A Tale Of Redemption And Passion by Isidore Walsh (Chapters 291, to 300) – Daisy Novels

Chapter 291

“They’re all grilling at the barbecue pit. I’ll go find Theo.” Lindsay said openly as she jogged over.

Kate smiled. “Go ahead, I’ll push Alfred to join everyone at the barbecue.”

Lindsay waved at the couple, then quickly headed towards the elevator.

“Is something going on between you, Theo, and Lindsay?”

Alfred avoided the question. “If you can bicker a few rounds with Lindsay and leave her bruised, you’ll have your answer.” Kate did not know how to respond to that.

It was not easy to pursue the people around Alfred.

Lily had been chasing Oswald for years.

Lindsay must have liked Theo for quite some time. They were childhood friends, but her interaction with him created the illusion that she was chasing him while he was running away.

Kate felt lucky she had won over Alfred so easily.

She felt that she was doing quite well.

Feeling a little smug and confident, Kate reflected on her success.

Lindsay arrived at Theo’s door and knocked.

There was no response.

She tried the doorknob.

‘Hey!’

The door was not locked, so she easily pushed it open and entered.

“Theo.” She called his name as she walked inside.

There was the sound of running water from the bathroom.

“Is he showering?” She wondered.

Lindsay stood outside the bathroom and knocked, calling Theo.”

Still, no response.

“Theo, did you hear me? Come out! Do not think you can just hide in there. If you do not come out, I will come in. Do not think I will not.”

Even after her warning, there was no reply.

Lindsay kept banging on the door and shouting. A few minutes later, she muttered, “He did not drown in there, did he?”

Thinking this, Lindsay increased her force as she knocked on the door. When Theo still did not respond, she disregarded any concerns and pushed the door open. Just as she forcefully slammed her body against it, the door swung open.

She threw herself into it.

Fortunately, she did not fall onto the cold floor. Instead, she landed in a warm embrace.

However, that embrace was soaked, and water dripped from him. As she plunged into his arms, she ended up wetting her clothes.

She looked up.

Theo looked down.

Their eyes met.

Lindsay saw that Theo’s upper body was bare, and his hair was wet. He had not even bothered to use a towel to dry it, so the water droplets continued to drip down, falling onto her upturned face.

He was wearing headphones!

No wonder he had not heard her knocking.

He must have been listening to music, making her think he had drowned in the tub.

The next second, Theo quickly pushed her away.

Caught off guard, Lindsay had no time to react as he pushed her. She began to fall backward, and just as she was about to hit the floor, Theo quickly scooped her back into his arms.

For the second time, she found herself in his embrace, leaving her dazed.

“Lindsay!” Theo’s low growl snapped her out of her daze.

She stood up straight, brushing her hands over his chest muscles. “You have eaten so much good food and still have not gotten fat. Your muscles are firm, and you have a great figure. Not bad!”

After he stood up, he realized he was still shirtless and panicked, pushing her out of the bathroom and quickly closing the door. He frantically searched for his clothes. He searched the bathroom for a long time but could not find them.

His clothes were still on the bed and he had not brought them in.

“Chili.”

He called out the nickname he had given Lindsay in the bathroom.

“Chili, my clothes are still on the bed. Can you get them for me?”

Lindsay looked at the bed. His clothes were indeed there. She walked over, picked up his clothes, and leaned against the bathroom door. She lightly kicked the door and said, ” Puddle Paws, your clothes are in my hands. Do you want to come out and get them yourself, or should I help you send them in?”

Hearing her call him by the nickname she had given him when he was young, Theo’s handsome face darkened.

He pulled the door open just a crack, extended his hand, and ordered, “Give it to me!”

Lindsay smiled as she stuffed the clothes into his hands. After a few minutes, he stood neatly dressed in front of her.

“Lindsay, I’m warning you. Do not call me ‘Puddle Paws’ again!”

“It ruins my handsome image,” he thought.

“You’re allowed to call me Chili, but I’m not allowed to call Theo rolled his eyes.

Lindsay looked at him defiantly.

After a while, he admitted defeat and compromised, “I won’ t call you Chili anymore. You’re not allowed to call me Puddle Paws. I’m already thirty years old, not three.”

When he was young, he was always beaten up by Lindsay, who was two years younger than him. He often cried. She disdainfully gave him the nickname “Puddle Paw.” However, she was the only one who could call him that. Lindsay would be the first to react if anyone else dared to use his nickname. Under her influence, no one dared to call him by it.

“You’re thirty?” Lindsay looked surprised. “Old man.”

He stomped his feet in anger. “What old man? Men are in their prime at thirty, and I’m at my peak! Meanwhile, you’re already a twenty-eight-year-old virgin! Most people your age are mothers of two, and you still can’t get married. You deserve it!”

“I told you long ago that you’re so fierce and hot that you won’t be able to get married.”

Lindsay chuckled. “Do you know why I came back this time?” “Doing what?” Theo asked.

“Wedding,” she replied.

His eyes flashed as he asked, “Who are you marrying? Do you have a boyfriend? Or are you following your family’s arrangements for a marriage?”

“Call it a marriage alliance,” she said.

If she married him, it would also be considered a marriage alliance.

“You’re actually willing to go through with a marriage alliance?” he asked, surprised.

“Why not?” she responded.

He raised an eyebrow and asked, “…Who is the man?”

He would break the man’s legs and ruin his chances of marrying her!

She turned around and smiled. “When I invite you to my wedding banquet, you will discover who my husband is.”

He followed her and asked, “Can’t you introduce him to us now? I am older than you, and as a man, my judgment about men is sharper than yours. I can help you assess him. Since you are so fierce, I can test his skills to see if you can handle him.”

But inside, he was wondering which family she was marrying into.

“Why had I received no news about it?” He was puzzled.” Didn’t grandmother support me being with her?”

He was unsure he could stand by and watch as she married someone else.

She turned her head, her eyes sparkling with laughter, and said, “Don’t worry, I can definitely handle him. You know me well; we’ve been fighting since we were kids. I have more than enough ability to keep him in check.”,

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Theo was at a loss for words.

“How did you get in?” he asked suddenly.

“I knocked on the door from outside and didn’t get a response. I tried turning the doorknob and realized it wasn’t locked, so I just walked in,” Lindsay replied.

“You were wearing earphones while taking a shower? Aren’t you worried someone might come in and steal your stuff?” she added.

“Sure, this is your family’s place. No one would dare to steal from you, but it is still possible someone might try. If you want to put yourself at risk, don’t lock the door next time,” she said.

Theo looked at her quietly. Once she finished speaking, he replied meaningfully, “Other than you, no one else would dare to barge into my room like this.”

If it were not for his unspoken approval, even she would not have had the nerve to enter.

“Cynthia and the others are at the barbecue. Are you not going to join them?” Theo asked.

Lindsay sat down on his bed and looked up at him, noticing he seemed much taller than she remembered. Unable to resist, she stood up and gave his shoulder a couple of pats. “You are so much taller than me now.”

Theo glanced at her but quickly looked away when his gaze landed on a certain spot.

She was bold and lived a carefree life, and to him, she resembled a tomboy, though her figure was undeniably attractive.

In fact, when she was quiet, she was quite beautiful.

“What if I end up being as short as you?” Theo asked.

“Who are you calling short?” Lindsay replied.

“That would be you,” he shot back.

“Theo, are you asking for a beating?”

Theo scoffed. “Chili, go ahead and try hitting me. I will return with a messy face of dark purples and reds, swollen and bruised. Do not blame me if Old Madam Maccoy uses family discipline on you.”

Lindsay’s expression darkened. “Theo, you are shameless.” “You are still just like you were when you were young. All you do is cry and complain,” he said.

Theo continued shamelessly, “As long as Renee can teach you a lesson, I will gladly be shameless. What can you do about it?”

“You…” she began. Lindsay then reached out and pinched his ear.

He had thought that if she could not hit him, she could not handle him.

“Ouch!” Theo shouted as she pulled his ear. “Chili Pepper, let go. You are so fierce. Be careful. If I tell your fiancé, he will definitely be frightened and break off the engagement. You will become a joke in Brika City and never get married.” “Go ahead, tell him.” Lindsay tugged at his ear until it turned bright red before finally letting go.

“Puddle Paws! All you do is complain, and you have not improved at all. To think that you are still the general manager of Cheval Blanc. Cheval Blanc has not suffered a loss, thanks to Alfred.”

“I told you, do not call me Puddle Paws!” He snapped.

Theo’s face shifted from dark to green and back again as he glared at Lindsay, looking as if he wanted to skin her alive.

Lindsay chuckled, touching his face. “Theo, your face looks like a palette. The colors you mix are especially beautiful.”

“I will not call you Puddle Paws. That is true; you cannot cry now. Speaking of which, I quite like to see you cry. Why not cry for me to hear?” Lindsay teased.

Theo looked thoroughly annoyed.

He felt that if he stayed here any longer, he would be angered to death by Lindsay.

“A good man does not fight a woman,” Theo said. After saying that, Theo turned around and left.

“Loser,” Lindsay called after him.

She followed him, using words to jab at him.

Theo suddenly stopped and turned around, his eyes wide as he stared at Lindsay.

“Theo,” she said playfully.

Lindsay smiled and continued, “Has anyone told you that you are quite manly when you are angry?”

Theo replied irritably, “When I am not angry. I am still a man!” “I like to see you angry. When you were young, you looked like a puffed-up toad when you were mad,” Lindsay teased. Thinking of a toad, Theo was left speechless.

“Was there ever a toad as handsome as I?” He thought as he flipped his eyes.

“Let us go. When I went upstairs, Alfred had already brought Kate downstairs. Let us go over too. There are plenty of people, and it is lively. Cook me a chicken drumstick,” Lindsay said.

Theo replied, “Lindsay, I am still angry.”

“I am just pulling you along. I did not stop you from being angry. You can stay angry as long as you want. Anyway, you are the one who is angry, not me. It does not affect me,” she responded.

“When are you going back?” he asked.

If he interacted with her, he would not live long.

He would be driven to his grave by her.

“I do not know. It depends on how long my grandma stays here. When she goes back, I will go back. Why? Do you want to chase me away?” She took Theo’s arm and dragged him along.

“I want to live a few more days,” Theo said.

“You said you want to live a few more days? Tell me the number. I promise you will live until that day,” Lindsay replied.

“I cannot live a day with you,” he shot back.

Lindsay grinned. “Do I have the ability to anger people to death? When I see you tomorrow, will you be a human or a ghost?”

“Remember to BBQ chicken drumsticks for me later. There are still plenty left. Anyway, I will eat what you make,” Lindsay said.

Theo, the Puddle Paws, was exceptionally talented at cooking. He had already shown great promise as a child. Whenever they fought, he would retreat to the kitchen to whip up delicious dishes, luring her, the gluttonous cat, over. If he did not let her eat, she would sneak bites or steal food; she had to have it.

After so many years abroad, she missed his cooking dearly. Lindsay was certain that Theo’s main appeal was his delicious food.

‘If I marry him, I can enjoy his cooking every day. Why not?’ she thought.

One wondered what Theo would think if he knew she could never forget his culinary skills.

“My price is very high,” he said.

Lindsay smiled. “Do not worry, I will not eat for free. No matter how much it costs, I will pay.”

Theo pursed his lips and replied, “It has been twenty years since I learned to cook. Do the math. How much do you owe me?”

She always claimed she would pay him, but in reality, she kept a running tab.

‘This woman’s words cannot be trusted, he thought.

“You did not specify how much you want to charge me. How would I know how much I owe you? When you want to collect, just make it clear. I promise I will pay. If you cannot afford it, I will marry you. That way, you will not be unable to find a wife, and no one will enjoy your cooking. You have great skills, but no one will even taste it,” Lindsay replied. Theo looked at her in disbelief. “Are you and my sister-in-law on the same wavelength?”

Lindsay smiled and said, “How do you know I hit it off with Kate at first sight?”

They did get along quite well.

After chatting, Lindsay had already considered Kate a friend.

Theo snorted. “You are as shameless as my sister-in-law.”

Lindsay replied, “What can I say? Thank you for the compliment.”

Lindsay regained her confidence and joked, “

Shamelessness is not something that ordinary people can achieve.”

“Stay away from my sister-in-law from now on,” Theo warned.

The two of them were both shameless. If they were together, they could tear down the world.

Lindsay retorted, “Your sister-in-law enjoys spending time with me. Tell her to stay away from me if you have the guts.”

“What if I tell Alfred that you think I am as shameless as Kate and that you do not want us to be friends? Let him handle his wife.”

Theo gritted his teeth and said, “Lindsay!”

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Lindsay giggled. “Scared now?”

Theo shook off her hand and distanced himself from her. Lindsay felt she had teased him enough, knowing he was thoroughly annoyed. After all, he had avoided her when she returned, and they had only seen each other today.

She would feel unsatisfied if she did not vent her frustration at him.

The barbecue pit was already filled with delightful aromas. Everyone chatted as they roasted delicious food, and the atmosphere was especially pleasant.

As the sun set, the dark sky descended, swallowing the last remnants of light.

The dark sky descended and swallowed the last bit of light.

After eating and drinking her fill, Kate pushed her man along the equestrian resort.

“Alfred, I am very happy today.”

“Are you usually unhappy?” Alfred asked.

Kate smiled and said, “I am usually happy, but I am still the happiest today. I have eaten the delicacies that my husband personally barbequed. I really did not expect my husband’s culinary skills to be so good. It seems that Cynthia did not lie to me. She said that you are multi-talented and hidden.”

She thought that her sister-in-law was exaggerating.

Only after experiencing it did she realize that Alfred was really multi-talented. He hid his talents well.

After being praised by his beloved wife, Alfred’s eyes softened slightly. He said indifferently, “There is a lot of pressure to be a successor. There is also a lot to learn, not only in business but also in life.”

He continued, “There are no eternal victors in the business world. There will always be changes. Our ancestor was worried that one day, the Davidson family would encounter a serious crisis that would cause Regency Group to go bankrupt and become heavily in debt. The people in the family must have strong mental fortitude and be able to face the fact of bankruptcy calmly. They would not live on the streets because of bankruptcy.”

Alfred added, “As long as we are multi-talented, we can always rely on a skill to make a living, so we will not starve. We will also have the ability to make a comeback.”

Kate’s expression froze when she heard that. The Davidson family’s education philosophy seemed sensible.

Kate thought, “It is said that a family will never be poor for long, and a person will never be rich for long. No matter how much money the rich generation earned, if their descendants did not have a good education and were incapable, there will always be a generation that will lose all their ancestral wealth. It is best to educate future

generations to survive under any circumstances.”

“Did you not even have time to play as a child?” Kate asked.

After a moment of silence, Alfred replied, “I didn’t have a childhood.”

He spent his childhood in various studies.

He explained, “I spent my childhood in various studies. When I was slightly older, my brothers and I were sent by our elders to a harsh place to live for a period of time during the winter and summer holidays. There, we were not the young masters of the Davidson family. We did not have any privileges or pocket money. If I wanted to spend money, I had to work hard to get paid.”

Alfred continued, “Starting at fifteen, I often accompanied my grandparents to various business banquets, interacting with all kinds of people and witnessing the rise and fall of countless companies.”

“I once witnessed someone commit suicide after a business failure. My grandfather used to say that those who take their own lives are cowards. If they are not afraid of death, why fear business failure? If you fail, you can start over. But if you die, you lose everything. Dying may bring relief to oneself, but it only brings suffering to loved ones.”

He continued, “The deceit in the business world and the cruelty of society entered my life too early, leading me from heartache and shock to indifference. Sometimes, I would even ruin others, leaving them in debt and disgrace. However, I have my limits. I would not destroy another person’s family. I would leave them a way out, even if that path is fraught with difficulties.”

Kate interjected, “You must have had a happy childhood.”

Alfred concerned that his earlier words were too heavy and might affect his wife’s joyful mood, decided to ask her about her childhood instead.

Instead, he asked about Kate’s childhood.

Kate smiled as she pushed him. “I had a happy childhood. I was the youngest at home, and my parents and brothers doted on me very much.”

She continued, “I often went out with my two brothers. Sometimes, when my brothers did not want to bring me along, I would cry and roll around on the ground. They had no choice but to take me. We lived in the countryside, so we did not have as many fun activities as the children in the city.”

“We would go up the mountain to pick wild fruits, climb trees to dig out bird nests, go into the river to catch fish and shrimp, or play with the children in the village, throwing sandbags, playing hide-and-seek, and so on.”

“Later on, when I started attending hobby classes, I rarely went out to have fun with my two brothers.”

The memories were especially beautiful.

Alfred turned to look at her. “No wonder you learned combat skills.”

Considering how mischievous she was like a boy, it would be a pity if she did not learn combat skills.

Kate’s face turned slightly red. “Alfred, I am actually very gentle too. I do not want to be rough.”

Alfred or Elijah would always catch her in the act when she beat someone up. In their minds, she must seem like an aggressive woman.

“The reason I learned combat skills was firstly because I liked it, and secondly, it was because of my family. They felt society was becoming more dangerous and unpredictable, no longer as pure and kind as before. Although we cannot be saviors, we can save ourselves.” She explained.

“Learning some combat skills allows for self-protection. My family can be at ease, and I can occasionally help others. It is quite good.”

She explained, “After I learned combat skills, I wanted more people to learn how to protect themselves. So, as soon as I graduated, I borrowed money from my family to open a training institution. I could teach children various talents and self-defense skills.”

Before being recognized by her biological parents as a member of the Sutton family, her training institution was starting to become profitable.

Alfred had investigated her past before and knew what she used to do. He was also aware that her organization had started to make a profit.

The only thing that surprised him was her skillful hands; she had woven many small items and sold them on Amazon, and she mentioned that business was doing quite well.

The little gifts she had given him were all well-crafted, and he liked every single one.

Whenever the senior managers or CEOs who came to discuss business with him saw the small animals on his desk, they would always ask where he bought them.

“Alfred, when we have children in the future, whether it’s a boy or a girl, we should teach them some self-defense skills.” She proposed.

Alfred nodded. “All the children in our family must learn self-defense. Even Cynthia is no exception.”

Cynthia was the precious child the elders had long awaited, and her safety was everyone’s top concern.

Although there were plenty of bodyguards and nannies, relying on oneself was always better than relying on others. Knowing self-defense was far better than bringing along two bodyguards.

Kate was surprised. She had thought that Cynthia would be the exception.

“If we have a child, I still hope that they will be a little better off than I was. At the very least, they should have a childhood. They shouldn’t have to go through what I did. When I think back to my own childhood, all I remember is studying – there was no real happiness.” Alfred lamented. Nowadays, children are especially overwhelmed with tutoring sessions and extracurricular activities, which take up all their holidays and place them in a high-pressure learning environment.

There needed to be time for children to relax when it was appropriate.

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“That’s too far ahead. Let’s talk about it when we actually have a child,” Alfred laughed self-deprecatingly.

Kate wanted to suggest they could have children sooner, but considering reality, she swallowed her words. The couple had agreed not to have children soon.

Of course, they would keep the baby if she had gotten pregnant last night. Kate believed it was a safe time, and with only one instance, she was confident she would not get pregnant.

The couple strolled for a while before returning to the hotel to rest. The pleasant weekend ended quickly.

When Monday came, everyone returned to work or school, and life resumed as normal. Kate wanted to visit her mother, so she left early in the morning.

Today, her husband was personally accompanying her to her family’s home.

When the young couple arrived at the Sutton family villa, it was only 7:30 in the morning.

It was breakfast time for Leland.

Usually, the servants took care of the meal, but after Kyla upset her adoptive parents with a few comments, she had not left the house for the past two days. She was doing everything she could to mend their relationship. Today, she woke up early and personally prepared a delightful breakfast for them.

Hearing footsteps on the stairs, Kyla, wearing an apron, came out of the kitchen. When she saw Leland, she smiled and said, “Good morning, Dad. I just finished making breakfast.”

Leland replied indifferently, “You used to dislike the smell of oil and smoke in the kitchen. Why are you forcing yourself to make breakfast for us?”

Kyla smiled back, “People change. I enjoy preparing breakfast for you and Mom now. Is Mom awake yet?”

“She doesn’t have to work, so she won’t be up for a while. Don’t disturb her; let her sleep in a bit longer.” Leland’s tone remained cold. “Your mother hasn’t rested well for the past two days.”

Even though they had found their biological daughter, Kyla had been raised as their own for over twenty years. The hurt she caused was genuine, and it was no wonder her mother could not sleep well.

“Sir, Miss,” a servant hurriedly entered. Upon seeing the father and daughter, she quickly said, “Sir, Mr. Davidson is here again!”

After learning that Alfred was their family’s son-in-law, the Sutton family’s servants still felt apprehensive around that cold man.

Leland was momentarily taken aback before asking, “Is Mr. Davidson alone? Did Ms. Sutton come with him?”

The servant nodded. “Ms. Sutton is here too.”

Leland let out a sigh of relief. It would not be a complaint as long as the couple arrived together.

Leland personally went out to greet them.

Seeing this, Kyla clenched the apron in jealousy, pulling at it so hard she nearly tore it to pieces. In the past, her father had always valued and loved her the most.

Now, just hearing that Kate was here, her father set aside his usual authority and personally went out to greet her.

Why was everyone so eager to praise her? She had only married a crippled eunuch.

So what if Kate was now Mrs. Davidson? The women in the Davidson family were not to be trifled with, and her hard days were still ahead.

Kyla could not believe that Kate would willingly remain a widow for life.

Kate pushed Alfred inside while Yael and the others carried various gifts in their hands. These were gifts that James had prepared for Alfred. Since Alfred was accompanying Kate to visit her family, they certainly could not go empty-handed.

“Dad.” When Kate saw Leland coming out of the house, she sweetly called him “Dad.”

“Dad.” Alfred also greeted him with a low voice.

Leland wanted to maintain his composure but could not help smiling, so he decided to drop the pretense. He said, ” Yes, you’re here. You haven’t had breakfast yet, have you? Let’s eat together.”

Leland added, noticing the bodyguards carrying many things, “You came, but why bring so much? We don’t lack anything at home.”

After all, the Sutton family was wealthy and did not need anything.

As Kate pushed Alfred inside, she smiled and said, “I told him not to bring so much, but he insisted. He said it is our first time coming back together, and we should not come empty-handed.”

In the past, she would either come back alone, or Alfred would arrive with the bodyguards.

Alfred calmly said, “It is simply a matter of courtesy.”

Leland laughed, “Alfred, you are being too polite.”

“Dad, is my mom still not up yet?”

“Since she can hear you talking, she will be downstairs in less than ten minutes,” Leland replied.

The couple’s only comfort was that their biological daughter was becoming more considerate and getting closer to them.

“Alfred, Kate,” Kyla greeted them from the dining room entrance.

She did not dare get too close to Alfred.

For some reason, despite having no past conflict with Alfred, she still feared him.

Her legs would weaken whenever those cold eyes stared at her, trembling uncontrollably.

“I’ve made breakfast. You haven’t eaten yet, right? Join us for breakfast… Blargh!” Before Kyla could finish her sentence, she suddenly felt nauseous, quickly covering her mouth and rushing to the bathroom.

In the hall, it was so quiet that one could hear a pin drop.

“Dad, I’ll go check on Kyla,” Kate said, breaking the silence. She quickly followed Kyla into the bathroom and even closed the door behind her.

Kyla was leaning over the sink, vomiting uncontrollably. Kate crossed her arms, leaning casually against the door, watching Kyla with a faint smile. “That’s quite the reaction. It’s only been five or six weeks, right?”

“What nonsense are you talking about?” Kyla snapped, barely managing to stop retching. She glared at Kate in frustration.

“Aren’t you pregnant? Chris Cohen’s child. Did you really think you could hide it from me?” Kate walked over, uncrossing her arms, and placed a hand on Kyla’s shoulder, leaning in to whisper, “I was the one who told Mom about your pregnancy.”

Kyla shoved Kate hard.

Kate tilted her body to the side, effortlessly dodging Kyla’s push.

“Kate, so you’re the one who told Mom and Dad!” Kyla glared at her with hatred as if she wanted to tear her apart. However, her expression quickly changed, and she mocked, “You’re just jealous, aren’t you? You used to love Chris so much and dreamed of marrying him. But too bad, he never truly loved you. The only reason he even went on dates with you was because I let him. After all, I took your identity and enjoyed the love of your biological parents. I thought I owed you that much.”

“And you and Alfred… Ha, you’ll never have children. Kate, just keep being envious and jealous.”

Kate found it amusing. Why did everyone think marrying Alfred made her pitiful? She had, in fact, found a treasure.

Why did everyone think that she was pitiful in marrying Mr. Davidson?

“So what if Chris really loves you? He’ll be getting married in just a few days, and the bride won’t be you, Kyla. Even if you’re pregnant with his child, that child will be born an illegitimate one!”

An illegitimate child-something that would follow him in both lifetimes. Some things, even being reborn, could not change.

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Kyla’s expression turned extremely ugly.

“Did Chris persuade you to be magnanimous for the Cohen Group’s sake and allow you to help him have this child?” Kate shot back. “Once he becomes the head of the Cohen Group and grows stronger, he will divorce Melanie and marry you?”

“Did he say that even after marrying Melanie, he would never touch her and remain chaste for you?” Kate continued, her sarcasm leaving Kyla stunned.

Soon, Kyla reached out to grab Kate, but Kate skillfully evaded her. Despite multiple attempts, Kyla could not catch her.

Remembering Kate’s claims about her combat skills, Kyla decided to give up. She brushed her hair and adjusted her outfit in the mirror. Turning to Kate, she said with a smirk,” Kate, you still love Chris, don’t you?”

“How could you move on from someone you were desperate to marry just a month ago?” Kyla retorted “Chris must still be meeting with you privately,” Kyla pressed. “Did he tell you all this?”

Kyla looked Kate up and down. She could not tell if it was an illusion or reality, but she felt that Kate seemed more beautiful than before, with her demeanor elevated to a new level.

Kate was wearing a black business suit and diamond-studded heels. Although she did not wear any jewelry, her beauty was undeniable. Her big, watery eyes sparkled with confidence.

“Yes,” Kyla thought. Kate’s confidence made her appear different and more attractive.

“Kate, it seems Alfred treats you well. In such a short time, you have undergone a transformation. But how come Mrs. Davidson does not even have a diamond ring? You look very simple,” Kyla remarked.

Kate smiled. “Kyla, you do not need to provoke me. I do not dislike jewelry; I just prefer not to wear it. Alfred has given me jewelry-not just one set at a time, but dozens. He even instructed James to clear out a room for my jewelry, dedicated specifically to the pieces he gifted me.”

Kyla’s expression changed when Kate added, “As for Chris…” Kate maintained her smile, but hatred flickered in her eyes. ” How could I ever forget him?”

She constantly recalled what Chris and Kyla had done to her and her daughter.

Kyla wanted to deliver a snarky comment, but the hatred she saw in Kate’s eyes made her words stick in her throat. She had many questions swirling in her mind.

Chris had never done anything particularly wrong to Kate, so why did Kate hate him so much? This hatred was not born from deep love but rather true loathing, as if Chris had committed an unforgivable crime against her.

“Saturday, Chris and Melanie are getting married. What do you plan to do? Watch helplessly as your child’s father marries someone else? Or do you choose to abort the child?” Kate asked.

Kate’s expression changed rapidly; she quickly adopted a concerned demeanor and inquired about Kyla’s feelings. This made Kyla seethe with anger, but she felt powerless against Kate.

The woman before her was no longer the village girl who had just been recognized a year ago.

Kate had fully integrated into this family, earning her parents’ love and trust, and she had Alfred as her support.

Kyla said, “My business is none of your concern. You informed Dad and Mom about my pregnancy, letting them down. You have already succeeded. Kate, I know your intentions. You are simply jealous of how well Dad and Mom treat me. Even if you are their biological daughter, I have been raised in their care since childhood.”

“Relationships are different. You cannot compare to me. So what if you married Alfred? Everyone knows about Alfred’s problem. One day, you will be chased out of the family. At that time… Hehe, Kate, I have never failed to get what I want!”

Kyla wanted all the assets of the Sutton Group, the family assets, and the care of her adoptive parents.

Kate said, “Oh, really? Then it must be a fascinating process for you if you miss it.”

Kate smiled and continued, “In your current situation, can you still focus on work? Do you dare to let others know that you became pregnant out of wedlock? You are pregnant with Chris’s child. Once this news gets out, will Melanie let you off? Kyla, do not underestimate a woman’s jealousy.” With that, Kate turned around, opened the bathroom door, and walked out.

Kyla clenched her fists, her eyes filled with hatred. She did not know if she hated Kate or Chris. Chris caused her current situation, but it was also thanks to Kate. If Kate had not suddenly become a different person, she would not have ended up pregnant out of wedlock.

Kyla wondered, “Why did Kate suddenly become a different person? Could she have undergone plastic surgery? The real Kate might have died long ago.”

The seeds of doubt were planted in her heart and began to take root. Kyla recalled the recent changes in Kate and became even more suspicious that the real Kate was dead and the current Kate was fake.

Kyla thought, “The fake Kate must have had plastic surgery long ago to look like Kate, waiting for the opportunity to eliminate the real Kate and take her place. What she wanted is, of course, all of the family’s assets. She even hooked up with Alfred; perhaps Alfred is the accomplice of the fake Kate.”

When Kyla thought of this, she coldly said, “What is fake cannot be real. What is real cannot be fake. Kate, just you wait. I will tear off your fake face.”

It was easy to differentiate between truth and lies. She could pull out a few strands of Kate’s hair and find an opportunity to pull a few strands from her mother’s hair to do a DNA test. With the appraisal results, she could deal with the fake Kate.

Kyla thought she had found a good way to deal with Kate and felt much better. She washed her face in the washroom before going out.

Mr. and Mrs. Sutton were present in the dining room, warmly biding their daughter and son-in-law to try the breakfast Kyla had painstakingly made early in the morning. Alfred said indifferently, “Dad, Mom, I have had breakfast. Please, enjoy.”

He could not be bothered to give Kyla’s breakfast any regard, even though he had never eaten it.

They had left home early today and did not have time for breakfast.

James pursued, wanting to pack breakfast for the couple to take to the company, but Alfred turned him down.

Kate looked at him twice and quickly understood why he was lying.

“Dad, Mom, please go ahead and eat. I want to eat oatmeal today. I will make it myself,” Kate said, getting up and heading into the kitchen.

Kyla had prepared a lavish breakfast. Growing up in the Garcia family, Kate was used to simpler breakfasts of oatmeal or pasta. After returning home, it took her a long time to get used to the Sutton family’s lavish Western-style breakfast.

Alfred’s eyes flickered. Kate was concerned about him being hungry, so she used the excuse of wanting to eat oatmeal to cook for him.

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Kate seemed to enjoy pasta or couscous. He had seen her eat them several times. After becoming Mrs. Davidson, her habits and preferences had not changed due to her new identity. Alfred had even told her she did not need to act reserved around him-after all, he had already seen her roughest side.

Kyla entered the room.

“Mom.” She smiled sweetly at Celia and greeted her softly.

Celia responded with a faint grunt. The joy on her face from her biological daughter’s return faded slightly as she glanced at Kyla. However, she did not say anything.

Kyla had told them that she would handle her own affairs, so there was no need for them to worry.

“Forget it,” she thought. Kyla was not her biological daughter anyway, so if she did not want them to get involved, then so be it. From now on, she would focus on her biological daughter. Celia tried to comfort herself this way. It was easier to let go when she was not looking at Kyla.

“Where is Kate?” Kyla pretended not to know that Kate had gone into the kitchen to make pasta and asked her parents with a smile, then sat down next to Celia.

She happened to glance at Alfred sitting across from her. His expression was cold, like an ice sculpture, yet he was almost too handsome.

Suddenly, Alfred looked at her, his sharp, cold gaze startling Kyla. She quickly looked away, too afraid to meet his eyes.

Kyla was very afraid of him, and Alfred knew it. His wife had even once suspected that Kyla’s fear might be the result of a failed attempt to get into his bed.

It made him so angry that he was utterly speechless.

“Kate said she wanted to eat oatmeal.” The one who answered was Leland.

He looked at his son-in-law with a smile, wanting to invite Alfred to eat together. However, Alfred had just mentioned that he had already eaten at home, yet he was, sitting opposite them.

Leland felt like he was going a little crazy.

No wonder his wife cried several times after learning that their daughter had been forced to marry Alfred.

The truth was that Alfred was really difficult to get along with.

Alfred sat at the dining table without eating, which made Leland and the others feel completely uncomfortable. “Alfred, I made too much oatmeal. Help me eat half,” Kate said.

It was, of course, Kate who rescued the Sutton family from their discomfort.

She brought out two bowls of oatmeal and placed one in front of Alfred.

The family of three looked over in unison.

Kate’s oatmeal had a lot of toppings, and they looked delicious.

“If you cannot eat so much, don’t make so much,” Alfred said, seemingly blaming his wife for overcooking. His hands kept moving as he picked up a spoon and began to eat the oatmeal.

He ate in a refined manner. Watching him eat was a pleasure, easily stirring cravings in others.

Though he was eating a simple home-cooked oatmeal dish, it felt as though he were enjoying delicacies.

Seeing him complain about her, Kate started eating the oatmeal too. She smiled and joined in.

The couple ate with great enjoyment, causing Leland to swallow hard. He had tasted his daughter’s oatmeal a few times, and they were delicious.

He thought to himself that she knew to give her husband a serving but did not think to offer one to her father.

Her daughter had married someone and was now wholeheartedly on her husband’s side. Leland ate the breakfast prepared by his eldest daughter, complaining in his heart that his biological daughter had forgotten her father after marrying.

“Urgh-” Kyla had just finished drinking the milk when she felt nauseous again. She immediately ran to the washroom. Celia’s expression darkened.

“Alfred, have a glass of warm water.” Kate poured two cups of warm water and gave one to Alfred. “Your breakfasts have always been light and nutritious. Today, I asked you to help me eat the oatmeal, and I appreciate it. It must be a bit challenging for you.” Her oatmeal was delicious but a little heavy. She was used to it, but she worried Alfred might not be.

Seeing their daughter so considerate toward her husband, the couple looked at each other, unsure of what to think.

“Mom, about Kyla’s pregnancy… Is the child to be born or aborted? How did the Cohen family respond?” Kate asked knowingly. She mainly wanted to know if Kyla’s situation had disappointed her parents as she had feared.

Celia snorted coldly. “She can handle her own matters. We are not her biological parents, so we are not qualified to care about her choices. It is her freedom to give birth or abort as she pleases. It is also her business whether the Cohen family responds or not.”

It was clear she was disappointed. “I doted on her so much in vain, but if she is not my biological daughter, then she is not my biological daughter.” Celia’s words were filled with sadness.

“Mom.” Kate got up and sat beside her mother, comforting her. “Do not be angry. Kyla is right. We are all adults and can bear the consequences. Since she is handling it herself, let her. You do not have to worry so much. Be happy to relax.”

Kate got up and sat beside his mother. He comforted her, ” Don’t be angry. Kyla is right. We’re all adults and can bear the consequences. Since she’s handling it herself, let her handle it herself. Mom, don’t worry so much. I’m happy to relax.”

Celia looked at her biological daughter. If her biological daughter were pregnant, she would be overjoyed. Unfortunately, that was not the case.

Sighing heavily, Celia patted the back of Kate’s hand. “I know. It is getting late. You and Alfred have to go to work too, right? In the future, when you are busy with work, you do not have to come back so early every day. If you are exhausted, my heart will ache.”

“Come back when you are free this weekend. If you are not free, do not run back because the weather is hot. It is too hot.” Celia reminded her daughter and son-in-law. The couple responded meekly.

After chatting with her parents for a while, she noticed that Kyla was still in the washroom. Since she had already mocked her and things had developed as she had imagined, Kate left with Alfred under her mother’s repeated advice.

Celia stood at the entrance of the villa, watching the luxurious convoy leave in a grandiose yet low-key manner. If Kate had married an ordinary man, I could still visit her every day. She married into the Davidson family… The elders of the Davidson family have yet to express their stance. Leland, our daughter must be having a hard time in the Davidson family.”

Celia was very worried. A marriage without the approval of her in-laws meant that the days after marriage would not be peaceful. Alfred had made an official announcement, but the elders of the Davidson family did not make any moves. They did not even arrange for them to meet.

“Kate chose her own path,” Leland said softly. “Take it slow. It will get better. Alfred is protecting her. She is also working hard. I believe that one day, the entire Regency Group family will like our daughter.”

Leland Sutton said in a low voice, “Take it slow. It will get better. Mr. Davidson is protecting her. She’s also working hard. I believe that one day, the entire Regency Group family will like our daughter.”

“I am going back to the office, too,” Leland added. “Since Kate is at the company, take care of her. She started too late. I do not know how long it will take for her to take charge like Kyla. As for Kyla… Sigh, let us not worry about her. She has her parents to concern themselves with her.” “Kate is in the company. Take care of her. She started too late. I don’t know how long it will take for her to take charge like Kyla. Kyla… Sigh, let’s not care about her. She has her parents to worry about.”

Leland put his arm around Celia’s shoulder, and the couple walked toward the garage. “Kate is smarter than we thought. She learns quickly and has a good memory. Give her some time, and she will be able to take charge. As for Kyla, if she chooses to give birth to that child, I will transfer her to a branch company in Averlon and let her manage the branch and give birth there.”

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Averlon was very far from Sherpsel. It would take nearly four hours by plane. The branch company was still in the process of being established. The management staff hired from the talent market were not aware of Kyla’s situation. Even if Kyla were pregnant, others would assume she was married and had a child. They would not expect her to be carrying an illegitimate child. This could be considered protection for Kyla.

If she stayed in Sherpsel, the truth would eventually come out. Once it was exposed, Chris would at most be labeled a playboy and be seen as making a premarital mistake. As long as he showed his loyalty, any so-called crisis would be resolved.

The daughter of the Moore family had long been infatuated with him.

Leland felt that Chris was truly a calamity among men.

He specialized in harming girls.

Both of his daughters had been involved with Chris, and his adopted daughter even more so; she was pregnant with Chris’s child.

When the matter was exposed, only Kayla would be ruined. She would be labeled as the third party in Chris’s marriage with Melanie, and people would call her shameless. If she hoped to marry well in the future, it would be a lost cause.

No matter what, she was the daughter he had raised for more than twenty years. Even if she was not his biological daughter, Leland instinctively wanted to protect Kayla even after the disappointment.

“She is…” Celia said, recalling the twisted and bizarre dream that Kate had told her about.

In Kate’s dream, Kayla seemed to have become pregnant at this time, and the child was, of course, Chris’s. However, in Kate’s dream, Kayla interfered in the marriage between Kate and Chris.

Celia thought about how Kayla’s illegitimate child was about the same age as Kate’s daughter.

Celia remembered that in her daughter’s dream, both she and her husband had died in an accident, which was a man-made incident orchestrated by Kayla.

Kate’s daughter was not even Chris’s; Chris and Kayla had killed her child.

“Leland, do not worry about her,” Celia said. “She said she can handle it herself, so let her do so. She will not remember how well we treated her. She is an ingrate who cannot be raised well. Who knows, she might even turn against us in the future.”

After recalling Kate’s dream, Celia’s heartache for Kayla was quickly suppressed.

Leland looked at her.

“We should be worried about our biological daughter. Do you know any doctors who specialize in treating male illnesses? It’s more important to treat our son-in-law and let our daughter give birth to a few grandchildren,” Celia said. Leland replied, “The Davidson family’s connections are a hundred times better than ours.”

If Alfred’s physical problems could be cured, they would have been cured long ago.

Celia’s expression darkened.

She could only sigh and lament to herself the burdens of raising children.

When Kate returned to the company, she was one minute late. After swiping her card, Kate heaved a sigh of relief when she saw the time on the card.

“Miss Kate. Morning,” greeted an assistant.

“Morning,” Kate replied.

As she walked inside, she encountered familiar colleagues, and everyone nodded and smiled, exchanging greetings.

After eating oatmeal, she drank a large glass of warm water and wanted to go to the washroom.

Seeing that there were many people waiting in front of the elevator, Kate was not in a hurry to squeeze in. She turned around and walked towards the washroom on the first floor. Not long after she entered the washroom, she heard a few people talking as they came in. Their voices were very soft at first. When they entered the washroom, they probably thought that it was safer there, so they did not deliberately suppress their voices.

Their voices were very soft at first. When they entered the washroom, they probably thought that it was safer there, so they did not deliberately suppress their voices.

Kate heard someone say, “You have all heard, right? Miss Kate was able to sign a big contract because she booked a room with Willie. I knew it. She is a newcomer with no experience at all. She is not even as good as us at work. She actually signed such a big contract.”

Kate was immediately alert since she heard it was related to her.

Kate thought of something and immediately took out her phone to turn on the recording function.

“It was clearly Ms. Sutton who was in charge of the order, but Willie specifically asked for Miss Kate to sign the order. Who would believe that the two of them did not have an affair?”

“I just want to know if Willie is still at Walotronics? That is one of the many subsidiaries under Regency Group. If Mr. Davidson wants to crush the general manager of the subsidiary, it is a matter of minutes.”

“Mr. Davidson’s wife has had an affair; this is just the beginning; it will become a vast prairie in the future.” “What a shame for Mr. Davidson’s looks. He even came to pick up Miss Kate from work. Someone who saw him in person said he looked several times better than in the newspapers, yet he is impotent. Miss Kate is young and beautiful; how could she endure loneliness? Mr. Davidson would likely be gritting his teeth and swallowing it if he found out.”

“I heard that Miss Kate signed that big deal because she won a drinking contest against Willie. After Willie got drunk, Miss Kate helped him get a room, but she did not send him back. Where did you hear all this?”

Kate had listened to so much, and finally, one person raised a doubt. She wanted to know who had spread such insulting words about her-was it, Kyla or Vita?

“This was what Vita told Aurelia. Vita is Ms. Sutton’s secretary and was with her when she met Willie. How could she not know the truth? What you heard is fake. Miss Kate is Mr. Sutton’s biological daughter, after all. Doesn’t she care about her reputation?”

“Exactly. Does she dare to openly say she slept with Willie?”

“If Mr. Sutton finds out, he will be furious.”

“Who would dare to let Mr. Sutton know? Do you want to lose your job?”

“Mr. Davidson can’t do it. Miss Kate can’t stay lonely. I dare say that Miss Kate’s bed partners will keep changing… Ah! Which one of you… Miss Kate!”

Kate could no longer tolerate it. She stepped out, turned on the faucet, and sprayed water at the women who were slandering her behind her back.

When the women saw Kate, their expressions shifted dramatically. Some reacted quickly, rushing out, thinking that if Kate could not see who they were, she would not be able to settle the score with them.

“Miss Kate, we, we heard it from Aurelia. Aurelia heard it from Vita.”

Having been caught by Kate, these women realized they were in trouble. They all confessed that the source of the rumors was Vita.

Last time in the elevator, Vita spoke disrespectfully to Kate while trying to defend her superior. Kate slapped her in front of Kyla and warned her that if she heard any rumors, she would definitely confront Vita.

“You all come out!” Kate scolded coldly, “Come with me to confront Vita now.”

With that, she turned around and strode towards the elevator.

The women exchanged glances and hesitated, pushing each other slightly.

Suddenly, Kate stopped, turned her head, and said coldly, Do you want to protect Vita? Take the blame for slandering me?”

The women shook their heads repeatedly, setting aside their embarrassment and fear, and hurried over.

Vita helped Kyla brew coffee and poured herself a cup. She carried the brewed coffee back to her desk. As soon as she sat down, she saw Kate approaching her with a few women. For some reason, Vita felt guilty and flustered.

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“Kate, are you here to look for Ms. Sutton? She hasn’t arrived yet,” Vita said, standing up and smiling at Kate for the first time.

Kate walked over and stood in front of Vita’s desk, looking at her coldly.

When Vita did not get an answer, her smile froze a little. However, she still asked politely, “Kate, are you looking for Ms. Sutton?”

“Vita, I’m here for you,” Kate replied coldly.

When Vita avoided her gaze, Kate turned to the women and said, “Let’s come over and confront Vita properly.”

Recalling Kate’s warning in the elevator, Vita panicked.

“Could it be that Aurelia had spread her words?” The thought flashed passed Vita’s mind. “That damned Aurelia, I had already told her to keep it a secret and not to spread it. What I said was not the truth. I was just defending my superior and deliberately said some specious words to make Aurelia misunderstand that Kate had sold her body to sign the bill.”

“Kate, what is going on? How did I get dragged into this? If I remember correctly, they are from the HR department, right?” Vita asked, her voice trembling slightly.

Kate did not answer her. She stared coldly at those women. Under her gaze, they braced themselves and walked over. As the commotion grew, others gathered around to watch. Ever since Kate entered the company, she had been the focus of everyone’s attention. Initially, it was because of her identity-people were eager to see if there would be a showdown between the true daughter of the Sutton family and the fake daughter, Kyla. Later, when Kate’s identity as Mrs. Davidson was exposed, even more people began to take notice of her.

Kyla was more popular in the company than Kate, but Kate had powerful backing. Many whispered that the Sutton Group would eventually be taken over by her.

Even if Kate’s current abilities did not match Kyla’s, she was still the real daughter of the Sutton family and was Mrs. Davidson. Mr. Sutton could not bear to see his family’s legacy handed over to someone else, and Mr. Davidson would not just stand by as Kyla inherited his wife’s assets. Now that Kate was confronting Vita, everyone saw it as a sign that she was starting to stand up to Kyla.

“Vita, I heard them badmouthing me in the washroom on the first floor just now. They said that you spread the news,” Kate stated, staring at Vita seriously. “Do you remember what I said to you that day after what you had said to me, for your boss, in the elevator? I said that I won’t be polite if I hear you defaming and slandering me again!”

Vita, not waiting for the women to confront her, hurriedly defended herself. “Miss Kate, I never said that you and Willie had done anything shameful. Although he was drunk that day and you helped him get a room, you only asked the waiter to send him back. You did not follow him at all.”

“It is because they do not believe that you can secure a big contract that they fabricated nonsense to ruin your reputation, tarnish your image, and deny your ability. It has nothing to do with me. I did not say anything about you sleeping with Willie.”

Vita was just going along with the conversation; when Aurelia said those things, she simply did not deny them.

“Vita, it was you who said it. Aurelia said that you told her yourself that Miss Kate could secure a big deal because of her beauty and because she slept with Willie.”

“Yes. That is what you said.”

“You are Kayla’s secretary. You followed Kayla out to discuss business. You are also a witness. Only you know the authenticity of the matter. We do not even know. If it was not you, then who said it? Could it be Kayla?”

Kyla wanted to tarnish Kate’s reputation, but she would not resort to such tactics. Doing so would only make her seem ineffective, unable to compete with someone she viewed as a novice, and forced to use underhanded methods to undermine her opponent.

If she did that, it would also make her adoptive parents angry.

“Kate, I-I was just saying it casually that day. I-I really…” Vita stammered.

Under Kate’s cold glare, Vita’s defense became softer and softer. The onlookers finally understood the reason behind the commotion. Recently, they had also heard rumors about Kate, suggesting that she had used her beauty to secure a big order from Walotronics.

Many people were aware of Willie’s weaknesses. They did not believe that Kate could simply get him drunk and that he would willingly cooperate with Sutton Group. After all, it had not been revealed that Kate was Alfred of the Davidson family. Only after Willie agreed to collaborate with Sutton Group was the information about Kate’s status disclosed, which had genuinely startled Willie.

Vita was obviously feeling guilty. These were all rumors that had been altered through word of mouth.

“What are you all doing here? Don’t you have work to do?” a stern voice sounded. Kyla entered.

When everyone saw her, they quickly dispersed and ran back to their seats, pretending to be serious about their work.

Kate dared to let a few people from the Human Resources Department confront Vita. Vita’s panic had already given the onlookers their conclusion.

There was nothing between Kate and Willie.

Vita would say seemingly plausible things that would be passed around and spread through the mouths of others, eventually becoming quite unpleasant.

Could Vita really not think of this? She was merely standing up for her superior. In the Sutton Group, who did not know that Vita was the most loyal to Kyla? Even knowing that

Kyla was not the biological daughter of the Sutton family, Vita still defended her.

Vita despised Kate for being a country bumpkin who grew up in the countryside, believing she was not worthy of being compared to Kyla.

When Kyla saw that the people from the Human Resources Department had not left, she frowned and said, “Why are you still standing here?”

Kyla then turned her attention to Kate, as if she had just noticed her. Her expression softened significantly, and her tone became gentle. She adopted the demeanor of a big sister. “Kate, it’s time to go to work. Why aren’t you returning to your job? What are you doing here?”

She glanced at her secretary and noticed that Vita was pale, nervous, and afraid.

She asked Kate, “Kate, did Vita offend you? Are you here to cause trouble for her? It’s early in the morning. Stop fooling around. For my sake, don’t argue with Vita.”

“There’s a meeting at nine o’clock. Mr. Sutton will definitely ask you to participate in the meeting. Hurry up and find Claire.”

Kate turned around and spoke, “Ms. Sutton, you came at the right time. Your secretary ruined my image and spread rumors behind my back. She said I had an unspeakable relationship with Willie from Walotronics. She also claimed that I could secure contracts because of my youth and beauty and that I engaged in unspeakable acts.

“Ms. Sutton, did you instruct your secretary to do this? I dare say that most of the staff in the company is discussing my scandal. If you want to tarnish my reputation, you have certainly succeeded.”

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Kyla’s expression changed slightly. She looked at Vita. “Ms. Sutton, I, I… I did not say it directly. I just…” Vita could not continue to defend herself. There would not have been rumors if she had not said something specious. The source was indeed her.

“Miss Kate, this has nothing to do with Ms. Sutton. It is all my nonsense. Do not misunderstand Ms. Sutton.” Seeing that she could no longer deny it, Vita quickly explained on Kyla’s behalf.

Even if her boss was Ms. Sutton, Kate was Mr. Sutton’s biological daughter. In this matter, Kate was the one who was wronged. If Vita did not take the blame, her superior would definitely suffer.

Kyla took a deep breath.

When Kate looked at Vita again, her eyes were sharp and cold. Kate said, “I told you long ago that you need to be honest. Do not make things up. You are harming others and yourself. You have ignored my reminder.”

Vita lowered her head and replied, “Ms. Sutton, I am sorry.”

Kate continued, “You are not sorry to me. You are sorry to Miss Kate. Apologize to Miss Kate immediately and send a mass email to everyone in the company to explain this matter and apologize again.”

Kyla immediately took action.

Vita quickly turned to Kate and solemnly apologized, “Miss Kate, I am sorry. It is my fault. I was jealous that a newcomer like you could sign such a big deal with Walotronics. It is my fault for deliberately defaming you and causing you trouble. I am sorry.”

Vita added, “I will immediately send a mass email to explain to everyone and apologize to you again. I hope you will be magnanimous and forgive me this time.”

Vita lowered her stance to the lowest, just short of kneeling to Kate. She did not forget Kate’s warning in the elevator. If Kate really sued her for defamation, she would definitely lose.

After Vita apologized, Kyla looked at Kate and said gently,” Kate, it is my failure to discipline her properly. I will teach Vita a good lesson later. However, she already knows she was wrong. She will not make this mistake again. For my sake, could you please forgive her this time? Let’s put this matter to rest.”

Kate’s expression remained cold as she continued, “You can use your mouth to defame someone, and you can use your mouth to apologize. But how can you learn a lesson so easily?” She added, “A mere verbal apology and a mass email to explain are not enough. The cost of slandering and spreading rumors is too low. If you do not learn from this, finding peace will be hard for me. Vita’s words have already spread throughout the company. Even if I clarify, it still hurts me and tarnishes my reputation.”

Vita’s face turned pale.

Before spreading the rumors, Aurelia had warned her that Kate was already Mrs. Davidson, part of the influential Davidson family. Behind Kate stood Alfred, a powerful figure in Sherpsel’s business world.

If Alfred were to become angry, it would send shockwaves through Sherpsel’s business community.

Although no one knew how Alfred felt about Kate as his wife, his willingness to publicly acknowledge their marriage showed he valued her.

What would have waited for Vita if Kate had told Alfred about this incident?

Vita did not dare to think any further.

When she spread the rumors, her lips easily formed irresponsible words that flowed without hesitation. It was a way to vent her jealousy, painting Kate as poorly as possible. But now, the consequences loomed large in her mind.

When the involved party pursued the matter seriously, the consequences could lead to imprisonment if the situation was severe.

Kate was the Davidson family’s Mrs. Davidson. She could sue Vita and get her sentenced.

“Miss Kate, I am sorry. It is all my fault. I know I was wrong. I promise I will not spread rumors again. Please forgive me this time. I deserve to be punished for my reckless words.”

Afraid of being sued by Kate and terrified of going to jail, Vita could not care less and begged for Kate’s forgiveness. In the end, she even slapped herself.

The onlookers who quietly gathered saw Vita slapping her own face repeatedly. The force was not small, and with each slap, her face quickly became red and swollen.

To them, it was just a scare, a lesson about not spreading rumors and causing trouble in the future.

Provoking someone with a powerful backer was tantamount to courting death and ruining one’s bright future.

Kyla looked at her secretary, who was slapping herself in front of everyone, and felt a flush of embarrassment on her face.

This was her most trusted secretary. If Vita lost face, her direct superior would not be any better.

“Kate,” Kyla called out.

Kyla continued, “Vita really knows her mistake and is punishing herself now. I dare say that she will always remember the mistake she made today and will never repeat it. Please be magnanimous and forgive her.”

Before Kate could say anything, her and Kyla’s phones rang simultaneously.

Calling Kate was Claire, who said over the phone, “Miss Kate, Mr. Sutton wants you to see him immediately.”

This matter had already spread to the CEO’s office building.

Kyla received a call from Leland, who asked his eldest daughter to bring Vita upstairs to meet him.

After the sisters hung up, they had different expressions.

Kate had recorded a conversation in the washroom; with that recording as evidence, she did not have to worry about the plot turning around. Kyla, on the other hand, was considering whether she should protect Vita or give up on her.

“Why are you all still gathered here? Go back to work,” Kyla said fiercely.

The onlookers quickly slipped away. Kyla glared at the employees from the Human Resources Department again. She did not say anything, but they knew they were probably going to be fired.

“Where is Aurelia?” Kyla asked coldly. “Bring Aurelia here to follow Vita and me to see Mr. Sutton.”

With that, she turned around and left.

A few minutes later, in Mr. Sutton’s office, Leland listened to Kate’s recording. His expression was not pleasant.

He looked at Kyla. Although he did not say anything, Kyla could see the disappointment in her father’s eyes.

Although she did not instruct Vita to spread rumors, she was too emotional after Kate signed the contract with Walotronics. That was why Vita stood up for her and caused today’s disaster.

She had always been nurtured by her parents as Sutton Group’s successor. She also believed that she had the ability to take over Sutton Group. She had talked about business and signed countless contracts.

However, because of a slip-up, such a thing happened.

She could not keep his cool! This was the main reason why her father was disappointed in her.

Vita and Aurelia lowered their heads, not daring to look at Leland. They did not even dare to breathe loudly.

The two secretaries were filled with regret.

Leland looked at his biological daughter and gently asked, ” Kate, how do you plan to handle this? I support you.”

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Kate was the victim. What kind of result did she want to settle this matter? It revolved around her.

“Mr. Sutton,” Kate said, “I hope Vita and Aurelia will apologize to me in front of the entire company.”

If she had used Alfred’s power and gone through legal procedures, since Vita’s actions had not caused any serious consequences for Kate, she might not have been sentenced.

Kate gave in appropriately.

Leland responded, “Of course.”

“It is not too much,” Kate continued.

“Also,” she added, “after apologizing, I don’t think it is appropriate for the two secretaries to continue working in Sutton Group. Will they be fired, or will they resign on their own initiative? Please handle it, Kyla.”

Vita was Kyla’s spy in the company and one of Kyla’s important assistants. If Kate wanted to compete with Kyla, she definitely had to cut off Kyla’s right-hand man.

This was an opportunity to get rid of Vita and prevent her from helping Kyla.

She took this opportunity to chase Vita out of Sutton Group, making it impossible for her to help Kyla anymore.

The two secretaries’ faces turned pale, but they did not say anything. After this matter blew up, they should have realized it was impossible for them to stay in Sutton Group any longer. They only wanted to leave and not be suppressed by Kate again. After all, they still had a long way to go and needed to continue looking for jobs.

“Kate, I know my mistake,” Vita said.

When Leland looked at Kyla steadily, she finally gave up on Vita. She took a deep breath and, putting on a selfless expression, promised Kate, “Kate, don’t worry. I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer.”

Kate calmed down and replied, “I still believe in you, Kyla. In fact, I am doing this for your sake. I am helping you clear your path. If a loose-lipped person like Vita stays by your side, she will only cause you trouble.”

“Today, she is spreading rumors to defame me. If she reveals the company’s secrets one day, the consequences will be so serious that you cannot even afford it. That would be terrible.”

Kyla felt a deep hatred inside but had to agree with Kate’s words on the surface. “You’re right. Vita is ridiculously wrong.”

Kyla knew she could no longer keep her loyal assistant. Seeing that his two daughters seemed to have agreed, Leland said solemnly, “Kyla, this matter was caused by your secretary. I will leave it to you to deal with it. Kate wants an apology, and the two of them must do it. You know what to do next.”

“Also, deal with those who like to spout nonsense,” Leland added, referring to the few people from the Human Resources Department.

Kyla quickly replied, “I will take care of it and give Kate a satisfactory answer.”

“Okay, you all go out and get to work,” Leland said, waving his hand to indicate that everyone could leave.

The group exited the CEO’s office one after another. As soon as Kyla left, she shot a furious glare at Kate before walking away with her two secretaries in silence.

Kate had won the battle and returned to Claire’s office. She sat down at her workstation and began her work, unaffected by the situation. Meanwhile, Kyla was seething with anger.

Back in her office, Kyla looked at Vita, whose face was swollen and bruised as she stood before the desk. Kyla felt the urge to scold her but found herself at a loss for words. She even considered hitting Vita, but with her face already looking like a swollen dumpling, she could not bring herself to do it.

After all, Vita had been with her for a few years. She was also outstanding at work, but this time.

“Ms. Sutton, I will resign myself,” Vita said softly, her eyes red and filled with reluctance. She joined Sutton Group right after graduating from university and was valued by Kyla, who became her secretary. After several years, she was familiar with and had grown accustomed to the working environment. Now, the thought of leaving felt difficult. Vita was really reluctant.

“Remember today’s lesson. Do not do it again in the future,” Kyla said with a sigh. “It is not wrong to protect your superior, but you have to be reasonable and legal. Do not spread rumors and cause trouble. Fortunately, this matter only spread within the company. It has not caused serious consequences for Kate. If this becomes widely known and if Kate commits suicide, the consequences will be severe. You can just wait to go to jail.”

“Ms. Sutton, I understand. I am sorry for implicating you,” Vita replied.

Vita had been by Kyla’s side for many years. How could she not know how much Leland valued Kyla? Leland’s expression just now indicated that he was a little disappointed in Kyla.

“It is my fault too,” Kyla said, letting out another sigh.

She was too impatient. Before Kate could climb up the ladder, she was already in such a hurry to make a move. That was why Kate counterattacked and eliminated her secretary.

“Do as Kate says. Publicly apologize to her. Then… hand in your resignation letter. I will deduct your bonus for this month. I will not touch your base salary.” Kyla commanded. “Thank you, Ms. Sutton,” Vita said gratefully. “Before I leave, can I ask you to help me one more time? After I leave Sutton Group, please ask Miss Kate to not take revenge on me or suppress me again.”

This was what Vita was truly afraid of.

After a moment of silence, Kyla said, “I will try my best to talk to her for you, but I cannot guarantee that she will agree.”

“Thank you, Ms. Sutton,” Vita expressed her gratitude.

After another moment of silence, Kyla continued, “Once you leave, as long as you keep this matter to yourself and do not mention it again, and do not maintain contact with me, she will likely not continue to pursue you. She truly wants to deal with me, not you.”

However, Vita was too careless and handed over a lever to Kate, allowing Kate to use it to test her knife first.

Three days’ absence makes one a stranger. After Kate moved into the Davidson family, she became increasingly shrewd. Kyla would not believe that Kate did not have Alfred’s guidance.

Kyla was really mistaken. Kate did not discuss these matters with Alfred. If Alfred knew, it was only because he had learned through other channels.

Kate did not tell Alfred about these things.

Vita said, “Ms. Sutton, you are outstanding. The company’s senior management has recognized your abilities. It is very difficult for Kate to surpass you. If she did not have Mr. Davidson as her backer…”

Vita did not continue.

“Go on and do your work. My conflict with her will eventually reach a boiling point.” Kyla shot back.

Unless Leland divides the company, the sisters would go their separate ways.

However, the possibility was not high.

Vita retreated.

Kyla looked at the cup of coffee on her desk. It was already cold. She picked it up, intending to drink it, but considering she was pregnant, she thought pregnant women should not drink coffee.

She got up, took the cup of coffee into the bathroom, and poured it out. After throwing up again, she looked at herself in the mirror. She appeared a little haggard, unlike her usual high-spirited self.

She lowered her head and looked at her abdomen, touching it gently with her hand. If it were not for the rapid onset of pregnancy symptoms, she would not even feel that there was a baby inside her.

“Baby, you came at the wrong time,” Kyla muttered. She decided to abort this untimely child.

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