While looking at the middle-aged man in front of him, he asked again, "Are you sure that they saw her with their own eyes?"
"I'm very sure. I even calculated the timing before bringing Lilith by Hanson's car." The middle-aged man talking was Eddie's butler, Brandon Larson.
This butler was a very loyal man. He was always beside Eddie's father, but when the latter had his downfall, he went overseas with Eddie.
"We can proceed according to our plan, then." As Eddie spoke, he lit up a cigarette.
"Understood, Young Master Eddie." Brandon nodded and relayed another matter respectfully, saying, "Melanie sent a message this morning and asked for some money."
Hearing that, Eddie scoffed and said disdainfully, "Not anybody can take my money." He looked at Brandon with an icy gaze. "She hasn't completed anything that I've asked her to do. I've already done more than enough by taking her in and providing her a place to stay."
After training her for so many years and giving her chances one after another, he still didn't receive anything in return. Hence, keeping such a person was just a waste.
"I'll reply to Melanie accordingly."
Just as Brandon was about to leave, Eddie stopped him. "Hold on. I'm giving her another chance. I'll give her the money if she can finish the job well this time."
"Understood."
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In school, the children had a new homeroom teacher. It was an enthusiastic and energetic young teacher named Ms. Foster.
She stood on the rostrum and said happily, "Good morning, children."
"Good morning, Ms. Foster," the students in the class greeted the teacher in unison.
Then, Ms. Foster said, "Allow me to introduce our two new students today. Class, give them a round of applause to welcome them."
As she said that, she brought Lily to the middle of the rostrum and introduced her, "Her name is Lily, and she's the little sister of the six brothers. Let's welcome her."
Lily took the initiative to greet the students by saying, "Hello, everyone. I'm Lily. Nice to meet you all."
"Welcome, Lily!" The students cheered on passionately.
From the moment Lily entered the school until now, she was always polite and well-behaved, so the students liked her very much.
On the contrary, the little girl next to Ms. Foster didn't show much emotion. There was a cold look on her face, and no one knew what was on her mind.
After introducing Lily, Ms. Foster brought the other girl to the middle of the rostrum and introduced her to the children in the class passionately as well, saying, "This is also our new friend. Her name is Lilith. Class, give her a round of applause."
When the Luke brothers heard her name, they were stunned for a moment. Instinctively, they did not take a liking to her.
Seeing that Lilith was not saying anything, Ms. Foster took the initiative to ask, "Lilith, do you want to greet the children?"
However, Lilith still kept her icy demeanor while giving off an aloof aura. She didn't say a word while looking down at the children below the rostrum.
When compared to the gentle and cute Lily, she seemed to be too proud and much less likable.
At that moment, all the children in the class kept quiet, and their gazes toward her were getting strange.
The homeroom teacher was feeling awkward too, but she quickly smoothed the tension. "Perhaps Lilith is just too shy. It's okay, let's welcome her nonetheless. I hope all of you can get along well."
Only then did the children in the class applaud and welcome her.
"Your names are so alike. Lily and Lilith. You two will be deskmates from now on, okay?"
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