Simon’s face grew more and more embarrassed as he listened to the villagers gossip
But he managed to keep his cool and asked, “Hey could you tell me where Victoria’s old herb garden is? Who’s looking after
it now
The villagers shot him duty looks
What, still got your eye on Victoria’s herb garden? The herbs there are super valuable! No way we’re telling you‘
If you even think about messing with Victoria’s herb garden, we’ll make sure you regret it!”
simon quickly explained. “No, that’s not it. Victoria’s not here right now–I just want to look after her herb garden for her
Pff Who are you trying to fool with that act?”
You? Some spoiled rich boy who’s never lifted a finger in his life? As if you could handle real work! I bet you’re just down on
our ‘uck and looking to swipe Victoria’s herbs to make a quick buck!”
Come on, let’s go. Ignore him. He’ll get bored and leave on his own in a few days.”
imon watched the villagers bustling about, feeling a sense of defeat settle in his chest.
He was Victoria’s brother, yet back then, he didn’t even measure up to these villagers.
These people, who had no blood ties to Victoria, cared for her so genuinely, while he, blinded by his own arrogance and ride. had ended up hurting her.
No matter what, he was determined to win them over.
f he couldn’t get these villagers to see him differently, how could he ever expect Victoria to change her opinion of him?
ulia walked into the rental apartment and saw her husband, Darell, on the phone, his voice a bit agitated.
Mr. Taylor, we’ve known each other for years, right? All I’m asking is for you to make things a bit difficult with the medical quipment orders while my brother’s running things. Is that really too much to ask?”
Trust me, I’ll take Binder Medical back sooner or later. And when I do, I’ll make sure you get an even better deal.”
Mr. Taylor, just think it over, okay?”
As Darell hung up, Julia poured him a cup of tea, her voice full of anger. “Simon went missing, and I was worried sick omething had happened to him. I went to Brightstar Entertainment and made a scene with our daughter, and only then did Curtis reluctantly tell me Simon had run off to Mullinran Village.”
You know Mullinran Village, right? The one where our daughter used to live. What’s a rich boy like him doing in a godforsaken place like that?”
It’s driving me crazy! And what really gets me is, ever since Simon got kicked out of Brightstar Entertainment, all those women at the company are suddenly dreaming of marrying him!”
When Darell found out that his eldest son, whom he’d painstakingly groomed, had run off to the village after facing a setback, he was so furious that he smashed the teacup in his hand.
“That idiot! I busted my back laying out everything for him, not so he could just sulk and give up! Is he really planning to
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Darell, calm down Im heading to the village right now to bring Simon back. Julia said getting to her feet “Whatever it takes Iil make sure he comes home! I won’t let him stay and mope in some backwater like Mullinran Village
Darell was about to tell her not to waste her time, but he paused, then waved her off “Alright, go bring Simon back from the
village
“Okay Juha grabbed her bag with the car keys and her phone, didn’t bother with anything else, and headed out
Oner Julia was gone. Darell’s gaze turned icy cold.
He lowered his head, staring hard at the spot where his finger had been severed.
He would never let this go.
He couldn’t deal with that brat Victoria himself right now, but he could get Nathan to handle her for him. As long as his family took a hit, that was enough for him.
With that thought, Darell grabbed his coat, slipped it on, and left the rental apartment, heading straight for the Clark family
At the Clark family estate, Miranda was sitting in the spacious hall, sipping her tea with a calm, almost regal air. Her face was gentle, but there was an unmistakable authority in her eyes.
Suddenly, the quiet was shattered by hurried footsteps. The butler rushed in, visibly flustered, and reported anxiously, “Mrs. Clark, something’s wrong! Sirena fainted in the cathedral!”
Miranda’s brows furrowed slightly, and she let out a cold snort. “Bring her to me.” Her voice was low, but there was no room for argument.
Ever since Miranda’s second son was thrown in jail, her anger had been boiling over like a volcano. And as his wife. Sirena was the perfect target for all that rage. She was locked up in the cathedral, completely cut off from the world, forced to spend her days in that cramped, suffocating space.
Miranda made her life a living hell, only one meal a day, and it was always the most basic, tasteless food. To top it off. Sirena was ordered to read the Bible every single day, as if that could somehow atone for her so–called “sins.”
Before long, Sirena’s weak, limp body was dragged into the room like a discarded rag doll, then tossed carelessly onto the cold floor as if she were nothing but trash.
Miranda sat on the sofa, her face completely expressionless, her sharp eyes fixed on Sirena like a hawk. Sirena’s face was as pale as paper, her body so frail it looked like a gust of wind could knock her over. Anyone else might have felt a pang of pity, but Miranda’s heart was as cold as stone.
Without a hint of sympathy, she said coldly, “Go get a basin of water and splash it on her to wake her up.”
The butler didn’t dare hesitate and quickly ordered a servant to bring a basin of water.
The water was ice–cold, and the servant didn’t hesitate for a second, she dumped the whole basin right over Sirena’s head.
Sirena coughed hard as the icy water hit her, shivering all over from the sudden chill
After what felt like ages, she finally managed to open her eyes.
When she realized Miranda was sitting there, her face turned deathly pale. Ignoring her aching body, she used her
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trembling hands to prop herself up, then struggled to her knees in front of Miranda, pleading in a shaky voice. Mom
But before Sirena could get another word out, Miranda snapped, “Don’t call me Mom! It was your darling Victoria who got my son locked up, and you still have the guts to call me Mom?”
Strena’s lips quivered, tears threatening to spill, but she tried to steady her voice. “Mom, I’m completely done with the Binder family… Please, just let me go. I’m begging you.”
“Let you go? And who’s going to let my son out?” Miranda’s face was twisted with fury, her voice thundered through the room. “If you hadn’t given the Clark family a grandson, I would’ve torn you apart long ago!”
Sirena was so terrified by Miranda’s presence that she trembled all over, her face as pale as paper. She kept her head down. barely daring to breathe, terrified of angering the old lady any further.
“As long as my son spends another day in prison, you’ll never see a single good day in this house!” Miranda’s words hit Sirena like a sledgehammer, filling her with utter despair.
At the same time, she was seething with resentment.
This is all because of Victoria!‘ Sirena cursed in her heart.
‘If Victoria hadn’t sent Bater to prison, I wouldn’t be getting tormented by Miranda like this!‘
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