Chapter 1216
Ci Gaoyang seemed to have been struck by lightning and was unable to come back to his senses for a long time.
“I’m sorry, Miss Fox. I was wrong… Please don’t let Grandpa punish me!”
Tong Li kept apologizing.
In the beginning, she was as arrogant as she was before Melody. Now that Old Mr. Tong had appeared, Tong Li was in a sorry state.
Melody Fox glanced indifferently at Tong Li, who was apologizing and said indifferently, “I warned you and gave you a chance, but not only did you not listen, you even instigated the person from the Ci Family to find trouble with me. So… I had no choice but to call Old Mr. Tong over.” “You were the one who called Grandpa over?!” Tong Li glared at Melody Fox angrily.
“That’s right! I’m not your elder and have no obligation to discipline you, so I called someone who can discipline you.” After Melody Fox finished speaking, he did not look at Tong Li anymore and said to Old Mr. Tong, “Elder Tong, the people who believe me have already told you the general situation.”
Old Mr. Tong looked ashamed. After glaring angrily at Tong Li, he said, “I’m really sorry, Little Melody. I didn’t expect this evil creature to still be unrepentant after what happened. yesterday! If I had known, I wouldn’t have given her a chance yesterday! If the upper beam isn’t straight, the lower beam will be crooked. I can’t discipline this girl anymore. It’s better to return her to her biological father and let him discipline her himself!”
Tong Li’s eyes widened.
“Grandpa, y-you want to chase me away?”
“It’s not that I want to chase you away, but you don’t want to stay. If you really wanted to stay, you would have sincerely repented and stayed at home to reflect on yourself. Things like today wouldn’t have happened at all! Since you don’t want to stay, I won’t force you.”
After Old Mr. Tong finished speaking, he raised his voice and said, “Someone, throw her and her things to her father’s place! From now on, she’s never allowed to step into the house again!”
“Yes!”
The bodyguards brought by Old Mr. Tong walked forward in a well-trained manner. They grabbed Tong Li from both sides and dragged her out.
“Let go! Let go of me! Grandpa, I was wrong. I really know my mistake…”
“Please, Grandpa, I won’t dare to do it again. I’ll really change this time!”
When it was Old Mr. Tong, Tong Li knew her pleas were fruitless, so she gave up and revealed her true hatred in her eyes.
“I’m your biological granddaughter. How dare you treat me like this for an outsider! Let’s see who will send you off in your old age in the future!”
“Melody Fox, you b*tch, I’ll kill you one day!!!”
Tong Li was dragged far away, and her voice finally disappeared.
Old Mr. Tong bowed slightly to Melody Fox with an ugly expression.
“Little Miao, I’m really sorry. My family is unlucky, my family is unlucky…”
“It’s alright. It’s not your fault.” Melody Fox shook her head. Then, he came to Ken Swanson and asked, “Why are you here?”
Ken Swanson took her hand and asked with concern, “Are you hurt anywhere?”
Melody Fox shook her head. “No. These people don’t have the ability to hurt me.”
Not far away, Ci Luo could not help but feel jealous when she saw that handsome man being intimate with Melody.
She reminded Ci Gaoyang in a low voice.
“Dad, Tong Li has already been taken away. Hurry up and let Old Mr. Tong leave. Melody Fox is his savior. If he helps Melody Fox, it will be too disadvantageous for us!”
Ci Gaoyang naturally knew this.
However, he did not dare to make it too obvious, so he could only brace himself and smile at Old Mr. Tong. “Old Mr. Tong, calm down. Why don’t we do this? There are too many people here and there are too many eyes. I’ll get my daughter to bring you to the VIP reception hall for a cup of coffee. I’ll accompany you after I’m done here.”
Ci Gaoyang winked at Ci Luo as he spoke.
Ci Luo understood and went forward to help Old Mr. Tong to the reception pavilion.
However, Old Mr. Tong dodged Ci Luo’s hand.
It seemed unintentional, but it was actually intentional.
Although he did not know what grudges existed between Ci Gaoyang and Melody Fox before he came over,
However, when he saw that Ci Gaoyang had even called the hooligans he had met outside traditional and modern medicine into his house, he always looked at Melody Fox strangely. Many of Ci Gaoyang’s bodyguards were lying on the ground.
Therefore, he could more or less guess that he might have had some conflict with Melody Fox.
Therefore, after Old Mr. Tong avoided Ci Luo’s hand that was about to support him, he said to Ci Gaoyang with a half-smile, “There’s no hurry. I’m not thirsty now. Before I go drink coffee, I want to introduce someone to you.”
Ci Gaoyang’s expression was stiff. He thought that she was referring to Melody Fox. He was afraid that Melody Fox would complain first. He quickly said, “We know each other. We knew each other just now!”
Old Mr. Tong misunderstood what Ci Gaoyang meant.
He looked at Ken Swanson in surprise and asked Ci Gaoyang, “You actually know Mr. Swanson?”
He had underestimated Ci Gaoyang.
However, in the next second, Ci Gaoyang asked in confusion, “Mr. Swanson? What Mr. Swanson? Which Mr. Swanson?”
Old Mr. Tong realized that Ci Gaoyang had misunderstood.
He knew it. How could Ci Gaoyang get to know Ken Swanson?
Old Mr. Tong curled his lips without leaving any traces. He pointed his palm up at Ken Swanson and said, “The person I want to introduce to you is this young master, Ken Swanson, the Swanson Group.”
“The Swanson Group… Are you referring to the Swanson Group, the leader of Halcyon’s business world?!” Ci Gaoyang suddenly widened his eyes.
“That’s right!” Old Mr. Tong said.
It was really the Swanson Group!
Legend had it that he controlled the entire Halcyon’s economic lifeline. With a stomp of his foot, the entire Halcyon shook three times!
If he could curry favor with Ken Swanson, he could foresee that he would definitely rise rapidly in the future!
Ci Gaoyang’s eyes instantly lit up. He reached out to shake hands with Ken Swanson obsequiously.
He stretched out his hand and said, “Mr. Swanson, I’ve heard a lot about you! It’s an honor to meet you today! I didn’t expect you to be so young. I really didn’t recognize you just now. I’m really ashamed. I’m sorry.” Ci Gaoyang had an overly fawning attitude, while Ken Swanson had an indifferent expression.
Melody Fox’s eyes were filled with disdain and ridicule.
Ci Gaoyang continued to suck up to him.
“I didn’t expect you to be a fan of my sister. If I had known that you were coming over, I would have made the event bigger and grander so that I could welcome you.”
Ken Swanson sneered. He did not want to listen anymore.
He said directly, “Is that so? Since you value me so much, why did you find such a group of people to deal with my wife?”
Ci Gaoyang was stunned.
“Wife? What wife?”
The next second, Ci Gaoyang suddenly saw Ken Swanson and Melody Fox holding hands.
The two of them had been interlocking their fingers just now.
However, because Melody Fox’s sleeves were longer and covered their hands, Ci Gaoyang only noticed now that the two of them were holding hands!
His eyes widened and his pupils constricted as if he had seen a ghost.
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Chapter 1217
Melody Fox… was actually Ken Swanson’s wife? His wife?? How was this possible?!
A person like Ken Swanson could have any woman he wanted. Why would he marry such a crude and ugly woman? There must be a mistake somewhere!
Just as Ci Gaoyang was crazily denying it in his heart, Old Mr. Tong spoke again. “I forgot to introduce my savior just now. She’s also Mr. Swanson’s wife.”
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Meanwhile, all the excuses and facts that Ci Gaoyang found for himself and was unwilling to admit were clearly laid out in front of him.
Melody Fox was actually Ken Swanson’s wife!
As for him, not only did he keep provoking and cursing Melody Fox like Ci Luo, but he also asked someone to fight Melody Fox…
Ci Gaoyang’s face turned pale as if he had already stepped into the gates of hell.
His legs went weak and he almost collapsed to the ground. Ci Luo reacted quickly and quickly supported Ci Gaoyang. Only then did Ci Gaoyang not collapse in front of everyone. The expressions of the other guests present also changed drastically.
Everyone was surprised that Melody Fox was not only Ci Yu’s disciple, but also Mrs. Swanson from the Swanson Group.
This person’s identity was actually so noble! It was jaw-dropping!
Old Mr. Tong glanced at Ci Gaoyang coldly and deliberately asked, “I wonder what happened that so many hooligans came to cause trouble…”
Ci Gaoyang opened his mouth, not knowing what to say. His heart was already in a mess.
Oh no…
He might really lose Ci Yu’s inheritance!
Seeing that Ci Gaoyang did not speak, Melody Fox decided to speak up himself.
“My master, Ci Yu, recorded a video when she was alive…” As she spoke, she opened the video and showed it to Old Mr. Tong.
After Old Mr. Tong finished reading, Melody Fox listed all kinds of evil deeds that Ci Gaoyang had done, including setting up tickets, destroying Ci Yu’s reputation, and embezzling Ci Yu’s inheritance.
Of course, he also saw that Ci Shang was seriously ill in bed, but he did not help him at all to lighten his burden.
Ci Shang’s wife’s eyes were red.
“We don’t want his money, nor do we need his help. It’s just that he actually wants to charge me and Ci Shang rent, making our lives worse…”
Melody Fox did not know about this. Hearing her say this, the anger in his heart increased.
“This house belongs to my master’s inheritance, not Ci Gaoyang’s personal property. What right do you have to collect rent from your biological brother?”
No wonder. Ci Shang’s wife clearly had a job and often went out with Ci Mu to sell handkerchiefs to supplement her family’s income, but she was still short of money.
The root of the problem was still Ci Gaoyang.
She was really evil to the core!
Ci Gaoyang subconsciously retorted, “No, that’s not true. The money I’m collecting is not rent, but the cost of repairing the house…”
“Bullsh*t!” Ci Shang couldn’t take it anymore. “If it’s really as
you said, why does the roof of my house leak every time it
rains? Where did you repair the money you took?”
I… -I haven’t had time to repair the house yet, right?” “You, you’re simply a scoundrel!”
Chapter 1277 Ken Swanson: She’s Ken Swanson’s Wife “I’m your big brother! How dare you call me a scoundrel?!” At this point, Ci Gaoyang still did not repent and even dared to threaten Ci Shang.
Melody Fox could not take it anymore and said, “Enough! I don’t want to hear any more nonsense from you. Take out the account book at home immediately! Spit out everything you’ve pocketed. I want to redistribute Master’s inheritance!” “That’s impossible!”
Ci Gaoyang reflexively refused.
But soon, he felt Ken Swanson’s cold gaze.
Ci Gaoyang’s back stiffened as he added, “Mrs. Swanson, I have no objections if you want to redistribute it. However, Jesse has been dead for a few years. It’s been a long time… In addition, I don’t have a habit of keeping accounts. Aren’t you making things difficult for me by asking me to take out the account book?”
He had already thought it through. Since he could not win against Ken Swanson, he might as well agree to let Melody Fox distribute the inheritance.
In any case, it was still 50-50. It was better than losing everything under the powerful authority of Ken Swanson.
Melody Fox sneered and turned to Aaron Berg. “Since Mr. Ci Gaoyang is unwilling to take it, help him take it.”
Ci Gaoyang was shocked. “W-What do you mean… I already said that I don’t have an account book.”
Melody Fox raised her eyebrows. “Perhaps you have a bad memory and made an account book into an account book without an account book.”
“There’s really no account book…”
At that moment, a female voice sounded, “Hubby! I’ve brought the account book!”
Ci Gaoyang was stunned and looked at the door.
He saw his brainless wife running in with the account book.
He immediately wanted to stop him, but he was already restrained by Ken Swanson’s men.
He could only shout, “Damn it! Stupid woman, what are you doing?!”
Ci Gaoyang’s wife asked with a puzzled expression, “Didn’t you say that you wanted me to take out the account book and that it would be of great use?”
Melody Fox smiled and said to Ci Gaoyang, “It seems that my people have sent the wrong message. However, it’s all the same. You can take it from your wife. Either way, you’ll take it.”
Ci Gaoyang Fox realized that Melody Fox had lied to his wife.
However, his wife had always been a brainless vase. She really sent the account book over personally.
It’s over!
It was over!
“Stupid woman! You stupid woman! Why would I marry a stupid pig like you!”
Ci Gaoyang’s wife still did not understand the situation. When she heard this, she said angrily, “Why are you scolding me for no reason? I sent the account book to you out of goodwill, and you actually scolded me! Ci Gaoyang, I want to divorce you!”
As the woman spoke, she threw the account book on the ground angrily and turned to leave.
Ci Gaoyang rolled his eyes and almost fainted from anger.
Melody Fox picked up the ledger that had been thrown to the ground and symbolically patted the dust on it. Then, she handed the account book to Ci Shang. “Take a look.”
Ci Shang nodded.
He used to be a math teacher, so he was very sensitive to numbers.
In just a few minutes, Zishang had sorted out the account book.
“The inheritance that Ci Yu left behind was over 20 million dollars in cash, including the liquid flow of the Ci Yu Clothing Company under her name. In total, she had more than 200 million in assets. But now that the company is about to collapse, she only has less than 16 million dollars left in cash.”
“Among them, less than 4,532,930 dollars were actually spent on home and company expenses.”
Melody Fox narrowed her eyes.
“In other words, he personally swallowed almost 40 million dollars.”
“That’s right.”
As soon as he said this, everyone gasped.
“40 million dollars! He actually swallowed 40 million dollars! This can’t be described as ‘excessive’. He’s simply
shameless!”
“Zishang’s family is living such a miserable life, but he actually owns 40 million dollars in assets. There’s such a person in the world! Zishang is his biological brother!”
Chapter 1218
Melody Fox shook her head in her heart.
If even biological fathers and sons were like this, what about biological brothers? Before money, what were brothers?
Melody Fox continued, “Everyone, be quiet! I think everyone wants to know what Ci Gaoyang is doing with so much money, right?”
Ci Gaoyang’s heart tightened. He heard Melody Fox say, He’s a gambler. Almost all the 40 million dollars has been thrown into the gambling area. Ci Gaoyang, am I right?” Ci Gaoyang subconsciously blurted out, “How did you know…
Everyone was instantly in an uproar.
“He actually took his sister’s inheritance and gambled! How heartless!”
“Aren’t you afraid of being struck by lightning and being looked for by Master Ci Yu underground?!”
Ci Shang was so angry that her hands trembled as she held the account book.
He gritted his teeth and said to Melody Fox, “I’m willing to not take a single cent of the Miss Fox, Jesse money! However, I don’t want to see him continue gambling with this money, so I’ll leave the remaining money and assets to you!”
“No!” Ci Gaoyang was anxious. He did not care about Melody Fox’s identity and said hurriedly, “This is my sister’s money. How can you give it to an outsider?”
Ci Shang said with a dark expression, “Miss Fox is not an outsider. She is Jesse’s beloved disciple and is deeply trusted by Jesse. The video also said that she has the final right to dispose of the inheritance!”
Melody Fox raised her eyebrows and asked Ci Shang, “Mr. Ci Shang, if I use all this money for charity and set up the Ci Yu Foundation, would you agree?”
Ci Shang nodded without thinking. “I agree!”
Instead of being used for gambling, it was better to use it for charity.
Ci Yu was passionate about charity when she was alive, so Jesse would definitely approve of such a treatment.
Moreover, he had recovered from his illness. He had hands and feet with his wife, so he didn’t need Ci Yu’s inheritance to live.
“Alright, then I’ll do as you say. I’ll use all my liquid funds and cash for charity. Coincidentally, I just founded a foundation a while ago to specialize in patients with medical difficulties. Believe me, every sum of money will be used on those who really need it.”
“I believe in you and Jesse’s foresight. I believe that you won’t disappoint me.”
“Yeah.”
At this moment, Ci Gaoyang shouted, “I don’t agree! I won’t agree even if I die!”
He had already lost all his 40 million dollars points. He did not have the ability to earn money himself. If he donated all his money, he would starve.
Therefore, he would never agree!
Melody Fox sneered and said, “Heh! You won’t agree even if you die?”
“That’s right! I’ll never agree to donate all my money!”
Melody Fox laughed coldly again and said, “Then go to hell.”
Ci Gaoyang was stunned and asked, “What do you mean? What do you want to do to me… Let me tell you, killing is illegal!”
Melody Fox’s thin lips curled up slightly. “I won’t kill you. Your life or death is not up to me to decide. It should be judged by the law.”
Ci Gaoyang was stunned again and felt an inexplicable sense of panic in his heart.
“What do you mean…”
“Didn’t you say that murder is against the law? Then you poisoned your brother, causing his body to deteriorate day by day. In the end, he died from exhaustion. Isn’t that murder? Of course, a murderer has to be judged by the law.”
Ci Gaoyang’s face instantly turned pale.
Terror washed over him like a tidal wave. How… did she know?
When the people present heard Melody Fox’s words, they started whispering.
“Master Tian… What did I just hear? Ci Gaoyang actually poisoned Ci Shang?”
“So Ci Shang suddenly fell ill in the past two years because he was poisoned? I always thought that he fell ill because he was overworked…”
“What a ruthless heart! Even a vicious tiger won’t eat its cubs! Ci Gao Yang is too terrifying.”
“In order to obtain the inheritance of his own sister, he actually poisoned his own brother. Has his conscience been eaten by a dog?”
“Speaking of which, Ci Gaoyang has been living a good life all these years. On the other hand, Ci Shang’s family even has to sell embroidery to supplement the family’s income. This is already very strange.”
“You really can’t touch money in everything. Once you touch money, your family can become your enemies.”
“No wonder there are so many grievances between the wealthy families. The Ci Family has been living a hard life. How could they not cause such a scene because of tens of millions of dollars?”
Ci Luo’s face was filled with shock.
She never expected that there would be such a secret behind Second Uncle’s illness.
She couldn’t help but ask Ci Gaoyang, “Dad, is what she said true… Are you really…”
“It’s fake! There’s no such thing!”
Ci Gaoyang’s eyes were bloodshot, and the whites of his eyes were bloodshot.
“Shut up! All of you shut up!”
He pointed at Melody Fox in exasperation and said, “I didn’t poison you! She’s talking nonsense! She’s slandering me! Even if it’s the Swanson family, you can’t slander people casually! You’re bullying others! I can sue you for slander. Do you know that even if it’s the Swanson family, you’ll still have to go to jail for breaking the law! If you continue to slander me, I’ll really sue you!”
Zishang was a little worried that Melody Fox was mistaken.
He walked to Melody Fox’s side and said in a low voice,” Miss Fox, there’s no evidence for this… Let’s wait until there’s evidence. I don’t want you to be implicated innocently because of me. Ci Gaoyang has gone crazy. He can do anything. If he really sues you… my life won’t even be enough to compensate you.”
Melody Fox gave Ci Shang a reassuring look, then looked at Ci Gaoyang with a faint smile.
“If you want to sue me for defamation, then go ahead. I know I’m telling the truth. I’m not afraid of you suing me.”
“You said that what you said is the truth. Then show me the evidence!”
Melody Fox smirked mockingly.
“Ci Gaoyang, do you really think I can’t produce evidence?”
Ci Gaoyang’s back stiffened, and a cold sweat broke out on his forehead uncontrollably.
Impossible… she couldn’t possibly have proof.
She must be lying to me!
That’s right, that must be it!
Ci Gaoyang firmly believed that Melody Fox did not have any evidence. He gritted his teeth and said, “Then show me the evidence if you have the ability!”
“That’s right! You can’t slander my father without evidence!” Ci Luo said angrily.
Although it was a little overboard for her father to have employees, especially when it came to money.
However, she would never believe that her father poisoned Ci Shang for money!
It must be Melody Fox, this b*tch, who was deliberately trying to scare her. She wanted to snatch Ci Yu’s money and even wanted her father’s reputation to be ruined. That must be it!
Ken Swanson had no expression on his face. He just held Melody Fox’s hand firmly.
Since Melody Fox said such words, there must be a way to deal with it.
Sure enough, Melody Fox calmly turned to look at Aaron Berg.
“It’s already time. Have your people found it?”
“I got it, Miss Fox.”
The black market was their territory.
Investigating things in his own territory was as easy as flipping his hand.
Chapter 1219
Aaron Berg walked forward and whispered a few words to Melody Fox before handing his phone to Melody Fox. Melody Fox saw that there was a video call on his phone. On the other end of the phone was obviously the black market vendor because he had the black market vendor’s certificate hanging around his neck.
Only those with this document were allowed to set up stalls in the black market.
There was a projector in the front hall. Melody Fox gave Aaron Berg a look. After some operation, the video was directly connected to the projector.
When he saw the man on the projector, Ci Gaoyang’s already nervous heart instantly rose to his throat. His eyes widened as if they were about to pop out.
That person… Wasn’t that person… the stall owner who bought the “medicine”?
Ci Gaoyang’s legs went soft. Finally, he could not hold it in anymore and collapsed to the ground.
When everyone saw this, anyone with a brain would understand a little.
It seemed like… it was true.
“Dad, you…” Ci Luo felt like a fishbone was stuck in her throat.
Before she could say anything, Melody Fox introduced to the crowd, “Everyone, this is a stall owner who specializes in… the kind of medicine that is not available in City. According to my diagnosis, Cishang is sick and has been poisoned with a poison called ‘Nine Flavors Fire”.”
“This poison is colorless and odorless. After being poisoned by this poison, people will show symptoms similar to convulsion.”
“You might not be familiar with convulsion’s disease. For Janet Murphy, it means that the body will warm up internally and there will be problems with the spleen. Over time, the poisoned person will become thinner and thinner until the spleen becomes too hot and the liver dies.”
“Of course, these things can’t be detected in the hospital. They will only determine that he has convulsion disease, but they won’t be able to find out that he was poisoned.” “This is also one of the most important reasons why Ci Gaoyang chose the Nine Flavors Fire to poison Ci Shang.” Everyone looked at Ci Shang. When they saw the skinny Ci Shang, even those who did not know anything about medicine could tell that the symptoms Melody Fox mentioned were exactly the same as Ci Shang’s.
“The symptoms are exactly the same. Teacher Zishang is now so thin that he’s just skin and bones. He doesn’t have any flesh at all.”
“Yeah, like a gust of wind could blow him down.”
“How vicious! This is simply torturing someone to death!”
Ci Gaoyang was completely speechless. His mind was empty and blank. He had no strength to pay attention to these people’s scolding and discussion.
Even Ci Luo did not react when she shook his shoulder.
Melody Fox raised his hand and gestured for him to keep quiet. Then, he continued, “As I said just now, Ci Gaoyang’s Nine Flavors Fire’ was bought from this stall owner.”
With that, she looked at the big screen.
The vendor behind the screen, immediately said, ” That’s right! I can prove it! He did buy the Nine Flavors Fire from me.”
The stall owner explained the situation of the units in detail, including the purchase price of the mentioned units, and so on.
It was so detailed that no one would suspect that it was fake.
Of course, this was not fake.
The stall owner then took out the payment record. The payment was from Ci Gaoyang’s account.
The evidence was presented in front of everyone.
This time, even Ci Luo was sure that her father had poisoned her second uncle.
Although Ci Luo was arrogant and had even beaten someone to the hospital, she still could not do such a thing. After seeing the evidence, Ci Luo subconsciously took two steps back and looked at her father as if she was looking at a stranger,
“Dad… How, how could you do such a thing?”
Although she did not like Ci Shang, he was still her second uncle, her father’s biological younger brother.
She wanted to chase Ci Shang out of the house, but she had never thought of killing him.
“No, no, no…”
Ci Gaoyang’s eyes were dull, but he subconsciously shook his head, wanting to defend himself.
However, the evidence was displayed on the big screen. Even if he wanted to refute, he could not.
No wonder Melody Fox was so certain that he had poisoned her. With such ironclad evidence, how could she not be certain?
Before this, Ci Shang actually had a thought in his heart.
He hoped that Melody Fox had made a mistake and that he was really sick or that he had been poisoned by accident. He hoped that his brother had not attacked him.
But now, this thought was completely destroyed.
He was no longer disappointed in Ci Gaoyang but in despair.
“Big Brother… I call you Big Brother because the kinship between us since we were young can’t be erased. But do you dare to respond to me calling you Big Brother? How can you be so heartless as to really poison me for money?!”
“We’re from the same mother. We grew up together! I’m your biological younger brother!”
As Ci Shang spoke, he could not stand anymore and knelt weakly on the ground.
Men did not cry easily, but they had not reached the point of sadness.
Ci Gaoyang had really hurt the deepest part of his heart this time.
The pain of being betrayed and poisoned by one’s closest kin was unimaginable unless one experienced it personally! Ci Gaoyang turned his face away. It was unknown if it was because he felt guilty or for some other reason. However, he did not dare to go against Ci Shang.
Her appearance was completely different from how she had arrogantly said that Ci Shang was colluding with Melody Fox.
Melody Fox looked coldly at the silent Ci Gaoyang.
“Ci Gaoyang, what else do you have to say now? Do you still think I’m slandering you?”
Ci Gaoyang gritted his teeth.
He knew that it was impossible for him to quibble. No matter how he quibbled, he could not explain the iron-like evidence.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up and he knelt down in front of Cishang.
“Ci Shang, Brother Shang, Little Brother… Please forgive me this time! I really know my mistake! I don’t know what’s wrong with me. When I saw the long string of numbers on account Jesse, I felt like I was possessed by a ghost and completely lost my mind.”
“I really didn’t mean to take your life. It was really when I lost his mind and was possessed that I went to buy the Nine Flavors Fire…”
“But you have to know that I really feel sorry for you. You’re my only brother! My sister is gone, and you’re already my only family. After poisoning you, I regret it every day and want to tell you every day.”
“But I’m afraid. I’m afraid that you’ll sue me after you find
out the truth. I’m afraid that I’ll be locked up in prison for
the rest of my life. So I don’t dare to say…”
“But I haven’t been doing well all these years. I can’t sleep every day. Look at my hair, but because of you, I lose a lot of hair every day.”
“Big Brother is really not the kind of person who has a heart of stone! Believe me, can you forgive me this time?”
“I swear, as long as you forgive my foolishness this time, I will definitely turn over a new leaf and compensate you a thousand times over.”
“Please, forgive me, okay?”
Chapter 1220
Ci Gaoyang begged Ci Shang with tears in his eyes.
In the end, he even began to kowtow to Ci Shang.
Melody Fox could not help but frown when he saw this scene.
She was worried.
She was worried that the Ci Chamber of Commerce would be as soft-hearted as Tong Qizhen.
Softheartedness was actually a fatal weakness.
She more or less understood Ci Gaoyang’s personality. Gamblers could not be trusted.
If Ci Shang forgives Ci Gaoyang this time, it is obvious that Ci Gaoyang will only use more and more undetectable tricks to take revenge on Ci Shang in the future.
When the time comes, Ci Shang and his wife and daughter would most likely be dead without him around.
However, Melody Fox was an outsider after all. Ci Shang and Ci Gaoyang were biological brothers.
She did not have the right to decide whether to forgive Ci Gaoyang.
“Brother, I’m begging you. Can you forgive me this time? I’ll use the rest of my life to apologize to Sister-in-law and Mumu!”
Ci Shang looked at Ci Gaoyang sadly. After a while, he finally spoke.
“I can forgive you this time…”
Ci Gaoyang was instantly overjoyed.
He knew that his brother was stupid and soft-hearted. He would definitely forgive him.
However, in the next second, Ci Shang continued, “But can I forgive you? Can Jesse forgive you? Can the law forgive you? Can I forgive you? How can you compensate my wife and daughter for the pain they suffered because of my illness?”
Ci Gaoyang’s expression froze on his face.
“Brother…”
However, Ci Shang suddenly regained her strength. She pushed Ci Gaoyang away and stood up. “I’ll hand this matter over to the public security department to handle. You’re my biological brother, so I won’t hit you when you’re down. They can deal with it however they want. The truth is what it is. I definitely won’t wrong you.”
“No, no, brother, I was wrong. I was wrong. Don’t be like this. Don’t hand me over to the public security department. If you hand me over, my life will be over! I still have my wife and daughter… You can’t treat me like this!”
Ci Shang looked coldly at Ci Gaoyang.
“You have a daughter and a wife. Do you think I don’t have a daughter and a wife? If I die, what will happen to the orphans and widows? You make it sound nice, but you don’t really want my life. But I’ve been sick for so long. If you have the slightest intention of repenting, can you delay until the evidence appears today before you admit your evil deeds?”
“Ci Gaoyang, I’m not stupid! You lied to me once, but I definitely won’t be deceived by you again!”
“If you have anything else to say, say it to the public security department! I don’t want to see you again. I don’t want to see you for the rest of my life!”
“But don’t worry, I’m different from you. After you go in, I’ll treat Ci Luo and sister-in-law well like before.”
After saying that, Ci Shang turned to Melody Fox and said, ” Miss Fox, I’m going to report the case now.”
Melody Fox raised his eyebrows and heaved a sigh of relief.
She had not misjudged Ci Shang. Ci Shang and Tong
Qizhen was different after all. They would not give up until they saw the Yellow River.
She nodded and said, “Report it. If there’s anything you can’t handle, I believe Old Mr. Tong will help you.”
Old Mr. Tong was familiar with Ci Shang’s matters.
He was almost killed by his own son.
Therefore, when he heard what Melody Fox said, he immediately nodded. “I will help you, Ci Shang.”
“Thank you…”
Soon, the police arrived.
Along with the police, there was also money for a lawyer.
Under his notarization, all of Ciyu’s remaining inheritance went to Melody Fox.
However, before leaving, Melody Fox left a check.
At first, Ci Shang refused to accept it until Melody Fox mentioned Ci Mu.
“Mumu is very smart. You should let her enjoy the best education. This sum of money is not for you but for Mumu. French embroidery is passed on to women but not to men. I hit it off well with Mumu, and Master is Mumu’s aunt. For now, nurture Mumu well. When Mumu becomes an adult, I will do my best to teach Mumu the French embroidery Master taught me.”
Ci Shang was very excited.
“Really? You’re going to pass on French embroidery to Mumu?”
“Yes. After all, Mumu has the blood of the Ci Family. It’s best for Mumu to carry on the inheritance.”
“Then…”
“Just accept it! This check is my gift to Mumu as a master.”
At this point, Ci Shang accepted the check in embarrassment.
“In addition,” Melody Fox said, “Master left a company behind. I plan to leave the company to you. The expenses of this family are not small. We can’t really give all the inheritance to the charity fund. I’ve already communicated with Lawyer Qian. You can hand over the rest to the Lawyer Qian.”
After thinking for a while, Ci Shang said, “How about this? When the company gets back on track, I’ll still hand over the company’s profits to you. I’ll go to the company with my wife to run it. We’ll just earn a salary. As a manager, our salary is enough to cover the expenses of this family.” “If you insist, then let’s do as you say.”
“Yes! Miss Fox, thank you so much. Without you, I’m afraid my life wouldn’t have lasted much longer.”
Melody Fox smiled and said, “You don’t have to be so polite. You can call me Melody from now on.”
“Then I’ll-“
Before Ci Shang could finish speaking, Ci Gaoyang’s wife returned angrily from Outer Villa.
She had no idea what was going on at home. When she saw Ci Shang and his wife, she said, “Why are you standing at the door? Don’t you have to entertain so many guests?” Melody Fox looked at Ci Gaoyang’s wife speechlessly. After shaking his head, he said to Ci Shang with a complicated expression, “I’m leaving. You don’t have to send me off. You’ Il have to clean up this mess at home for a long time.”
Ci Shang smiled bitterly and waved at Melody Fox with his wife and daughter.
Melody Fox pinched Ci Mu’s face one last time.
“Mumu, study hard. Remember to come and find me when you’re an adult.”
Little Ci Mu looked confused, but she felt very happy in her heart because she liked this big sister from the bottom of her heart.
Not only because she bought her own handkerchief, but also because she cured her father’s illness.
“I’ll definitely come and play with you, big sister.”
Melody Fox laughed and said goodbye to Ci Shang’s family.
When she got into the car, she heard Mrs. Ci Gaoyang scream.
“What?! Gao Yang was taken away by the police? What’s going on?! What’s going on?!”
Bang! Melody Fox closed the car door, cutting off Mrs. Ci Gaoyang’s voice.
She was not worried that Ci Shang would not be able to deal with Ci Gaoyang’s wife and daughter.
Because she could tell that Ci Shang was a smart person.
However, just as the car was about to start, Old Mr. Tong knocked on the window.
“Little Miao…”
Old Mr. Tong looked around and asked in a low voice, “Is everything alright at Qizhen?”
“Yes. Don’t worry, Mr. Qizhen will be back soon. The matter will be completely resolved soon. I promise you.”
Chapter 1221
When Old Mr. Tong heard this, the stone in his heart was slightly relieved.
However, he quickly revealed a sorrowful and angry expression.
“I really didn’t expect that I was sick because of that unfilial son of mine. No wonder he stopped you from saving me. From the beginning, he wanted my life. Why would he want me to come back to life? He and Ci Gaoyang are simply jackals of the same tribe! I’m starting to wonder if the two of them are biological brothers.”
When he thought of all the truth he learned from Qizhen last night, Old Mr. Tong was so angry that his entire body trembled.
However, something like Tong Li had happened today. He was certain that some people were born bad.
“I must have done a lot of evil in my previous life to have such a son and such a thing to happen!”
Melody Fox shook his head. “Elder Tong, it’s not your fault. You can’t think that way. Otherwise, you’ll live in the shadow of Tong Jiaxuan for the rest of your life. Actually, my family’s situation isn’t too good either. In the past, I was the same as you. I always found the reason for myself. Even if I can’t find the reason, I feel that I didn’t do well.”
As she spoke, she looked at Ken Swanson and said, “But later on, I found out that the ones who were wrong were the ones who made mistakes, not us who were persecuted. The ones who were wrong were them, not us. Moreover, you still have Tong Qizhen and Tong Li… These people are sincerely good to you. They love you and respect you, so I hope that you won’t blame yourself.”
Old Mr. Tong burst into tears after hearing Melody Fox’s words.
He forced a smile and nodded. “You’re right. I can’t blame myself.”
“Yeah.”
“Then I’ll leave this matter to you and Mr. Swanson! After everything is over, I’ll definitely visit, and thank you!”
“You’re too kind. The mastermind behind this matter is also involved with us. Even without your matter, we will investigate to the end.”
Old Mr. Tong knew that the Swanson family’s situation was complicated, but he was smart enough not to ask much. He only said, “You’re leaving Jinxiu Town today, right? Have a safe trip. You’ll be rewarded.”
“Thank you for your kind words.”
“Alright, then I won’t delay your flight. Go quickly.”
“Okay. Goodbye.”
“Good-bye.”
After saying goodbye to Old Mr. Tong, the car finally started and headed to the airport.
“I’m finally going back to Silverlake…” Melody Fox sighed. “We have only been here for less than half a month. It feels like I’ve been away for a long time.”
Ken Swanson smiled and said, “Maybe it’s because too many things happened when we left, so it feels like a long time has passed.”
“I think so…”
As Melody Fox spoke, he subconsciously tightened his grip on Ken Swanson’s hand.
She was a little nervous.
She did not know if it was because she was homesick, because… she was about to wipe off the red spots on her face and reveal her true appearance, or because she was about to tell Ken Swanson the truth that she had been reborn.
“What happened?”
Ken Swanson could feel Melody Fox’s emotions fluctuating. He could not help but ask with concern, “Are you feeling unwell?”
Before Melody Fox could reply, Ken Swanson had already instructed Aaron Berg, “Drive steadily.”
“Yes…”
“No, no,” Melody Fox quickly said, “I’m not feeling unwell. It’s just that… I’m not used to going back all of a sudden. I’m a little nervous.”
Ken Swanson reached out and touched her forehead. He
was relieved when he saw that she was indeed not feeling uncomfortable.
He laughed. “I’ve never seen you so nervous before. What the hell are you nervous about?”
“Nothing… I can’t explain it clearly.”
“Alright. If you can’t explain it clearly, then I won’t say anything. Take a nap. It’s still forty minutes to the airport.” “Yeah.”
Melody Fox rested her head on Ken Swanson’s shoulder. She did not know if it was because she had been quietly eating Dr. Baxter77585 recently, but sleepiness quickly overwhelmed her, and she fell asleep in the car.
Ken Swanson looked at Melody Fox’s sleeping face and felt a little heartache.
He remembered that she used to sleep very lightly and did not sleep so much.
Now that she was sleeping so soundly, how tired must she be?
As a man, he should let the woman he loves the most, the only one he loves, live a carefree life.
But now, not to mention being carefree, she still needed to do a lot of things. She had to run around everywhere. No, Fox even had to risk her life.
As a husband, he felt like a failure.
He could not help but caress Melody Fox’s face lovingly.
However, after touching it twice, he suddenly felt that something was wrong. His hand seemed to be stained with something.
Ken Swanson looked at his finger in confusion. He saw that it was stained with something red, similar to dye.
‘What happened?’
Why did Melody Fox’s face turn pale?
Just as Ken Swanson was about to take a closer look at Melody Fox’s face, the car suddenly stopped.
The brake caused Ken Swanson to fall forward due to inertia. Melody woke up instantly.
When Ken Swanson saw that Melody Fox had been woken up, he frowned unhappily and asked Aaron Berg, who was driving, “What happened?”
Aaron Berg replied, “A car stopped us in front of our car…” Ken Swanson looked up and saw a black MPV blocking their way.
The three people in the car immediately became vigilant. The next second, the door on the driver’s seat of the car opened.
A familiar person walked out of the car. Melody Fox’s eyes widened. “Seventeen?”
Seventeen quickly got out of the car and ran over.
As expected, it was Death Warrior, Seventeen who had been left behind by Ken Swanson to look at Sid Quant.
Seventeen also followed Melody Fox before Spencer, so Melody Fox felt very close to him.
The three of them relaxed their tense nerves.
Seventeen stopped outside Ken Swanson’s car window.
Ken Swanson rolled down the window and said, “Shouldn’t we have arrived yesterday? Why are you only here now?” Seventeen was more honest than Spencer. He did not know how to defend himself, so he quickly lowered his head and admitted his mistake.
“I’m sorry, sir. It’s all my fault. I’m late.”
It was still Aaron Berg helping Seventeen to explain.
“Sir, Seventeen was supposed to be on yesterday’s flight, but because you notified Tailin, he didn’t get a ticket and waited at the airport until today’s morning flight before leaving. Later, he went to Maria Fox because of the information gap, so he only followed us now.”
Ken Swanson had a helicopter, but at Seventeen, he was not qualified to take a private plane directly, so he could only take a normal flight.
Ken Swanson had always been clear about rewards and punishments. After knowing that there was a reason for this, he did not continue to blame Seventeen. He only said, Then get in the car.”
“Thank you, sir.” Seventeen bowed and threw the car keys to the local Swanson Group. He then exchanged seats
with Aaron Berg and sat in the driver’s seat.
Melody Fox asked, “How’s Sid Quant doing? Are you still resting obediently? You didn’t wander around, right?”
Sid Quant’s injuries were too serious. His physical condition had not completely recovered. When he completely recovered, he would need at least half a year to completely heal.
Therefore, he definitely could not tire himself out in the next six months.
This was also why Melody Fox and Ken Swanson placed Seventeen beside Sid Quant.
Chapter 1222
Seventeen did not hesitate and reported the situation to Sid Quant.
“Mr. Quant is quite easy to talk to. He listens to my arrangements at work and won’t work for more than 4 consecutive hours. The frequency of him going to the company is not bad.”
“As for living lifestyle… In the first few days, he did bring many people over to his house for a party. However, for some reason, he never held a party at home again. Other than me, no one else entered or left his house.”
“It’s the same for the diet. He hasn’t touched much alcohol or cigarettes. He’s also taken the medicine religiously.”
Melody Fox nodded, her gaze secretive.
Seventeen did not know why Sid Quant was so honest. She and Ken Swanson knew.
The two of them looked at each other and did not say anything.
“You did well. Drive seriously,” Melody Fox said.
“Yes!” Seventeen was very happy. He finally had something to do. He did not have to follow behind Sid Quant all day like a follower and a nanny.
Melody Fox could also feel Seventeen’s happiness. He smiled and asked, “What about yourself? Previously, you had been recuperating at Herbathrive because you were injured. You should be almost recovered now, right?”
“Thanks to Miss Fox, it’s completely healed.”
“That’s good.”
Back then, Seventeen had been injured because he had taken the knife for her. She would feel bad if he had not recovered.
Ken Swanson seemed to have guessed what she was thinking. He held her hand and said, “Don’t think too much about it. It’s common for them to get injured.”
Seventeen immediately said, “It’s my honor to take the hit for Miss Fox!”
“…” Melody Fox did not know what to say, but she admired Ken Swanson in her heart.
To be able to nurture such loyal subordinates, and more than one at that, it actually required a lot of charisma and powerful methods.
In this regard, she admitted that she was inferior.
Aaron Berg put down his phone and turned to report to the two of them.
“Sir, Miss Fox. Tong Jiaxuan has already arrived at the airport. The plane will take off in less than an hour. The destination is Insterimond.”
“Mm.” Ken Swanson said, “He is indeed going to Insterimond to find the mastermind.”
Melody Fox nodded and said, “Although we have guessed that the mastermind is Kuangrang Liu, I still don’t understand why Kuangrang Liu wants to deal with someone like Mr. Tong who has nothing to do with us, the Swanson Group. It’s simply like attacking indiscriminately.” “We’ll definitely be able to find some clues. I’ve already sent a large number of people from the black market to investigate who has the same emergency symptoms as Old Mr. Tong. If we can figure out the identities of these people, we’ll definitely be able to find her goal and motive.” “I hope so…”
Ken Swanson instructed, “In that case, Seventeen, drive faster. I need Aaron Berg to follow Tong Jiaxuan personally.” “Yes!”
Seventeen stepped on the accelerator and the car drove quickly and steadily.
At the airport.
The flight to Insterimond will take off soon, and flight attendants are already reminding passengers to turn off their phones.
Tong Jiaxuan was a little worried and called his subordinate.
“How’s the situation with the Tong Clan?”
“They’ve already discovered that Tong Qizhen has gone missing. Old Mr. Tong even went out today. First, he went to the police station to ask the police for help to find him, but because he’s not even 24 hours missing yet, the police didn’t do anything for the time being. Later on, Old Mr. Tong went to the Ci Family again. I think he went to settle some disputes with the Ci Family.”
“Ci Family?” Tong Jiaxuan faintly felt that something was wrong.
“Tong Qizhen, this godson, has gone missing. How can he still be in the mood to go to the Ci Family to settle the dispute? Could it be that he sensed something?”
The subordinate hurriedly replied, “Don’t worry, he didn’t realize that Tong Qizhen’s disappearance was arranged by you, but… but…”
Tong Jiaxuan urged impatiently, “But what? Don’t be so wishy-washy. Hurry up and say it!”
“It was Eldest Miss who caused trouble in the Ci Family, so Old Master went over. Moreover, Eldest Miss has already been chased out of the house by Old Master. She even contacted me just now and said that she wanted to look for you, but I stopped her.”
Tong Jiaxuan heaved a sigh of relief as anger surged in his heart.
“Damn it, that old fart. It’s fine if he chased me out of the house, but he actually chased Li out too! He really wants to hand over all the family assets to outsiders!”
“Sir, calm down. The most important thing now is our important matter. When we see that person, there will definitely be a way to turn the situation around.”
Tong Jiaxuan sighed heavily.
“That’s the only way now. Help me take care of Li for the next few days. I can’t take care of her for the time being.”
“Yes, I’ll take good care of Miss even if you don’t tell me. I’ve already arranged a place for her to stay.”
“Yes, tell her to calm down and not cause any more trouble for me.”
“Yes.”
Coincidentally, the flight attendant came over to remind him, “Sir, our plane is about to take off. Please end the call first and turn off your phone or turn it into flight mode.” Tong Jiaxuan was already frustrated. When he heard this, he said angrily, “I know, I know. I’m so annoyed! Could it be that I can get into an accident just because I’m on a computer plane? What a fuss!”
However, these words made the other passengers dissatisfied.
“Hey, how should I put it? You’re not afraid of death, but we are. If you want to die, die yourself. Don’t harm an entire plane.”
“I’ve lived long enough to see that there’s actually such an uneducated fellow like you. The airline should just blacklist you!”
“If you don’t turn off your phone, get off the plane. What are you doing here?”
Tong Jiaxuan incurred public anger, and many passengers criticized him one after another.
Tong Jiaxuan was naturally dissatisfied with everyone saying that about him, but there were too many people on the other side. Tong Jiaxuan was not stupid and could only hang up the phone and turn it off.
Only then did the others stop scolding.
“Damn it, these guys…” Tong Jiaxuan scolded the people who had scolded him in his heart.
However, he did not notice that a man with a scar on his face and a cap on his head was sitting in the back row, silently watching his every move.
The two children were a few years old.
With the temperature broadcast on the plane, Melody Fox and Ken Swanson arrived above the Silverlake Airport.
Melody Fox looked at the familiar land below the airport and thought to herself, I’m back.
She was back.
It was not the past her, nor was it the past her.
She had returned after regaining her looks.
Soon, the plane landed, but Ken Swanson received a call from Sid Quant.
On the other end of the line, Sid Quant said something. Ken Swanson’s expression changed slightly. “Got it. I just got
off the plane. I’ll rush over immediately.”
After Ken Swanson hung up, Melody Fox asked in confusion, “Did something happen?”
“Yes, there’s a small problem that requires me to make a decision. It’s about some details in the launch of Ximber Tech’s new product… I’m afraid we have to separate at the airport and can’t go home with you.”
Chapter 1223
Melody Fox nodded in understanding.
“Go ahead. I’ll go back myself.”
“Can you really do it alone?”
“Of course, I’m not a child anymore.”
“Alright, I’ll take my leave then,” Ken Swanson said. Then, he instructed Seventeen, “Remember to ask someone to bring her luggage. You can accompany her back directly. Leave her luggage to the others.”
“Yes, take care.”
Seventeen bowed like a servant from the last century.
Melody Fox shook his head. After Ken Swanson left, he reminded Seventeen, “You don’t have to be so tense. Relax a little.”
Seventeen scratched his head awkwardly. “I’m used to it…” ‘Well, that’s up to you. Come on, let’s go back.’
It had been almost half a month since she came out. Since Ken Swanson had something to do, she could only go back and perform filial piety on Ken Swanson’s behalf and visit Margaret Swanson.
After 45 minutes, the car stopped in the parking lot of Manor the Swanson family.
As soon as Melody Fox got out of the car, he learned from the servants that a guest was looking for Margaret Swanson today. “What guest?”
Ever since Astrid Swanson passed away, Ken Swanson took the opportunity to place many of his own people in the house. This servant was one of them.
The servant said, “I don’t know her exact identity, but she seems to have just returned from overseas. Her surname is Le, and her name is Le Qing.”
“Le Qing…” Melody Fox searched his mind and quickly remembered that Le Qing was another good friend of Mabel Fox.
Since they were Mabel Fox’s friends, they were basically her enemies.
However, she had not interacted much with Le Qing in her previous life, so she did not know what kind of person Le Qing was.
However, he had to be vigilant. Before he knew why the other party was here, he could not lose his vigilance. “I got it.”
As Melody Fox spoke, he instructed Seventeen to bring the gifts for Margaret Swanson to the manor villa.
The present was bought for Margaret Swanson when Ken Swanson and she bought a present for her grandmother. Most of them were flavored snacks from Insterimond and a few clothes that she felt were suitable for Margaret Swanson.
The gift was not expensive, but it was the thought that mattered.
As soon as Melody Fox entered, he saw Le Qing.
Margaret Swanson was probably old and liked to interact with young girls. It was as if spending more time with them could dilute her youth.
No one knew what Le Qing said, but she was laughing so hard that she was rocking back and forth.
“Grandma.”
Melody Fox walked forward with Seventeen. “I’m back.”
Margaret Swanson’s eyes up lit when she saw her.
“Melody? You’re back? What happened? Why didn’t you tell me in advance?”
Melody Fox smiled and gestured for Seventeen to place the gifts on coffee. “I wanted to give you a surprise. I brought you some gifts from Insterimond. I hope you will like them.” “I do. You bought it. Whatever it is, I like it.”
Margaret was very supportive and immediately asked Lucy Colt to open the gift.
Mother Chai smiled as she opened the gift. “Mrs. Swanson, you’re finally back. Margaret has been nagging about why you’re not back every two days. She misses you so much.” Melody Fox smiled and said, “It’s my fault. I should have come back earlier. It’s just that there were too many things to do on this trip. In addition, I went to see Grandma, so I was delayed for a few days.”
Margaret Swanson quickly asked, “You went to see her? Is she alright? Why did she go to the countryside?”
Melody Fox answered them one by one.
“Yes, Grandma is doing well. I’m going back this time mainly because I miss my friends from my hometown, so I should be back from the countryside in a while.”
Margaret Swanson sighed and said, “Don’t hide it from me. I roughly know what’s going on. It’s all because of your disappointing father! He could have married anyone, but he married a vicious woman and almost killed your grandmother!”
“Fortunately, the heavens have eyes. They allowed a vicious woman like Yolanda Fox to suffer the consequences of her own actions and die in front of us half-buried people!”
“That’s why I said that humans really can’t commit sins. The heavens are watching. It’s not that we don’t want to repay, but the retribution hasn’t arrived yet.”
“Your grandmother is completely heartbroken. That’s why she hid in the countryside.”
Melody Fox did not reply, but from the corner of his eye, noticed that Le Qing’s expression had changed slightly, as if she did not agree with Margaret Swanson’s words.
Melody Fox immediately confirmed that Le Qing was on Mabel Fox’s side.
It seemed that she did not remember wrongly. Le Qing was the same as Pamela Clark. They were both from Mabel Fox’s circle.
Melody Fox waited for Margaret Swanson to ramble on. She deliberately revealed a surprised expression and said, “I didn’t notice just now… This is?”
Margaret Swanson slapped her thigh.
“Look at my brain. I forgot to introduce her to you. This is Le Qing from the Le Corporation. Our family has a good relationship with the Le Family. This is the only daughter of the Le Family. Before she went overseas, she often came to the manor to play. She has been visiting me almost every day for the past two days.”
Melody Fox smiled and extended his hand to Le Qing.” Hello, Miss Le. My name is Melody Fox. Thank you for accompanying Grandma.”
“Hello, just call me by my name. You don’t have to call me Miss Fox.”
“Then I’ll call you Le Qing. You can call me Melody.”
“Sister Melody.” Le Qing smiled brightly as if she liked Melody Fox very much.
Melody Fox smiled again. The two of them shook hands gently and separated.
Margaret Swanson smiled and introduced her to Le Qing. “This is my eldest granddaughter-in-law, your brother Ken’s wife. She cured my illness. If it weren’t for her, you probably wouldn’t be able to see me anymore.”
“So this is the granddaughter-in-law you’re so eager to praise. Sister Melody, thank you for curing Margaret Swanson’s illness. I didn’t expect you to be so good at medicine at such a young age. If there’s a chance, let’s meet often in the future. I’ve been studying abroad for a few years, and my old friends are distant. I was just worried that no one would play with me.”
“Alright.” Melody Fox nodded with a smile. The atmosphere between the two seemed to be extremely harmonious. Margaret Swanson was very happy that they could chat together. She said, “Le Qing, bring Melody along to play. She hasn’t been in Silverlake for long and doesn’t have many friends. With you to play with her and bring her to make more friends, I can rest assured. Otherwise, she will be bored if she keeps accompanying an old woman like me.”
“I’m not bored with you, Grandma.”
Margaret Swanson said happily, “I know, but you’re a young man.
You don’t have to circle around an old lady like me who’s half-buried. It’s better to play with people of the same age as you. I watched Le Qing grow up. I trust her character.” Melody Fox smiled and she agreed. “Alright, I’ll listen to you as long as Le Qing doesn’t mind.”
“Of course, I don’t mind!” Le Qing hugged Melody Fox’s arm affectionately and said, “To be able to be friends with the miracle doctor’s sister, I’ll wake up laughing even in my dreams!”
Melody Fox smiled. “You flatter me.”
“Oh, right,” Le Qing suddenly said.
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Chapter 1224
Melody Fox looked at Le Qing and heard her say, ” Tomorrow, I will hold a small fashion show. If you have nothing to do tomorrow, can you do me the honor of attending?”
There must be a reason for Le Qing to be so enthusiastic about her.
Melody Fox opened her mouth to refuse. “I just got home today. I still have some things to deal with. I’m afraid I won’t be able to go tomorrow. Thank you for your invitation, but I’m really sorry…”
Le Qing nodded and turned to Margaret Swanson with an aggrieved expression. “Margaret, look, I knew Sister Melody wouldn’t play with me.”
“How could that be? Melody is the kindest person.”
“Then help me talk about it. I really hope that Sister Melody can come and support me. I’ve seen Sister Melody’s embroidery work online. I really hope that she can come and give me some pointers.”
Margaret Swanson saw that Le Qing was looking forward to it and felt embarrassed not to help.
She could only say to Melody Fox, “Melody, what do you have to do tomorrow? If there’s nothing important, why don’t you reject it? Go play and relax. I see that you’re busy all day. That’s not good. People have to relax for once in a while.”
Melody Fox pretended to be troubled. “Grandma, I want to go and relax too, but I haven’t been back to the clinic for a long time. I really can’t go.”
“Sigh.” Le Qing sighed. “Forget it. If Sister Melody doesn’t want to go, forget it. Just pretend I didn’t say anything. It’s because I’m not capable enough and don’t deserve Sister Melody’s guidance.”
Margaret Swanson was a little embarrassed.
“We’re all family. What’s there to be compatible with? Melody, just go and watch the show. It won’t cost you much.
Besides, your clinic can open normally when you’re not around. There’s no reason for you to have to deal with many things when you’re back. If you’re really busy, you can go after watching the show.”
Since Margaret Swanson had already said so much, Melody Fox knew that if she continued to refuse, she would probably make Margaret Swanson unhappy.
After hesitating for a moment, Melody Fox simply nodded and agreed. “Alright then. I wonder where the exact location and time is?”
Le Qing beamed and said, “In the conference hall on the first floor of Hotel Silverlake, the time is at three in the afternoon.”
Melody Fox took a deep look at Le Qing. She knew very well that this might be a banquet.
However, she had never been afraid of trouble. At most, she would deal with whatever came her way.
If Le Qing insisted on finding trouble with her, there would be a next time even if she avoided it this time.
She might as well go and see what Le Qing was up to.
Thinking of this, Melody Fox nodded and said, “I understand. I’ll be there.”
“That’s great!” Le Qing clapped her hands happily, like an inexperienced child who had obtained the candy she had been longing for.
Margaret Swanson shook her head.
“You’re still like a child after so many years. You’re about to reach the age of marriage. At least you have to be more mature in your actions. Otherwise, you’ll be bullied by your mother-in-law in the future!”
Le Qing was used to acting cute. She hugged Margaret Swanson’s arm and said, “I don’t want to become mature. Anyway, if I really suffer any grievances, I’ll come to you. You’ll definitely stand up for me, right?”
Margaret Swanson enjoyed the feeling of having a young woman by her side.
She touched Le Qing’s forehead lovingly. “Alright, as long as I’m around, no one will dare to bully you!”
Le Qing smiled and said, “It is getting late. I won’t disturb you from talking to Sister Melody. I’ll come and see you another day.”
“It’s already time for dinner. Let’s eat before leaving.”
“This…” Le Qing pretended to be troubled as she looked at Melody Fox.
Melody Fox smiled and went along with Margaret Swanson’s words. “Grandma is right. Since it’s already mealtime, you might as well eat before leaving. There are plenty of times that I talked to Grandma. There’s no need for ceremony.”
Le Qing looked embarrassed.
“Then I’ll shamelessly stay for a meal.”
“What’s there to be thick-skinned about? I can’t wait for a few more people to eat with me. If you want to eat anything, just tell Lucy Colt and ask Lucy Colt to instruct the kitchen to cook.”
“Then I won’t stand on ceremony!” Le Qing thought about it and said, “Actually, I want to eat pasta. The pasta overseas is different from the pasta in our country. After I came back, there were too many dinners. They were all fish and meat. I haven’t eaten pasta yet. Don’t laugh at me. I really haven’t eaten pasta in a few years.”
“Why would I laugh at you? The food left behind by our ancestors is naturally much better than those foreign hamburgers!”
Maria Fox said to Lucy Colt, “Go tell the kitchen to make pasta with a few different fillings.”
“Wait…” Le Qing hugged Maria Fox’s arm and said, “Actually, I just saw a piece of news these two days. It said that many people have been queuing up early in the morning to eat Sister Melody’s pasta. I don’t know if I have the honor today to try Sister Melody’s pasta.”
Melody Fox was not stupid. It was obvious that he wanted her to work.
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Melody Fox could not even maintain his smile.
However, Margaret Swanson was the only relative that Ken Swanson cared about. She did not want Margaret to have a bad impression of her.
This was the so-called ‘love the house and the crow’. Therefore, even if he was unhappy, Melody Fox still said, “I’m just making a few pasta. Since you want to eat them, I’ll make a few for you to try.”
“Yay!” Le Qing was elated.
However, to their surprise, Margaret Swanson suddenly said, “It’s the same with the kitchen. The people in the kitchen learn from Melody every time he cooks. They have more or less learned some essence. Your Melody sister just got off the plane and needs to rest. If you really want to taste her handmade pasta, I’ll call you over the next time she makes pasta.”
Margaret Swanson said this with a smile, but his tone was very unyielding.
The smile on Le Qing’s face instantly stiffened.
But in the blink of an eye, Le Qing regained her natural expression.
She knocked her head and said, “Look at me. In order to eat pasta, I actually forgot that Sister Melody had just gotten off the plane. Sister Melody, I’ll apologize to you. Please forgive my brainlessness! I really like to eat too much. My friends call me a foodie.”
“It’s fine. It’s not your fault. I’ll help you keep an eye on the kitchen in case the pasta they made doesn’t suit your taste.”
Melody Fox said to Maria Fox, “Grandma, I’m going to the kitchen. Remember to open the gift. There are a lot of snacks in spaghetti. You can fill your stomach before dinner is ready.”
“Alright, if you’re too tired, don’t worry about it. Your health is the most important.”
“Okay.” Melody Fox nodded and walked towards the kitchen with a smile.
Chapter 1225
Le Qing looked at Melody Fox’s back as he walked towards
the kitchen. Although he was smiling, the smile did not reach her eyes at all.
This woman… was even more scheming and difficult to deal with than she had imagined.
She suggested that Melody Fox do pasta for her in order to make Melody Fox work for her.
Although Melody Fox had gone to the kitchen, Margaret Swanson’s heart ached even more for Melody Fox. Perhaps Margaret Swanson still felt that she was a little insensible.
This was equivalent to her losing a round. This outcome was not what she wanted at all.
No wonder Mabel could not defeat this b*tch.
Even she had lost to her.
Le Qing took a deep breath and narrowed her eyes. A sharp and cold light quickly flashed across her eyes.
However, Le Qing quickly regained her morale.
She put on a very guilty expression and said to Margaret Swanson, “Margaret, I feel so bad. Why didn’t I think that Sister Melody would be very tired after getting off the plane? Sigh, if only I had a brain. Do you think Sister Melody will misunderstand me and think that I’m deliberately making her tired?”
Le Qing said coffee words and immediately pulled her image back.
It was as if she was indeed a glutton, so she did not consider Melody Fox, she blamed herself very much. Sure enough, Margaret Swanson patted the back of her hand and said, “Don’t think too much. Melody won’t blame you. You’ll know after interacting with her more. Melody is a very good person. You’re only one year apart in age. I believe you’ll definitely become good friends. If Melody can’ have a few more friends to play with her, I won’t have to worry that she’ll feel too bored with Ken.”
Le Qing raised her eyebrows. “Are you afraid that Sister Melody will find Brother Ken Swanson too boring?”
“That’s right. With Brother Ken’s personality, even an old woman like me feels bored. Only Melody can tolerate his personality.”
Le Qing was even more surprised.
She thought that in Margaret Swanson’s heart, although Melody Fox had saved her life, she was more or less not worthy of Ken Swanson.
Unexpectedly, Margaret Swanson was actually worried that Melody Fox would despise Ken Swanson.
What was going on?
In Margaret Swanson’s heart, Melody Fox’s status was much higher than she had imagined.
This was going to be difficult.
Even if it was her, Margaret Swanson would definitely think that she was not worthy of Ken Swanson. Why was it that when it came to Melody Fox…
Le Qing could not help but feel jealous.
She had some thoughts about Ken Swanson, but she knew that Ken Swanson would not like her.
Now, not only was Melody Fox married to her idol, but he had also gained Margaret Swanson’s favor. How could she not be jealous?
Le Qing clenched her fists tightly in her sleeves.
She could not help but say to Margaret Swanson,
Grandma, you don’t know how many girls outside are dreaming of marrying Brother Ken. It’s not an exaggeration to say that those who want to marry him can line up from here to France! No one will think that Brother Ken is too boring!”
“That’s hard to say!” Margaret Swanson said, “Normally, girls might not despise him, but Melody is different. A good girl like Melody is a blessing from our family in our previous life. That’s why we could marry her.”
Margaret Swanson did not hide her praises for Melody Fox at all.
Le Qing almost could not maintain the smile on her face.
“Sister Melody is indeed very powerful, but aren’t you exaggerating a little…”
“It’s not an exaggeration. It’s not an exaggeration at all. You didn’t see the videos of Melody taking the exam online. My old heart is extremely excited!”
The corners of Le Qing’s mouth twitched. She could not help but ask Margaret Swanson.
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“Does Brother Ken think so too? Does he… really like Sister Melody?”
Margaret Swanson glanced at Le Qing. She was still smiling, but her tone had become slightly cold.
“Why are you suddenly asking about this?”
Le Qing quickly explained, “Actually, I’m just curious… There are too many rumors outside. I just returned to the country and heard many people talking about it.”
Margaret Swanson pulled a long face and asked, “What did they say?” Le Qing looked around. After confirming that Melody Fox had entered the kitchen, she said, “They said that Brother Ken was forced to marry Sister Melody to repay her for treating your illness. Of course, some said that it was because Sister Melody’s mother had once arranged the marriage with Sister to the Swanson family that Brother Ken had no choice but to marry Sister Melody.”
“Bullshit!”
Margaret Swanson suddenly raised her voice, startling Le Qing.
She quickly said, “Margaret, don’t be angry. Those people outside are just following the wind and the rain. I thought that it felt something was wrong when I heard that. Brother Ken is not the kind of person who would do things he doesn’t want to do for these reasons and marry a woman he doesn’t want to marry.”
Margaret Swanson took a deep breath and said unhappily,” Those gossipers! If I hear them, I won’t let them off! Don’t listen to these words in the future. Some people just can’t bear to see others doing well! They probably think that Melody grew up in the countryside, so they’re jealous and deliberately spread rumors! These people are despicable!” Le Qing nodded. “You’re right… If I hear these words again in the future, I’ll definitely warn them seriously.” Margaret Swanson’s expression softened.
She said, “Your Brother Ken and your Sister Melody are in love with each other and like each other. There’s no one in the world who’s more compatible with each other than them. It’s fine as long as you know this in your heart. There’s no need to specially explain it to others, lest they think that you’re exposing yourself.”
“Yes, I understand.” Le Qing agreed with a smile, but she felt extremely upset.
Could it be that things were really as Margaret Swanson had said? Did Ken Swanson really like Melody Fox?
But how was that possible? With Melody Fox’s face, not to mention Ken Swanson, even the beggars under the overpass might not be interested in her!
The two of them chatted for a while more. They could only smell waves of fragrance coming from the kitchen.
Le Qing took a deep breath and said, “It smells so good. I’m hungry from the smell.”
Margaret Swanson said proudly, “You’re lucky to be able to taste Sister Melody’s cooking today. I dare say that no one in the entire Silverlake can surpass her culinary skills.”
“Then I must try it.” Although Le Qing said that, she rolled her eyes in her heart.
She had read the news online about Melody Fox and pasta repeatedly. No matter how she looked at it, she felt that there were too many exaggerated and hype elements.
It was just a few pasta. Would anyone really start queuing up before dawn?
It was obvious that this was a hired actor.
Only people like Margaret Swanson, who saw Melody Fox as good in every way, would believe him.
As she spoke, the sound of a car came from outside spaghetti.
Margaret Swanson smiled and said, “It might be because your Brother Ken is back. You’ll understand when you see it with your own eyes later. You’ll know that I’m not lying.”
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