Chapter 801
Ken Swanson shook his head lightly. “The family rules of my family have been passed down for several generations. We don’t hit people, we only torture them.”
“What do you mean?”
“Have you heard of Ao Ying?”
“I’ve heard of it. Cooking an eagle is one of the ways to train a falcon. It means not letting the falcon sleep and keeping it up until it gets so sleepy that it finally gives in to Cooking Eagle Men.”
“My family rules are similar to Ao Ying’s. You’ll know in a while.”
As Ken Swanson spoke, he waved his hand to Aaron Berg to wake Astrid up.
Aaron Berg did not stand the ceremony with Astrid Swanson. He went up and gave Astrid Swanson a heavy hit. The pain jolted the unconscious Astrid Swanson awake. Seeing that only Ken Swanson and Melody were left in front of her, as well as their people, without Ramon Swanson and her son present, Astrid Swanson immediately felt nervous.
“W…-What are you guys trying to do? Where’s… Where’s Ulric and your father?
Ken Swanson said indifferently, “Dad is very disappointed in you. Now, he’s gone upstairs to report the news. As for Ulric Swanson, he’s not allowed to leave the room until the matter is investigated clearly. As for you… you have to accept the punishment of the family law now.”
“Family… Family law?!”
Astrid Swanson’s eyes instantly widened in horror.
As the mistress of the Swanson family, of course, she knew how the family law was enforced.
It was a mental and physical torture that was even more terrifying than being beaten.
“Bring her to the ancestral hall!”
Under Ken Swanson’s command, Aaron Berg immediately pulled Astrid Swanson up from the ground and dragged her out.
“Let go of me! Stop! Are you crazy? Do you know what you’re doing? I’m the mistress of the Swanson family. If you don’t let go of me, I promise you’ll die a horrible death!”
However, the people who attacked her were all from Ken Swanson. Why would they be afraid of a mere Astrid Swanson?
When Melody and Ken Swanson followed her to the ancestral hall, Aaron Berg walked forward and reported, “Sir, the things have been prepared, but she refused to cooperate. She insisted on seeing the chairman and Ulric.”
Ken Swanson slowly looked at Aaron Berg.
Before he could say a word, Aaron Berg was already nervous. He immediately said, “But don’t worry. Give me three minutes, I’ll definitely make her obediently follow the punishment.”
Ken Swanson raised his eyebrows and Aaron Berg turned around to enter the small ancestral hall.
Melody Fox looked at the small ancestral hall with the half-open door in front of them and felt uncomfortable.
In her previous life, on the night she married Ulric Swanson, she was punished by Astrid Swanson to kneel in the ancestral hall for a night just because the water temperature was not suitable for coffee.
She was only wearing a thin wedding dress at that time, and it was winter in the twelfth lunar month, Astrid Swanson ordered the servants to leave the windows and door open. After one night, she immediately fell ill.
If it weren’t for her medical skills, she probably wouldn’t have survived that winter.
However, at that time that bowl of coffee was clearly prepared by Astrid Swanson, how could she control the temperature of coffee water?
However, what made her most uncomfortable was not the vicious Astrid Swanson, but her former self.
In such a situation, she actually endured it for the sake of her so-called “true love.”
She really could not fall in love. Even now, her love for Ken Swanson still had a trace of calm restraint.
“What happened?”
Ken Swanson, who was beside her, keenly sensed that something was wrong with her expression and asked her with concern.
“No…” Melody changed the topic. “You still haven’t told me how to torture someone.”
She successfully diverted Ken Swanson’s attention.
He pointed at the small ancestral hall and said, “There’s a special table inside now. From today onwards, that is where she had to stay other than where she eats, drinks, and shits, she has to copy Buddhist scriptures non-stop.”
Melody Fox’s curiosity was piqued.
“A special table? What’s it like?”
“Do you know about the hanging beams and spikes on the head? That table has this effect, but the details are different. Whenever she dozes or relaxes, she will be injured by the special table. The pain is almost unbearable and can wake people up instantly. No one in the Swanson family’s generation hasn’t suffered a mental breakdown after experiencing the family law. Astrid Swanson will soon become a lunatic.”
“It’s really similar to cooking an eagle, but it’s more painful.” At this moment, Aaron Berg walked out of the ancestral hall.
“Sir, she’s starting to copy Buddhist scriptures.”
“Yes, will take turns to keep an eye on her. When she’s mentally weak, will clarify the matter. Remember to record the entire process so that she won’t ‘repeat’ her confession afterward.”
“Yes!” Aaron Berg replied. Just as he was about to enter, he suddenly remembered something.
“Miss Fox, that severed finger… What should I do with it? Shall I throw it away?”
“Keep it well. It’s best if you can maintain its activity.”
“Yes, I’ll think of something.”
“Okay, go ahead.”
“Yes!”
After Aaron Berg went in, Ken Swanson asked about the situation. Melody told him what had happened when she had returned to the manor.
The smart Ken Swanson immediately guessed her plan. “You want to use this truncated finger to turn that bodyguard around?”
“That’s right. Hasn’t it always been difficult for the people you sent to Ulric Swanson to get inside and get the most effective information? That guy is a good choice. But you’ll have to let your people do this. Whether it succeeds or not depends on your people’s ability. However, I can guarantee that as long as that severed finger can be kept alive through high technology, I can help him reattach it.”
“Got it. I’ll make a call later and pass down the instructions.” After saying that, Ken Swanson pointed at the ancestral hall.
“Do you want to go in and take a look at the special table?” “No. I’ll come back when she’s crazy. It’s meaningless to watch now. I might even be scolded by her. It’s quite annoying.”
“Alright, let’s go back and rest too.”
“Are you going back too?”
“Why do I have to stay with her? Don’t worry, Aaron Berg is watching over this place. We don’t need to do it ourselves.”
Melody nodded. On the way back, she suddenly remembered that she had not seen James Deeds for a day. “Where did James Deeds go?”
“The ruins of the youth center really allowed our people to find some clues that we can investigate. I sent him to investigate the fire.”
Melody’s eyes lit up.
“Can you let me know immediately?”
Ken Swanson’s eyes darkened, but he still nodded.
“Okay.”
The atmosphere seemed to have instantly dropped to freezing point.
Melody knew that Ken Swanson was unhappy again because she was too concerned about Ulric Swanson.
From Ken Swanson’s point of view, it was indeed misleading for her to pay so much attention to Ulric Swanson. However, she really did not know how to explain it.
The matter of her rebirth was very mysterious. Even she herself often thought that this might be a dream before her death, let alone others.
After returning to their room in silence, Melody took the initiative to start a conversation.
“I wonder if Zack Nelson contacted you. Something happened to Ford Nelson during the day.”
“I know. He already told me. I gave him a week’s leave, but he didn’t want it himself. He only said that he would get off work on time these few days and wouldn’t be able to work overtime or go on business trips. I’ve already arranged for a few Death Warriors, to secretly protect the safety of the grandfather and grandson, so you don’t have to worry about such things happening again.”
“Yes, Zack Nelson is also a rather stubborn person…”
In order to ease the atmosphere, Melody was about to say a few more words to Ken Swanson when she was interrupted by Ken Swanson.
Chapter 802
“It’s getting late. Go wash up first. I’ll go arrange the matter you mentioned just now and think of a way to make them work for us.”
With that, Ken Swanson walked towards the door.
“Where are you going?” Melody hurriedly asked, afraid that he would not come back for the entire night because he was angry with her.
“The study next door.”
Melody did not know what to say. After all, she did have something urgent to deal with. She could only suppress her emotions and say, “Got it. I’ll go wash up first.”
“Go on.”
Ken Swanson did not say anything else and left the bedroom.
As the door closed with a thud, Melody’s mood plummeted.
She dejectedly carried her pajamas into the bathroom, not sure if she should tell Ken Swanson the truth.
The truth was that she was already a dead person. Before she died, she was still the wife of that cockroach Ulric Swanson…
Not to mention that Ken Swanson might think that she was just fabricating a lie. Even if he believed her, it was hard to guarantee that he would not despise her.
After all, he had a grudge against Ulric Swanson and Astrid Swanson for killing his mother. If the roles were reversed, he would also hesitate to continue being with her.
Unknowingly, after a shower, Melody was still torn between “telling” and “not telling”.
At that moment, there was a knock on the door.
Was it Ken Swanson?
She felt inexplicably nervous and quickly walked over to open the door.
However, when the door opened, it was Lucy Colt, Margaret’s personal servant.
“Lucy Colt?”
Lucy Colt said in a low voice, “Young Madam, Mrs. Margaret is looking for you.”
“Now?”
“Yes, it is.”
Melody Fox glanced at the wall clock in the room. It was already past 10 p.m.
Usually, in this hour Margaret had already gone to bed early. Now that she suddenly called her over, she probably knew something…
Her heart skipped a beat as she hurriedly asked Lucy Colt. “Lucy Colt, does grandma know about our plan?”
Lucy Colt lowered her eyes and said guiltily, “I’m really sorry, Young Madam. I don’t want to betray you, but… but I really can’t lie to Mrs. Margaret. She has already guessed it herself. If she asks me directly, I can only…”
Melody sighed.
Although she had gained Lucy Colt’s trust, Lucy Colt was too loyal to Margaret. There was no way she could continue lying under such circumstances.
“I understand. Let’s go. I’ll apologize to Grandma.” “Please…”
Lucy Colt quickly made a “please” gesture, feeling. extremely guilty.
Soon, the two of them arrived at Margaret’s room.
Melody smelled a familiar scent as soon as she entered the room.
Before she could recall what the smell was, she was already in front of Margaret.
“Grandma…” She bit her lower lip. Before she could say anything, she heard Margaret say, “Kneel!”
Melody’s back stiffened slightly. After a moment, she obediently bent her knees to kneel.
However, Margaret spoke again, “If you’re not kneeling to me, kneel in the direction of the ancestral hall.”
Melody looked at Margaret Swanson in shock.
She pointed in a certain direction outside the window. Melody could tell that it was the small ancestral hall where Astrid Swanson was now.
Did this mean that she had to kneel down in front of Astrid Swanson?
If that was the case, she would probably not be able to kneel.
“Grandma, I…”
“Kneel!”
Margaret Swanson’s expression was solemn, and her eyes were unprecedentedly cold.
In her memory, Margaret had never shown such an expression to her. Even when she had met her for the first time, she had never looked at her like this.
Melody’s expression froze.
On one side was Astrid Swanson, her enemy, and on the other side was Margaret Swanson, who treated her very well. She really did not know if she should kneel down.
“What? What I said doesn’t work for you now?”
Melody gritted her teeth and finally knelt down in the direction of the small ancestral hall.
In any case, this was not in front of Astrid Swanson. Astrid Swanson would not know. She would just treat it as kneeling to Margaret Swanson.
However, to her surprise, as soon as she knelt down, Margaret Swanson followed suit.
The two of them knelt in the same direction, in the same small ancestral hall.
Melody turned to look at Margaret Swanson in surprise.
Before she could say anything, she saw Margaret Swanson put her palms together and slowly speak with her eyes closed piously and seriously.
“Ancestors, my granddaughter-in-law was insensible and did something foolish that almost harmed the family’s reputation. Now that she has realized her mistake, please forgive her this time on account that she did it for me and to expose that vicious woman’s true colors! When I go underground in the future, I will apologize to you again. Please don’t blame her for being a young and insensible child…”
Margaret Swanson mumbled. Because her voice was too soft, her words were unclear. However, Melody’s five senses were sharper than ordinary people. She could hear what Margaret Swanson said clearly.
Her eyes reddened and she felt a lump in her throat.
She had misunderstood Margaret Swanson. She did not want her to kneel to Astrid Swanson at all. Instead, she wanted her ancestors to kneel to the Swanson family.
Margaret Swanson did not want to blame her but wanted her to apologize to her ancestor.
The older generation respected their ancestor. To put it bluntly, Margaret Swanson was protecting her in front of their ancestor. The reason was that she really treated her as a member of the Swanson family.
Melody slowly clenched her fists. She was extremely touched and ashamed.
After a while, Margaret Swanson stopped mumbling and let Lucy Colt help her up.
“Get up after you kowtow.”
Melody did as she was told without hesitation.
After kowtowing, Margaret Swanson personally helped her up and told her the reason why she did this.-
The Swanson family was different from the Fox family. It was a large family with hundreds of years of heritage. There were countless collateral branches. Other than Old Master Li’s branch, there were also countless collateral branches. There was no lack of capable people among the collateral branches who held important positions in Insterimond.
Although Ramon Swanson had relied on Old Master Li’s, the Swanson Group to become the top figure in the family, the collateral relatives had always coveted the patriarch’s identity.
If today’s matter were to spread, it would be said that Ramon Swanson had admitted that he was a bad person and led a wolf into his house.
To put it seriously, Ramon Swanson’s foresight and ability were not up to the Swanson family’s position as the clan leader.
During the Swanson family unrest, the Swanson Group would also be in chaos… No one knew what the final outcome would be.
“I’m sorry, Grandma.”
Melody lowered her head in shame and said, “I thought I did the right thing, I didn’t think too much about it. I just wanted to prevent future troubles so that no one in the family can threaten your health. That’s why I came up with this plan and asked Lucy Colt to cooperate with me to find Astrid Swanson.”
Margaret Swanson shook her head.
“Your intentions are good, but you don’t know our Swanson family well enough. However, I believe that after tonight, you will think twice about anything that involves our family’s reputation, right?”
Melody clenched her fists. After a moment, she nodded. I will.”
Her enemies were only Astrid Swanson and Ulric Swanson, not the Swanson family.
Moreover, Ken Swanson people were also the Swanson family people. She would definitely treat them carefully in the future.
Chapter 803
“Alright, this matter ends here. Only a few of us and our ancestors know.”
In other words, she would not tell Ramon Swanson about this.
Melody’s eyes turned red again.
“Thank you, Grandma…”
Margaret Swanson squeezed her hand. The two of them looked at each other and smiled. Their relationship became even closer.
“It’s getting late. Go back to sleep. You don’t have to tell Ken about our conversation. He’s thoughtful and filial to me. It’s easy for him to think too much.”
“I know. I won’t tell him.”
Melody was about to say goodnight to Margaret Swanson when Margaret suddenly clapped her hands and said, “I almost forgot something. Old Liang, give the bowl to Melody.” “Bowl?”
Melody Fox looked suspiciously at Lucy Colt, who was approaching her with a bowl in her hand. She lowered her eyes and saw that the bowl was filled with cooked golden meat, which was Niu Chong.
However, unlike her cooking method, the golden meat inside was not taken away, and there were no ribs or other things to divert one’s vision. It allowed one to see what was in the bowl at a glance.
Melody’s face instantly turned red.
“Grandma, why do you still remember this… I’ll make it myself next time.”
If this was given to Ken Swanson, who knew what he would think?
“I see that you keep forgetting, so I might as well leave this job to Lucy in the future.”
Margaret Swanson’s attitude was very firm. She even insisted that Lucy Colt should supervise her as she carried the bowl back to her bedroom.
Left with no choice, Melody could only carry the meat back to their room.
Fortunately, Ken Swanson had not returned from the study.
As soon as the door closed, Melody immediately wanted to find a place to get rid of this bowl of meat. Where should I pour it?
Right, the washroom!
This gold meat was of high quality and was quite expensive. Although it was a little wasteful, it was better than being embarrassed in front of Ken.
However, just as Melody was about to walk to the bathroom, the bedroom door was pushed open from the outside.
She was so frightened that she subconsciously hid the bowl behind her.
She looked up and met Ken Swanson’s dark eyes.
It was actually Ken Swanson!
Why did this man have to come back!
Melody’s heart was filled with frustration and panic.
At this moment, Ken Swanson’s black eyes were filled with confusion. He stared at Melody’s hand behind her back and asked suspiciously after a while, “What are you holding in your hand?”
“N…-nothing…!” Melody Fox stammered, her little face flushed red.
The skin on her face was easily stimulated by the poison. If her face was slightly hot, it would look especially rosy.
Ken Swanson observed the expression on her face. He took a few steps forward and reached out his hand.
“Show me.”
Melody shook her head vigorously. “There’s nothing to see. Go wash up quickly. I’ll go look for Grandma…
“Margaret Swanson is already asleep at this hour.” Ken Swanson paused for a moment. He suddenly looked behind her and said softly, “Who is it?!”
Melody instantly perked up and quickly looked behind him.
However, not only was there nothing behind her, but her hand suddenly felt empty-
When she turned around, she realized that the bowl in her hand had already fallen into Ken Swanson’s hands.
She immediately shouted angrily, “You lied to me!”
Ken Swanson looked at her with a faint smile.
“Explain it. What’s the meaning of this?”
“I don’t mean anything… This… This thing was given to me by Grandma. She insisted that I nourish your body and said that you were busy with work…”
However, Ken Swanson did not believe her explanation. He emphasized again, “Grandma slept early. Why did she get someone to send this to you at this time?”
Melody was anxious.
“I’m not lying to you. Grandma really asked me to get it! I swear to God!”
Ken Swanson raised his eyebrows slightly and looked at Melody who was so anxious that her ears turned red. The gloominess in his heart was swept away.
He suddenly figured it out.
No matter why she cared so much about Ulric Swanson’s every move, she had already said that she had no feelings for Ulric Swanson. She only had him in her heart.
That was enough.
That was enough!
However, Melody was still unaware of the change in Ken Swanson’s mood. She was still explaining seriously.
“I really didn’t mean anything by it. I really didn’t want you to drink this soup. You have to believe me when I say…-” Before she could finish her sentence, Melody was picked up by Ken Swanson.
“Ah…!-“Suddenly, her body left the ground, and she subconsciously cried out in surprise. Her hands instinctively wrapped around his neck to avoid falling.
After stabilizing herself, Melody asked, “What are you doing? Where are you taking me? Put me down.”
Ken Swanson carried her to the side of the bed and reminded her, “It’s nighttime. If you shout louder, Grandma will really be woken up by you.”
“Grandma wasn’t asleep to begin with…”
Melody retorted, but her voice subconsciously lowered. “You still don’t believe me, do you?”
In the next second, she was thrown onto the bed by Ken Swanson. Then, Ken Swanson’s weight pressed down on her, making it difficult for her to breathe normally.
“Ugh…-“
She snorted and heard Ken Swanson say, “I believe you. I believe everything you say. It’s just that I need you to believe in something too.”
“What is it?”
“Your husband doesn’t need that soup.”
Melody’s brain turned white, and her entire face turned red.
Before she could say anything, Ken Swanson’s thin lips had already covered hers.
It was undeniable that his lips were ice-cold, similar to the feeling he gave off, but it was especially comfortable to kiss.
When his love reached her, his hands started to become unruly.
“Lights… Turn off the lights…” Melody reminded with a red face.
She had already accepted the intimacy between the two of them, but she could not accept doing it with the lights on.
In the next moment, Ken Swanson extended his hand, and … the lights went out.
Unlike the first night, Melody did not only feel pain this time. In fact, she felt quite comfortable.
However, Melody could not help but wonder why he was so proficient in making love when he looked so pure- hearted.
If she wasn’t familiar with it, she wouldn’t have such a wonderful experience, right?
Was he adept at it, or was he gifted?
However, Melody was more inclined to the former.
She did not know much about this matter. She felt that there were very few people with extraordinary talent. He must have had many women!
There were very few scandals about him outside. Perhaps it was because he was unfaithful to those women.
At the thought of this possibility, Melody Fox gritted her teeth.
This world was too tolerant of men!
On her first night, there was a red stain on the bedsheets. She was visibly happy, but it was her first time, and he was not!
Few people in the world would condemn a man not for the first time.
How unfair!
Melody thought about it and reached out to pinch Ken Swanson, who had just laid down after “working”.
“Hiss…” Ken Swanson gasped.
“Doing what? Trying to murder your husband?” “Hmph!”
Melody snorted coldly and suddenly did not want to talk to him anymore.
But soon, Melody paid the price for her sudden actions. “Ah…!!!-“
She cried out in alarm as she was caught by Ken Swanson again.
“What are you doing?!”
“Do you want me to make it clear?” His eyes were filled with desire again.
“Y…-You just ended it…”
“I’ll let you see if I need that soup!”
The curtains fluttered, and the deep passion in the night confirmed a certain sentence.
There was no overnight feud between husband and wife. It was just a quarrel between the beds.
Chapter 804
The next day, Melody was woken up by the chirping of birds outside.
It was already late in the morning. If it was any later, it would be midnight.
Last night, Ken Swanson had been tossing and turning from 10 p.m. to almost 2 a.m. She had slept for almost 10 hours, but she was still a little tired.
She subconsciously looked at the pillow. There was nothing beside her, but when she looked at her phone, she saw a message from Ken Swanson.
“The old man sent a mission, so I can’t accompany you. Call me when you wake up.”
Melody’s lips unconsciously curled into a gentle smile.
Actually, she had never had much expectations or expectations for her other half. She was already very satisfied that the other party could tell her everything and respond to everything.
She dialed Ken Swanson’s number as she sat up in bed.
Her body seemed to have fallen apart. The soreness made her gasp in pain.
Coincidentally, she saw the untouched bowl of broth from the corner of her eye, and a hint of helplessness flashed across her eyes.
He really didn’t need to drink this.
She already felt like she was going to die without drinking it. If he drank it, she did not know what would happen.
In any case, she would probably end up in a rather miserable state.
However, how could the matter between a man and a woman be accurately described with the word “miserable”?
Melody shook her head and told herself not to think about such nonsense in broad daylight.
Coincidentally, at that moment, the call was picked up.
She turned on the speakerphone and heard a man’s voice on the other end.
“Miss Fox, Young Master is in a meeting with the chairman and a group of senior executives. It’s not convenient for him to answer the phone. He’s worried that he won’t be able to pick up when you call, so he asked me to wait. Is there anything you need me to tell Young Master?”
Melody recognized the voice of one of the Death Warriors beside Ken Swanson.
Embarrassed, she said, “I have nothing to do. I’ll hang up first.”
“Okay, Miss Fox.”
The other party’s tone was respectful, making Melody even more embarrassed.
She quickly hung up the phone, patted her face, and heaved a sigh of relief.
This person… If he was busy, it was fine if he didn’t pick up the phone, but he had to get someone to guard his phone.
She really didn’t know if she should say that he was too attentive or too careless.
Could she still let the Death Warrior pass on her sweet words? Seriously…
Melody turned on the tap and quickly washed her face. She was staring at herself in the mirror, and could not help but narrow her eyes.
The uneven, red-spotted face in the mirror made her feel uncomfortable even when she looked at it.
While washing up her face, she made a decision to recover her appearance as soon as possible.
However, although the other herbs had already been gathered. Only the most important herbs had to be found.
Counting the days, it was almost time for Instirimond’s ” Green Velvet” auction date. She did not know if the date had been decided yet.
With that thought in mind, Melody could not help but call Ruby.
“Ruby, have you had lunch?”
“Not yet. I just finished my prenatal checkup at the hospital and am going out to eat… Have you eaten? If not, let’s eat together?”
“Sure, I have something to ask you.”
After deciding the location, Melody changed into simple clothes and went out.
It was only she who came downstairs. Melody could clearly feel that the atmosphere in the house was even more oppressive than usual. When the servants saw her, they greeted her respectfully and did not dare to breathe loudly as they continued working.
What happened last night was enough to warn them that only Ramon Swanson could decide their life and death here.
Being close to either Ulric Swanson or Ken Swanson would easily cause them trouble.
Therefore, they should keep a respectful distance from this young madam who had just arrived.
Melody could tell that everyone was deliberately estranged, so she did not force anything.
She didn’t need everyone to like her. As long as these people didn’t provoke her, it didn’t matter what attitude they treated her with.
Of the Fox units Melody Fox had set off to meet Jennie Taylor, the Swanson Group’s seemingly calm surface was surging with waves. There had been a huge change.
Almost all the senior executives who were originally at the headquarters were either stripped of their authority by Ramon Swanson or directly transferred out of the headquarters to work at a branch company.
Ramon Swanson said that he went to rest last night, but in just one night, he found out more than half of Ulric Swanson’s people’s weaknesses and past mistakes.
In today’s meeting, he directly took these and passed away, demoting most of the people or directly firing them.
Even Ken Swanson’s authority in the company was much smaller than before. Even though Ramon Swanson seemed to value his position as the general manager of his headquarters, the projects in his hands were actually small and unremarkable.
However, to Ulric Swanson, his losses were almost negligible.
The people from the Ulric Swanson faction were the ones who had truly suffered heavy losses.
In today’s meeting, he had severely loss a lot of real power in his hands.
On the other side, Melody also arrived at the restaurant Ruby mentioned.
Although it was called a restaurant, it was actually very small. It was a pot soup shop. It was similar to Sha County’s snacks and was filled with smoke.
Melody originally thought that Mason was accompanying her, but when she entered, she only Ruby.
“Melody, come and sit!”
Ruby’s pregnancy was already very obvious. She had become rounder, but her complexion was very good, and she had the temperament of a rich lady.
Melody took a few steps forward and asked, “Where’s Mason? Why are you alone?”
Ruby sighed and said, “I was about to complain to you. We agreed that I would do a prenatal checkup today and let him accompany me. Coincidentally, he accidentally broke his leg when he was showering in the bathroom last night. His heel was shattered.”
“Is it a comminuted fracture? Is she hospitalized? Which hospital is she in?”
“The First Hospital where I had my prenatal checkup at.”
As Ruby spoke, she was afraid that Melody would be worried, so she added, “But the situation isn’t particularly serious. When the swelling in his feet subsides, he can undergo a small surgery and be discharged in about half a month.”
Melody nodded and said, “It’s good that it’s not serious. However, bones need a long time to completely recover. You’re getting older and older, and you’ll be more and more inseparable from people in the future. You have to be careful.”
“I know. I pay attention. Why are you acting like the doctor in charge of my prenatal checkup?”
Although Ruby complained that she was long-winded, her eyes were filled with warmth.
“Alright, order first. It’s already past lunchtime. You must be hungry.”
Melody nodded and ordered a bowl of noodles for herself.
Ruby was afraid that she would not be full, so she ordered a table full of food for her.
After lunch, Melody finally got down to business.
“I thought he’d be there, too. Now I’ll have to ask you.”
“You want to ask about Green Velvet, right?” Ruby beat her to it. “I asked him before I came over. He said that it was just decided last night that the auction for Green Velvet will be held next week. The auction venue is at Insterimond. His legs are inconvenient. I’ll go with you when the time comes.”
Chapter 80
“No, there’s no need.” Melody quickly said, “You’re pregnant. I’ll go alone. Just tell me the location of the auction invitation and the time.”
Ruby Taylor was very insistent.
“Mason’s situation is complicated. His relationship with his brother has always been very tense. Moreover, his brother deliberately wants to marginalize him and snatch the position of Taylor family’s heir.”
“It just so happens that Mason broke his leg. If I didn’t go with you, I’m afraid you cannot buy the Green Velvet so easily by you.”
“Don’t worry about me. The results of my pregnancy test came out today. The baby is very healthy. It won’t be a problem if I move a little. The doctor even asked me to move more so that the child won’t be difficult to give birth to in the future.”
“However, in the end, it’s all Mason’s fault. Why did he choose this critical moment? I’m really speechless at him!”
Melody hurriedly said, “Don’t say that. Although I’ve never participated in the auction of Green Velvet, I’ve heard a little about it. Not to mention getting Mason, even getting an invitation to the auction is not easy. I’m already very grateful that you guys can provide me with an invitation.”
Ruby felt even more guilty.
“Melody, you flatter me. If it weren’t for you, Mason’s eyes would probably be blind now. It would be very difficult for us to get pregnant with the baby in my stomach. You’re our family’s benefactor. We’re already very happy that we can help you.”
Melody smiled.
“It’s my good fortune to know you.”
Ruby held her hand and stood up. “The invitation hasn’t been sent over from Insterimond yet. I’ll send it to you immediately when it’s sent over. I’ll arrange the flight tickets for the departure. When it’s time, just meet me at the airport. Don’t worry about anything else.”
“Thank you…”
“Don’t say thank you between us anymore. You’re half a mother to my baby. I still want you to be my baby’s godmother in the future!”
“Sure. I like kids.”
“Then hurry up and have one yourself!”
“I’ll… we’ll see.”
Ruby observed her slightly red cheeks. The sharpness of a woman made her instantly sense something.
She patted Melody’s shoulder and said, “Is there any progress with Mr. Swanson?”
Melody’s face turned even redder.
“I-I guess so…
“Tell me about it!”
“There’s nothing much to say.” Melody scratched her head in embarrassment and said, “When the wedding will be held in the future, I’ll invite you guys over. I hope you’ll do me the honor when the time comes.” “Wow!”
Ruby nodded happily and said, “I’ll definitely be there! But don’t choose my due date. I can’t wait to attend your wedding. By the way, my due date is in February next year.”
“Alright, I’ll remember.”
“That’s great…” Ruby could not help but sigh. “You’re such a good girl. Of course, you have to be matched by a good man. If it’s Ken Swanson, I can rest assured.”
Melody could not help but ask in confusion, “Many people in Silverlake have a bad impression of Ken Swanson. There are many misunderstandings. Why don’t you seem to have these misunderstandings?”
Ruby spoke of one thing as if she knew it very well. “When Mason and I first came to Silverlake, many people told me about him. I did believe those words and was biased against him. Even when I just heard that you were very close to him, I was worried that you would be harmed by him…
“However, one time, a relative from my hometown came to visit me. I took her to a cocktail party. Ken Swanson was also there. My relative’s family background was very ordinary, so she had never attended such a cocktail party. Therefore, it was quickly seen that she was not from our circle.
I had just gotten pregnant, so I went to the toilet more frequently… She had unintentionally been targeted by two socialites that time when I went to the bathroom. They wanted to tease her. Fortunately, Ken Swanson had helped her, so she didn’t embarrass herself.
“At that time, I knew that someone in his position who could help someone with an ordinary status couldn’t be bad. Later, I thought that a smart person like you wouldn’t be easily deceived, so I was sure that those rumors were fake.”
“I see. No wonder… He looks difficult to get along with, but he’s actually a good person.”
“Hahahaha! Fortunately, the two of you are already together. Otherwise, those who don’t know might think that you’re giving Ken Swanson a good person card!”
Actually, it wasn’t like she hadn’t sent it before.
Right at this moment, a deep voice sounded-
“Who gave me a “good man” card?”
This voice…
Melody suddenly looked at the door and saw Ken Swanson standing by the door. He leaned against the door and smiled at her leisurely.
Although they were now officially husband and wife, when Ken Swanson met her gaze, Melody could not help but blush and her heart beat faster.
Ruby looked at Melody and knew that she really liked Ken Swanson. Her lips curled up as she pulled Melody forward.
“Speak of the devil, Mr. Swanson. It’s been a long time since we last met. It’s all thanks to your help regarding my cousin’s matter.”
Ken Swanson’s eyes were filled with doubt.
“Your cousin?”
“Have you forgotten? At the charity banquet at the beginning of last month, you helped a girl. If it weren’t for you, she would have fallen into the pool… When she went back, she specially instructed me to thank you on her behalf.”
“So it’s that person… It’s nothing. There’s no need to thank me.”
Ruby shook her head.
“No, no, no. I still have to thank you. That child is a little depressed to begin with. If she loses face in front of so many people, I’m afraid her condition will be even worse.” “Alright, then I’ll accept your thanks.”
Ruby smiled and said tactfully, “Mission accomplished. Then I won’t disturb your couple’s private time. I’ll take my leave first. Melody, see you at the airport next week.”
“Yup!”
Melody watched Ruby leave. When she saw her return to the hospital surrounded by bodyguards, she guessed that she must have gone back to see Mason in the ward.
She had originally planned to visit Mason, but Ken Swanson suddenly came. It was not good for him to follow her to visit.
After all, Ken Swanson was a man. the Swanson Group and Mason had both interests and competitive relationships. Under such circumstances, it was not appropriate for him to investigate Mason’s illness.
Melody had just retracted her gaze when she heard Ken Swanson ask, “What do you mean by ‘see you at the airport next week’? Where are you going?”
“I have to go to Insterimond,” Melody said truthfully. “I forgot to tell you that these red spots on my face… are caused by a special poison. It’s not easy to treat and requires many rare herbs. One of them is called Green Velvet. Only the Taylor family has it. Next week, Green Velvet will auction in Insterimond, so I have to go.”
“I know about this,” Ken Swanson said. As he brought her into the car, he asked, “What happened to the poison on your face? Who poisoned you? Do you need me to capture that guy and get him to give me the antidote?”
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