Warning: My Mommy is A Savage Chapter 376-400

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Ha-ha! What a sight, that was!
Fists clenched, McKenzie felt the mocking gazes directed at her.
What was Anthony thinking? Why did he embarrass her like that?
Luckily, Susan was quick to save her dignity. “Oh, my… Anthony has always been like this, always busy with work. All he cares about is work!”
“That’s only fair! That’s why the Bailey Corporation is so well established,” praised the crowd.
The atmosphere became less tense with that, and McKenzie took the chance and signaled Miranda to act.
They had to find out why Anthony left so urgently!
At that moment, Charmine and Robert arrived at Violet Villa and entered the mansion.
Robert initially assumed the place would be empty as he walked in, but he was greeted with the sight of shoes-a pair of men’s and children’s shoes, at that.
There was a children’s drawing board on the sofa with some cute animals drawn on it. The mansion seemed warm and homely.
He frowned. Was Charmine living with other people?
At that moment, he heard laughter coming from somewhere above them. “Fly! Momo is flying! Kay, let me fly!”
Charmine’s eyes gleamed with warmth when she heard that voice, and she made her way upstairs.
Robert was baffled. ‘Momo’? Why did that sound familiar? He followed Charmine upstairs.
Inside a room on the second floor, one could see that room was refurbished to connect with the third floor. The ceiling was eight meters tall.
The wall was filled with rock-climbing stones. Chris had his safety harness on as he climbed down the wall dexterously.
He stepped on one stone after another skillfully, just like how an experienced agent would.
Charmine’s eyes beamed as she saw him. Momo turned out to be so agile!
The impressed Kay then walked toward Charmine and said, “No wonder he’s Mr. Bailey’s son -his genes are so well-developed. I thought I had to help him one step at a time, but it surprised me at how he could skip three stones in a leap, and he learned that in just ten
minutes. It’s just like how you were trained at the base back then!”
Charmine was a weak woman back then, and her Uncles trained her rigorously so she would get stronger. It took Charmine only 10 minutes to master rock-climbing.
It was as though the beast in her was unleashed after leaving Julian and giving birth to a stillborn
Charmine looked at Chris and smilingly beamed, “Of course, just look at who his mother is!”
Kay was speechless at Charmine’s remark.
Chris’ mother was yet to be found, and she was just a step-mother!
Chris spotted Charmine at that moment, and he instantly flew down to her with his harness.“ Mommy, Mommy, you’re back! Look, Momo knows how to rock-climb now! I can fly!”
“Mommy saw everything. I’ll make chicken wings for Momo for lunch as a reward!” Charmine ruffled his tiny head.
Chris gleefully jumped as he clapped. “Yay!”
In his little dance for joy, he spotted Robert standing behind Charmine. “Mommy, what is he doing here?” Chris frowned.
That man was the reason his Mommy almost left the Night of Glory event, and he was the reason why his Daddy had to go to such a far place to save him! He did not like him! 1 .
Robert looked at Chris, perplexed.
While Robert had thought Anthony was serious with Charmine, he did not expect that they were still together! She even had such a close bond with the young master as well!

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Charmine glanced at Robert. “He’ll be living with us for three days. Momo is the young master here, so you have to be kind to your guest, alright?”
Young master?
She called Chris Bailey ‘young master’?
Robert’s soul nearly left him. He was Charmine’s brother-he was the only one blood-related to her in this building!
Also, with the way she spoke to him, was she treating Chris as though he was her child? Was she serious with Anthony as well?
“Charmine, have you forgotten what I said to you the other night?” blurted Robert before he could think of his words. “You’re being careless.”
Anthony was toying her! How could she be so careless?
“I won’t allow you to speak to my Mommy that way!” Chris stood up in front of Charmine as he yapped, “You’re the one careless one! Your entire family is careless! You’re blinded!”
Robert was baffled at his outburst.
That was Robert’s first time scolded by a child, yet it was Anthony Bailey’s child, thus he could not offend him-especially his father!
Dispirited, Robert muttered, “Charmine, I hope you’ll think things through. Be logical! Tiffany is already getting married, and you should start looking for a husband as well.”
With that, he turned to get out of the room. He walked down the stairs and sat on the sofa.
Somehow, he felt uneasy. The thought of Charmine being a third-wheeler and Anthony’s mistress made him frustrated.
Five years ago, Charmine shamelessly followed around Julian. She found someone better five years later, yet she chose to be her old self again?
At that moment, the door was pushed open.
Click!
Anthony walked in. Just as he expected, a man was sitting on the sofa, and he could only see his back due to the angle.
Judging from his back…he seemed young.
So, Charmine liked younger boys?
His face darkened as he parted his lips. “Toss him out!”
Those three words were uttered simply, yet it had more edge and venom.
This man-whoever it was-had the guts to get close to Charmine and sat on the back of her motorbike! Damn it!
Luke instantly walked over with two bodyguards to drag on Robert.
Pulled up, Robert looked at them confused.
Instantly, the air became tense.
Anthony’s eyes twitched. Robert? The man Charmine brought home was her brother, Robert?
Luke was just as shocked. So the man who came back with Charmine was Robert after all?
Mr. Bailey almost tossed out his brother-in-law!
Anthony glared at him coldly. “Get out! A hundred push-ups!”.
Luke felt wronged. Robert had a helmet on, which obstructed his view from identifying the boy. How would he know that he was Anthony’s brother-in-law?
Great! He had offended Robert and almost made his boss toss out his brother-in-law.
“I’ll do a hundred push-ups right away!” Panicked, he left with the two bodyguards.
Robert frowned. What was Anthony doing? One moment he nearly got him tossed out, and the next moment he asked his bodyguards to leave?
Anthony was the most powerful man in Burlington, however. Scared of offending him, Robert kept his mouth shut.
Anthony resumed as if nothing had happened. Removing his suit and placing it on the cloth stand, he then walked to the sofa and sat down. “What are you doing here?”
There was no bite to his question.
“I’m staying with my sister for three days.”
Three days?
Anthony frowned, and the air around him somewhat shifted. His dark eyes did not show any of his thoughts nor emotions.
Robert felt pressured and felt as if the air had become denser, harder for him to breathe.
Just as he thought Anthony was making him leave, Anthony suddenly spoke, “Do you need any daily necessities?”
Robert was dumbfounded. Were his ears playing tricks on him? What was that question all about?

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Anthony merely stared at Robert before fishing out his phone to call Luke. “Prepare some daily necessities for Mr. Jordan.”
Luke, on the verge of getting punished, accepted his new task. “Yes, Sir!”
Robert snapped out of his trance. Was Anthony actually preparing daily necessities for him?
The high-above Boss Bailey, cared for him?
Anthony stood up. “Don’t be alarmed. I’m your brother-in-law.”
His deep, husky voice matched the gentlemanly aura he exuded.
With that, he walked upstairs.
Robert stared at Anthony’s retreating form in disbelief.
Brother…in…law…?!
Did Anthony just say that, and so openly at that?!
Meanwhile, Charmine was with Chris on the second floor as she gently coaxed him. “Momo, don’t mind Robert – he’s just a stubborn and rigid man. Just exercise or even play with your toys.”
As long as his immune system improved, Chris would make a speedy recovery.
Chris nodded obediently. “Alrighty! A bigger man won’t hold a grudge against a smaller man. I’m a mature five-year-old, after all!”
Anthony walked in on them at that moment, and the first thing he saw was Kay who was standing beside Charmine.
Kay had silver hair and was dressed in black attire, much like an agent’s.
That man seemed familiar; Anthony felt like he had seen him in one of those international conferences before. Why was he standing beside Charmine?
Kay almost squirmed under Anthony’s intense gaze. Even though he had been to all kinds of combats and big events, Anthony’s authoritative glare with a hint of jealousy was not something anyone could withstand.
“I’ve completed my mission, Boss Jordan,” remarked Kay. “Good day!” With that, he ran out of the mansion as quickly as possible.
Charmine did not stop him as she warily eyed Anthony. “Weren’t you at the celebration party?
Why did you come home so early?”..
“The party is boring,” Anthony answered nonchalantly.
Seeing that Charmine had put on the safety harness, he said, “You two have fun, I’ll prepare lunch.”
“Okay.”
In the past few days, Anthony was the one preparing meals most of the time. They were mostly ready-made meals that only needed to be heated up in the microwave, but Charmine was never picky.
Every dish was prepared by world-class chefs; even the exact time to heat up a dish was written on the label. They tasted just as good as fresh dishes did.
With that, Charmine accompanied Chris to rock-climb and hang onto the horizontal bar.
Robert was rooted to his seat on the sofa, unable to make sense of what had happened. He then saw Anthony walking into the kitchen and put on a black apron.
He frowned. What was Anthony doing?
Anthony removed the dishes’ packages, put them into the microwave, and set up the time. He then took out plates from the disinfection cabinet. Anthony initially took out three plates at first, but as he spotted Robert who was in the living room, he added another.
Robert stared in disbelief.
Were his eyes playing tricks on him? Did he see a ghost?
The Boss Bailey, known to be a decisive and merciless man, was making lunch in the kitchen?
Anthony lived with Charmine… Was she not the secret lover or the third-wheeler? Should she not be the one preparing meals? Why Anthony?
Elegant as always, Anthony placed the plates and cutleries on the dining table and prepared the dishes. Every action of his was elegant and graceful, just like the male lead in a classic romance movie.
After half an hour later, four dishes were placed on the table. Anthony took off his apron and said to Robert, “Go and get your sister and your nephew.”
Robert tensed up. Nephew…
Burlington’s young master—his nephew? Also, was he really sharing a table with Boss Bailey?

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The thought of that sent shivers down Robert’s spine, but since Anthony already asked, Robert had no choice but to call for them upstairs.
Charmine was training on the horizontal bar with Chris. The sight of them seemed rather professional and cool-an adult and a child effortlessly pulling up on the bar.
Above that, the scene was so warm and homely, like a real family.
Robert snapped out of his thoughts and called out dully, “Lunch is ready.”
Charmine landed on the floor before she carried Chris down from the bar. “Remember to stretch after exercising,” advised Charmine, “like what Mommy is doing.”
She clasped her hands above her head and bent left to right, stretching the muscles on her arms.
Chris followed her movement, his tiny legs and hands looked cuter than ever. After finishing stretching their legs, Charmine held Chris’ hand and walked downstairs hand-in-hand.
There were four different dishes for each of them to share on the table, and each of them had an empty plate placed in front of their seat.
Anthony sat in front of the table and placed the dining cloth on his lap, elegant as always, and Robert noticed everything as he walked down the stairs. It only occurred to him then why Charmine was willing to be his secret lover: That man was too perfect, and any movement of his would take one’s breath away. 1
The dining table was rectangularly shaped, perfect for four. Robert did not have the courage to sit beside Anthony, so he hurriedly took the seat furthest away from Anthony.
Chris instantly called out, “That’s my spot! I want to sit with Mommy!”
“Momo, he’s your uncle, so don’t be rude. Come here,” Anthony scolded him warningly.
Chris’ small lips formed a pout as he walked to Anthony’s side, his little face filled with unpleasantness.
Charmine smiled helplessly as she took the seat opposite Anthony and gave Chris a chicken wing. “Momo, be good, alright? You can still see your pretty Mommy sitting right in front of
you.”
“Oh, yeah! I can’t let others have such a good view! Hmph!” Chris pouted as he glared at Robert, arrogantly yet ironically adorable. 1
Robert was at a loss for words.
He felt like this young master treated him with hostility when he did nothing wrong! Well… He lowered his head and started eating.
Anthony put a slice of fish onto Charmine’s plate. “You’re too skinny-eat more.”
“Okay.” Charmine did not reject his offer.
That baffled Robert. There was a serving spoon on the table, but Anthony used his own fork to get Charmine the fish.
Moreover, Charmine did not seem to mind!
Robert was the only one using the serving spoon to get the dishes. He knew how much the upper class cared about table etiquette as even when dining with the Jordan family, they used the serving spoon. What more the Baileys? .
When did these two become so close?
At that moment, there were knocks on the door.
Charmine frowned. Who would visit at this hour? She got up to open the door and saw Luke with a few other men standing outside, each of them holding a box full of items.
“These are the daily necessities prepared for Mr. Jordan,” stated Luke. “Please tell us if there’s anything missing.”
Robert looked at the boxes filled with things from toiletries to clothes. There were even a brand new four-piece suit and a large screen computer.
He was only staying with Charmine for three days yet Anthony asked them to prepare all that for him?
Even Charmine was shocked as she looked at Anthony. “Robert is only staying here for three days! You don’t have to be so wasteful.” “It’s okay, he’s your brother.”

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Anthony spoke with such gentleness as his eyes softly gleamed with love.
Robert frowned. So Anthony was nice to him just because he was Charmine’s brother?
Was Charmine merely his secret lover? Why did he feel that something was off? 1
Charmine felt a sense of warmth surging from within after hearing what he said. It was then she made a decision: She would help Anthony investigate his five-years-ago incident, once she found the time to do so in two days’ time.
She had to find out who Anthony had bedded.
Meanwhile…
The Jordans and Cabells had finished negotiating and planning the wedding ceremony. Due to the time constraint and most of the hotels fully booked, they eventually settled with Hilton Hotel
Hilton Hotel was where Julian and Charmine had their engagement ceremony. Although it was also a five-star hotel, it was not the best compared to the others.
Alas, when the two families announced the ceremony on Twitter, it spread like wildfire. One used to be the No.1 Supermodel while the other was the well-known ‘National Husband’. Of course, both of them even made the headlines after sleeping together not long ago!
#Tiffany-getting-married-with-Julian became the hottest discussed topic.
(OMG! Tiffany is marrying Julian for real!)
(Didn’t Julian propose to Charmine on Night of Glory not long ago?]
(Tiffany’s nude went viral, then she slept with Julian at Charmine’s wedding with him, and now she’s marrying Julian?]
(That’s all in the past! I think they’re made for one another! They’ve been together for five years already!)
(Julian proposed to Charmine and failed, and now he’s marrying Tiffany? Who does he love here? Both?]
[Charmine hadn’t taken any modeling job since the wedding ceremony, and she seems to have stepped out of the frontline. She’s probably hurt by Julian’s decision.]
(She must be so sad watching her ex-boyfriend marrying her sister…]
[A hug to Charmine.]
[A hug to Charmine +10086]
Even though Tiffany and Julian were getting married, Charmine’s name somehow made it to the search bar, and there were more searches of her name than Tiffany or Julian.
Netizens were instantly reminded of Tiffany’s nude, her plot against the other supermodels, and the incident of her sleeping with her almost brother-in-law at that time. Needless to say, that sparked a long line of discussions on their own.
Tiffany had just returned home and was going through the schedule in her room when she read the comments. She clenched her fists tightly.
Damn it. This had to be Charmine’s work, it had to be! 1
Charmine pretended to be so generous in front of Grandpa and seemed supportive of Tiffany’s wedding, while all the time, she was plotting nasty tricks and tried to stop the wedding. How
evil!
She thought for a while before calling Julian.
It was not long until Julian picked up and answered monotonously, “Yes?”
His voice was no longer gentle like it once was nor was there any delight in them getting married soon.
Tiffany’s fists became tighter. “Julian, did you see the news online? I’m so sad… Someone must’ve set this up. You’re friends with the media, right? Since the wedding is happening soon, wouldn’t it be best for them to take these discussions down?”
Julian was sitting in his office and toyed with the small pill bottle in his hands. It would have been Charmine he was marrying had everything went according to plan, yet it was Tiffany who he had to marry!
Tiffany had such a pitiful shares percentage. How could she help him?
Thinking of that, he comforted her emotionlessly, “Don’t mind what they say-just clear up your thoughts and prepare to be a bride. Don’t waste anymore time on them.”
Tiffany’s face darkened. Clear up her thoughts? Everyone was finding faults with her and Julian! How could she clear her thoughts?
She would have to endure everyone’s judgmental gazes if nothing was done to stop the mess. Was Julian looking down on her just because she had a small percent tage of the Jordans’ shares?

 

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Just as Tiffany opened her mouth to reply to Julian, Ronnie ran into her room happily.
Was it delightful news?
Tiffany had sent her to do something. Had she succeeded?
With that, Tiffany no longer bothered to waste more time with Julian as she said, “Alright then, you must be tired. Do take care.”
“Okay, you too,” Julian’s voice was just as toneless from the start.
After hanging up, Tiffany asked Ronnie, “How did it go?”
Unsatisfied with just sending Robert to spy on Charmine, Tiffany asked Ronnie to find out where Charmine lived. It would be best if they would cut off the road outside her house so she could never leave!
Ronnie answered, “I was following Charmine, and I found out that she had gone back to Violet Villa. I was going to do what you told me to, but I found out two shocking things!” 13
Ronnie then closed the door, walked up to Tiffany, and whispered, “Charmine is living with Anthony! They’re all living at Violet Villa. Also, someone else is following after them and spying on them.
“I did some more digging and found out that the person following them was McKenzie’s assistant, Miranda!”
Tiffany frowned. Anthony was still with Charmine?!
She thought Anthony was just playing Charmine, but why was he still fooling around with her?
As for McKenzie? Anyone who knew Anthony knew about McKenzie as well. She came from generations of class and education; an exceptionally skilled and extraordinary woman. Even though her reputation was tainted not long ago due to the Gigi scandal, she then issued some research and development patents in which the netizens instantly shut up. Since the patents she issued benefitted the masses, who would want to insult a researcher?
That new piece of information was lackluster, but for Tiffany, it would cost more good than harm!
Her red lips curled up slowly. McKenzie was investigating Charmine… That meant she was keeping an eye on Charmine too!
However smart Charmine was, she would not be able to defeat McKenzie that had more resources. All Tiffany had to do was wait for McKenzie to defeat Charmine and then take
advantage of her!
Tiffany eyed Ronnie. “Did you check what McKenzie is up to?”
“She attended Senior Bailey’s birthday celebration today, but she was ignored by Anthony. I spent a large sum of money to find out that McKenzie was trying to get a photo of Charmine with Anthony, so that she could send it to his parents!”
Ronnie continued the gossip, “I heard that McKenzie spent a large sum of money to buy a Special Warfare spying camera when Boss Bailey suddenly moved out of his mansion, and she hasn’t been able to get a photo of them.”
Tiffany’s eyes darkened. Was Anthony protecting Charmine?
Still, Anthony must have not known that Charmine was once pregnant. He would surely dump her when he did!
The best move was to team up with McKenzie.
She picked up her phone and texted Robert: (Robert, are you alright staying there?]
At Violet Villa.
Robert was just settling in his new room when he received a text from Tiffany. He picked up the phone to reply: [Don’t worry, Sis. Everything is fine.]
All the daily necessities were brand new, and Anthony even had his men help him install the new curved screen computer in his room. He could play as he pleased.
Tiffany texted: (How’s Charmine’s villa? Is she lonely living alone? Do ask her to come home and live with us—it’s better for everyone to live together.] Robert thought of how homely it was, thus he texted a reassuring reply.

 

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Robert: (Don’t worry. She’s fine, don’t worry.]
Tiffany: (Alright. I ordered you a pair of Bluetooth earphones, so remember to get them. They’re good for listening to music or gaming.)
Robert: (Thanks, Sis.]
Robert received the Bluetooth earphones in the afternoon; it was the latest high-tech Bluetooth earphone of a technology company. It was made of matte black material of high quality, and the sound quality gave one the impression that it was a live concert!
Robert liked it very much, so much so that he wore it even as he ate.
Meanwhile, Tiffany received a few photos sent to her email, thanks to the pinhole cameras she had installed in the earphones! While it was impossible to spot due to its size, the cameras produced high-quality photos, and the photos were automatically sent to a pre-set email address.
Tiffany clicked on the email to see photos of Charmine and Chris sitting on the sofa reading, and there was even a photo of Anthony sorting out the documents as he sneakily stole glances of Charmine.
There was also a photo of them looking at each other, talking about something.
Every photo seemed homely and warm.
Jealousy sizzled within Tiffany. Why was she neglected by Julian while Charmine was adored by Anthony?
Charmine was just a woman once raped and gave birth to a stillborn. What rights did she have to be happy?!
It did not help that Anthony was the king of men, the man everyone looked up to! What kind of evil and wicked tricks did Charmine pull to win his heart?
Tiffany’s face was filled with jealousy as she forwarded the photos to McKenzie.
Hah! Tiffany wondered how McKenzie would feel she saw these photos! Would Charmine still get a happy ending? No matter what, she would not make it easy for Charmine!
After leaving Senior Bailey’s birthday celebration, Mckenzie went back to her work lab when Miranda came and reported, “Boss Bailey lives at Violet Villa with Charmine. He went straight home to her after he left the party!”
McKenzie’s brows tightened at the news. He went out in such a rush just to go return to
Charmine?!
Charmine Jordan! What a dirty woman with dirty tricks! She was declaring war!
Meanwhile, her phone rang as an anonymous account sent her some photos. She clicked open to see the notification, and she instantly smashed every reagent around her to the floor.
Anthony, the man who spared her not even a glance, was so gentle and nice to Charmine! The three of them were like a family of three!
What hurt her the most was the way Anthony looked at Charmine. His eyes were usually cold, but he looked at her with such gentleness! The man that took her heart away was loving to that b*tch!
The reagents got mixed up in the mess, and the wooden desk started to rot.
Miranda quickly went forward to help out. After cleaning it, she asked, “Madam, shall I send these photos to Mr. and Mrs. Bailey?”
A woman like Charmine was not up to their standards to become their daughter-in-law.
McKenzie merely said, “Why the rush? Do another thing first. Make sure Charmine stays at the top of the search, and let out some drafts to promote her eighteen years of close relationship with Julian.”
“But… Since Boss Bailey is already with Charmine, he must’ve known about this. He might not care,” Miranda reminded her.
“Hmph. Who said I want him to care? What I want is for the world to know that Charmine loves Julian! And when these photos got out, what would the people think?”
McKenzie picked up a scalpel and burned it with the alcohol burner. Her face seemed cruel and calculative under the dim light, seemingly like the devil.

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It was only then Miranda understood everything, and McKenzie was right. The entire world assumed Charmine was heartbroken over Julian’s decision and withdrew herself from the modeling industry because of it. If the photos of her and Anthony were outed, they would think that Charmine had moved on to Boss Bailey in secrecy, and the public would think she was a calculative woman!
Moreover, if they put up more information about Charmine’s relationship with Julian, Anthony’s parents would assume that Charmine liked Julian, and that Charmine was seeing both Anthony and Julian at the same time.
Mr. And Mrs. Bailey would never approve Charmine to be their daughter-in-law!
Perfect idea! McKenzie was indeed a genius!
Instantly, Miranda went on to work on that plan. In the next two days, lots of similar articles came up on the internet.
(Charmine has been in love with Julian for over ten years.]
(Charmine left the country to recover from illness. When she came back, her lover had become her brother-in-law.]
[Things Charmine had done for Julian.)
(Charmine’s heart shattered on her wedding.)
Tons of articles made the #Hug-Charmine hashtag stayed as the hottest search for a long time. In turn, Tiffany and Julian’s five-year relationship became very insignificant. Not many people wished them well for their wedding.
Everyone saw Julian as a douche while Tiffany was the third-wheeler who snatched her sister’s husband.
A woman who plotted against her sister’s assets and the third-wheeler who snatched her sister’s fiancé!
At that moment, Tiffany was trying her wedding gown in the fitting room, standing elegantly, allowing anyone to dress her and fix the gown. She was in a good mood.
Although the gowns were all ready-made, they were of luxurious brands and the designs were acceptable. As long as she could marry Julian and become Mrs. Cabell, that would be enough.
Everything changed when Ronnie came in urgently and handed her the phone with a shaky hand. Tiffany felt uneasy when she accepted the phone. Instantly, her face changed.
Why was the entire Twitter comforting Charmine and calling her the third-wheeler? Why were there people wishing that she would get cheated on and that Julian would leave her?
The situation had escalated to such a dire point! Why was Julian not doing anything about it?
Ronnie instantly comforted, “Madam, you have to hold on, you must! The wedding is in two days, and you’ll be Mrs. Cabell after that. The reason I showed these articles to you was that I don’t know what to do with them, we’ll have to think of ways to solve them…”
Tiffany’s anger sizzled to a greater degree. Veronica would have resolved everything before showing them to her. Alas, Veronica was not here and Ronnie was incapable, always asking for her permission before doing anything. That triggered Tiffany’s anxiety.
If there were no other servants in the fitting room, she would have slapped Ronnie right away!
Tiffany tried her best to repress her anger and handed the phone back to Ronnie. “Don’t worry, these aren’t true. They could say anything, but I’ve done nothing wrong.”
With that, she held up her dress and walked out of the room.
Julian was already changed, sitting blankly on the sofa. He looked up as the curtain opened, and his expression changed.
Tiffany had her hair braided in a loose plait style as her wedding gown styled with bishop sleeves. She looked delicate and beautiful, like a princess coming out of the palace.
She did not look meek and weak; Tiffany seemed more elegant and exquisite. It definitely helped that she had a gorgeous face the size of a palm, watery eyes… The sight of her would make one long to have her in his arms. Julian’s silenced heart suddenly started to beat again.

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How could Julian forget? If he was to compare their beauty, Tiffany was nowhere behind Charmine. Charmine was like a rose with thorns, while Tiffany was a gentle jasmine flower.
All Julian cared about was the rose with thorns as of late, that he had forgotten about Tiffany who stayed faithful by his side. Moreover, she carried his child, his very own baby…
Tiffany saw the look on Julian’s face, so she smilingly asked, “Julian darling, how do I look?”
“Beautiful.” Julian finally stood up and walked up to her to fix her hair. “You look stunning today,” he praised her sincerely.
The abashed Tiffany looked down as her little fist gently smacked his chest. “Julian darling, you’re making fun of me! I look just the same as always.”
“You’re always stunning,” Julian remembered how he gave her the cold shoulder for quite some time, thus he complimented her more generously than ever. Tiffany laid on his chest embarrassingly, her hands around his waist. They both stood in front of the full-length mirror, perfectly reflecting their figures-a handsome man and a gorgeous woman stared right back at them.
Julian’s eyes were filled with love. Marrying Tiffany was not as bad after all. He used to love her anyway, and he had loved her ever since they were younger.
As for Charmine… He would deal with her later.
At that moment, Tiffany looked up at him and lovingly and attentively-uttered, “Julian darling, don’t look at your phone in the next few days, and don’t look at the news or Twitter. Let’s just focus on our wedding.”
Julian sensed that something was amiss. “What happened?” he asked.
“No… It’s nothing, just don’t mind them. As you told me; we should just be ourselves. I’ll always stay by your side no matter what others say. I’ll believe you,” said Tiffany with a soothing and gentle voice.
Still, how could Julian not look at his phone after hearing what she said? He opened his Twitter to see the heated discussions.
He had anticipated the scornful messages about Tiffany, but why were there people mocking him as well?
They called him a heartless douche, a player who liked two women!
The articles went on to state how Charmine had given so much for him yet suffered grievances instead.
Hah! Hurt? Sad? Charmine did not even look at him! She wanted him to marry Tiffany so badly, yet she was playing the victim online?
Tiffany snatched his phone away to comfort him, “Julian darling, don’t be angry. I’m sure my sister didn’t plan this. Let’s just get married and ignore everything.”
“Who else could it be? She doesn’t want us to be happy! We’re getting married soon, yet she’s still getting in the way!” growled Julian, the anger simmering in his eyes.
He wondered why he felt so hurt and depressed these past few days for not being able to marry Charmine… She was an evil woman!
While they had wronged her five years ago, Charmine savagely ruined their lives right after her return!
They had apologized to her multiple times, but not only did she brush that aside, she even became more hostile!
Julian patted Tiffany’s shoulder reassuringly. “Tiffany, I’ve neglected you in the past few days and made you heartbroken. Don’t worry, I’ll deal with this.”
“Don’t think about it, Julian darling, you’re tired. It’s my pleasure to be able to marry you, and I don’t want to take up your time again,” Tiffany tried to stop him, sounding depressed.
That made Julian feel guiltier. Even though Tiffany’s reputation was ruined, it was all because of him anyway.
One woman saw him as her entire world while the other actively tried to harm him. She even got with another man in secrecy!
He must have been blinded in the past few days to have loved a woman like Charmine! Julian would make sure he made it up for Tiffany and, of course, show Charmine he was not a man to be played for a fool!

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Eyes darkened with hatred, Julian said to Tiffany, “Go and pick some accessories, I’ll pay for them later.”
“Alright… I’ll make myself beautiful for you, and I won’t let you down.” Tiffany walked away understandingly.
Julian sat on the sofa and searched for Charmine’s contact on Whatsapp. He wanted to text her through Whatsapp, but thinking of how none of his texts got through, he decided to text her with the regular messaging service.
(Stop spreading rumors online, Charmine. Don’t blame me if I expose these photos!]
He attached a photo of Charmine dressed in a nurse costume.
Charmine blindly loved him five years ago, yet despite following him and wanting to give her all to him, he spared her not a glance. Desperate to get his attention, the Charmine back then dressed up in all sorts of suggestive costumes. If these photos got leaked, the damage would be just as severe as Tiffany’s nude!
At Violet Villa.
Charmine played checkers with Momo and was wrapping the game up. Too immersed in the game, she did not realize her phone on the sofa lit up.
Anthony, who was working on the sofa, picked up the phone.
[Stop spreading rumors online, Charmine. Don’t blame me if…]
Anthony could not read the rest of the message since her phone was locked. He glanced at Charmine, who focused solely on teaching Momo. Charmine would not know it if he tapped into her phone.
Still…
He decided against it in the end, a sign of respect for Charmine, thus he stood up and handed Charmine her phone. She took it and saw the message on the lockscreen, sent by the ‘Douche’.
Douche was what she set Julian’s contact name as.
Julian was getting married. Why was he texting her?
Unlocking her phone, her hand clenched at the phone as her brows tightened.
There it was: A photo of her kneeling on the bed dressed in a nurse costume, as seductive as
one’s imagination could go.
That was from five years ago. After she had turned eighteen, she lamented to Tiffany:
“Sister, do you think Julian likes me? He never lets me hug or kiss him.”
Tiffany then replied, “You’re silly! Julian takes more time to warm up to, and you have to take the initiative and do some fun things. I’ll buy you some clothes and props, you go and find him.”
Back then, Charmine believed her. She dressed up in the costume like a fool to get Julian’s attention, but that made Julian hate her even more. The Jordan family later found out about this, and they called her a shameless embarrassment.
It startled Charmine how Julian still had the photo with him, and he was using this to threaten her…
Anthony, who stood right next to her, saw the photo as well. His expression shifted as he glowered.
He never knew Charmine had that side of her, and she even showed it to Julian.
Charmine instantly felt as if the atmosphere became tense, so she looked up to meet his gaze.“ What? Are you disappointed?” said Charmine, unable to hold back the words lodged at her throat.
Disappointed that she was once that kind of woman; disappointed that she was so shameless. Knowing Anthony, he must have hated her!
Thus it surprised Charmine when only one word left Anthony’s lips: “Furious.”
He was not disappointed. He was just furious.
Furious that she was such a fool, an idiot to have tried to please Julian wholeheartedly and even offered to give her all to Julian!
Even with all that, Julian did not appreciate her and even used her moment of weakness to threaten her! He used her wholehearted love as a prop to blackmail her!
With a scowl on his face, Anthony took out his phone to text Julian: [If this photo ever gets leaked, Mile-End Corporation will disappear.]
He then showed the text to Charmine. “Don’t worry, I’ve solved it.”
Charmine gaped as she stared at the text he sent to Julian. Even after seeing such a scandalous photo, Anthony stayed with her and fought back against Julian instead of leaving her?

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What was Anthony thinking?
Chris saw how the atmosphere shifted peculiarly, so he got up hurriedly and ran out of the living room
On the second floor, he bumped into Robert who was about to go down, thus he quickly caught his arm and asserted, “Don’t go down. My Daddy and Mommy need alone time.”
With that, he pulled Robert back into the room.
Robert was baffled at his words.
Alone time? During the day?! How frisky were Charmine and Anthony anyway?
Back at the living room, Charmine continued, “There’s more than one photo. I wore four costumes in total.”
After Julian rejected her first rabbit costume back then, Tiffany commented, “Eh? Julian doesn’t like this? Try on more-I’m sure one of them would please him. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure no one in the family finds out.”
Charmine was too naïve five years ago… She believed everything Tiffany told her!
Foolishly, she tried on different costumes, including the half see-through ones.
True to Tiffany’s word, the family did not know anything after that. On the other hand, Julian refused to see her for more than half a month; he liked an innocent and pure girl like Tiffany instead of a shameless woman who threw herself at him. If it was not for Charmine’s 15 percent portion of the Jordans’ family shares , Julian would have canceled their engagement instantly!
Charmine snapped out of her thoughts and met Anthony’s gaze. “Four costumes, and one skimpier than the others. You’ll regret loving me, it’s still not too late to back out now.”
Charmine preferred being honest instead of beating around the bush, and she would own up to everything she had done. So what if Anthony hated her for this? She was used to living alone anyway.
However, when she saw Anthony’s fiery eyes, a strange sense of fear welled within her.
She was scared that he would say goodbye… Scared that he would leave her.
Strangely, she cared about what he thought of her…
Consumed by the thought that he would despise her, it came as a surprise to Charmine hearing Anthony’s next words: “It’s not your fault.”
Not her fault?
Charmine gaped at that. Was that all in her head? Were her senses tricking her?
Anthony’s firm, mature voice was heard as he added, “Loving a person and working hard to chase a person isn’t wrong. The person at fault is him. However…”
He looked deep into her eyes. “Luckily, he made a mistake, and luckily, he didn’t care about you.”
His hoarse voice was magnetic and sincere, very pleasant to the ears.
Charmine’s heart skipped a beat. She knew what Anthony meant: He had a chance to be with her because Julian did not want her.
Anyone who saw the photo would jeer her for it, yet Anthony said it was not her fault…
She looked at the man in front of her. “Anthony, you’re too kind to me. How can I ever repay
you?”
Anthony sat down in front of her as he packed the checkers on the table and said, “Perhaps spend more time on me? Treat me half as nice as you treated Julian.”
Half as nice?
Anthony Bailey, wanting only half of her kindness?
Charmine’s red lips curled up. “Sorry, but no.”
No?
Anthony’s face stiffened ominously.
Was Julian so much more important to her, so much so that she would not even give him half of what she gave to Julian?
“Charmine, can you tell me the percentage of your attention you can give me?”
If she could not give half of it, could she not at least spare him some? Charmine looked at him, and her lips slowly curled up.

Chapter 387
Meanwhile… After sending the text, Julian expected Charmine begging him not to leak the scandalous photos of her, so it surprised him when he received a different kind of text:
[If this photo ever gets leaked, Mile-End Corporation will disappear.)
The most terrifying thing was that the number that sent him the text was made of the same eleven digits—66666666666!
That was a customized account, the one that could not even be bought with money!
An image of a man’s stern, critical face appeared in Julian’s mind. It was him… It must be!
He had not broken up with Charmine. They were both still together!
Charmine was that confident and bold because she knew Anthony would back her up. She feared nothing because of Anthony!
Julian’s eyes darkened with hatred.
She cried foul online while she was fooling around with Anthony. What a calculative woman!
She was spoiled! She was too spoiled!
He picked up his phone and called Oliver. “Southern Cemetery, Claire Hathaway’s tomb. It’s time to do something.”
Claire Hathaway was a caregiver hired by the Jordan family who took care of Charmine from a young age. When everyone was mocking Charmine as an adopted daughter, Claire would protect Charmine.
Charmine would drop everything and rush to Claire Hathaway’s tomb should it be disturbed. Knowing her relationship with Anthony, they would surely go together.
Hah! Julian wanted to see who else would still walk around calling him a douche when Charmine’s relationship with Anthony got exposed!
Moreover, should Anthony’s family find out that he was with Charmine, who would approve of her as their daughter-in-law?
Charmine would be detested by the Baileys, and Anthony would drop her for his family’s sake.
By then, Charmine would not be as wild and unruly anymore!
Images of Anthony dumping Charmine crossed Julian’s mind. Images of Charmine begging to come back to him.
Oh, how he wanted for it to happen!
Tiffany seemed to be choosing accessories when she was actually observing Julian. After hearing his phone call, she was delighted!
Perfect. Charmine’s days would not be easy since Julian was scheming against her!
Still…
She was aware that Julian and his family still looked down on her because she had too little shares with her, and Julian knew she was the actual adopted daughter instead. Those thoughts made Tiffany worry for her future.
Once she married into the Cabell family, she would have less time to win over the Jordan family members’ hearts, and her relationship with Joey and Adam would drift apart.
By then, what use was there for having so little portion of the shares?
If she could only gain more shares before marrying Julian… Once she had more shares, Julian and his parents would like her more!
There was a spark of malice in her eyes as Tiffany excused herself to go to the washroom.
She clicked open her chat with Uji Quin and texted:
[Mr. Uji, I heard that you’ve added my brother, but haven’t you taught him? Please let me know if there’s anything I can help you with.]
Uji Quin replied almost instantly:
[Tiffany, you know I’ve always admired you. After our meeting in Kansas, I can’t forget you.]
Tiffany frowned. (Thank you for your compliment, Mr. Uji. I’m getting married, but we can still be good friends.]

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Uji Quin: (Don’t worry, I won’t ruin your wedding. I only want five photos of you, similar to the one that went viral.]
Tiffany’s expression changed drastically as she thought of the nude photo that went viral, and she panicked.
She felt the burning gazes from the people around her wherever she walked. Some people still asked her for more nudes!
That kind of photo would always stay with her and ruin her reputation for good!
Uji Quin just had to ask one for himself, huh?
She finally got to marry Julian – her wedding was happening soon. Why was Uji Quin asking for her nudes that could destroy her life?!
Cautious, Tiffany replied to him: [Mr. Uji, I’m sorry. I’m getting married, I can’t make this happen. Kindly ask for something else.
Uji Quin: [I don’t have anything else to ask for. If you can’t do this, then the deal’s off.]
‘Deal’s off?
How could he?!
Tiffany’s plan was to use Uji Quin to control Robert and then get the rest of the family shares! That was a very crucial part of her plan. As a matter of fact, it was the most crucial part!
She replied instantly: (Mr. Uji, allow me to repay you some other way. Please reconsider. My brother is a huge fan of yours, and he’d love to learn from you.]
Uji Quin: (There’s no free lunch in the world; that’s just how life works. I’m sure Ms. Tiffany understands this principle?]
Tiffany: (I do. Give me a price, or anything else I can give you. Let’s negotiate.)
Uji Quin: (There’s nothing I don’t have – I only admire Ms. Tiffany’s beauty. Don’t worry, I can swear to God that I’d never leak the photos. If I do, I’d get hit by lightning, have a ruined future, and no kids forever!)
Tiffany’s glare lost its intensity as she read Uji Quin’s deadly vow. She was rather persuaded.
The last time her nude was leaked, it was all because of Charmine. This time, however, Uji Quin merely wanted her photos for his collection, and he even made a deadly vow for that…
Uji Quin sent another text: [Ms. Tiffany, I’ll be honest with you. I do have a collection of other
female celebrities’ nudes. If everything gets leaked, my reputation would be ruined as well.]
[It’s just a hobby of mine: I like to collect photos of beautiful women. As long as you send me yours, I’ll talk to Robert and teach him the best skills. I’ll let him learn with me in Kansas.]
‘Learn with me in Kansas’—that seized Tiffany’s undivided attention. Once Robert left, her plan would go on perfectly. Since she had won back a fraction of Julian’s heart, it would be best if she could also get more shares!
Also…
As her eyes lingered on the chat, her eyes darkened as she typed: [Alright, I’ll send you now.]
Around 10 minutes later, Tiffany got out of the washroom.
Julian had already made the payment by the time she got out. “Let’s go,” said Julian to Tiffany, “I’ll send you home.”
“Alright. Thank you, Julian darling,” Tiffany’s voice was gentle as always.
Julian gazed at the meek, loving Tiffany as he comforted, “Don’t worry, I’ve made arrangements for the online scandal. All you have to do is be the pretty bride that you are.”
Tiffany nodded shyly. With Julian’s arrangement, the plan would go on smoothly. Once the photo of Charmine and Anthony was exposed, McKenzie and Anthony’s parents would give Charmine hell!
At Violet Villa…
Charmine was drafting a design when her phone rang, a call that she accepted. “Hello, Ms. Jordan, I’m calling from Southern Cemetery. Due to the recent changes in the cemetery, we would have to move Ms. Claire Hathaway’s tomb. May I know when you can come over?”
Charmine frowned. Once she came back to Burlington, she took some time out to visit Claire’s tomb before going back to the Jordan family, but she had been immersed in work that she had yet to visit as of late.
Claire was the only person who treated her with kindness back when she lived with the Jordans. Charmine had to go inspect the changes in the cemetery.
“Okay,” she answered, “I’ll come right away.”
The sun burned with intensity when a cloud drifted and temporarily shielded the sun. With that, the plot slowly unraveled.

Chapter 389
Upon Tiffany’s return to the Jordan mansion…
Joey quickly went to greet her as she caringly asked, “Tiffany, how did it go? Are you happy with the gown? Is everything okay?”
“Mm…yeah…” Tiffany’s lips pursed, seemingly downcast but still forced a smile to say, “Don’t worry, Mum, I’ll be fine… Just a bit tired, so I’ll get some rest.”
“Okay.” Joey eyed Tiffany and felt something was off.
After Tiffany went back to her room, she called on Ronnie, “What happened? She doesn’t seem happy.”
“Oh, it’s n-nothing, Madam! Really, it’s nothing…” Ronnie shook her head vigorously, though her expression seemed as though she was not telling the truth.
“Tell me all at once,” demanded Joey, “or I’ll find Tiffany a much better assistant.”
“Madam, no! I want to work for Ms. Tiffany! I’ll tell…! I’ll tell you right away!” With a terrified expression, Ronnie lowered her head and stuttered, “W-We went to pick the wedding gown today, and they were all ready-made without any special designs to them. Ms. Tiffany saw one that she liked, but it cost a million bucks. Mr. Cabell said she doesn’t have to pick such an expensive gown and asked her to pick another…
“Also, Madam Cabell had told Ms. Tiffany for a few times now, saying it’s her blessing to be able to marry Julian. She asked her to not ask for too many things, and ask her to compromise…!”
“Ronnie! Don’t make things up!” came the abrupt yell from above them.
Tiffany rushed down the stairs and sat beside Joey. “Mum, please don’t listen to Ronnie… There’s no such thing! The Cabells are treating me very well, and Julian is treating me well, too. Ronnie made that all up… S-She made them up…”
Despite her reassurance, Tiffany’s voice got hoarse as her eyes were glossed with tears.
Joey’s heart ached at the sight of her daughter as she argued, “What nonsense! How could they treat you that way? You’re our precious daughter, and you’re not for them to look down on! Stop defending them, Tiffany. We’re going to have a little chat with them now!”
Joey grabbed Tiffany’s hand and was ready to leave.
Tiffany resisted as she grabbed Joey’s hand tightly. “Mum, no, please don’t! Now that my reputation is ruined, being able to marry Julian is indeed my greatest blessing. I’m truly happy. Moreover, you know it yourself that business-minded people like the Cabells only care
about the profit. Now that I’ve left the modeling industry, I can’t make any money, and I only have a meager percentage of the family shares. What else can a person like me ask for?
“Julian is willing to accept me, willing to marry me, and that’s already my greatest blessing. I don’t ask for anything else. Please, Mum, don’t make it harder for them.”
Her tone was soft and weak, understanding and humble.
Joey pitied her and eventually calmed down. She noticed how the Cabells treated Tiffany with contempt during their wedding planning session, but she restrained herself and did not speak to them about it. She never expected that they still gave Tiffany hell!
After all, Tiffany was her own daughter–the apple of her eye ever since she was a child. How could the Cabells harm her? It was at that moment Joey made her decision as she gently said,” Tiffany, I’m pleased that you’re so understanding. Go get some rest, I’ve some things to attend to.”
“Alright, don’t wear yourself out,” Tiffany said caringly and left with Ronnie. “Don’t speak behind my back in the future!” Tiffany sternly spoke to Ronnie. “Okay…!”

Chapter 390
Once Joey saw both Tiffany and Ronnie walking up the stairs, Joey got up and walked toward the study room on the first floor, where Adam was sorting out some documents.
Joey walked in. “Adam, I need to discuss some things with you… Let’s give our twenty-five percent shares to Tiffany.”
They used to have 20 percent, but after Tiffany ruined Charmine’s wedding, they took another 5 percent from her.
That left Tiffany with only 5 percent.
Adam’s expression morphed. “Are you being silly? Give all of our shares to Tiffany? I would’ve complied had you asked me way before this, but think of what she’s been doing lately!”
Her first scandal was on her nude, and it worsened after she plotted against the top ten supermodels. It only went downhill from there as she seduced the man who almost became her brother-in-law, and last but not least, she was getting married because of her pregnancy! She brought so much shame to the Jordan family lately!
“Sigh! I know she’s made many mistakes, but she always apologized and had her punishment. Now her only wish is to marry Julian and live a happy life. She’s already pregnant, so she won’t do any foolish things anymore.” 1
Joey sighed and continued, “Do you know how the Cabell family is treating her? I’m sure you’re aware that they take the wedding lightly. After everything is said and done, she’s still the daughter we’ve raised regardless of her mistakes. She always helped you out at work, and she’s the most understanding child out of the three. Now, the Cabells are bullying her just because of her mistakes and her five-percent share! They’re treating her so badly even before the marriage, how’d they treat her after that?”
Joey’s heart ached painfully as tears started rolling down her cheeks. As a woman herself, she could understand how hurtful it was for a woman to be taken lightly. She had her own fair share of bitter moments when she was married into the Jordan family, thus she did not want her daughter to be treated the same way.
Adam’s face darkened. “You’re not completely wrong, and I’ve thought of that before as well… But every time I thought of her plotting against the supermodels and how she acted pitifully to lie to every one of us, I felt a chill down my spine! And you were there yourself, when she told us she’s happy for Charmine. Look at what she did behind her back. She went all the way to sleep with Julian and even plotted to get her assets! Now I don’t know which words of hers are real and which are fake.”
Tiffany listened carefully to their conversation outside the door with clenched fists. Were they
taking everything away from her just because she had made mistakes in the past?
She had stayed under the radar obediently for the past few days as she did things accordingly. She even helped Adam to solve many of the problems from the company. Were they not enough to compensate for her mistakes?
Were her parents not helping her out when she was bullied around?
Back in the study room..
Joey felt as if her heart was pricked by needles. After a moment of silence, she said, “Let’s see … She’s now pregnant. I believe that even if it’s for the baby, she’d grow up and learn from her mistakes. Anyhow, I won’t allow the Cabells to hurt her!”
“Don’t worry, I’m her father. There are two days till her marriage, so we still have time to discuss things through,” he assured.
Tiffany scowled at that. What did he mean, they still have time to discuss things through?!
What was there to discuss? They just did not want to give their shares to her!
They were so critical to her even when they did not know she was the adopted child. What would they do if they find out?
Knowing Charmine, she would eventually expose her. Tiffany had to get the shares as soon as possible! By then, her eyes darkened forbiddingly.

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At that moment, Adam was sorting out documents in the study room when he stood up to pour himself a drink. Unexpectedly, his cigarette fell onto the carpet in the room and caused it to burn into the carpet.
His attempt to put out the initially small flicker of flame was in vain as it grew. The fire gradually licked and engulfed everything flammable in the room: wooden furniture, bookshelves, books that lined up, and the curtains of the study room.
“Someone, help!” Adam yelled frantically. “Fire! Help!”
At that moment, he recalled that an incredibly important document was stashed in the shelf, and the fire could incinerate it. It was his hard work of three months-it must be saved!
He braved through the fire in an attempt to save it when his clothes caught fire, somewhat burning him in the process.
“Aargh!”
Adam cried out in pain and staggered backward. Quickly, he hastily patted and smacked at his clothes to smother the flame.
Still, the document was mere seconds away from getting burned, and it would be gone if nothing was done to save it.
Out of the blue, a thin figure rushed in.
“Dad, get out!” With that, Adam felt someone pushing him heavily out of the study room while that figure rushed into the study room.
It was Tiffany!
Tiffany actually ran into the study room!
“Tiffany! Come on out! Come out!” yelled the anxious Adam as he hastily extinguished the flame on his sleeve.
Tiffany ignored his calls and went straight into the room still.
It was a sea of flames as the books on the shelves slowly collapsed –some even right before her. Regardless, she braved through and went right for the deep end of the shelf.
She grabbed the document on the shelf and also grabbed the laptop on the working desk
Suddenly, the midpoint of the tall shelf snapped as it fell right onto her.
“Tiffany!” Adam cried out. Instinctively, he wanted to run in to save her.
Alas, it was all too late as the shelf fell on top of Tiffany with a loud slam.
“Argh!”
Tiffany was pressed onto the floor under the burning shelf.
It was only then the maids finally arrived with fire extinguishers in their hands as they put out the flames. It took a good few minutes before the last lick of flame was doused.
Adam rushed in quickly and pushed the shelf up with the others. Tiffany’s clothes were burnt, her face darkened due to the smoke, and her arms were wounded.
Yet, she laid on the ground with the document and laptop in her safe arms. Even though she was thoroughly wounded, the document in her arms was saved.
Adam felt a sting in his eyes. “Tiffany! How…how could you be so foolish?!”
“My Tiffany! Oh, my poor Tiffany! Someone, call for the family doctor!” Joey helped Tiffany up and carried her out of the study room.
As though she accidentally pressed on her wound, Tiffany made a painful moan as she regained a small shred of consciousness. She laid in Joey’s arms weakly, looking around in confusion. Instantly, she anxiously forced out, “Document… Dad’s document…”
Her voice was extremely weak, as though she was on her last breath, yet all she was concerned about was the document.
Joey’s heart felt like it was needled as she heard Tiffany’s sore voice. “The document is fine, you saved it,” comforted Joey. “Don’t speak for now… The doctor’s coming.” Tiffany relaxed after hearing that. Her eyes rolled as she succumbed into darkness.

 

Chapter 392
“Tiffany…? Tiffany?! Doctor? Where’s the doctor?!” Joey cried out desperately.
It was not long until the doctor came, and after examining Tiffany, reported, “She’s incredibly lucky to have been saved right on time, or else, her skin would’ve been burnt. She’s suffering a minor fracture to her spine it seems, but it could’ve been worse and fatal. She’s lucky to have
survived.”
Joey and Adam let out a sigh of relief and sat down.
At that moment, Robert rang them up and excitedly gushed, “Dad, I’m going to Kansas! Uji Quin has agreed to teach me, and he even said he’s going to train me to become the next king of gaming! I’ll leave after attending my sister’s wedding, and I’ll make you all proud when I come home!”
Adam grimaced. What was that? To Kansas, he said?
Adam was drowned in his work, sorting out things and businesses for the family, yet Robert was going to Kansas?
“Are you trying to piss me off? Do you know what’s happening right now? Your sister is keeping the company together, and yet an adult man like you is doing nothing but gaming! What is even in that thick skull of yours?!”
“What’s so bad about gaming? I can still have a bright future from it! Do you think businesses are the only source of income there is? As I said: I’ll bring pride to Burlington, and I’ll make a name for myself one day! One day! You’ll all be sorry!” With that, Robert hung up on him.
Beep, beep, beep! Adam’s face turned darker than it already was. “Useless! What a piece of trash!” he growled.” A sorry excuse of a son! What have I done wrong in my life to deserve such a useless son?!”
“Unbelievable! I can’t believe he’s getting worse day after day! Not only is he addicted to gaming, but he’s even going to Kansas? We shouldn’t have given birth to him! He’s nothing like Tiffany-not even a fraction!” Joey scowled as she simmered in anger, pausing for a moment as she gazed at the unconscious Tiffany on the bed. “Adam, we can’t count on Robert anymore, and Charmine is adopted. Let’s transfer our shares to Tiffany. She gave us her word that she’ll still help you take of the company even after marrying Julian, and we all know she’s capable of it. If we transfer the shares now, it’d count as her asset before marriage, so that the shares would belong to her instead of Julian’s.”
After a long moment of silence, and after glancing at the document burnt on the outside yet
retained intact internally, Adam nodded. “Alright.”
Tiffany laid on the bed, internally partying at her success.
At last… She did it!
Concurrently…
Charmine was in the same car as Anthony and Chris, driving up to Southern Cemetery. The father-and-son duo insisted that they come with her even when she wanted to go alone, thus she had no choice but to let them come with her.
As the car drove closer to the cemetery, Charmine received a text from Kay: [Boss Jordan, there are many reporters waiting around Southern Cemetery, and they’re all waiting to take photos of you and Anthony.]
Charmine frowned. Was it a trap all along?
Had someone planned this to get photos of her and Anthony together?
Was it McKenzie again?
Charmine’s eyes narrowed at that as she spoke to Anthony, “Wait for me in the car and pull down the curtains. I’ll go down on my own.”
Anthony saw the text on her phone and said, “Since we’re here already, and she’s someone important to you, it’s only right that we meet her.”
“Yes! I want to meet Mommy’s Aunt! I like whoever is kind to Mommy! I brought flowers for her!” added Chris.
Charmine frowned. “But there are people expecting us… I don’t want the world to know about us just yet.”
“Don’t worry. I’m on it,” assured Anthony, voice mature and firm as the car pulled over. Anthony opened the door and got down from the car.
Charmine wanted to stop him, but it was already too late. ‘What now’ she thought to herself. There were so many people out there. Was Anthony about to officiate their relationship?

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Amid Charmine’s tumultuous thoughts, Anthony had walked to her side of the car and opened the door for her.
Charmine stayed rooted to her seat as she eyed him warily “Anthony, you know I don’t want them to know yet…” she spoke, and there was warning in it.
Anthony, however, met her gaze unmovingly. “Trust me,” he insisted, firmly yet maturely.
The hesitant Charmine eventually got out of the car as she took the plunge in trusting him, and his calm expression assured her. He asked for her trust, thus she gave it a chance.
She was curious. How would Anthony handle it when there were reportedly so many paparazzi?
The paparazzi hidden in the shades gaped in disbelief at the sight of Charmine. They were told that Charmine would come to Southern Cemetery with Anthony Bailey, yet they were still apprehensive of the information, thinking it was all fake news. Which was why it surprised them to see the two.
Anthony was in a relationship with Charmine!
Moreover, Anthony seemed to hold great feelings for Charmine as they judged their interactions. They instantly set up their cameras and snapped multiple shots of the two. Some took from the sides, some from the back, and some even took photos of their fronts!
The heat did not bother them despite hiding in the bushes.
Once she got out of the car, Charmine and Anthony walked next to each other toward the cemetery. Chris half-jogged behind them in his short legs, his big eyes inspecting his surroundings. After a moment, he softly remarked, “Daddy, at eleven o’clock, nine paparizzi are behind the bush. Most of them are there.”
Anthony remained unperturbed and did not back down. Instead, he grabbed Charmine’s hand and placed it on his arm.
Charmine asked in a low voice, “Anthony, what are you doing?”
Waking in this posture, he was obviously trying to officiate their relationship!
Anthony did not reply as he continued to walk toward the eleven-o’clock direction.
The paparazzi beamed at the opportunity. Damn, what a golden chance to be able to take photos at such a close distance, with Charmine’s hand tucked in his arm as well! That would definitely make the headlines!
In fact, these photos were enough writing materials for at least a year!
Just as the paparazzi were having a field day snapping shots after shots, Anthony suddenly stopped right in front of the bush. He stood coldly with Charmine beside and said, “You have one minute to hand in your SD cards. Otherwise, I’ll get it from you myself.”
His low voice was authoritative and demanding, and the air felt heavy and tense.
The paparazzi hiding behind the bushes were flabbergasted as they trembled in fear.
Boss Bailey found out-he knew they were here!
Still… Did they have to hand their SD cards to him? They went through all that trouble to hide for an entire day, just so they could get such headline -material photos! How could they just hand them to him like that?
Anthony raised his hand and eyed his watch, his eyes cloudy and domineering. He said to Luke who was behind him, “Clear them out.”
Yes, Sir!” Luke took out his phone right away.
The paparazzi behind the bushes trembled with fear; some even wet their pants.
Clear them out’? Clear them?
Was he going to feed them to sharks? Wolves, maybe?
How could they forget that Anthony was the king of Burlington? No news station had ever published things about his private life, ever. How could they forget and even tried to publish the photos?
That act alone was like declaring war against Anthony! Declaring war with Anthony only had one outcome… Instantly, someone ran out and handed in his SD card.

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“Boss Bailey, it was a mistake…! I’ll never do this again! All the photos are inside this SD card, and you can have them all! Please spare me!”
“Please forgive me, Boss Bailey! Here’s the SD card-no, you can have my camera! All yours!”
“Me too! Me too! I promise I didn’t capture anything nor see anything. I’ll leave now!”
The paparazzi apologized as they piled up their SD cards on the ground with trembling hands. They were all terrified of being ‘cleared’, so they left their cameras on the ground and staggered to leave the scene.
Anthony looked at them slowly backing away as he mused, “Did I give you all permission to keave?”
He was not letting them go!
They were all terrified, and some even collapsed on their knees out of fear and begged for forgiveness.
“B—Boss Bailey, I’ve learned my mistake..! I have a family to feed! Please let me go!”
“I swear to God that I’d never take any of your photos again. I can even quit my job as a reporter!”
“Me too! Me too! B-Boss Bailey, dig out my eyes or beat me up if you’re still not satisfied ! Please, just let me live… I don’t want to die yet…!”
Every one of them begged for their lives.
Even Charmine was shocked. Anthony merely said a few words, yet they all knelt and begged for their lives? What had Anthony done in the past that made them all so scared?
Even she had no such power!
Passive and unfazed, Anthony eyed the paparazzi. “Who sent you here?”
The question took the paparazzi by surprise.
Anthony stopped them merely to ask a question? Did that mean they would be spared if they answered?
Someone answered immediately, “It was Julian’s assistant, Oliver! Julian set this all up!” :
“Yes, yes! Julian’s already getting married to Tiffany, yet he’s still trying to steal your wife! He’s inhuman!”
“Not allowing his ex-girlfriend to be in a relationship while he himself is getting married? That’s obnoxious! We were so foolish to have helped him! Don’t worry, Boss Bailey, we won’t do this ever again.”
“You go and have a good time with your wife. We’ll never take any photo of you two! Never!”
Anthony’s wintry expression lessened its intensity, and with that, the air became much more bearable and breathable. “Report all of Julian’s negative news until the day of his wedding,” said Anthony.
Everyone was shocked, and it took them a moment to understand what he said. Was Boss Bailey sparing their lives and allowing them to atone for their mistakes?
Everyone nodded. “Yes, Sir! We’ll arrange this right away!”
With that, all of them turned to run away as if they would be killed in the next second.
Charmine failed to bite back the grin on her face. Being with Anthony was not a bad idea after all! Even if they were to walk around in public, nobody would dare to take photos of them or take another look at them!
Charmine felt grateful at the thought and was even more assured of her decision. Once she sorted out things with Tiffany, she would help him to find out who was the woman who slept with Anthony. She wanted Anthony to have his peace of mind.
It was best to find Alexander Walker as well and hurt him like hell. She would never let the man who raped her get away-never!
It barely registered to Charmine that they were already right before Claire’s grave as she was caught up in her thoughts. Charmine placed the flowers and fruits in front of the grave, and with a smile, she silently spoke to herself, ‘Don’t worry, Aunt Claire. Although I’ve suffered badly in the past five years, I’ve found my happiness. I’ll also destroy the man who ruined me, to make sure that he and Tiffany get what they deserve! If you hear me, I hope you can haunt Alexander Walker for me…’
Thinking of that, she quickly changed her mind. “Actually, no. Rest in peace, Aunt Claire. You’ve lost your life because of me, defending my childhood. I’ll take good care of myself.”
Anthony watched Charmine as she prayed. His eyes darkened slightly. Why was it that he felt cold, brutal anger coming from Charmine instead of sorrow?

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Charmine straightened herself after bowing respectfully at Aunt Claire’s grave, and at the thought of how the woman showed her kindness and shielded her constantly as a child, Charmine silently made a promise: She would solve everything and be with Anthony so that Aunt Claire could rest in peace without fretting over her.
Anthony and Momo solemnly placed flowers on the grave. According to their findings, Claire was very kind to Charmine and took care of her for eight years, but tragedy struck as Charmine accidentally fell into a river when she was just eight. While Claire managed to save Charmine, she was swept away by the water current and drowned. Because of that, Charmine’s life with the Jordan family became harsher as everyone hated her for bringing bad luck to the family.
Anthony’s eyes rested on the grave. ‘Rest easy. I’ll take care of Charmine.’
Perhaps due to the changes made to the cemetery, a man in black was sweeping the grave a few meters away from them. Seemingly in his fifties, the man was dressed in a black suit with his hair tied back. He seemed to be relaxed, unperturbed, languid as he moved.
Charmine, upon noticing him, paid him no mind.
It was then Charmine received a call from Kay. “Boss Jordan, Tiffany set up a fire outbreak to save Adam and arranged for Uji Quin to train Robert in Kansas. Adam and Joey already transferred their twenty-five percent shares to Tiffany, and Senior Jordan agreed to it!”
Charmine squinted at the news. Well, that was quick on Tiffany’s part-she finally started her plan.
That meant Tiffany had 30 percent of the Jordans’ shares after gaining 25 percent from Adam and Joey, while Charmine only had 25 percent. Senior Jordan had 30 percent as well, and that put Tiffany equal to Senior Jordan, having the same authority in the company!
If anything happened to Senior Jordan, the entire company would belong to Tiffany…
Charmine’s face darkened.
Standing by her side, Chris tilted his head and asked, “Mommy, the bad woman isn’t even the Jordan family’s blood-daughter. Why don’t you just kick her out? These shares belong to Mommy!”
That brought Charmine out of her maelstrom of thoughts as she bent to Chris’ eye level.“ You’re still too young, Momo, and there are many things that you don’t understand yet. Getting back the shares is easy, but winning back one’s heart is difficult. Tiffany lived with the Jordans for twenty-three years, and even if they found out she’s not the actual daughter, they might not even like me. Many things take time. However, it’d be over soon. Now that she took the first step, I hope she’s ready to pay the price!”
Charmine’s eyes dulled coldly as she spoke.
The middle-aged man standing not far away overheard the conversation, and his face sank a little. The words kept ringing in his ears: ‘Tiffany lived with the Jordans for twenty-three years, and even if they found out she’s not the actual daughter…!
She was not the actual daughter…
Not the actual daughter…
:
Charmine had left with Anthony and Chris while the man still mulled over her words. He gazed at their retreating forms with a solemn gaze.
A bodyguard walked up to him and asked, “Sir, would you like to continue the investigation? If what they said was true, shall we bring Madam home right away?”.
“No hurry. If it’s really her…she’s getting married anyway. Let’s investigate more before taking action,” commented the middle-aged man.
“Yes, Sir.” The bodyguard left.
After sorting out some paperwork, Charmine and Anthony left the cemetery with Chris. Since Julian and McKenzie were probably plotting against them, it was best to go home as soon as possible.
Anthony’s phone rang as they got back into their car, and he was greeted with an urgent shareholder’s voice, “Mr. Bailey, bad news. There are some issues with our out-reach project. We need to fix it right away!”
Anthony’s cold expression morphed as he was overwhelmed with emotions. This project had been going on for three years. Why would there be problems out of the blue?
“Meeting in half an hour.”
After that, he hung up and looked at Charmine. “Go home with Momo first. I’m making a trip to the company.”

Chapter 396 “Okay.”
It was time for Anthony to drop by in the company. After all, he had been spending his time with Charmine in Violet Villa for over half a month, only conducting meetings remotely.
With that, Luke dropped Charmine and Chris back at Violet Villa before driving Anthony to the company.
As Charmine walked with Chris into the villa, she saw Robert and Tiffany sitting on the sofa. Tiffany spoke to Robert in a gentle and soothing voice while Robert nodded diligently at her.
With a frown on her face, Charmine spoke to Chris, “Momo, why don’t you go upstairs first?”
“I want to stay with you, Mommy! I’m a big man now, and I can protect you,” insisted Chris as he stood in front of Charmine, glaring at Tiffany.
Tiffany’s face stiffened. Had she become such a vile woman to this young master? Charmine must have brainwashed him, insulting her behind her back!
She repressed her anger and smiled faintly at Chris. “Oh, Chris is here as well. Auntie didn’t know you’re here, I didn’t bring you any presents. Don’t worry, I’m your Mommy’s sister, and I won’t harm you.”
“Hah! Can you even believe what you just said? Also, your voice is so disturbing and pretentious! Can you shut up? And leave now!” yapped the impatient Chris. 1.
Tiffany’s face stiffened, her words lodged in her throat at his outburst.
Did Chris just speak to her in such a tone? He called her…
Charmine did not want Chris involved in the matter of adults, thus she fondly ruffled his head and said, “Momo, be a good boy. Go and prepare the rock-climbing equipment. Give me five minutes to ask her to leave, alright?”
“Alright, then,” muttered the pouting Chris, though he still scoffed at Tiffany’s presence.” Listen up, you bad woman! I’m warning you: Don’t you hurt my Mommy, or my Daddy won’t go easy on you!”
With that, he ran upstairs.
Tiffany’s expressions shifted one to the other, shocked and embarrassed. She was once the No. 1 Supermodel and everyone used to respect and admire her, yet even a kid hated her at that moment!
How could a kid say such mean things?!
It must be Charmine. Charmine must have bad-mouthed her behind her back, ruining her reputation. She wanted nothing more than to rip off that pretty face of Charmine’s, but since Robert was present, she could only glare at Charmine with her reddened eyes.
“Charmine, I’ve already apologized to you. Can’t you forgive me? Why did you slander me before a mere child?”
“Hah! Slander? Are you even worth my time to speak ill of?” Charmine rolled her eyes at her before turning her cold gaze to Robert. “This is my home. Why did you let in a stray animal without my permission?”
“She’s not a stray animal! She’s our sister!” Robert reiterated. “Don’t you forget how she protected you since you were a kid,” he warned. “Why did you two fight for a man?!”
“For a man? Robert, I think we need to set things straight here,” Charmine scoffed and played à clip on her phone.
Immediately, the clip of Tiffany sleeping with Julian appeared in front of them. The Tiffany in the video moaned, “Julian darling, am I prettier? Or is Charmine prettier? Do you like me or Charmine?”
“Julian darling, I’m just worried that you’ll fall for her. I’m worried that you’ll be attracted by her wealth and looks, and I fear you won’t like me anymore…
“Will you still take her assets for me? To marry me after divorcing her?”
Every word, every phrase of her was so fake yet seducing, and the expression on her face was completely different from her face at that moment.
Robert jolted. A person could easily forget how cruel Tiffany was in the clip, especially when the Tiffany standing before them looked so pure and innocent. Who could believe she had this side of her? That was until Charmine brought the video up again…

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Tiffany’s face flushed red with rage and embarrassment. This happened so long ago, yet Charmine just had to bring it up to Robert! How could she be so manipulative?
Charmine scoffed coldly, “Robert, look closely. She not only snatched Julian away, but she even conspired with him to steal my wealth! I would’ve died a long time ago had this clip not come to light, and she and Julian would’ve taken my businesses right now.
“You’re asking me to forgive her? Fine, let me ask you something: Have you ever thought of forgiving the way our parents and Grandpa treated you?”
The question caught the unprepared Robert. She was right: He bore hatred at how his parents and Grandpa looked down on him. What Tiffany did to Charmine was much worse. How could she forgive her? Had it been Robert in Charmine’s shoes and experienced all that crap, he would have ended their lives!
Tiffany felt the shift in Robert’s allegiance, and instantly, tears rolled down her cheeks as she sobbed, “This isn’t what you think…! There are other reasons, there are… I can’t tell you now, not yet… Y-You’ll understand someday, surely…”
She sobbed as though she kept something from them. Tiffany then took out an invitation card and walked toward Charmine. “Sister, I came today to hand you the invitation personally. I. sincerely hope that you can come to my wedding with Julian. I’ve wronged you in the past, but I’ll surely make it up to you after the wedding. Please…we’re sisters. I beg you to come to my wedding. Do you know that I don’t have any friends now, and nobody is willing to be my bridesmaid?
“Mum and Dad had agreed for you to be my bridesmaid. They hoped that you’d forgive me, and that our relationship could go back to how it used to be. Please… I beg you to give me a chance to make it up to you.”
Tiffany begged in a hoarse voice, her tears never ceasing to roll down her cheeks. It was as though she was in agony.
Charmine merely scoffed, but as she was about to speak, Tiffany had placed the invitation into her hand firmly. –
“Sister, I know you’ll say yes. I’m willing to believe that this is a beautiful world, just like you. I’m looking forward to seeing you in two days-you have to come.”
With that, she turned to Robert before she left. “Be ready, Robert, and don’t miss out on this opportunity. Call me if you need anything…”
That shifted Robert’s focus to Uji Quin. An arrogant man like Uji Quin would usually ignore anyone and refused to teach, but Tiffany was able to convince him to coach him…
She was a kind sister after all. Perhaps she did have her reasons to be with Julian, based on what she said…
Robert turned to look at Charmine. “Charmine, who hasn’t made a mistake before? She’s learned hers, and I believe she won’t be harming you anymore. You should forgive her; she’s about to become a mother.”
Charmine looked at the invitation in her hands, and her eyes narrowed. Tiffany should have been scared to even invite her to her wedding, just in case she ruined it. Why would she, then, invite her to be her bridesmaid?
Tiffany was plotting something. It had to be that.
Charmine did not intend to reason with Robert and wanted to leave when she saw the earphones on the sofa. On its side, there was a small dent.
Her gaze sharpened, it was a dent caused by the pinhole camera!
“Who bought you the earphones?” questioned Charmine.
“Tiffany. She’s very kind, and she’s not a bad person. I believe she has her difficulties,” attested Robert.
Charmine scoffed. No wonder Tiffany wanted her to attend the wedding so badly. So that was her plan!
It seemed that she should no longer show Tiffany any mercy!
Tiffany left Violet Villa in a car, her initially pitiful look was completely replaced by a dark and evil look. On her palm, meanwhile, was a pinhole camera. Hah! She wanted to see how Charmine would worm her way out of that!

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It did not matter as much that McKenzie did nothing on the matter and that Julian’s plan failed. She would put photos of Charmine together with Anthony on a big screen to tell the world they were seeing each other!
While everyone pitied Charmine and felt sorry for her, how would netizens take it when they found out that Charmine was with Anthony all along? What would they say?
Moreover, McKenzie and the Baileys would surely act on the news once it made the headlines!
Tiffany pictured it then: photos of Charmine and Anthony displayed for all eyes to see during her wedding day.
Netizens would no longer side with Charmine by then, and the Baileys would not let her go! Charmine would never feel happiness again when that day came!
Time passed and it was the wedding day. Both the Jordan and Cabell families were busier than usual. This wedding was grander than the one Julian had with Charmine. They invited nearly everyone, and everyone came.
Julian also invited many celebrities and supermodels, trying to make the wedding more impressive. So what if netizens bashed their wedding? In their circle, money and power spoke louder than words.
The Cabells and Jordans were two of the top ten wealthiest families. Who could afford to offend these two families? It definitely helped that these two families have joined in a union. Even though everyone looked down on that heartless douche and the fake woman he was marrying, everyone showed up anyway. The atmosphere of the wedding was grand and fancy.
Inside the dressing room…
Tiffany had done her makeup. Beside her stood eight bridesmaids, and they were cousins of hers. Some of them looked charming, some sexy, and some were elegant, but their dresses and hairdo were dull and uninteresting. That was so none of them could steal Tiffany’s spotlight, and she effectively stood out like the Snow White she was.
This was part of the Jordan family’s arrangement. They were making a statement to the world, proving that even though Tiffany had made many mistakes, they were still willing to protect her and support her, showing the world how the family would always have her back.
Tiffany looked at the lone dress hung on the side as her lips curled up. Charmine would only play a minor role at her wedding!
The smoke-grey dress was very dull; whoever wore it would look ugly. Furthermore, each of
the eight bridesmaids was attractive in their own ways. How would Charmine outshine the eight?
The thought of Charmine being ignored made Tiffany feel incredibly pleased. Most importantly, Charmine’s relationship with Anthony would go public in no time, and she would face the wrath of the masses!
Speaking of Charmine…
She arrived at the hotel at that very moment. She was reluctant to come since this was where she was pushed down the staircase, ruining her reputation back then.
However, she came anyway. Since Tiffany had planned such an interesting drama, how could she miss it? Furthermore, it was only polite to return a gift to one another, and so she prepared a big gift for Tiffany in return!
She opened the door, ready to get out of the car when Anthony asked, “Are you sure you don’t need me to go with you?”
“Yeah, I can sort this out myself. Just take good care of Momo.” Charmine waved at Chris before walking away.
Charmine knew how much Anthony cared for her. She had to wrap things up with Tiffany quickly so she could help him to investigate what happened five years ago. Also, Anthony’s men had searched for the Walker gang with no news. There were many things that awaited her attention.
With that, Charmine’s sharp gaze was fixed on the grand and beautiful Hilton Hotel. Ironically, the tragedy five years ago was caused by Tiffany and the Walker gang.
Five years later, none of them should get away with it.
Tiffany ruined her happiness, and she even plotted to ruin her life at that very moment, even with her wedding going on! It was right, then, that Tiffany should ready herself to have her reputation shredded. Tiffany should be ready to taste everything she had inflicted on her!

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Charmine walked to the dressing room based on her memory. She saw a group of bridesmaids chatting with Tiffany, circling her like the princess she wanted to be.
Seeing Charmine, her smile grew. “Sister, you’re finally here! I was going to make you my only bridesmaid, but Grandpa and our parents insisted on finding me more. It’s best this way, I guess. This could prove to others how united we are as a family. I hope you don’t mind?”
Charmine glanced around with an emotionless face. The Jordan family had always been that way, especially Grandpa. He cared so much about how others look at them and always wanted to prove to others how united the Jordan family was.
So long as that did not affect her plan.
The ladies knew about Charmine’s temper and power, thus they were all too intimidated to speak to her. The atmosphere gradually became tense.
Tiffany picked up the lone dress and handed it to Charmine. “Sister, go and get changed. We’re all waiting for you. Grandpa wanted me to remind you that today’s wedding is very important to the Jordan family, and we all must get along well.”
What she meant was that if Charmine tried to ruin the wedding, Senior Jordan would not forgive her!
Charmine glanced at the smoke-grey dress and took it from Tiffany. So, Tiffany wanted to dress her up in this dull-colored dress and then ruin her reputation?
Tiffany would learn her lesson and know what regret meant. It would be ingrained in her brain what plot twist meant!
Once Charmine walked into the dressing room, the eight bridesmaids instantly chattered and gossiped:
“How is she this arrogant? She’s got an extra penny or two, yet she thinks she’s better off than everyone!”
“Yeah, Tiffany’s so much better. She wasn’t arrogant at all at the height of her career.”
“So what if she’s arrogant? She’s still Tiffany’s bridesmaid, and Julian is still marrying Tiffany! She’s got nobody!”
Even though their voices were rather hushed and low, Tiffany still heard everything. The smirk on her face darkened with her eyes.
How could Charmine ever fight her? Every Jordan likes her, not Charmine!
Thinking of how ugly Charmine would look standing by her side, playing a minor role for her important day, filled her with anticipation.
At that moment… Click!
The door was pushed open as Charmine walked out, and everyone gaped at the sight.
Charmine was dressed in grey with a perfect V-neck design that complimented her beautiful swan-like neck. The shoulder-drop lace wrapped around her thin arms, elegantly and beautifully so. Most importantly, there were initially layers of net yarn at the bottom that made it seem like a tutu. It looked cheap and childish, yet Charmine cut off all of the net yarn.
She cut them all off!
Thus the tutu dress had been transformed into a simple long gown, covered with a thin layer of lace, simple and elegant. Furthermore, the smoke-grey gown made her cooler than she already was. Charmine, upon wearing the gown, had transformed the cheaply made gown into an elegant gown.
Most of the time, the gowns determined how the person looked, but when it came to Charmine, she determined how the gown looked. Whatever was put on her turned stunning.
Tiffany’s face stiffened. How… How could that be?!
She picked the ugliest design for Charmine. She remembered how ugly the oversized sleeves looked just like bat wings, and the tutu was cheaply designed like a child’s costume!
How could Charmine modify the costume in such a short time?
The other eight bridesmaids did not seem pleased either. They were all dressed in the same tutu dress, so how could Charmine change hers? She was obviously trying to stand out, to make sure everyone could see her!
Unable to stand it anymore, Tiffany said to the rest, “Why don’t you all go out? I’ll speak to my sister.”
They did not question further and left the room all at once. They closed the door behind them, leaving both Charmine and Tiffany inside.

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Tiffany’s eyes darkened as she glared at Charmine. “Charmine, you did this on purpose, didn’t you? You’re trying to seek attention!”
“So what?” Charmine scoffed coldly.
Tiffany did not expect her to put it so plainly.Her face stiffened as she clenched her fists. “Do you think that’d work? Mum and Dad have transferred their shares to me. I have thirty percent of the Jordans’ shares now, way more than you! I’m the daughter they like the most, and even if you tell everyone you’re the actual daughter, nobody would like you!”
“So?” said Charmine, still unperturbed..
‘So?
All she said was ‘so’? How could she be so arrogant?
Tiffany shot up from her seat, loathing the look on Charmine’s face. “You’ve lost to me! Julian is marrying me! Our parents like me! Besides Grandpa, I’m the one with the most shares! Me!
“However beautiful or eye-catching you are, you can only play a minor role today! You-have lost-to-me!”
Tiffany pronounced every word as clear and articulated as possible. At the end of it, she exuded a strong sense of superiority.
Charmine merely scoffed, “Do you know you look just like an agitated rooster right now?”
Tiffany felt steam coming out of her ears.
Argh! She wanted to strangle Charmine! She really wanted to kill her right then and there!
Out of the blue, they heard knocks on the door followed by Joey’s concerned voice, “Tiffany, are you in there? Open the door, please-I brought you a diamond necklace.”
Tiffany’s face shifted calmly as she said with a winning smirk, “Did you hear that, Charmine? I’m still Mum’s favorite after all. I said I wanted a Cadisen diamond necklace. Look at what she brought me!
“You said I look like a rooster, but what about you? You’re just an orphan who tries so hard to look cool!”
She mocked and turned away arrogantly on her diamond heels, walking to the door. Her posture was elegant, exuding an air of superiority.
Outside the heavy door stood Joey and Adam. When Joey saw Tiffany, she put on the diamond necklace around her neck. “You’re right. This wedding gown lacks a diamond necklace, but it
looks much better now.”
Cadisen was a well-known diamond luxury brand that sold only top-graded diamonds, and it was known for its extravagant price tags. If others sold the same diamonds for 100,000 bucks, Cadisen would sell for 10 million bucks! They were known for their status and overpriced products.
This diamond necklace was a memorial piece that cost 50 million bucks!
Seeing how well the Jordan family was treating Tiffany and how she had a larger percentage of the family shares, even Madam Cabell went forward. “Tiffany looks great in this diamond necklace! No wonder she’s the most precious daughter in the Jordan family, and it’s no surprise my son likes her so much!”
“Of course,” Joey said with a proud smile. “Tiffany, tell me if there’s anything else you need, and I’ll get it for you.”
“Dad will always have your back, too,” Adam added on.
Everyone surrounded Tiffany with praises and supports. She stood in their midst as she eyed Charmine with arrogance and vanity.
So what if her reputation was destroyed? She was the daughter that the Jordans liked anyway. She was the one marrying Julian! She was her parents’ favorite! Charmine-the pathetic woman that she was-was just a nobody!