Feeling their vigilance, Poppy doesn’t anxious. She speaks slowly, “you two fell in love with each other since university. Both of you were majoring in art, but the love in the campus can’t resist the ordeal of the reality, you broke up later. And you, Susan, you met my father Bryant. He is attracted by your beauty, and gives you the life you want.”
“And his only one requirement for you is to give birth to a son for him. You began to live a life without worrying about money. The problem is, my father is too old to get you pregnant, and he can’t always accompany you, either. Because his wife Hilda is very strict with him. Fortunately, you meet your poor first lover again, and once again, you fall in love with each other...”
Poppy keeps observing their expressions when speaking. They are shocked at the beginning, then gradually their face turn pale, especially Susan. She is soaked with sweat, like a caterpillar crawls on her back.
They feel that they are completely exposed in the sunshine naked. What exactly does this woman want to do?
What they think has showed on their faces. Poppy feels more relieved. She continues, “later, you are pregnant as you wish. My father is so happy about it. And you decide to mislead Bryant into thinking that he finally can have a son. What’s more, you, Susan, you sets up this gallery for your first lover with the money Bryant gave you...”
Poppy looks around again and then keeps her eyes focus on the man. “Mr. Wu, looks like you’ve spent lots of money on this gallery, right? The decoration is really great.”
Susan shivers and stares at her with panic. “You...What do you want exactly?”
Poppy smiles, but in their eyes, it’s like a devil’s evil smile. This woman is fatal.
Poppy says calmly, “don’t worry. I’m not finished yet.”
In contrast to Susan, the man look more calm. He holds her hands tightly.
“Susan, you come to the gallery at 3 p.m. every afternoon. And you know it very well that my father is usually in the company at this time, and he never spend the night with you. So you...”
Poppy speaks out all their secrets. The man also begins to rage. He asks with anger, “what do you want to do exactly?”
Poppy still smiles, “it makes you angry to be known all the secrets?”
The man is still rational. Knowing that if she can find out so many secrets, then she mustn’t be underestimated. He tries to calm down, and holds Susan tightly. “We can just give up on everything, just let me leave with Susan, deal?”
They still think that Poppy comes here to force them leave away, so that they won’t destroy the Greens family.
Poppy leans back on the couch. She looks very relaxed. “I’ve told you don’t worry. Can you just calm down?”
She looks at them, “it’s easy to expose your relationship if you’re so nervous like this every time.”
Everyone would know they’re guilty if they’re terrified every time when talking about it.
“Then what do you want?” Susan is confused. Being nervous for a long time has already made her feel tired.
“I want you to live well.”
They looks at her in puzzled. Why is this woman so strange? And what does it mean that she wants them to live well?”
“I want you to fawn on my father, and gets all his money, then leave this city and go abroad with your man. Never come back again.” Poppy’s eyes flash vicious light. She wants Bryant to have nothing.
Both of them get stunned. Isn’t she Bryant’s daughter? Why does she ask them to cheat on Bryant for his money?
“Susan, it’s good for you!” They need money, so if they take away Bryant’s money, they can live a good life.
Susan is hesitated. She knows Bryant, and also knows the Greens company. It would be eggs hitting rocks if she fight against Bryant. She’s not that brave!
“I’m scared.” Susan’s voice is very low. She’s afraid of Poppy, and is also afraid of Bryant.
“You scared?” Poppy sneers. “Do you want me to expose you and tell Bryant the truth? Then you can get not even a penny. Or do you want to live a good life with all his money in a foreign country?”
Poppy threatens her. Even a fool will chooses the later one.
The man also thinks it inappropriate. He frowns and says, “Bryant is not so easy to deal with.”
“Then you think I’m easy to deal with?” Poppy looks at them with her sharp eye.
No, she’s also not easy to deal with. Obviously, since she can investigate them thoroughly. She is also a powerful person.
“Just think over it. I’ll give you...” She glances at the clock on the wall, “one minute to think over it.”
Then she takes out her cell phone and types in Bryant’s phone number. Then shakes it in front of them. “A minute later, if you still don’t agree, then our game over.”
Susan is helpless while the man is mad. This is threaten! She doesn’t even leave them dignity.
“You are forcing us!” The man gnash his teeth.
Poppy’s eyes finally show treachery. She is more ruthless than this man. “Even a fool would choose the later one. Don’t look at me like that. Or I’ll dial the phone.”
“What do you want me to do?” Susan finally give up on resistance. In less than a minute, she gives in.
“I’ll tell you later. Now you just have to keep your baby safe, and...” Poppy looks at them and continues, “you’d better meet less in recent months to avoid accidents.”
Poppy is always cautious in everything.
“I’m afraid that I can’t do it well. If I get caught by Bryant...” Susan is still scared.
“I can’t one hundred percent guarantee your safety, but when Bryant’s money is transfer to your account, you can do what you want with it. What are you afraid of?”
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