“Nicole, can I have the food?”
She turned around to size up Zane when she heard his question. Zane seemed to have a difficult life after Lane Corporation went bankrupt.
Besides, he was merely wearing some off-brand clothes and looked rather pale.
“Go ahead,” Nicole replied blandly and sat at the table.
Zane waffled on when he had the food, “Nicole, you seem to have a good life here. It’s even better when you were in the Lin family. But I didn’t expect…”
However, she interrupted before he continued, “You didn’t expect that I could survive even though Sylvia bullied me when I was in the Lane family. Besides, I even have a better life than before. Am I right?”
When Zane looked up at her, he couldn’t help but heave a long sigh.
“Alas, let bygones be bygones. Why do you have to mention her again? Besides, it should have mollified you ever since the Lane family went bankrupt because of you.”
Much to his surprise, she sneered as soon as he finished.
“Dad, why are you blaming me for going bankrupt? Lane Corporation will eventually go bankrupt with or without me. Ask Evan Seet if you don’t believe me.”
If Evan didn’t make me a scapegoat, Sylvia and Sylphiette wouldn’t maltreat me. Besides, Juan was kidnapped because of this!
In fact, she was tired of taking the blame.
Nonetheless, Zane glanced at her and continued, “Mr. Seet told me Lane Corporation went bankrupt because of you, and you’re the only one who can turn the tide. So, this is the reason that I’m looking for you.”
The next moment, Nicole was exasperated.
He made me a scapegoat and framed me! This is nonsense!
“Evan Seet, come out now!” She stood up and shouted.
However, Zane was shocked to hear it. He immediately stood up nervously and advised her, “Are you out of your mind? How dare you be rude to the president of Seet Group?”
“Dad, let me get this straight – I have nothing to do with the bankruptcy of Lane Corporation. I know you wish to revive the Lane family, but there is nothing I can do. Besides, I severed my ties with the Lane family when I was forced to leave. Just finish your dinner and leave. Also, don’t ever look for me again.”
On the other hand, Zane was rather displeased and replied, “Nicole, how can you be so rude? How can you ignore the survival of the Lane family after you become rich? You can’t do that!”
“Why can’t I do that? Did the Lane family treat me like a human being? To be exact, I’m even worse than a maid!”
Nicole was furious whenever she recalled the past in which she was bullied. Indeed, it was like a permanent mark in her mind that she could never forget.
“Nicole, this is not the time to settle old scores. Since Mr. Seet said you have a solution, I’m sure you have it! Please, I’m begging you to help me!”
When Zane was begging her, he looked at her pitifully as if he had been driven into a corner.
Nicole grabbed the goblet and glanced at the room upstairs.
That jerk deliberately wants to cause me trouble! Since she got increasingly exasperated, she stood up and went upstairs right away.
The next moment, she pushed the door of the study forcefully and glared at Evan.
“What are you trying to do?”
“It’s simple. Give me custody of Juan, and I will pay you a large amount of money in return, which is enough to rebuild Lane Corporation.”
“Dream on!”
She felt that it was the funniest joke ever. Even if she agreed to it, she would not spend a penny on Lane Corporation.
“Evan Seet, you’re out of your mind. Do you think you can threaten me with Lane Corporation? You know what? I don’t care about it!”
“I’ll wait and see!” Nonetheless, Evan didn’t argue with her but only replied with a few words.
Then, he pointed at the door and said, “Get out and close the door. I don’t want to be affected by any noise.”
Nicole was irritated by what he said.
He brought Zane here to cause me trouble, yet hopes to stay out of it? Dream on!
She sneered and swaggered out of the study. Moreover, she deliberately pushed the door open and glared at him before going downstairs furiously.
When Zane saw her came downstairs, he immediately came up to her and inquired, “How is it? Did Mr. Seet say when he will help rebuild the Lin family?”
Nevertheless, she merely gave him a cold-eyed stare and answered, “Well, he can help you after he is dead.”
“What?” The next moment, Zane looked grumpy and continued, “Nicole, if you are really that heartless, don’t blame me for what happens next.”
Feeling curious, she looked up at him and asked, “What do you want to do?”
“Just wait and see!” He gnashed his teeth and replied angrily before leaving the villa.
Nicole eventually recollected herself after he disappeared from sight.
Well, it looks like there will be more to come.
She couldn’t help but heave a long sigh. To get custody of Juan, this jerk will really utilize any opportunity at all costs.
In fact, she never expected that he would utilize Zane to threaten her.
Come to think of it, I’m no different from a fool today. Again and again, I tried to persuade him to let go… What a loser!
Nicole, you’re merely a fool in Evan’s eyes! Instead, you only embarrassed yourself by what you did!
From now on, never pretend to be weak nor flatter him! Instead, work hard to be strong and live with dignity!
Otherwise, he will think that you are merely going after his wealth and fame, even if you are fond of him!
After all, your sincerity isn’t worth a penny!
After pondering over it, Nicole felt a chill ran down her spine. Slowly, she turned around and went upstairs dejectedly.
When Davin and the kids finally came home, Maya was apparently the happiest among the rest.
On the other hand, Nina rolled her eyes when she looked at Maya and scolded, “Since you just started your plan to lose weight this morning, how could you eat so much tonight? Maya, you are really spineless!”
Nonetheless, Maya pursed her lips and replied, “I wanted to control myself, yet I failed once I saw the delicious food.”
“Alright, Maya. Don’t berate her anymore. Maya isn’t actually fat but chubby.”
Meanwhile, Maya was somewhat embarrassed and stuck her tongue out.
“If that’s true, I don’t want to lose weight anymore. Otherwise, I won’t look as chubby and cute.”
“We will call you a pig if you don’t lose weight!”
“Maya, it’s still good for you to lose some weight. Uncle Davin did bring you out and try a lot of food today. But this is an exception. From today onward, we will eat less. Does that sound good?”
Maya thought for a moment and said, “Alright, I’ll begin my plan to lose weight tomorrow.”
After Maya said to herself, she went upstairs while pursuing her lips. Immediately, Nina caught up with her to nag and motivate her at the same time.
Maya turned around to give her a sullen look and rolled her eyes at her. Then, she walked faster toward the bedroom.
On the other hand, Juan and Kyle went into the computer room once they came home to learn hacker skills from each other.
Once the kids left, Davin felt a little strange because the living room fell silent all of a sudden. Where are the rest of the people? Are they upstairs? Hmm… how did Ms. Lane’s plan go?
Out of curiosity, he decided to go upstairs and take a look.
Nevertheless, he was rather nervous when he walked upstairs slowly and quietly.
What if I see something that I’m not supposed to see? Haha!
In that case, I certainly have to record and send it to Julia in exchange for my supercar!
He got excited once he thought about it as if the supercar were within his reach.
Therefore, he unknowingly strode faster.
The entire first floor is quiet. Could it be that they are asleep?
However, he couldn’t hear any sound when he placed his ear against Evan’s room.
In fact, the bedroom was empty after he pushed the door open.
Aha, I know it! He must be in Ms. Lane’s bedroom!
Considering that Nicole’s room was locked, he was certain Evan was in the room. Soon, he came up with an idea to open the door while preventing himself from being scolded.
Ask Juan to knock on the door!
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.