes burned with anger as she hollered, "Are you done? Then give me my phone and save me all those stupid questions. Pathetic!" Elsie ignored her rude comment, she tossed the phone to Dahlia, who scrambled before catching it. Then she scampered to Rina and wrapped her arms around her upper body. "Are you okay, Auntie?" "I am fine. Tha
Chapter 26: How much do you hate Elsie Ross? "Bye, uncle," Eldon waved to his instructor as he entered the car. Meanwhile, in an apartment in City B, Trixson was losing some steam by doing some jumping jacks, wearing a black and white crop top and black yoga pants. Then, her phone began to ring. She quickly wiped the sweat off her face with a cloth and rushed to pick it up. Upon glancing at the contact name flashing on the screen, her face turned sour. She looked up directly at a wall on the left, where a huge photo of Elsie and her was hung. They were hugging each other and smiling. The photo was taken after the premiere of Trixson's first acting role. She couldn't help but grit her teeth. "Elsie, I will never forgive you for this! You bitch!" In truth, Trixson had made a plan to meet Elsie at the PlumBar, but she had no intention of going herself. Instead, she arranged for Henry Rowan to go in her stead. Her plan was to take a photo of them in an intimate pos
Chapter 24; Just make sure you don't use up all your energy "Why are you smiling huh? You are supposed to be my daughter." Dahlia scolded Cécilia. "I am not smiling,mother. " Cécilia rolled back her head in laughter. She enjoyed Elsie's assertiveness. *** Since she was already soaked, Elsie took a bath and got new underwear from Auntie Rina, who had sent a servant to buy them. She also changed into a red dress with a drawstring waistline. It was the only dress she had that could still fit. Not quite fit, because her breasts had grown two times bigger after she gave birth, and her hips had widened as well. The dress, which used to be knee-length, was now thigh-length. She donned simple makeup with a little powder and diamond ear spike earrings. As she examined herself in the mirror, Elsie felt uncomfortable in the dress. She pulled on the waistline and complained, "This dress used to be big for me, and now it's too tight. I can barely breathe." "Wow, Ma'am El