“You’ve done wrong and should be punished. But since it didn’t lead to a disaster, I’ll give you a chance,” Franklin said sternly.Â
“Thank you, Grandpa.” Jade feigned gratitude, tears welling upÂ
in her eyes.Â
But Franklin’s voice cut through, “If this happens again, the Turner family will disown you. You will no longer be part of us.”Â
When they adopted her from the orphanage, they hoped she would help Brooke and bring harmony to the Turner family, not take away what belonged to Ash. After raising her for so many years, the Turner family might still keep a spot for her if she could truly repent. Otherwise…Â
After raising her for so many years, the Turner family might still keep a spot for her if she could truly repent. Otherwise…Â
Jade’s face paled. Being disowned was far worse than being kicked out. But to stay, she gritted her teeth and promised, “Don’t worry, Grandpa. I won’t do anything stupid again.”Â
Everyone turned to Ash, who shrugged nonchalantly. “I don’t care.” She’d seen plenty of fake innocence, but this was the first she had seen someone who could be so ruthless to herself.Â
Besides, Jade’s actions hadn’t hurt her; she had backfired on Calvert, that jerk…Â
Ash couldn’t help but smirk slightly.Â
Seeing Ash’s indifference, Brooke finally looked away and agreed to give Jade another chance.Â
The farce ended, and the Turner family returned to their usual calm. The next day, Jade acted as if nothing had happened.Â
Meanwhile, the Snider Manor was anything but peaceful.Â
“Mr. Snider, every bead in this bracelet contains a pill,” Marsh Wheatly, a man in a lab coat said excitedly, staring at the colorful pills on the lab table.Â
Calvert glanced at the various pills, his tone icy. “Is there an antidote?”Â
Marsh, while placing one of the pills into an analyzer, replied, “If I’m correct, this one is.”Â
Calvert’s patience wore thin. “If it’s harmless, give it to me.”Â
With a beep, the machine stopped, and Marsh’s eyes sparkled. “This is it.”Â
Calvert took it, examining Marsh who looked a bit different from usual, ready to swallow it. He was curious toÂ
see what this 3.5 million dollars was really worth.Â
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“If we can find Prunella, perhaps Grandma’s illness…” Calvert turned to Marsh, who was still fixated on the pills.Â
“Maybe it’s worth a shot,” Marsh said, suddenly catching on to his thoughts, and turning into a fanboy. “If you find her, you must let me meet her.”Â
Calvert remained noncommittal. “Keep the remaining pills safe, analyze their effects, and send me the results.”Â
Marsh agreed eagerly. Even if Calvert hadn’t said anything, he would have done it. It had been a long time since he encountered a remedy that excited him, and he wouldn’t miss the chance to study it.Â
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Even wealthy families required their daughters to make sacrifices. Although her situation had improved since returning to the Moreno family, she couldn’t shake off the bitterness of Ash who had taken her place for so long.Â
‘Isn’t it just about pulling in money to help the family business? If she can do it, so could me,‘ thought Samantha.Â
However, after wandering for a while, she realized she couldn’t distinguish between the rich and the poor. Suddenly, someone came to mind. ‘As one from one of the four prominent families in Riverstone, Ms. Turner has been willing to befriend me, so surely she wouldn’t hesitate to introduce a few friends, right?‘Â
Samantha couldn’t help but admire her own cleverness. She took out her phone, found the woman she had added at the entrance of Dream Couture, and after a moment of thought, sent a message.Â
“Samantha, you’ve become even prettier since we last met.” A familiar male voice rang in her ear.Â
Samantha turned to see him, initially wanting to walk away but quickly held back. ‘If someone like Jewel can be supported by a wealthy man, why can’t I seek out the rich too?‘Â
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