The jewel suppliers looked at each other. Nicole had clearly seen through them."I'd been wondering whether it was just malicious competition from my peers or whether you suppliers had collaborated to increase the prices. Now it seems that it's both."Nicole looked at all of them. "Someone must have been in touch with that mysterious buyer and struck a deal. That person must have instigated the other jewel suppliers to raise their prices. "Once you all have stopped all other collaborations..."She paused before continuing, "After they have purchased once from all of you at a high price, what's next? I'm sure you don't need me to spell it out for you."Hearing that, everyone subconsciously glanced at Wilbur.Wilbur immediately became sheepish. "Why are all of you looking at me like that? I have nothing to do with some mystery buyer! I just want everyone to profit together!"No one really believed him, but Nicole stood up for him."I believe Mr. O'Malley isn't the type of pers
After leaving the private club, Wilbur got his driver to take him to a mansion. He got out of the car and said to the guards by the gate, "I need to see Ms. Ford. Tell her that Wilbur O'Malley is looking for her urgently."The guard didn't budge at all. "No need. Ms. Ford isn't seeing guests at this moment. Please leave.""Please pass the message on to her. She will surely see me. This is really urgent!" Wilbur was about to barge in, but he was no match for the guards. He was soon shoved away.Wilbur yelled at the third-floor window. "Ms. Ford, it's Wilbur! I don't think we can go on with our deal. Let me talk to you in person!"In her room, Jane heard Wilbur's voice. She had just gotten up when Benji pressed her back down. He warned her, "Boss forbade you from seeing anyone. You better be good now. If you make him angry again, there's a possibility that you won't be able to leave the mines alive.""But…" Jane wanted to say something else when she heard Wilbur yelp and wail. S
"Yvonne!"Yvonne was alarmed when she heard someone call her. Before she could react, Calbert was already in front of her.Doodoo went up and barked at Calbert.Calbert jumped and retreated two steps backward. He continued to look at Yvonne in disbelief. "W-Why are you here?""Doodoo, heel," Yvonne commanded. Seeing Doodoo return to Yvonne's side, Calbert frowned and pointed at Doodoo. "This monster is called 'Doodoo'?"Yvonne said openly, "What? Does it not sound nice?"Calbert looked conflicted. "It's not that it doesn't sound nice. It's just that this majestic-looking creature has such a cute name. Don't you think it doesn't match his personality?""It likes it a lot." Yvonne looked at Doodoo. "Isn't that so, Doodoo?"Doodoo barked in agreement.Calbert smiled. This little puppy looked nothing like the vicious dog that had barked at him a moment ago.He looked at Yvonne once more. "You still haven't answered my first question."Yvonne replied with a question, "You tell
Then, Calbert filled Yvonne in on the current situation with his search for Mark. He didn't know that Otto had already told Yvonne about it a long time ago.At that moment, Yvonne could only pretend like she was hearing it for the first time. She listened to Calbert intently.Finally, the food was served. Yvonne stopped Calbert to get him to eat first.When Calbert saw the food, he realized how hungry he was. He quickly picked up his cutlery and had a few mouthfuls of food before saying, "You know, Otto is getting married in the middle of next month."Yvonne was surprised. "He's getting married?""Yes, with Ella." Calbert chewed and muttered, "Apparently, he had been having an affair, so Mrs. Carrington Senior called him home. He was locked up in his room the second he reached home."Yvonne fell silent.She had heard Otto mention the affair thing before. It was a complete misunderstanding. She had initially thought that all Otto needed to do was explain himself. She had neve
Otto was silent for a while.Yvonne continued, "Mr. Carrington, you're a smart man. You haven't secured your position as your family's heir yet. How could you agree to the marriage? "You've worked so hard for so many years, and it's all being destroyed by a woman. Are you really okay with it?""Ms. Miller." Otto finally said, "I have my difficulties. I'm sorry. I let you down. Let's call off our initial deal."He couldn't even have any say in his marriage. How could he let Yvonne believe that he could possibly become the Carringtons' heir?The more highly Yvonne regarded him, the guiltier he felt toward her.Ever since he had given in and agreed to the marriage, he hadn't known how to face Yvonne."Alright." Otto didn't give Yvonne a chance to speak. He chuckled bitterly. "I'll see you around." He hung up.Yvonne felt a little down. What was going on with Otto? He had never been so pessimistic before!…Otto put his phone down. He looked up to see the Ferguson family enter
When Agatha saw Edith in a plain-colored dress and a white carnation hairpin on the side of her head, she immediately became furious. "Don't you know what day it is today? Why are you dressed like someone has died?"Virginia immediately stood up to ease the situation. "Mrs. Carrington Senior, don't get mad. Edith looks great like this too. Besides, we're only having a meal today. It's nothing too formal.""You don't have to stand up for her. She's doing this to go up against me! She's deliberately infuriating me!"Although Agatha was 100 years old, she still had a terrifying demeanor. She glared at Edith angrily. "What are you still standing there for? You're late! Don't you know how to apologize? Do I need to teach you such manners?""Fine." Edith was expressionless. At that moment, she was extremely calm.She walked over to the table and looked around the room. "Since everyone is here today, I would like to say something. I don't approve of this marriage," she proclaimed fir
After leaving the restaurant, Edith stopped in her tracks. She let the night breeze blow over her and closed her eyes, savoring the moment.The burden that had been weighing down on her shoulders this whole time was finally gone. She felt much lighter."Why didn't you tell me you went to see Dad today?" Otto gently asked.Edith smiled. "If I had told you, would you have let me go?"Otto was silent for a while. He looked at Edith, who was smiling, and couldn't help but feel guilty. "You won't get to see him again.""I know, which is why I was with him for a long time today. I said everything I needed to say to him. If there's anything else I want to say to him, I'll have to wait until I meet him when I'm dead.""Mom." Otto felt even more guilty. Edith smiled and patted Otto on the shoulder. "My good son, your father and I have the same wish. We just want you to be happy."She smiled mischievously. "By the way, when are you going to let me meet that woman? If you really like her
Once they returned home, Ella immediately called the private investigator. "How is the investigation going along?""Ms. Ferguson, we…"Ella frowned when she heard the other party hesitate. "Don't tell me you found nothing.""We know where the woman's staying, but the place is under Mr. Carrington's name."The private investigator sounded troubled. "The woman has gone missing. Our lead has gone cold.""Missing?""Yes, two days ago, we asked one of the cleaning ladies. That woman left a long time ago. She won't be returning."The private investigator sighed. "It will be like searching a needle in a haystack if we were to try to look for her."Ella was silent for a long time. "Continue to keep an eye on Otto. I'm guessing that the woman will appear once more. Let me know immediately when that happens."This time, she would do it quietly without raising any alarm. …Over at the border, Yvonne had no idea that Ella was onto her.She hadn't been in touch with Otto after she had