Residence instead.
She refused to believe that Sebastian and Lisa had so easily forgiven Myra. Surely they couldn’t have
been so persuaded by her lies that they would allow Tony to marry her.
Unbeknown to her, the truth was that Sebastian had been incensed after news of his grandson’s
alleged plans to marry Myra broke out. He was outraged that Tony had given him no notice, and had
instead acted on his own accord.
However, his resentment didn’t last long. As soon as he had calmed down, he had the kitchen prepare
lunch for Myra. After all, she was going to be married soon and a baby could be well within their plans.
He had to make sure that she was building up enough strength to carry a child.
Having arrived at the Hart Residence, Gemma knocked on the door and asked to see the elderly
couple, only to be turned away by the housekeeper. “Old Master Hart is resting in his bedroom. He has
a terrible headache and he said he won’t be meeting any guests today.”
“How about Old Madam Hart?” Gemma pressed.
“She’s currently taking care of Old Master Hart so she won’t be meeting any guests either,” the
housekeeper answered placidly.
Gemma understood the implication immediately. It’s not that they are not seeing guests; rather, they do
not want to see me.
She gritted her teeth at the thought and she pleaded, “Could you pass them a message? Tell them that
I know I made a mistake and I was too impulsive yesterday. I only posted that video because I was so
worried that they would be manipulated by Myra’s lies; I never meant to hurt the Hart Family’s
reputation.”
Gemma was well aware that while the video had been posted to expose and humiliate Myra, the Hart
Family had undoubtedly been embarrassed in the process.
Knowing that she was presently asking for a favor, she tried her best to come off as pleasant as she
kept her temper in check.
Alas, the housekeeper simply offered her an apologetic smile as she kept the girl firmly on the other
side of the door. “I’m sorry, miss, but perhaps you should come back next time.”
With that, the housekeeper closed the door between them, leaving Gemma standing outside the
threshold.
Her face darkened considerably at the exchange that had taken place.
It was clear to see that the Hart Family was still enamored with Myra despite the video, and it made
Gemma bewildered by how things had turned out. That video is real so why are they siding her instead
of me? Why are they still letting her marry into the family after seeing her true colors?
However, Gideon had warned Gemma to keep away from trouble; hence, she repressed the urge to
barge through the front door to demand the elderly couple’s attention. Her fists clenched on either side
of her and she thought grimly, Fine, then. I’ll just wait until Gideon and Grandpa come back to Bradfort
City.
…
Meanwhile, Eve received yet another phone call from Sasha after she had left the Stark Group, and
she was agitated to see that her brother and father had called repeatedly as well.
Grimly, she answered Sasha’s call, knowing that the girl would only pester her relentlessly if she didn’t.
“Hello, Aunt Eve!” Sasha was panicking on the other end of the line, and she sounded as though she
was close to tears as she went on pleadingly, “You have to help me this time—please, you have to help
the Hay Group!”
Eve had cut off all ties with her family after the Hay Group’s last incident.
She couldn’t help recalling how she had begged for her family’s help back when the Chase Group was
in trouble, but all her father and brother had given her was two million in cash. They had made it clear
that the cash was all the help they were willing to give her, and told her that she could return to the
family and live a carefree life should the Chase Group collapse.
When Sasha had approached her for help previously, Eve had returned the favor by writing them a
check for twice the amount they had given her. Presently, she was beginning to grow tired of her niece
as the girl pestered her once more.
With forced patience, she said placatingly, “Sasha, I would love to help you but things are a bit tight for
the Chase Group at the moment. You know that Myra has taken away half of Hiliville after the divorce
and we had to sell off the remaining half at below market price. There truly is nothing I can do for you.”
Eve grimaced at the thought that Myra had taken away half of the company’s real estate project.
“Grandpa mentioned that Sean has a couple of worthwhile projects lined up. If you could let the Hay
Group collaborate on them, then we could keep things afloat for some time while we figure things out.
Please, Aunt Eve, I’m begging you!” Sasha had been left with no choice but to resort to asking her aunt
for such a favor, having been left behind by Gemma at the basement carpark.
Before this, she had always thought of herself as better than Eve, though she never showed it. She
didn’t think that the tables would turn on her, and now she was begging her aunt for a favor just so she
could save her family’s company.
Upon hearing that the Hays were eyeing her son’s recent projects, Eve frowned and her expression
darkened as she answered coldly, “I’ll talk to Sean but there’s no guarantee that he will agree to it.
Right, then; it’s getting late and I have a few errands to run. Goodbye, Sasha.”
Eve didn’t wait for a response before she swiftly ended the call.
Now that the Hays were having a hard time surviving in Bradfort City, she couldn’t risk the Chase
Group being associated with them. In fact, it was crucial for her to avoid them at all costs in times like
these.
Then, irritated by the recent events that seemed to work against her, she slid into her car and drove
away with a sour look on her face.
…
A storm appeared to be brewing in Bradfort City following Myra’s recent scandal, which mainly revolved
around her alleged affair and the subsequent rumors of her marriage into the Hart Family.
While Cameron and Kris had yet to stir up trouble, Myra’s guard was still up as she tried to anticipate
whatever next move they might make.
In the blink of an eye, Tony’s birthday had arrived and the banquet thrown in his honor was to be held
at the Ritz Carlton.
It was meant to be an extravagant occasion, given that it was the first birthday banquet held in honor of
the heir to the Hart Group.
Even Conan couldn’t help but be amused as he told Myra, “Aren’t we making a huge loss by throwing
him such a grand birthday party? We are family, after all.”
Myra had retorted in hushed tones, “I’m not family yet so I can’t escape the bill.”
Upon hearing this, Tony raised a brow and on that same night, he decided to educate her on a couple
of family values in advance.
…
On the afternoon of the day of Tony’s banquet, Myra had gotten off work early. She had just walked out
of the company building when she saw Leo standing in front of an elegant Mercedes-Benz G500. Upon
seeing her, Leo nodded and said, “Miss Stark, Director Hart has asked that I escort you to the atelier.”
Myra couldn’t help but smile at the sight of the vehicle. When she said that the black Mercedes-Benz
G500 was a bold and elegant ride, she had meant it as nothing more than a passing remark. She didn’t
think that Tony would have Leo pick her up in the same car.
Nodding, she flashed Leo a bright smile and slid into the vehicle.